Testing my Mettle
So, some of you may have noticed that I’ve been a checked out as far as my blog is concerned. The last three months have been a bit scary for me. I’ve been having all kinds of issues with my thyroid which resulted in a surgery at the beginning of January. Nothing bothers me more than the nether world of anesthesia! My initial pathology results were inconclusive and then they found, gasp, cancer.
But never fear my cancer was qualified with a “it’s the good kind” statement. And evidently after some further research… it is indeed the good kind. So whereas pancreatic cancer is on one end of the spectrum…this kind of thyroid cancer is on the other.
My thought? Okay then can we just not call it cancer then?
I’ve had more doc appointments than the entirety of my life and looking at one more surgery and swallowing a radioactive pill before I can brush my hands together and be done… Please send your good vibes and quiet words my way….I need all the extra support I can get!
Just one more cut there and a few more drugs…then hopefully this bride of frankenstein will be all finished…
Oh no! What a scary few months you’ve had. I’m SO relieved to hear that your cancer isn’t “the bad kind”. Hope you are on the mend soon!
Hi Lulu,
I heard what happened, and wanted to let you know that we’ve been thinking about you! Tell Matthew hi from his favorite cousin!
-Kellie
Lulu,
Meghan here who lives in Lincoln now….I had thyroid cancer last year! I had surgery last December and then the radioactive iodine follow-up in March. You might remember I told you I was dealing with cancer–well, same as you! Let me know if you want to connect about that.
xoxo,
Meghan
That does sound scary and I am sending good thoughts and wishes for your full recovery. I am your fan and looking forward to more creative expression from you!
Catherine
Lulu,
I will send good thoughts your way everyday! Life is fragile, handle with prayer. (Prayer doesn’t change things it just gives you the strength and insight needed to battle and overcome.)
Lots of folks blog about this matter but you wrote down really true words.