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Talking about your cancer and how you are treated
Now that I’ve told a few people about my cancer I’m trying to figure out a few things.
Did people treat you differently? I’m not sure if I want everyone to know because I don’t want pity parties or for people to feel uncomfortable with me. Therefore, I’m also not sure about how to share the news sometimes. Close friends and family are one thing, but people I work with seem different.
Words of wisdom are needed. Vi
Dx 10/5 Non Invasive Papillary39 Replies-
happy Birthday Vi !!!
Hope you forget about all this cancer stuff today and have a glass of wine and a good time.
Duke -
Happy Birthday Vi!
Mike, you kill me!
I am 54 and soon to be 55! I was told last week that 70 was the new 40. Does that make me 29?
“Top of the world Ma!”
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Happy Birthday Vi! :) :) :)
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
Happy Birthday Vi. January 9th is my sister’s birthday also but she has a few years on you. I wish you many more friends like your colleague who was so thoughtful. Julie
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Thanks Warren! Back at you! :D
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
mmc wrote:
I’m 50 so does that make me TOP OF THE HILL?
I guess that’s kind of like King of the Hill! :)
I’ve seen your many helpful posts. I’d say you’re top of the hill, or at least tops.
-Warren
TaG3 + CIS 12/2000. TURB + Mitomycin C (No BCG)
Urethral stricture, urethroplasty 10/2009
CIS 11/2010 treated with BCG. CIS 5/2012 treated with BCG/interferon
T1G3 1/2013. Radical Cystectomy 3/5/2013, No invasive cancer. CIS in right ureter.
Incontinent. AUS implant 2/2014. AUS explant 5/2014
Pediatrician
Mike
You are right-on. :laugh:
Also, if you have a good sense of humor, you can get through anything easier. It is not all fun and games but my husband and I have had some great laughs through some scary times :woohoo:Nix
Nancy S
Ta CIS
dx Ta 11/06
dx Ta CIS 10/07
I meant Top of the Hill in a good way.
It’s all relative.
Want to look skinnier?
Hang out with people who are heavier.Want to look younger?
Hang out with people who are older.Want to look more handsome/prettier?
Hang out with people who are uglier.Want to show off an overstretched neobladder?
Drink beer with people who have regular bladders. :DMike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
You are both just “babies”, there are many wonderful years ahead for both of you :cheer:
Nix
Nancy S
Ta CIS
dx Ta 11/06
dx Ta CIS 10/07
I’m 50 so does that make me TOP OF THE HILL?
I guess that’s kind of like King of the Hill! :)
Not the cartoon though…Mike
:laugh:
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
I suggested to the staff that since I was the only one with cancer, I should be the only one to eat all the great treats that were made for someone with cancer. We agreed that it was very “big” of me to share.
I do have great support at work and home.
My other suggestion was to change the bell curve in old age. If 50 is the middle I will say I am going down hill, but not ready to say “over” the hill.
Dx 10/5 Non Invasive Papillary
You certainly are at a goal we would all like to achieve Happy Birthday to you!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Nix
Nancy S
Ta CIS
dx Ta 11/06
dx Ta CIS 10/07
vgau wrote:
Just needed to share this….
January 9th is my birthday…Happy Birthday
-Warren
TaG3 + CIS 12/2000. TURB + Mitomycin C (No BCG)
Urethral stricture, urethroplasty 10/2009
CIS 11/2010 treated with BCG. CIS 5/2012 treated with BCG/interferon
T1G3 1/2013. Radical Cystectomy 3/5/2013, No invasive cancer. CIS in right ureter.
Incontinent. AUS implant 2/2014. AUS explant 5/2014
Pediatrician
That is exactly the kind of friends to be surrounded with :laugh:
Nix
Nancy S
Ta CIS
dx Ta 11/06
dx Ta CIS 10/07
Nice! That is “REAL” caring. thoughtful and understated. :)
Light a man a fire and he is warm for an evening.
Light a man ON fire and he’s warm forever.08/08/08…RC neo bladder
09/09/09…New Hip
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