I want to say "HI" to all my friends and I want to apologize for taking such a long time responding back to anyone. I got sick a little while back and thought that a change of diet and a couple prescriptions, I would be allright. I didn't ask more questions or got more tests until a few weeks ago....I learned Friday that I have Lymphoma.
I will see the oncologist this week to make our plan of attack but I can't help but wander had I been more aggresive in finding out what was making me feel so bad could I have prevented the fact that I am now thinking of things like....casket or cremation? I am alone here in Houston and right now I'm trying to see if I can raise enough money to go to Illinois to my mother home for treatment. Because I have been to sick to work, my funds are very limited and my mother is retired. However, she is a retired nurse and can help me keep my strength up with good diet and can be with me 24/7 if any problems arise. Here....I'm pretty much alone.
I'm also trying to locate my son, Brandon..., who lives (I think) somewhere in .... I lost touch a while back. I'm hoping to perhaps see him before the worst of it gets me. I am staying positive and Mom sent me a phone and added me to her family plan so we can talk all we want. She has been my strength and has given me the will to continue on. I have three little kitty cats that are my heart and soul and I am trying to make sure that they will be taken care of, so I trying to create a little saving for them.
I have only known of my diagnosis for three days but I am trying making sure that the ones I love are not burdened or made to do without because of me. Life has given me lemons so now I'm going to try to build a stand for lemonade.
God bless everyone. I am so new at all this...and overwhelmed that I just don't know where to begin.
Hi I haven't 'met' you before but just wanted to say sorry to hear your news and sending all my luv and support to you at this worrying time. Take care and stay strong! Luv Lorr x x x
I'm so sorry for your pain . I wish you the best . If you would like to talk sometime i would be glad to. My father died of "Nonhopskins lymphoma". We tried alot of alternate meds . I am praying for you don't give up!
Poor thing, how horrible for you. You've probably considered this already, but there appears to be some good folks on CS, and if you leave the site, they can't give you moral support. They seem pretty good at that, and some of the forums are a source of laughter which lifts the spirit.
Like your idea of building a lemonade stand . Keep that attitude going to help your physical body heal.
Sending prayers, light, and best wishes your way. Take care.
I've said a prayer to help you deal with this drastic turn in your life. Some of us here have dealt with many stages of cancer and would be happy to give you any advice or just moral support. Ask anything you like by e-mail. Sometimes you just need someone to rant and rave at about the unfairness of some of these illnesses. Keep your spirits up. That is half the battle. Best wishes.
Dear Melanie, Hang in there. You have begun the grief process of your illness. At first it feels like your world is going to end tomorrow. Then gradually, after you see the oncologist, you'll get a plan of attack. You need to embrace it with all your being. My hearfelt prayers go out to you. I pray that you will find comfort, healing, and strength through the support of us here at CS. I also pray that you are able to go stay with your mom. She sounds like just what you need. I would be happy to talk to you. Please eamil me. I understand more than you can imagine.
Stay positive. That is hard to do when faced with your situation but the mind is a strong tool. It can overcome even the worst of situations. You will prevail. I wish you all the best.
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I will see the oncologist this week to make our plan of attack but I can't help but wander had I been more aggresive in finding out what was making me feel so bad could I have prevented the fact that I am now thinking of things like....casket or cremation? I am alone here in Houston and right now I'm trying to see if I can raise enough money to go to Illinois to my mother home for treatment. Because I have been to sick to work, my funds are very limited and my mother is retired. However, she is a retired nurse and can help me keep my strength up with good diet and can be with me 24/7 if any problems arise. Here....I'm pretty much alone.
I'm also trying to locate my son, Brandon..., who lives (I think) somewhere in .... I lost touch a while back. I'm hoping to perhaps see him before the worst of it gets me. I am staying positive and Mom sent me a phone and added me to her family plan so we can talk all we want. She has been my strength and has given me the will to continue on. I have three little kitty cats that are my heart and soul and I am trying to make sure that they will be taken care of, so I trying to create a little saving for them.
I have only known of my diagnosis for three days but I am trying making sure that the ones I love are not burdened or made to do without because of me. Life has given me lemons so now I'm going to try to build a stand for lemonade.
God bless everyone. I am so new at all this...and overwhelmed that I just don't know where to begin.
Anyway, take care.
Melanie