Surgery--Again

Oh Roberta, we love you.

(mental cursing taking place)

Deep breath.

Okay, so the waiting is over. Now we know. Now we find out about treatment and options and ....

[[[[[hugs]]]]

Wishing I was there to take charge and just make sure you get what you need and...

(more mental cursing.)

Come to think of it, Roberta, I'm a one-hour drive away from the Bronx, so I can be there for real if you need me to. Don't hesitate to PM if and when you do.

My best wishes for a successful treatment.

Wow, now that's an offer you shouldn't refuse, Roberta. His company would be quite a distraction, too. :wink:

Even though it's the shiets, I'm glad the doctors found the "wart" early enough to be able to do something about it for you, and that you have so many friends here on A2K who you can kvetch with even when temporarily voiceless. You won't go through this alone, not with all the healing mojo we've got going for you.

I'll channel Noddy and say, hold your dominion, and add hold your chopped liver and your blue pencils, too. Hold whatever it takes for your hands to be so full that you drop those damned cigarettes! Now go have some soothing vanilla ice cream for me.

Well, ****. That sucks. But to ech what the others have already said, we are all here for you. You will not go through this alone. Post whatever you feel here. This is your personal kvetch zone.

Oh Roberta, I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish I could offer more than words!

Crap.

You have done this before, you can do this again. A little wart doesn't seem that hard to take out. Radiation isn't pleasant, but no chemo sounds like a good thing.

Just take it one step at a time. Get it fixed. Move on.

Ah. Bugger!

(swear words)

Ok. This did seem likely. It also seems early. I await treatment news stuff.

You probably want to pull in, Robbie, but, none of my business, Thomas is holding a hand. I understand both of you, not to be presuming but saying.

more swear words...

Strange re the phone call the day before the meeting, though by now it is hard for me to remember the exact sequence in my situation,, just that it took from Tuesday to Friday.

Want, if not right this minute, to hear more about that phone call.

(more swear words)







What..

I think it's early.

Roberta, I've emailed you.

Hang in there!

Oh crap.

What's the diagnosis? The exact type of cancer...? Have you had this exact type before?

Damn.

(Other unprintable words, too.)

Hi Roberta ,
Stay positive and keep strong.

Do what brendalee tells you, Roberta!

(Hi brendalee :wink:)

'boida,

stay strong and give that mean old murphy what-fer...

Since you live in the NYCity area, one group of people who might be able to help and advise you are in the organization that goes by the name SHARE. Contact them for info on finance and also,
some referrals to others who might be able to help you fund your treatment.

They also have many support groups that might be suitable for you.

Now is not the time to worry. It's far better for you to enter treatment and put your mind to rest, as best you can.

Are you going to Sloan-Kettering?

My thoughts will be with you, Roberta.

Here too Bertie...

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Hugging you and hoping you will let us know what's going on in your head...

What will the timelines be?

Hunnni - as with everything - even in these times - positive mental focus is so important. When you aren't able to ... then let the people who care for you do that - let us focus you forward. When you want to cry... we can do that too with you. We can even get an Arooooooooo going. Bertie - give Thomas a call a? when you need someone real holding your hand.

Positive focus... when you go for the meeting - can you take someone with you so there are two listeners in case you miss something - your mind is going to be a jumble.

Lots of love to you girl x

Hugs, Boida

and more (hugs) from me, Roberta. Wish I could do more.

I hope both the medical and financial meetings help alleviate at least a small part of the dread, Roberta.