I will, thanks, he's beautiful.    JD ... View more

Thanks, Ankr. I suppose it's like anyone in just abut any profession. Some practitioners start off enthusiastic but become complacent over time. On this premise, and interestingly, a young Chinese doctor I saw recently when I was experiencing a severe arrhythmia attack (my heart's electrical system malfunctioning due to my cancer) was very helpful, professional and caring.   Shop around, is my advice to your friend. Oncologists come with a reputation. Find a good one. They are out there. My other piece of advice is to ask questions. I did, lot's of them, and though I found myself probing for answers on occasions, I did get the information that I wanted to hear.   I send all of my best wishes for your friend.   JD ... View more

Ark... I personally love researching online. But you should always get professional medical advice for any uncertainty.  If you don't think your doctor is doing enough get a second opinion.  I saw my doctor almost a year ago and mentioned that I  felt like I had bugs under my skin, I felt unbalanced and just didn't feel myself.  We both kinda of brushed it off because I was just diagnosed with being pre diabetic.. I didn't even goggle my symptoms. Once I found a few lumps I started researching possible abilities. All my symptoms pointed that it could be lymphoma.  My doctor is amazing but we could have caught this almost a year early.. Get a second opinion and mention to the new doctor what you think it could be.  You wouldn't be the first person to help a doctor finger out what is wrong.  Keep us updated on what you learn.  ... View more

Karen    It brakes my heart reading your story. My biggest fear as a father and now grandfather is having to go through what you are.  I'm very thankful that I have lymphoma and not someone I love.  I believe cancer is harder on the people who care about the person with it. My only advise for you is to find someone you feel comfortable with and let out your feelings.  Sadly this is something I struggle with.  So I know its easier said than done.  I'm very involved in my church. There are times where I wish someone would push me to open up and express how im really feeling.  I leave church mad because I feel they don't care.  But I know deep down inside they love me and know I'm not very open about my personal problems.  But I'm the first person to offer to help... Please find that someone. Because you need to be a 100 % for your son. Im sure seeing you this way is not making him happy.. I wish I had a magic pill to offer you 🌹 ... View more

Sass ....Sorry to hear about your health problems.  The waiting sucks. I found myself wishing weekend's would hurry up and be done.  I'm still waiting to find out exactly what I have and what treatments I need.  I have non Hopkins but there are a bunch of sub types . They  are doing a  FISH test. So I'm still waiting.  My advice is if you can handle it do a lot of research.  But not think that you have cancer.  Think what if I have cancer.  I did so much research that when the doctor told me what I have i had no questions for her. She was surprised on well informed I was.  I have cancer.  Oh well.. There is nothing I can do about it.  But we sure have a say on how we react to the news. I refuse to let it steal a moment of joy. I don't feel like I have cancer.  I don't act like I have it. I done even talk about it unless I have to miss work.  If you are having a hard time with this find something to distance you.  Yesterday I played games with is something I never do. Just a FYI.  My cousin had 12 miscarriages. She's 45 and her husband is now 50. They are a few months away from having a daughter .  NEVER get up  HOPE. Even if I was dieing I would enjoy every day.  Stay strong and keep us updated please.  Your journey just may help someone  ... View more

Hopefully your tongue improves JD with the meds. That’s disappointing you have so many more chemo rounds😥. You are fighting so hard!! Praying for you 🙏. 💕 Linda G  ... View more

Hi Lisa, hope you’ve had some success with your oncologist today and some help for your symptoms. I know when I first started the chemo the effects were extremely bad so the dosage was adjusted, meds given to help with side effects , and it really made it much easier to bear. 💕 Linda G ... View more

Hi JD,   It seems to be an ongoing pattern I see around here. The people who have come closest to dying feel grief not for themselves, but sorrow for those less fortunate. CaptainAustrali 's "What survivorship looks like for me".  He has mentioned that what he found hardest was the children who were impacted by cancer, and has now committed himself to walking from Brisbane to Melbourne at the end of this year,  to raise money for Kids Cancer project.   Don't be sorry about my accident. It was a long time ago, but as I'm sure you know, nothing was the same afterwards. It was a lot worse for me than my cancer. The cognitive and emotional scars that it left were a lot deeper than the physical scars,  but thank you for your concern. What it did teach me though was rehabilitation, which meant that I knew what I needed to do to help myself recovery.   Make sure you keep on posting up so we can join you on this journey.   -s ... View more

Thanks Linda for answering my questions.  Glad to hear that your treatments worked!! I believe that you and I will sharing a similar story.  I'm still waiting for that call!!! Oh the fun of waiting!!! Have a awesome day 😎  ... View more

Linda    I just reread your comments about where you have lymphoma.  I asked about it in another post. Sorry about that.  My Inlaws used to own race horses. They were just money pits. But they had the money to spend and really enjoyed them.  Glad to hear that you are enjoying the races and are making a little money 💰.  I'm a home body.  I really hate being more than a few hours away from home 🙈 My wife loves to travel and see new places.  She travels with her family and friends while I stay home and take care of our dogs and mixed flock of chickens and ducks ❤. The only place I would consider traveling to is Australia just to spend time in the Outback. I have always wanted to go there even as a kid.  But I learned after going on a cruise with my wife traveling stressed me out to much to really enjoy it. I believe it's because I don't like being in a large group. One reason I don't go to a large church or movie theater... Have a great day.  ... View more