Cancer scare follow-up

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Thanks to all of you who were so supportive after my last post. You shared your stories both by commenting on this blog and by sending me private emails. All were appreciated. Some of your stories were very inspirational. I am always amazed at how resilient people are.

The post was more about anxiety and coping with things you can’t control than cancer itself. It seems to me that everyone could relate on some level.

My good news is that although there was or is something there, it’s scarring from long ago radiation treatments rather than new cancer spots. Yay!

I learned that you can get radiation damage long after the event. Really sounds scary.

The beloved husband took me out for a wonderful dinner to celebrate and my cats celebrated by barfing on the bed. (Somehow this is becoming a team sport in this house!)

We will resume normal programming on this blog.

47 thoughts on “Cancer scare follow-up”

  2. Oh my God. I have been so caught up with Coco being sick that I never saw the previous post until now! I’m so happy to hear that you are ok. I can totally relate to the 3:00 a.m. stuff. I have been waking up on the hour to make sure Coco is still breathing and comfortable! Tomorrow we go back to the vet yet again! The unknowing in the scariest part. I think she can also sense my anxiety and worry too.
    Take care! Leah

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  3. This is great news, Kate. My college roommate had three breast lump biopsies before she was 40. Now she can count on the scar tissue causing concerns every year, but you’re right, you never take anything for granted.
    I’m with your cats, but I think they threw up because they sensed the worry and it upset them.

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    • I have been celebrating all week. I am almost giddy with delight. I even thought the cat barf was funny! I guess that gives you a clue as to how neurotic I can get!

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  14. At our age, many of us have been through this scare. It’s horrible to go through, and wonderful that you have good results. The knowledge of our own mortality is also both horrible and wonderful.

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    • Yes at the same time I was going through this, one of my best friends was getting operated on to remove her thyroid which may or may not be cancerous. Another friend was waiting for a diagnosis for her husband who falls under the umbrella of dementia. I consider myself lucky this round.

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  16. Kate I have no idea how I missed that post, but I am very glad to have seen this wonderful post! I have to say, cats have a very odd way of celebrating. They behave like 2 college kids after finals week.

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  17. I’m so delighted that it wasn’t anything serious. You do have a way of making light of situations that others might flip out over – the barfing cats, for example. Kudos to your hubby for celebrating you and the good news in style.

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  21. Ah, Kate, I didn’t see your last post. I’m so glad the news was positive. I’ve asked my cats to hack up a celebratory hair ball as well. 😉

    Going back and forth on that “It’s nothing” and “I’m going to die” road is absolutely horrid. I guess that’s why so many of us prefer to travel to that State of Denial from time to time. It’s definitely a comfortable state to live in.

    I’m just glad to hear you got some good news. Weird that radiation can still cause damage after all these years. But, it’s good you know what’s going on. Now maybe you can sleep through the 3 o’clock crazy hour. Take care!

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  22. Fabulous news! Why do cats like to barf on beds? Mine do the same thing. I beg them to barf on the hardwood floors, where it’s easy to clean. Nope!

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  23. I am so very, very pleased to hear that. Scary that the damage can happen so much later but glad that it’s not cancer. Cats barfed on the bed – 😀 oh dear, did make me giggle whilst reading it.

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  24. YAY! I am so happy for you and your cats look amazing! Love looking at their pictures on the banner on this site!

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  26. Oh Kate, I’m so sorry. I must have completely missed your post about what yo’re going through. I am glad you’re feeling the tests didn’t reveal anything new to be concerned about. I haven’t been through this personally, but oh my goodness with friends–YES! The days of waiting and fear that creeps in, I’ve felt that with them in my own way. Now, about the cat! You didn’t need that!! Big hugs and I’m joyful with you, my friend!

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