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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: kendall Date: 03 Mar 02 - 04:58 AM Something went wrong with a major telephone cable here, and, service has been off and on for 4 days. I have dial up, so, the confuser was down too. I'm still amazed at how many of you have taken the time to contact me, and, I cant tell you how much I appreciate it. It turns out that there IS in fact a local doctor who deals with singers voice problems and cancer. My oldest daughter used to work for Maine Medical Center in Portland, and she says they have an excellent oncology unit. So, why go to Boston? I'll talk to him, and if he turns out to be a jerk, then, ok, Boston, or maybe Baltimore. The problem with going out of state is the travel. I'm assuming that this is not a one shot deal; that it would require any number of trips to shrink this thing a little at a time? Boston is two hours away, so, I'd rather have it dealt with right here if I can. Art, old buddy, you are right; I can't talk, but, I can listen if you want to call. You may have trouble as I'm always on the computer. It's the only way I can communicate now. I used to wonder what it was like to go to bed with this kind of news fresh in your head. I now know. I've been up since 3:30 am. Can't sleep. Some famous person said "Sleep. I hate those little snatches of death." |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Genie Date: 03 Mar 02 - 05:21 AM Kendall, So sorry to hear of the malignancy. Let me add my prayers, good thoughts, and visualizations to all the others. I do hope that not only can the cancer be removed and neutralized but your voice will not suffer great or permanent damage. FWIW, my sister was given a prognosis of MAXIMUM 5 years to live 8 years ago, due to a very agressive, hard-to-treat form of sarcoma. She (an MD herself) has combined diet, spiritual healing, visualization, and homeopathy with seeking out the best in Western medicine (including surgery). I am utterly convinced that it is those 'alternative' healing approaches, coupled with an incredibly strong will to live, that have made the difference. Oh, and, yes, don't forget to laugh and keep making music, too! Genie
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 03 Mar 02 - 05:45 AM I'm late logging on today and everybody's already said it for me, but I add my voice to the chorus of hopeful messages and healing thoughts. The treatment for this form of cancer has a high success rate and I've read of people beating it (just wish I could remember WHERE). You will too. Keep us posted - you have a lot of friends out here. With my sincerest best wishes (not just a closing cliche: I mean it), Bonnie |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 03 Mar 02 - 06:58 AM Love, hugs and prayers, dear Kendall! |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: alison Date: 03 Mar 02 - 07:41 AM hugs, prayers and thoughts from all the way over here in Oz too...... you can beat it Kendall slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Barbara Shaw Date: 03 Mar 02 - 08:02 AM Kendall, That's really bad news, and no doubt scary as hell. But you are a tough ole cantankerous S.O.B. and you're gonna have to get tougher. Keep laughing. Keep fighting. Keep in touch with friends like me who care about you. I don't even care if you never sing again or tell one of your funny? stories - just make sure you show up at our campsite once in awhile for one of our elegant field breakfasts at some festival or other. You've got people all over the world rooting you on, so don't let us down. Love, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: kendall Date: 03 Mar 02 - 08:57 AM I sure dont feel very tough right now. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: JedMarum Date: 03 Mar 02 - 09:32 AM I wish you the very best Kendall, and I hope everything will work out well for you. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: John J at home Date: 03 Mar 02 - 09:47 AM Keep yer chin up Kendall, lot's of positive thoughts and good wishes from here (and everywhere else by the look of things). A friend of mine had the same problem 6-7 years ago, she's sorted and has been fine since then. You be just the same or we send the boys (and girls) round to sort you out! John |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 03 Mar 02 - 09:49 AM Kendall, It must be difficult to be hit in the face with such serious news. From what I've read above, there is every reason to believe you can lick this cancer. If Baltimore becomes your destination, let me know. Marge isn't available to ask, but I am sure we can put you up so you won't have to hotel it. We might even cook somethin'. Laughter is good medicine. And a shot or two of whiskey daily sounds good. You need to treat yourself well. I have a friend who is a recovering alcoholic and he has a long list of "Ways to tell your an alcoholic". I remember two of them: 'If you get run over by your own car' and 'If you go to the beach and the back of your throat gets sunburned'. Amos said exposure to sunlight is one of the causes. Perhaps this is an explanation. My hope is that we on the Mudcat can keep you laughing and thinking positively about this thing. You are in my thougts and my prayers. Roger in Baltimore |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Amos Date: 03 Mar 02 - 11:47 AM You don't have to worry about being tough, man. The shock will settle in a few days and what is important is you, revving your life engines. You are surrounded bypoeple who love the heck out of you, so tough is not a big deal either way. A |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: harpgirl Date: 03 Mar 02 - 12:03 PM ...Oh Kendall, I am very sorry to hear this news today! Now that you know what is causing your symptoms, you can get irradiated and it will heal! Your voice might drop in pitch a bit but you'll still sing all the songs you know, on key, and with great emotion....It will be alright...hg |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: CapriUni Date: 03 Mar 02 - 12:25 PM Amos is right, Kendall. "Tough" is not all it's cracked up to be. There will be times ahead to be tough. But right now, just imagine all this love around you as a great big feather bed, piled high with quilts and pillows, and fall back into it and rest. Weep if you have to (I read somewhere or other that weepy tears are chemically different from the slicing-onions tears -- they flush out excess stress hormones from our systems, and that has to be a good thing). Here's a thought that I could just as easily post to your "Lines that really grab you" thread -- from THE CASTLE OF DRAMORE (sp?): "A little rest, and then the world is full of work to do." Morning will come! |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: kendall Date: 03 Mar 02 - 12:28 PM Thanks Roger, Kathy W. already extended that invitation, but, I do appreciate it. I think I can get this done right here; after all, this is not Ethiopia. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: wysiwyg Date: 03 Mar 02 - 12:41 PM Be great if you came down for our Gathering in May, Kendall. May 3-5. Let us cheer you up and keep you grinning. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: MMario Date: 03 Mar 02 - 12:44 PM Kendall - number one - you're a downeaster - that means you're tough - no matter how you feel. Number two - you are an integral part of the mudcat - and you *know* that means support. You've got a world-wide support system in place here guy! Lean on it when you have to. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 03 Mar 02 - 01:20 PM "Your voice might drop in pitch a bit" - takes you back to when you were a teenager and the old voice broke?
Getting sleeps not easy right now maybe, but you need it. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Clifton53 Date: 03 Mar 02 - 03:07 PM Keeping good thoughts for you Kendall. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: SINSULL Date: 03 Mar 02 - 03:20 PM Your voice might drop a pitch??? And give Gordon Bok some competition! Poor Max - think he can take two Boks and their fans? (That was your cue, SPaw). we need a laugh right now. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Ebbie Date: 03 Mar 02 - 04:19 PM I believe that the most powerful thing in the universe is thought. Everything starts there. So how could it be other than that concentrated, surrounded-on-all-sides thought WILL zap every obstacle in its path? Be well, Kendall. Ebbie |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Ebbie Date: 03 Mar 02 - 04:36 PM As opposed to 'partially surrounded.' LOL |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Sandy Paton Date: 03 Mar 02 - 05:41 PM You'll be ready to do that program with Gordon, Kendall. This is one that's beatable. Keep the faith, old friend, we're all with you, as you surely know from the outpourings above. Sandy |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: RangerSteve Date: 03 Mar 02 - 05:47 PM I can't think of anything new to add, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Janie Date: 03 Mar 02 - 06:05 PM Aughh Kendall! Will definitely pray for your healing. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: van lingle Date: 03 Mar 02 - 06:54 PM sending up some warm thoughts for you, kendall. dave |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: kendall Date: 03 Mar 02 - 08:35 PM At first I thought, I dont want to live without being able to sing, then, all I have learned says it it probably curable, so, I'll settle for a speaking voice. What the hell...I can always go back to those old jokes, eh Spaw? Furthermore, I have another book in the word processor. AND I can still fix anything but a broken heart! |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Mudlark Date: 03 Mar 02 - 08:52 PM Ah, Kendall....what a great spirit you have. Wishing you the best and a quick recovery. Will continue sending good thots your way......nancy |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Sandy Paton Date: 03 Mar 02 - 09:25 PM I can remember only one thing you gave up on fixing, Kendall. Remember that old car of mine? You listened, poked and prodded a bit, and allowed as to how it was hopeless. What the heck, it was, as you observed, "rusted out to the windshield," anyway. I found someone even dumber than I am to buy it from me. I ought to be jailed for that. Sandy (as good with cars as I am with computers!) |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: kendall Date: 03 Mar 02 - 09:56 PM Sure Sandy, but, a dead Mercedes is often better than a live Rambler! |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Stilly River Sage Date: 03 Mar 02 - 10:49 PM Laughter is the best medicine, and is something you can administer easily for yourself. It releases all sorts of good hormones into your system. When confronted with a similar situation a couple of years ago, I went looking for the funny programs following my surgery, thinking it would help with the recouperation. Just be careful what you choose--I thought I was going to rupture something one afternoon when I watched The Golden Girls. Frasier was just as hard on the incisions. But taken in small doses (and perhaps your throat isn't so sore after the biospy) a belly laugh helps in the long run. Maggie |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Mark Cohen Date: 03 Mar 02 - 11:42 PM Amen to that, Maggie...check your PM, Kendall. And don't count your singing voice out just yet...especially if your surgeon has worked with singers and also refers you to a good speech/voice therapist for rehab. Aloha, Mark |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: katlaughing Date: 04 Mar 02 - 12:10 AM Kendall, there is a very good article here, written by a cancer survivor on Healing Strategies. well worth reading, imo. Really glad to hear you've got another book on the computer. When will we be able to read it? There is so much more to you than having a voice. Yes, we love that, too, and you will not lose it, BUT you'd still be the Maine-iac**BG** we love with or without it. Ayup. And, leave the tough stuff to us; united we can handle it and pass on the good stuff: lots of positive energy, love and hugs, to you. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Elf Date: 04 Mar 02 - 12:17 AM So very sorry to hear your news Kendall. I've been fighting breast cancer for the past 18 months so I've got a pretty good idea of what must be going through your mind. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: katlaughing Date: 04 Mar 02 - 12:28 AM Good thoughts and all to you, too, Elf. In looking for some humourous stuff, I came upon this site which is located in Ne Hampshire and, while I didn't get to explore the whole thing, it looks as though there may be some good funnies there, including their "Book-a-minute" and "Movie-a-minute," ultra-condensed synopses. An important distinction I saw in looking at cancer survivor sites: one person said they were not only "surviving" but also living. I like the positive focus of that. kat |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: georgeward Date: 04 Mar 02 - 01:17 AM Just another word of encouragement, Cap. There's plenty of wisdom posted above. But...don't give up on the notion of singing again just yet. I don't think I'm the only one here who owes a functioning set of pipes to a talented surgeon. My hope and my hunch is that we'll be hearing a lot more from you. You're in my thoughts. - George ::-.--O
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Lonesome EJ Date: 04 Mar 02 - 01:22 AM Kat's right, Kendall. Concentrate on living! And get some sleep, damn it. Prayer going up from the Colorado mountains on your behalf, LEJ |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: JudyR Date: 04 Mar 02 - 03:08 AM I know whereof you speak, too, Kendall. Learning to "step around" that kind of misfortune, even if it means taking another route toward expressing yourself (that book in your word processor, for instance), that's what it's all about. It's called "resourcefulness," at the risk of sounding corny. Great second careers have been born out of that kind of necessity. First, though, I wish you the best in your first, and in your life. And I don't even know you!
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: jeffp Date: 04 Mar 02 - 08:24 AM Well, this is certainly shitty news to learn on a Monday morning! I'm really sorry to hear about it, Captain, but I'm equally certain that you will beat it. You have the cussedness and support that will carry the day. I also have no doubt that you will be singing again. Find a good doctor, educate yourself, let your friends hold you up when necessary and get well! jeffp |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: SharonA Date: 04 Mar 02 - 09:57 AM Kendall, I too am sorry to hear this news. Nobody wants to hear a doctor say "your biopsy" and "cancer" in the same sentence. Fortunately it appears to be a form of cancer that doctors are familiar with, not some mysterious version that only 5 people in the world were ever known to have, and the success rate for treatment appears to be very high according to what others have posted here. Also, according to what I'm reading here, you have a reputation for being tougher than any ol' misbegotten squamous cell. Sounds like you'll beat it... to a pulp. We're all here at ringside, cheering you on, so take courage, do whatever you have to do to get rid of this thing, and get well soon. As Kevin and LEJ said, don't forget the importance of the sleep factor in the healing equation. It's quite understandable to lose some sleep at first, from the shock of the bad news, but you've just had surgery and your body needs to recover from that shock, too. You need to be as strong as possible – physically as well as emotionally – for the days ahead. So take care of all of yourself, and eat right and get lots of sleep! Again, there are lots of encouraging words here about the good chance that this cancer can be treated successfully, and you're making sure that you'll be in good hands to perform that treatment, so you can literally rest assured. Good thoughts continuing to flow up the coastline to you from here in PA. (Hear that sound? That's not the sound of ocean waves; that's all the thoughts and prayers of Mudcatters around the world rolling in to you!) Sharon |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: KathWestra Date: 04 Mar 02 - 10:13 AM Adding my voice to the chorus. Sending you much love. Wishing you health. Wishing you sleep. Wishing you freedom from fear. Hoping you're feeling everyone's support. Love to you, Kathy. |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: GUEST,Pete Peterson Date: 04 Mar 02 - 10:20 AM Adding my voice to all that's been said already. Sorry that it wasn't better news. This IS scary but betable and you are on the road to doing it. Hope the local specialists work out. PETE |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Kim C Date: 04 Mar 02 - 10:37 AM well, I don't have anything clever and witty to say. Love ya man, hang in there. :-) |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Rick Fielding Date: 04 Mar 02 - 11:35 AM Jeez...didn't wanna come home and find THIS! But bloody Hell, Kendall, ain't it nice to have so much support? Most of us are gonna go through tough situations at some point, and a good support circle simply can't be beat. Cheers Rick and Heather |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Dave Swan Date: 04 Mar 02 - 11:45 AM Sending all best wishes and positive thoughts from the left coast. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Fortunato Date: 04 Mar 02 - 12:05 PM Kendall, that's rotten news and no mistake. I' sorry to learn of it. I hope and pray you come out good as new in the end. Good luck to you. Chance Shiver |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Murray MacLeod Date: 04 Mar 02 - 12:09 PM Well, kendall, I am sorry indeed to hear this. I am trying to think of any small way in which I might cheer you up. Do you remember that when I first started posting to Mudcat I sent you the words to "The Wine Song", by Grant Baynham, in exchange for a Dave Goulder song? You asked for the tune and I never did figure any way to get it to you. Well, we (Rivergrass) are on WLRN (South Florida) next Saturday afternoon (I will post the link later) and I would like to dedicate the song to you then, if you can listen in. (With any luck the streaming will work this time) Mind you, I haven't sung it in the longest time, but I am sure I can dust it off ! Hope you are keeping your spirits up as much as possible, , you have lots of support here. All the best Murray |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: GUEST,JohnB Date: 04 Mar 02 - 12:20 PM If you can think of anything else that has not already been said, well sorry I could not. Well I guess there was that F word, so I'll try that a few times on your behalf. JohnB |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: katlaughing Date: 04 Mar 02 - 12:20 PM This thread is getting kind of long, so: Support for Kendall - continued - ayuh! Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler at ma-in law's computer Date: 10 Mar 02 - 09:42 AM Kendall, all the very best ,I've just caught up with all this. You are in my thoughts. A friend/neighbour who had his trachea removed because of the big C last year has made a good recovery and can make himself understood while waiting for an artificial voice box. RtS |
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Subject: RE: Kendall's biopsy From: Celtic Soul Date: 10 Mar 02 - 10:52 AM Wow...I guess surfing this place means you miss things you'd have rather caught. I am sorry to hear this. Do you know anything about the actual prognosis? Some cancers are *very* treatable, and with slim to no side effects. Did the Docs say, absolutely, you would lose your singing voice, or maybe it means a different voice when all is said and done? I'll be praying for you.
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