Hi everybody! (I'm Back)

[Simpfan4 174]

I'm back temporarily because I missed talking to people. I'm currently undergoing treatment for stage 3 throat cancer. The other change I made is to my marital status. We finally got hitched! Have a glitch on my profile now; they put the wrong birth month. 😕

[glad1 2,834]

Welcome back! I've missed talking with you, too.

I hope your treatments are going well. Whenever you're up for a chat, stop by.

And, congratulations on your new status.

[Simpfan4 174]

Thanks for your warm responses. The first chemo left me nearly as bald as the day I was born. The hardest part has been the pain of the first two weeks after each chemo. Every joint and muscle inflamed at the same time. In the TMI dept, I only had 3 puke days. Never did get constipated. My treatments are outpatient, but the facility is a 4-hour drive each way. Very expensive gas and hotel costs.

Edited June 27, 2023 by Simpfan4
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[gldenwetgoose 21,500]

Hi @Simpfan4

It's absolutely wonderful to hear from you - even if circumstances could be better for you.   But you've got a huge group of friends here all delighted to be able to reconnect with you.

And huge wedding congratulations to you and your other half!

I've split your post out into it's own topic, I'm sure I'm not going to be the last to pass comment here.

 

[Adyguy6970 878]

Hope your treatment goes well and that you make a good recovery.  

[Kupar 13,341]

I second what @gldenwetgoose says - great to see you back. Congratulations, and good luck!

[Adyguy6970 878]

Good to see you back and best wishes. 

Edited June 27, 2023 by Adyguy6970

[Simpfan4 174]

Again, thanks for the warm greetings. We want to have a wedding reception when I go into remission. Every time I have chemo, some more of the tumor shrinks and I get a bit more of my voice back. I'm almost back to guzzling water the way I used to. 

[WetMart 1,129]

Welcome back, congratulations to you and your other half. I do hope your treatment goes well. 

[Sophie 24,413]

Welcome back! Sending lots of hugs and congrats on the marriage!

I can change the birthday on your profile if you desire, just let me know 🙂 (either here, or in a private message if you prefer)

 

[LovesToWet 3,803]

Hope you're treatment goes well and congrats on your marriage 

[Simpfan4 174]

On 7/1/2023 at 5:10 PM, Sophie said:

Welcome back! Sending lots of hugs and congrats on the marriage!

I can change the birthday on your profile if you desire, just let me know 🙂 (either here, or in a private message if you prefer)

 

It's April 21, ty.

[Simpfan4 174]

Thanks, everyone! I have great news! The pain lessened during my second chemo. I just had my third and last chemo yesterday. My main oncologist was excited to show the results of my PET scan yesterday in comparison to the one I had in May. The tumor is much smaller now! I can eat and drink almost as well as I could before. I still go easy on citrus, though I was able to eat a serving of raw pineapple (my favorite fruit) last week. I found some patterns to knit for chemo hats. I'm very excited about recovery. Still have 35 radiations after I recover from the chemo, but I'm very happy about this!

[Kupar 13,341]

20 minutes ago, Simpfan4 said:

Thanks, everyone! I have great news! The pain lessened during my second chemo. I just had my third and last chemo yesterday. My main oncologist was excited to show the results of my PET scan yesterday in comparison to the one I had in May. The tumor is much smaller now! I can eat and drink almost as well as I could before. I still go easy on citrus, though I was able to eat a serving of raw pineapple (my favorite fruit) last week. I found some patterns to knit for chemo hats. I'm very excited about recovery. Still have 35 radiations after I recover from the chemo, but I'm very happy about this!

That's great news 🙂. Good luck with the rest of the treatment xx

[Sophie 24,413]

7 hours ago, Simpfan4 said:

It's April 21, ty.

Done! 😁

[ABBYPEEGODDESS 1,746]

I’m so happy that your chemo is going so well I’ve now we’ve never talked but I will keep you in mind and send well wishes to you. You can beat this kick that cancers ass.

[Simpfan4 174]

Most days are tolerable as I await the next phase. They give you three weeks between dosages for the body to rest. Now my husband needs to get his family medical leave in place again so I can get the 7 weeks of radiations. Thanks so much for your weIl wishes.