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Hawkgirl

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I did follow up yesterday from the surgery I had for cancer.  Much to my surprise, his tune was far different than that of the endocrinologist.  She was upbeat, optimistic and looking forward to me being transplanted.  My visit with the surgeon deep sixed those plans and I was taken aback.  The cancer wasn't contained to the thyroid as originally thought.  It had spread to the lymph nodes.  Now it is a matter of getting those nodes removed.  To say I was blown away is an understatement.  I cried.  We were totally unprepared for this. Completely and totally unprepared.   Now hearing that they are fiddling with health care it makes me wonder if we are headed for another Great Depression.  I have spent the better part of the day trying to process yesterday's doctor's visit.  It was overwhelming and I am searching for the bright spot in this.  I know there is a bright spot.  It is still treatable.  It is not hopeless or useless.  It is going to be ok.  Things just hurt right now.  So next step, more surgery followed by radiation.  

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howlieowl

you, your future, your awesome little man are some bright spots. this will be beaten. shed your tears to cleanse the soul to begin anew. your happiness awaits, one more hurdle to leap. 

always with you:hug:

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