 sj |
||
|
||
BS: SINSULL's Turn
|
|
|
Subject: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: SINSULL Date: 11 Feb 08 - 12:48 PM Some of you have noticed that I have been more than my usual "confused" lately. My thyroid finally went haywire and a biopsy shows a cancerous growth in the left lobe. On Friday Jacqui and I will see an oncologist at Mass. General (My company will pay 100% of all medical, transportaion, room and board expenses). Hopefully the surgery will happen soon. Either they will remove the nodule or the entire thyroid (my preference). It can be done on an outpatient basis but because of my age (?????when did become old?) they recommend an overnight. Recovery should be two days rest and then back to work. This has been monitored carefully for years - Hashimoto's disease, an auto-immune hereditary problem that attacks the thyroid and causes hormone levels to go up and down unpredictably. I don't expect any unpleasant surprises but even if it has gone into the lymph nodes or bone it is considered the more treatable of cancers. The one danger is to the nerves of the larynx causing a loss of speech. Keep me in your thoughts. Direct any positive thoughts you may have to my neck and the surgeon's hands. On Friday, we will know more. Mary |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: The Walrus Date: 11 Feb 08 - 12:51 PM Good luck W |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Megan L Date: 11 Feb 08 - 12:54 PM Thoughts and prayers lassie. Frae Dauvitt and his Meg |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: bfdk Date: 11 Feb 08 - 12:55 PM Blimey, Sins, best of luck with it all. I hope you'll be back out of there before you know it - and in fine fettle! Big hug and best wishes, Bente |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: John MacKenzie Date: 11 Feb 08 - 12:56 PM Mary if I were a praying man I'd pray for you, instead I shall be thinking of you, and hoping all goes AOK. Love G xx |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Ebbie Date: 11 Feb 08 - 12:58 PM Sins, may the knowledge of the surgeon translate to the skill of his/her hands. May your spirit rest easy. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: GUEST,Nancy King at work Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:09 PM Aw geez, Mary. What rotten luck. But at least it sounds treatable! May you get the best of treatment and mend quickly! Love, Nancy |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Bill D Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:14 PM Well, DURN! Just good thoughts and best wishes. EXPECTING (capitals intended..*grin*) to see you at the Getaway! |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Alice Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:15 PM All the best to you, Mary, in the procedure and in recovery. Alice |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Little Hawk Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:18 PM Dang! Not so good. Our bodies, like machines, just keep getting crankier as we get older. Well, you have my good thoughts here, SINSULL. I hope things go as smoothly as they may for you. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:24 PM Positive thoughts flying your (and your surgeon's) way from across the sea. Keep your spirits up, and us informed. B xxx |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: katlaughing Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:25 PM Your turn, my arse. You don't need a turn, darlin'!! Leastways not this kind.**smile** I give thanks for a complete and full recovery with nothing but healthy cells running through your body...may the surgeon's skill slice and dice the blighters and bring you safely through. I give thanks for this or something better for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be! LOVE YEW!!! And, thanks to Jacqui. kat |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: gnu Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:27 PM Positive thoughts galore, SINS!!!! |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Bee Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:31 PM May you have the smartest of surgeons and nicest of nurses. Positive note: my Mom's been getting along just fine without a thyroid and with synthroid for thirty years. Still singing harmoniously in the choir. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Amos Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:33 PM A good thing there is a company there to make the remedy possible. Well done on that part. While I am sure many of us have wanted to get their hands around your neck at various times, this time we'd better let the expert do it. Good luck, GOd bless, and white light fill your very being. A |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: wysiwyg Date: 11 Feb 08 - 01:45 PM Go SINS! My mom had most of her thyroid out for cancer as a young adult, and never had a worry after. If they give you synthetic hormone replacement for it, you may want to look into that picture carefully, as it will affect a lot of other things. ~Susan |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Severn Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:00 PM My best wishes to you, both as a friend and as someone who is personally currently undergoing cancer treatments. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Big Mick Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:12 PM Hey ... stop this junk ... I'll have none of it, you hear me???? Well, if you don't mind, I will throw some heavy duty prayers your way, and a ton of good thoughts on top of those prayers. Love, Mick |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:47 PM Sending lots of healing love- and remember, laughter is the best medicine! |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: RangerSteve Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:54 PM You're in my prayers. Keep us posted. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: jacqui.c Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:59 PM I'm going to be taking a tape recorder with me on Friday so that we can make sure that we get everything that is being said. It's a relief for all of us that Mary is finally getting the necessary attention here. We have been concerned about her for a while. We'll keep you all updated. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Leadfingers Date: 11 Feb 08 - 03:11 PM Will the convalescence be long enough to learn the banjo SINS ?? In MY thoughts as well |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Charley Noble Date: 11 Feb 08 - 03:14 PM Mary- So sorry to hear this. However, it sounds as if you're keeping on top of this as well as anyone can, and with a little help from your friends. If you need more specific help, please e-mail me as well. I'm getting pissed that so many good folks I know are being challenged by nasty stuff. We're supposed to be indesructable! Charley Noble |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: GUEST,Dani Date: 11 Feb 08 - 03:18 PM More prayers, love and hugs on the way Mary. So grateful you have Jacqui there with you. Of course things will go fine: I'm so glad the work/insurance thing is taking care of things, too, so you can focus on healing. Better take care of that voice, my dear. I am hoping to sing with you before TOO long! Dani |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: catspaw49 Date: 11 Feb 08 - 03:35 PM You're going to be fine.Trust ol' Doc Spaw. I've been working on this medical degree for years at Igotit Medical College. Several points in your favor here and the first being that this is a very slow growing cancer. The second being it is equally slow and even a bit reluctant to metastasize. That's medical truth, but here's a story! (Yeah, I know........OH NO SPAW, NOT ANOTHER DAMN STORY.........just shut ta' hell up....) Karen's Dad lost his voice with vocal cord problems almost 9 YEARS before they realized it was caused by thyroid cancer. Simple meaning is this one is very slow to grow. Although her Dad's did spread it had been growing for over 9 years before they found it and was probably about 10 or 11 years old! Metastasis to the lymph nodes is the most common spread but as you already know is very treatable with excellent success. PROGNOSIS: You're goin' to kick this fockin' thing in the ass. The surgery will go well and you'll do the recommended follow-up and all will be well. Next case please! Pat and Karen (and all our best thoughts as well) |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Tinker Date: 11 Feb 08 - 03:35 PM Ahhh Mary, As soon as I filter all the amazing energy thrown at me from 50 plus High Schoolers for the past 72 hours I will focus the best of what I have towards you .... I need about 24 hours to regain my focus (and what sanity is to be found) But you are echooing in my heart. tinker |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: catspaw49 Date: 11 Feb 08 - 03:44 PM Ya' know, come to think of it, a really fine Doctor would conduct an examination first. So I tell ya' what......Strip down and hop up on the table here. Stretch out and put your feet up in the stirrups while I get the appropriate tool..............well, yeah.....I know its a long way up to your thyroid from there but, uh.....like, I got a really long tool I can use and.........Hey! Where ya goin'........Wait!.................Damn.......................... I've lost more patients that way.................... Spaw |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Bill D Date: 11 Feb 08 - 03:49 PM They ain't 'lost'..they know exactly where they are going! |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Micca Date: 11 Feb 08 - 04:00 PM Mary, You Know.. Micca |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Liz the Squeak Date: 11 Feb 08 - 04:27 PM (((Sins))) LTS |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: JudyB Date: 11 Feb 08 - 04:28 PM Good thoughts heading your way! (((Hugs))) JudyB |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: katlaughing Date: 11 Feb 08 - 04:35 PM (My company will pay 100% of all medical, transportation, room and board expenses). Forgot to say, "Outstanding!" I am so glad you found a job which treats you as you deserve. {{{{{{SINS}}}}}} |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: ranger1 Date: 11 Feb 08 - 05:11 PM You know I'm just across the bridge if you need me. (((SINS))) |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Jeri Date: 11 Feb 08 - 05:13 PM Jeez, Mary! I'll be thinking Good Thoughts in your general direction on Friday. I hope things go easy and are over when they're over. Does this mean you'll act normal after surgery? Seriously, much love from me, Jeri |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Morticia Date: 11 Feb 08 - 05:18 PM Okay, Mary, you can pack this in right now, you know we all love you so stop it, kplzthx. Seriously, wishing you big hugs and lots of healing energy, I already know you will be fine. Trust me, I'm a folksinger. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Big Mick Date: 11 Feb 08 - 05:43 PM
|
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Peace Date: 11 Feb 08 - 05:46 PM She's going to be fine. I know these things. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: skarpi Date: 11 Feb 08 - 05:49 PM good thoughts from me All the best Skarpi Iceland |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Bat Goddess Date: 11 Feb 08 - 08:27 PM Lots of good thoughts and white light from this quarter, too. We're really glad, too, that Jacqui can accompany you and get everything said nailed down (not to mention moral support). This will all work out just fine...but this winter has been a bit much, hasn'tit? Hugs, Linn |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 11 Feb 08 - 08:28 PM First thing I was told by the technician & Doctor preparing to do the biopsy on my thyroid nodes was that if it is cancer, is the "best" one to have as it is easily eradicated. I'm really not sure whether the mention of a good cancer made me feel any better about having the biopsy! But mine are benign little nodes & have been around since 1999, and I've had another biopsy since, so I'm getting used to the procedure & I'm very comfortable with the on-going care of my Specialist. Get well soon, you'll feel better (to quote my favourite Get Well card!) sandra |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: TRUBRIT Date: 11 Feb 08 - 09:43 PM Oh Mary -- so much love. You know you only have to ask if there is anything we can do.........damn it, I'm with BatGoddess - what a hell of a winter..... |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: karen k Date: 11 Feb 08 - 09:58 PM Hope all goes well. I'll be thinking about you and waiting for the news this weekend. All my best. karen |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Deckman Date: 11 Feb 08 - 10:23 PM JEEZUS H. KEERIST ON A STICK!!! What the hell is this shit. I just leave town for a few days and come back to this CRAP! See if I ever check into MC again! (mina raakastaan sinuoa) Bob |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: maeve Date: 11 Feb 08 - 10:27 PM Mary, dear- You are already in my prayers, you have my love and respect- what more do you want from me? Apple pruning? Of course. We'll be down soon to prune your trees and test your laughter index. maeve |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Bert Date: 11 Feb 08 - 10:30 PM If at all posible, try not to have your thyroid completely removed. The synthetic replacement is not all that good. |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Janie Date: 12 Feb 08 - 12:35 AM Love lady, gift terrorist, Mother Mary - hugs, light, love - I blame toxic exposure to skunk fumes for this-- Janie |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Barry Finn Date: 12 Feb 08 - 01:19 AM Mary, all will go well, you're just getting rid of excess baggage. I alreasy did a couple of test runs for you at Mass General. You're in very good hands there, matter of fact the best. I'm well connected there & will have a talk with the Chief of Surgey & God, you didn't know he lives there, I'm on very good terms with him. I met with him three times there & we got on fine. He sent me home all 3 times. You send me another fucking present & I'll see he kisses your ass goodbye. It's already all been taken care of, just had a word with him, not to worry Love Barry |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: catspaw49 Date: 12 Feb 08 - 01:32 AM Ya' know Sins, I can see how it might be troubling to you that several of the major goofballs of the 'Cat......me, Bruce, Barry, Mick, etc...... have all said they have no worries! Of course WE have no worries but with support like us you may be in serious trouble. Having had a number of near-death experiences in the past 10 years I want to echo what Barry said. I seem to be blessed by someone, somewhere. So if you even contemplate sending any more of those crazed and gyrating and often scary "toys" I will have a conversation of my own with the powers that be.............. But we all love you and we DO know its gonna' go right! Spaw |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: gnu Date: 12 Feb 08 - 05:18 AM Well, of course it is. gnu, GIT (Goofball-in-Training) |
|
Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's Turn From: Tinker Date: 12 Feb 08 - 07:30 AM Mary there is an angel standing guard over my computer and her candle will be lit for you Friday..... You remember the 2 foot high angel with glittery gold wings who holds a slightly crooked torch base with red plastic jewels ???? She is once again at your service. |
