Please keep MentalPollution in your thoughts , prayers...

Thanks again, everyone. I go for my biopsy tomorrow. I won't know anything for a couple of days afterwards, but I will be sure to let you all know what the results are. Your prayers, good vibes, and well wishes have kept me going the past few days. Hopefully the biopsy will show that it's nothing to worry about, but I will be able to deal with it whatever it might be with the love and support of my friends and family.

((((((((((((((( Jenn ))))))))))))) Your positive attitude will definitely be a huge factor no matter what the results are hon. You are an amazing and strong woman. I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Much love to you!

sabby

Jenn... I'm sending you a gentle hug...

My thoughts and and prays and with you . And I know that God will keep you wrapped in his arms. You will be okay. We all love you so much.Please let us know how you are. God is in control.


darkpurplesecrets

((((((jenn))))) sending you lots of prayers and well wishes...

(((Jenn)))

Always thinking of you and loving you

I go in 2 hours for my biopsy results. I'm nervous. Say a prayer for me, please.

((((((((((((((((((((((( Jenn )))))))))))))))))))))

Many wonderful and positive thoughts going out for you hon. Keeping you in my prayers as well.


sabby

((((((((((((((Jenn))))))))))))) Sending big hugs and good thoughts.

(((((((((((((((((((( Jenn )))))))))))))))))))))))))

Prayers taking place right now, Jenn.

KD

Holding you in my heart sweetie.

((((((((((((((((((MentalPollution))))))))))))))))

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know when you can.

I hope things work out for the best for you (((Jenn))). Soidhonia

Well, the bad news first. I do have cancer. And now for the good news... it's thyroid cancer. It hasn't spread to my lungs or to my throat... or anywhere else. The doctor said it's normally a very isolated cancer... meaning that it doesn't usually spread anywhere. And it's very, very rare that anyone ever dies from it. So, they are going to take out my entire thyroid on the 22nd. And, if they happen to not get it all then I might have to have a few radiation treatments. Right now, I feel so, so thankful. I have been blessed. This could have been so much worse. But it's not. I thank you all for all your prayers. I am truly so happy that this can be treated. Thank God!:Excited::icon_smile:

(((((((((((((((((((((((( Jenn ))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I'm glad that it's something the dr's are so positive about!!! Please know you and your precious are in my constant prayers.

I'm sorry that there is anything going on at all, but very happy that the dr's are so positive.

My daughter just had her entire thyroid removed so if you wanna chat, just PM me.

You are loved,

KD

So glad the Doctors are on the case.

Holding you in my thoughts ((((((((((( Jenn )))))))))))

Jen I am thrilled it can be treated! You are going to be great hon!

((((((((((((((( Dear Jenn ))))))))))))))))

I'm so very sorry to hear about the cancer....but so very glad that things are looking so positive for a complete recovery. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers every single day!


sabby

(((((((((( Jenn ))))))))))

Sorry to hear the bad news... but I am glad it can be so easily treated.

Thanks ((((( everybody )))))
I feel absolutely amazing right now knowing that I can beat this and get through it. Thank God! I do have a question, though, that some of you might be able to help me with. I don't know if I should tell my children about it or not. Right now all they know is that I have to have a surgery done. They don't know what for. Should I just keep it that way, or should I tell them?

I think you should wait hon. your children are pretty young and would probably not understand just yet. you can always tell them later on. (((hugs)))

I agree with bebop on this one hon. Little ones can only understand just so much and I think telling them that you have cancer could be even more scary than the idea of you having to have surgery and will be fine afterwards. As they grow and maybe ask more about what happened, you can tell them about it then.

((((((((((((((( Jenn ))))))))))))) God Bless you hon and your family!


sabby

I'm sorry for this Dear MP

There are booklets regarding telling the children, and if you contact the American Cancer Society, you can get the booklets you need for you and your family.
- everything there is free to you btw -

Telling the children is okay, and there are suggestions on how to do this.

I had to tell my adult child, which is a bit different and the direct works there, as well as sharing and allowing the adult to have imput, as much as they need, in the treatment and your decisions.

With younger children, knowing Mommy is sick right now, and that she will be well very soon, is fine. Also, what they can do to help /mommy during her recovery will keep them grounded and feel included, and communication will help them aviod unnecessary fears.

Getting something like a big magnetic calander, with markers and eraser, or blackboard with colored chalk, and calling it something like 'communication hub' for this family is now a 'unit', and together we will keep our lives on track during this illness, by making a calander for all of us to check so we know what Mommy has to do today, and what else needs to get done for everyone else, and this will give all an idea on what the days will be like before they even happen, for the most part, and to anticipate the recovery and return to usual life again.

They can have their own color chalk or marker for their important appts. and you have yours. As well as Dad. (Dad will need an agenda for himself, of course).

I have that here and we are grown people, but you know what, we are all equal when it comes to cancer. We are all like children. We do not know. The whole family has it to deal with, so we want to include everyone, and spread positivity throughout our family units.

It will definitely bring your family closer, and keep things on an even keel if children can see things spelled out - like your communication hub - so they feel they are helpful by keeping it up. They can make hearts on it, whatever, just by a big one! Costco sells them and probably Staples or Offfice Max.

The oncology nurses working with the ACS, or your oncology office nurses can assist you too btw, with counsel on this and other questions on the 'how to do this and that' area, and also, they supply a list of professional counselors in your area that will give you a free consult - so you might practice with them first or hear what you need that applies to your childrens ages and the approach you want to take.

Also, there are other avenues of support for family and includes children for cancer patients from the ACS and those connected to cancer that the ACS can direct you too.

All services are free. All are beneficial too, for the whole family.

I will be hoping with everyone here for your speedy recovery from this.

If you would like to pm, please feel free.

I am up to sharing any info I have with you.

Oh.. I'm sorry I didn't see this thread earlier!
I really am.

Love and Radiant Health,
Night

ps. a suggestion, if I may, is to get a cd ... Bellaruth Naprastak has a powerful affirmation and imagery tape re: fighting cancer - that is a tremendous benefit to listen to whenever you want. I found it worthwhile taking the time out in the morning(at first), and at night(every night), to let these positive gentle messages into my consciousness.

(((((((((((((MP)))))))))))))),

I am sorry I didn't see this post before now......but I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I am so happy that the Dr's know this cancer is an isolated type of cancer that doesn't spread into the other areas. Wonderful they can remove the thyroid & remove the cancer. Praying that God guides the surgeons hand so that it's all removed completely & safely.

Want you to know that my prayers are with you,
Debbie

that's sweet sorrow for sure! One foot in front of the other...