Surgeons report tuesday taken me this long to post
glassies said
08:29 PM Feb 23, 2012
well guys ive got the surgeons report, it seems im now awaiting
a letter from the royal brisbane hospital to go and see an oncology team consisting of radiation and chemotherapy ,it seems that now they were saying that i had a little bit in the fatty tissue but no more in the nodes, now the story has changed and they think perhaps that piece looking like fatty tissue may have been a node destroyed by the cancer.
So by the sounds of it i am heading for either a bout of chemotherapy or radiation or possibly both, im not a happy chappy ,i can honestly say i felt like coming home and smashing something to pieces and screaming why why why ,this is bulls**t ,so unfair ,but then as i always say there is someone worse off than me.
so i shall tackle this with full force, i have no choice, i didnt want to do it and my young heidz (22) was devastated when i said i realy dont want to do this, so i shall be brave BUT as i said if it makes me that sick i cant do a thing i will give up and enjoy the rest of my life .
So there you go guys not so good news but apparently i am at a high risk of it coming back and so i guess this is a preventative.
its pouring here and has done all night long, my mum is in nz and said terrible weather over there, i havent broken the news to her yet as i want her to enjoy her time with my sister who lives over there.
stay safe on them roads and the meet up near gympie cant come quick enough as far as i am concerned .love to you all della &graeme
JRH said
08:45 PM Feb 23, 2012
glassies wrote:
well guys ive got the surgeons report, it seems im now awaiting
a letter from the royal brisbane hospital to go and see an oncology team consisting of radiation and chemotherapy ,it seems that now they were saying that i had a little bit in the fatty tissue but no more in the nodes, now the story has changed and they think perhaps that piece looking like fatty tissue may have been a node destroyed by the cancer.
So by the sounds of it i am heading for either a bout of chemotherapy or radiation or possibly both, im not a happy chappy ,i can honestly say i felt like coming home and smashing something to pieces and screaming why why why ,this is bulls**t ,so unfair ,but then as i always say there is someone worse off than me.
so i shall tackle this with full force, i have no choice, i didnt want to do it and my young heidz (22) was devastated when i said i realy dont want to do this, so i shall be brave BUT as i said if it makes me that sick i cant do a thing i will give up and enjoy the rest of my life .
So there you go guys not so good news but apparently i am at a high risk of it coming back and so i guess this is a preventative.
its pouring here and has done all night long, my mum is in nz and said terrible weather over there, i havent broken the news to her yet as i want her to enjoy her time with my sister who lives over there.
stay safe on them roads and the meet up near gympie cant come quick enough as far as i am concerned .love to you all della &graeme
I am so sorry Della, in fact I just don't know what to say except we will be keeping you and Graeme in our thoughts and prayers.
Please try and keep your chin up and think positive.
Love to you and Graeme.
John & Irona
Gerty Dancer said
09:02 PM Feb 23, 2012
Geez, Della did you swear? I would have, this should have been better! Its hard when you hear so much about chemo being so nasty, but a friend said hers wasnt too bad, apparently they've refined it a lot over the years... and shes free of cancer now, some years later, doing her normal things in life. Keep us posted? Very very best wishes to you, and Graeme.
Ma said
09:08 PM Feb 23, 2012
I too don't know what to say Della except that I am thinking of you and Graeme.
One thing, if I may, just make sure that they give you enough information so that you can make and "informed" decision on the type of treatment that YOU want. They may and do say "OK, we will start (whatever) tomorrow and quite often don't give you enough time to digest what they have said and to work out if it is what you want and suitable to YOU.
I have been down this road with someone very close to me and know how daunting it all is.
Stiff backbone my dear, stay positive.
Regards
Elaine (Ma)
Cruising Granny said
10:35 PM Feb 23, 2012
That's a real bummer, and I really feel for you. When you are diagnosed and surgery is the only option, you recover and now this. Why didn't they investigate before surgery so this could be removed? Is this still an option? Make the most of every day, and with your strong attitude, you'll cruise through it. I wish you all the best for everything you're going through. I hope you have a strong support team around you.
The Gnome said
11:08 PM Feb 23, 2012
Wife went through all that 6 years ago.She coped very well, just got to tough it out .
She is now off all medication.Can't keep a tough lady down.
Chin up Della, you will get through with the love of your family & friends.
Vic said
11:24 PM Feb 23, 2012
Sorry to hear your plight Glassies, we will keep our fingers crossed that it can be resolved without too much grief on your part,
Best wishes and thoughts, Vic
wendyv said
11:42 PM Feb 23, 2012
It is obviously a real downer to find this out, just when you thought treatment was behind you.
But - the chemo and radiation will be to try to prevent any future returns of the cancer, so in a sense they are an investment in your future.
The treatments may make you feel rather awful, for a little while but focus on what you plan to do once they are over.
You will continue to have lots of people thinking of you and hoping for successful treatment.
Happywanderer said
11:44 PM Feb 23, 2012
I have read this 3 times now, over the course of the afternoon Della. Not knowing what to say, just know we are all thinking of you, we all send our love and wish we were closer to give you a hug. All the best.
Beth54 said
12:16 AM Feb 24, 2012
Oh Della! I'm a bit lost for words too. What a crappy outcome.
But you can still beat this. You are a strong person, and with all the love you are receiving from all your nomad friends, your family and friends at home, you'll get through this stronger than ever.
Blessings to you and Graeme.
Esmeralda said
12:22 AM Feb 24, 2012
Oh Della I am so sorry - and I thought I had a crappy day. Be strong girl and you will overcome this setback and come out the other end so much stronger for it.
Helen
Yuglamron said
01:02 AM Feb 24, 2012
Well Della it seems your fight goes on.
The only way you can win a fight is to take it on and 'Kick A**.
There are hundreds if not thousands on here wishing you well.
Keep fighting and win that fight.
Best wishes
Trevor
glassies said
01:48 AM Feb 24, 2012
thank you guys i plan to tackle this with full on force i have to if not more for my family they are behind me one hundred percent and if i cant cope with it ,i have the option to say im out of this ,and they will back me up,its a very hard decision to make but i think i will feel a lot better when i have spoken to the oncology team and see what is ahead and as long as its not for ages, because that will realy get me down,and i also want to find out where at because apparently they have an oncology at nambour across the road from hospital .
i most certainly do not want to go driving to brisbane all the time so we shall see what awaits ,gees i tell ya what ive been dealt some battles in my lifetime and im wondering when it will stop i thought it all stopped once i met graeme then we had my eldest daughter have little ryan born with a brain tumour , it just seems to go on and on anyways ive decided that i may shave my head for a cure not a hundred percent guaruanteed yet but thinking about it.
its only hair hey :)
Happywanderer said
01:53 AM Feb 24, 2012
Della, I have friends here in Echuca who have had to go to Melbourne for the radiation and to Bendigo to start the chemo, then the rest of it is done here in the very small Echuca hosp which has an oncology dept so I'm sure you might find the same in Nambour.
Beth54 said
02:23 AM Feb 24, 2012
Della, my best friend was in the Royal Brisbane Hospital for radiation after Thyroid Cancer op...they are lovely people there. They have isolation rooms where you stay for 3 or 4 days of radiation. So maybe yours will be done the same way, then back to Nambour for Chemo.
Fingers crossed that it's the easier option.
BarbandDaz said
02:41 AM Feb 24, 2012
Dear Della (Glassies) and Graeme,
So sorry to hear your news. Can't find any words that might be of comfort to you and your family
You need as MUCH info as you can get BEFORE you make the decision to proceed with whatever treatment is recommended. As Ma says - enough to make and INFORMED decision.
Above all KEEP POSITIVE and yes - I am saying it loudly
Barb and Darryl
Travel Bug said
02:48 AM Feb 24, 2012
Della....I am so sorry to hear this....
There isn't much point in me repeating what others have already said re: treatment...staying strong etc; but you do have a lot of friends on here who are thinking of you, wishing you well and sending heaps of positive thoughts your way.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you and Graeme at Gympie.
Love and hugs to you both.
Pam. (Travel Bug) xoxoxoxoxoxox
Sheba said
03:06 AM Feb 24, 2012
I can't add anything more either Della. Just know that we're all thinking of you both, and sending good vibes every day.
Stay strong girl,
Cheers,
Sheba.
Firefly said
03:08 AM Feb 24, 2012
So sorry Della, words fail me as with everyone else.
We all love you heaps and I will be having yet another serious chat with Him tonight. x o x o x o
glassies said
04:27 AM Feb 24, 2012
what a great bunch of people you are i truly cannot wait to catch up with whoever is going to the gympie get together ,lots of photos will be taken, we pick up our van on wednesday so we will be arriving in style thats for sure .
love you all for your precious thoughts and wishes ,just another step hey,and wether i choose to take that step is still yet to come we shall see after the information given.
take care everybody xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Helena said
04:58 AM Feb 24, 2012
Della & Greame, Like all have already said words just don't do justice to how we all feel ask all the questions you can think of Della before you decide one way or the other . Just try to be strong and know that all of us have you in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless. Love Helena.
justcruisin01 said
05:19 AM Feb 24, 2012
Hi Della & Graeme, What can be said that has not already been said by fellow GN's.Girl, do what you have to do to over come this as your family needs you as much as you need them.
We all need you & Graeme as well , to join us out here & have some fun, If any one deserves it you do. We hope your medication can be worked around the get together time as this meet up will be good for you & I'm sure every one here is hanging out to meet you two.
You are in our thoughts & prayers every day.Will email you soon with our plans & a visit.
Love from both of us.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
JC.
valnrob said
05:45 AM Feb 24, 2012
Hi Della and Graeme, Rob and I send love and good wishes. Stay strong, but at the same time take time out to yell and shout and get the anger out. You have a lovely family round you also your family here on the GN site. We all support you and Graeme.
Love xoxoxoxox
Kiwi-as said
06:15 AM Feb 25, 2012
Della,hang in there girl, don't let it get you down, there are soooo many people out here behind you and praying for you. You now have your van, and can now focus on that, at the completion of your treatment. When things start to get on top of you, think of the future trips with Graham in the van.Lol
jules47 said
06:19 AM Feb 25, 2012
Keep your chin up Della - we are all thinking of you.
Elle on Wheels said
10:38 AM Feb 25, 2012
Hey Della this may seem like a set back but it is lucky your team of docs are being so vigilant. At least you have been through the main surgery. The chemo will do a sweep through your whole body and knock out any nasties that are hiding away and will give you some extra piece of mind. I know it seems like there just one thing after another but you really are getting closer to beating this @##$#. My heartfelt wishes are with you. Ellen
JRH said
06:43 PM Feb 25, 2012
I propose that at 3:pm 1500hours Eastern Daylight Saving Time on Sunday the 26th Feb we have a few moments of silent contemplation and prayer for Della and Graeme.
glassies said
08:48 PM Feb 25, 2012
oh thank you guys i will remember the time and say that prayer with you guys ,we have visitors today arriving from port mcq nsw my old home town for ten years, they are on there way to a wedding for next weekend at rockhampton, it will be good to see them
ive had a cry this morning with hubby ,he thinks im so brave, had my lymphatic massage yesterday mary bagshaw from maleny said im doing so well she is amazed and also says della you are one truly amazing woman and we will do this ,she lost her dad from melanoma he was 73 years old .
So yes i shall do what i have to do and lets see what happens ,apparently a friend asked her nurse why would they be doing this to me they said its called mopping up ,so i guess sort of a clean up to hope itdoesnt return.
love to you all xxxx
JRH said
09:14 PM Feb 25, 2012
glassies wrote:
oh thank you guys i will remember the time and say that prayer with you guys ,we have visitors today arriving from port mcq nsw my old home town for ten years, they are on there way to a wedding for next weekend at rockhampton, it will be good to see them
ive had a cry this morning with hubby ,he thinks im so brave, had my lymphatic massage yesterday mary bagshaw from maleny said im doing so well she is amazed and also says della you are one truly amazing woman and we will do this ,she lost her dad from melanoma he was 73 years old .
So yes i shall do what i have to do and lets see what happens ,apparently a friend asked her nurse why would they be doing this to me they said its called mopping up ,so i guess sort of a clean up to hope itdoesnt return.
love to you all xxxx
Della it is the least we can do for such a brave lady. In all honesty I feel so helpless and it is all I can think of to try and help.
Our love and best wishes to both you and Graeme.
John & Irona.
Hylda&Jon said
09:29 PM Feb 25, 2012
Sorry to hear the bad news. As you said it helps to keep in mind there are others worse off than you are.
a letter from the royal brisbane hospital to go and see an oncology team consisting of radiation and chemotherapy ,it seems that now they were saying that i had a little bit in the fatty tissue but no more in the nodes, now the story has changed and they think perhaps that piece looking like fatty tissue may have been a node destroyed by the cancer.
So by the sounds of it i am heading for either a bout of chemotherapy or radiation or possibly both, im not a happy chappy ,i can honestly say i felt like coming home and smashing something to pieces and screaming why why why ,this is bulls**t ,so unfair ,but then as i always say there is someone worse off than me.
so i shall tackle this with full force, i have no choice, i didnt want to do it and my young heidz (22) was devastated when i said i realy dont want to do this, so i shall be brave BUT as i said if it makes me that sick i cant do a thing i will give up and enjoy the rest of my life .
So there you go guys not so good news but apparently i am at a high risk of it coming back and so i guess this is a preventative.
its pouring here and has done all night long, my mum is in nz and said terrible weather over there, i havent broken the news to her yet as i want her to enjoy her time with my sister who lives over there.
stay safe on them roads and the meet up near gympie cant come quick enough as far as i am concerned .love to you all della &graeme
I am so sorry Della, in fact I just don't know what to say except we will be keeping you and Graeme in our thoughts and prayers.
Please try and keep your chin up and think positive.
Love to you and Graeme.
John & Irona
Its hard when you hear so much about chemo being so nasty, but a friend said hers wasnt too bad, apparently they've refined it a lot over the years... and shes free of cancer now, some years later, doing her normal things in life. Keep us posted?
Very very best wishes to you, and Graeme.
I too don't know what to say Della except that I am thinking of you and Graeme.
One thing, if I may, just make sure that they give you enough information so that you can make and "informed" decision on the type of treatment that YOU want. They may and do say "OK, we will start (whatever) tomorrow and quite often don't give you enough time to digest what they have said and to work out if it is what you want and suitable to YOU.
I have been down this road with someone very close to me and know how daunting it all is.
Stiff backbone my dear, stay positive.
Regards
Elaine (Ma)
Why didn't they investigate before surgery so this could be removed? Is this still an option?
Make the most of every day, and with your strong attitude, you'll cruise through it.
I wish you all the best for everything you're going through. I hope you have a strong support team around you.
Wife went through all that 6 years ago.She coped very well, just got to tough it out .
She is now off all medication.Can't keep a tough lady down.
Chin up Della, you will get through with the love of your family & friends.
Best wishes and thoughts,
Vic
But - the chemo and radiation will be to try to prevent any future returns of the cancer, so in a sense they are an investment in your future.
The treatments may make you feel rather awful, for a little while but focus on what you plan to do once they are over.
You will continue to have lots of people thinking of you and hoping for successful treatment.
Oh Della! I'm a bit lost for words too. What a crappy outcome.
But you can still beat this. You are a strong person, and with all the love you are receiving from all your nomad friends, your family and friends at home, you'll get through this stronger than ever.
Blessings to you and Graeme.
Oh Della I am so sorry - and I thought I had a crappy day
. Be strong girl and you will overcome this setback and come out the other end so much stronger for it.
Helen
Well Della it seems your fight goes on.
The only way you can win a fight is to take it on and 'Kick A**.
There are hundreds if not thousands on here wishing you well.
Keep fighting and win that fight.
Best wishes
Trevor
they are behind me one hundred percent and if i cant cope with it ,i have the option to say im
out of this ,and they will back me up,its a very hard decision to make but i think i will feel
a lot better when i have spoken to the oncology team and see what is ahead and as long as its
not for ages, because that will realy get me down,and i also want to find out where at because apparently
they have an oncology at nambour across the road from hospital .
i most certainly do not want to go driving to brisbane all the time so we shall see what awaits ,gees i tell ya
what ive been dealt some battles in my lifetime and im wondering when it will stop i thought it all stopped once i met
graeme then we had my eldest daughter have little ryan born with a brain tumour , it just seems to go on and on
anyways ive decided that i may shave my head for a cure not a hundred percent guaruanteed yet but thinking about it.
its only hair hey :)
Della, my best friend was in the Royal Brisbane Hospital for radiation after Thyroid Cancer op...they are lovely people there. They have isolation rooms where you stay for 3 or 4 days of radiation. So maybe yours will be done the same way, then back to Nambour for Chemo.
Fingers crossed that it's the easier option.
Dear Della (Glassies) and Graeme,
So sorry to hear your news. Can't find any words that might be of comfort to you and your family
You need as MUCH info as you can get BEFORE you make the decision to proceed with whatever treatment is recommended. As Ma says - enough to make and INFORMED decision.
Above all KEEP POSITIVE and yes - I am saying it loudly
Barb and Darryl
Della....I am so sorry to hear this....
There isn't much point in me repeating what others have already said re: treatment...staying strong etc; but you do have a lot of friends on here who are thinking of you, wishing you well and sending heaps of positive thoughts your way.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you and Graeme at Gympie.
Love and hugs to you both.
Pam. (Travel Bug) xoxoxoxoxoxox
I can't add anything more either Della. Just know that we're all thinking of you both, and sending good vibes every day.
Stay strong girl,
Cheers,
Sheba.
So sorry Della, words fail me as with everyone else.
We all love you heaps and I will be having yet another serious chat with Him tonight. x o x o x o
the gympie get together ,lots of photos will be taken, we pick up our van on wednesday so we
will be arriving in style thats for sure .
love you all for your precious thoughts and wishes ,just another step hey,and wether i choose
to take that step is still yet to come we shall see after the information given.
take care everybody xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Della & Graeme, What can be said that has not already been said by fellow GN's.Girl, do what you have to do to over come this as your family needs you as much as you need them.
We all need you & Graeme as well , to join us out here & have some fun, If any one deserves it you do. We hope your medication can be worked around the get together time as this meet up will be good for you & I'm sure every one here is hanging out to meet you two.
You are in our thoughts & prayers every day.Will email you soon with our plans & a visit.
Love from both of us.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
JC.
Love xoxoxoxox
Ellen
I propose that at 3:pm 1500hours Eastern Daylight Saving Time on Sunday the 26th Feb we have a few moments of silent contemplation and prayer for Della and Graeme.
home town for ten years, they are on there way to a wedding for next weekend at rockhampton, it will be good to see them
ive had a cry this morning with hubby ,he thinks im so brave, had my lymphatic massage yesterday mary bagshaw from maleny said
im doing so well she is amazed and also says della you are one truly amazing woman and we will do this ,she lost her dad from
melanoma he was 73 years old .
So yes i shall do what i have to do and lets see what happens ,apparently a friend asked her nurse why would they be doing this to me
they said its called mopping up ,so i guess sort of a clean up to hope itdoesnt return.
love to you all xxxx
Della it is the least we can do for such a brave lady. In all honesty I feel so helpless and it is all I can think of to try and help.
Our love and best wishes to both you and Graeme.
John & Irona.
Sorry to hear the bad news. As you said it helps to keep in mind there are others worse off than you are.
Stay happy & take care.
Cheers
Jon & HYlda