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In reply to the discussion: It's back. :( [View all]

Sparkly

(24,560 posts)
43. -- Oh my goodness, thank you all so much for your replies, support, and care!! --
Sun Jan 5, 2025, 07:54 PM
Jan 2025

It's still 'sinking in.' I've arranged a time and place to break the terrible news to my daughter. One of my sisters is coming to visit this weekend.

I wrote a lot of questions to my doctor. ("Why not surgery?" "Are there clinical trials?" "Wasn't there genetic mutation information in the first analysis?" "Are we waiting for MRI results for my bone fractures before we get started, for some reason?&quot

Not that it's the most important thing except for morale including among the people around me, but I'm wondering again about trying a 'cool cap' to keep my hair. My infusion center has no such equipment though, so it'd involve dry ice and a lot of effort. Last time around, I did get a grant for this, but logistics made it impossible. I do have wigs (thanks to donations from neighbors and sisters), but they are so itchy and uncomfortable, I just wore caps. Any ideas or advice welcome.

I'm worried about how to spend each day, while I feel (and look) okay. Making videos for my granddaughter is a definite yes. Making an "advance directive," teaching Stinky how to do the e-banking, revisiting our wills, making a plan for my darling little demon of a dog. (Maybe I'll post something in the pet forum here!) Itemizing my library of books - some are valuable, some aren't, some were until the last dog destroyed them...

My thoughts are racing. It's hard to sleep. I'm sad, anxious, and feel guilty for having to leave people (and animals) who rely on me.

Again, thank you for being here for me!

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It's back. :( [View all] Sparkly Jan 2025 OP
I'm so sorry Sparkly. Owl Jan 2025 #1
I'm so saddened to read of your dx SheltieLover Jan 2025 #2
Very very upset2 news gor you. riverbendviewgal Jan 2025 #3
I'm so sorry Sparkly. Bluethroughu Jan 2025 #4
You and Stinky will be forever loves blm Jan 2025 #5
Thanks, blm. It's been a long time, hasn't it? Sparkly Jan 2025 #44
Yep. There's still a few dozen of us here. blm Jan 2025 #48
That makes me feel better, somehow! Sparkly Jan 2025 #59
😎🤓😎 blm Jan 2025 #62
I'm sorry to read this. Just don't surrender without another fight. I think it's best to lay your sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #6
I agree with you. Sparkly Jan 2025 #45
Im so sorry to hear this. Hugs. Vibes. onecaliberal Jan 2025 #7
Sorry to hear your medical prognosis. magicarpet Jan 2025 #8
Precious time shared with your husband, daughter and granddaughter Pachamama Jan 2025 #9
That's absolutely in my plans. Sparkly Jan 2025 #46
Definitely write about it. As much as you can. calimary Jan 2025 #61
I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with the both of you. Solly Mack Jan 2025 #10
I am sad for all of you. I understand how you want to spend your time. delisen Jan 2025 #11
Sometimes, there are no words... Marie Marie Jan 2025 #12
We are all sending good DU vibes your way. Nt spooky3 Jan 2025 #13
:hug: :grouphug: elleng Jan 2025 #14
Dammit 😔 FirstLight Jan 2025 #15
I'm so sorry to hear this karin_sj Jan 2025 #16
Thank you Sparkly Jan 2025 #47
I'm so sorry. Dr. Shepper Jan 2025 #17
I'm so sorry. I wish I could help. n/t Greybnk48 Jan 2025 #18
My husband and i are almost mirroring you. Its tough and i wonder if the Karadeniz Jan 2025 #19
Thanks. Sparkly Jan 2025 #49
You are very brave soul and a thoughful parent Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #20
Oh Sparkly. summer_in_TX Jan 2025 #21
I'm sorry. cate94 Jan 2025 #22
I am so sorry, Sparkly. sheshe2 Jan 2025 #23
This is hard to hear... 2naSalit Jan 2025 #24
... Kali Jan 2025 #25
Gut wrenching news .. Jarqui Jan 2025 #26
Exactly. Sparkly Jan 2025 #50
Get more than one opinion Jarqui Jan 2025 #63
Big Hug Sparkly proud patriot Jan 2025 #27
Sometimes the fight Figarosmom Jan 2025 #28
Wish I could fix this KT2000 Jan 2025 #29
Holding you in my heart, Sparkly radical noodle Jan 2025 #30
I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Dem2theMax Jan 2025 #31
Thank you - that is important advice. Sparkly Jan 2025 #51
Holding you and Stinky in love and light. Your DU family is here for both niyad Jan 2025 #32
Many thanks, niyad. Sparkly Jan 2025 #52
Whew IbogaProject Jan 2025 #33
Thank you Sparkly Jan 2025 #53
Hey sweetie - calimary Jan 2025 #34
The moments are few. Sparkly Jan 2025 #54
I'm so very sorry, Sparky. Sending skylucy Jan 2025 #35
I'm so sorry to hear of this heartbreaking diagnosis. virgdem Jan 2025 #36
So very sorry to read this, Sparkly Fairy Princess babylonsister Jan 2025 #37
Thanks, babylonsister! Sparkly Jan 2025 #55
And I of course remember you babylonsister Jan 2025 #65
I am so sorry. murielm99 Jan 2025 #38
I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 2025 #39
Breakthrough medications tacksam Jan 2025 #40
Thank you! Sparkly Jan 2025 #56
Welcome to DU! KS Toronado Jan 2025 #57
I'm so sorry, Sparkly. brer cat Jan 2025 #41
I guess due to the recs I was able to see this - TBF Jan 2025 #42
Hello, TBF Sparkly Jan 2025 #58
-- Oh my goodness, thank you all so much for your replies, support, and care!! -- Sparkly Jan 2025 #43
I am crying. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2025 #60
That is horrific...so sorry 😢 Meowmee Jan 2025 #64
I read these posts about your health BootinUp Jan 2025 #66
With deepest sympathy, in no way meant to disallow an unexpected... NNadir Jan 9 #67
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