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    • August 15, 2011 at 10:33 pm
    nicoli
    Participant

      I may be the newest stage 4. saturday I had trememdouspain in my side/back and within one hour was in ER.  Everyone thought it was a kidney stone, so did I cuz I had had one before.

      CT showed mass on adrenil  glands which sit on kidney. Also possible lung nodules. I spent sat and sun drugged out for pain relief. Today, MRI and CT. No results yet but those who saw the ihitial reslts have no doubt. Waitig for the official word from my onc.I will cry for awhile and then make a plan.

      Nicki

      I may be the newest stage 4. saturday I had trememdouspain in my side/back and within one hour was in ER.  Everyone thought it was a kidney stone, so did I cuz I had had one before.

      CT showed mass on adrenil  glands which sit on kidney. Also possible lung nodules. I spent sat and sun drugged out for pain relief. Today, MRI and CT. No results yet but those who saw the ihitial reslts have no doubt. Waitig for the official word from my onc.I will cry for awhile and then make a plan.

      Nicki

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        • August 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm
        washoegal
        Participant

          Nicki,

          Good luck, let us know as soon as you get the results.  a good cry doesn't hurt but after that try your best just to keep busy so you don't have time to think about it.  Worrying doesn't help and you may need you strength.  Ice Cream is my cure.  Take whatever comfort you can find.

           

          Mary

          Stage 3

          • August 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm
          washoegal
          Participant

            Nicki,

            Good luck, let us know as soon as you get the results.  a good cry doesn't hurt but after that try your best just to keep busy so you don't have time to think about it.  Worrying doesn't help and you may need you strength.  Ice Cream is my cure.  Take whatever comfort you can find.

             

            Mary

            Stage 3

            • August 16, 2011 at 12:41 am
            triciad
            Participant

              Nicki,

              I'm so sorry to hear about this.  I'm crying with you!  I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers for the best results possible, and please let us know if we can help.

              The positive side is there are the new drugs that can work magic for Stage 4.

              Good Luck.

              Tricia

              • August 16, 2011 at 12:41 am
              triciad
              Participant

                Nicki,

                I'm so sorry to hear about this.  I'm crying with you!  I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers for the best results possible, and please let us know if we can help.

                The positive side is there are the new drugs that can work magic for Stage 4.

                Good Luck.

                Tricia

                • August 16, 2011 at 12:41 am
                triciad
                Participant

                  Nicki,

                  I'm so sorry to hear about this.  I'm crying with you!  I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers for the best results possible, and please let us know if we can help.

                  The positive side is there are the new drugs that can work magic for Stage 4.

                  Good Luck.

                  Tricia

                  • August 16, 2011 at 12:41 am
                  triciad
                  Participant

                    Nicki,

                    I'm so sorry to hear about this.  I'm crying with you!  I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers for the best results possible, and please let us know if we can help.

                    The positive side is there are the new drugs that can work magic for Stage 4.

                    Good Luck.

                    Tricia

                    • August 16, 2011 at 1:43 am
                    MariaH
                    Participant

                      Oh, Nicki, I'm so sorry to hear.  I think I actually walked in a daze for a good week after Dave's stage IV diagnosis.  I know that nothing we can say will actually make you feel better, but please know that once you have a game plan in place it gets better.  Take time to cry, but then get ready to kick mels a#s!

                      We're thinking of you,

                      Maria

                      • August 16, 2011 at 1:43 am
                      MariaH
                      Participant

                        Oh, Nicki, I'm so sorry to hear.  I think I actually walked in a daze for a good week after Dave's stage IV diagnosis.  I know that nothing we can say will actually make you feel better, but please know that once you have a game plan in place it gets better.  Take time to cry, but then get ready to kick mels a#s!

                        We're thinking of you,

                        Maria

                        • August 16, 2011 at 1:44 am
                        FormerCaregiver
                        Participant

                          Nicki, I am so sorry to read this. I pray that you may experience healing and inner peace.

                          May God bless you.

                          Frank from Australia

                          • August 16, 2011 at 1:44 am
                          FormerCaregiver
                          Participant

                            Nicki, I am so sorry to read this. I pray that you may experience healing and inner peace.

                            May God bless you.

                            Frank from Australia

                            • August 16, 2011 at 2:02 am
                            BethA
                            Participant

                              I hate to hear this.  Add me to list of those crying, but I'll add some prayers too.  Somehow I don't think the crying will help very much, but sometimes we just have to do it!!  I hope you wake up tomorrow feeling renewed for a fight, filled with hope.  I will keep you in my prayers.  Beth 3/B 

                              • August 16, 2011 at 2:02 am
                              BethA
                              Participant

                                I hate to hear this.  Add me to list of those crying, but I'll add some prayers too.  Somehow I don't think the crying will help very much, but sometimes we just have to do it!!  I hope you wake up tomorrow feeling renewed for a fight, filled with hope.  I will keep you in my prayers.  Beth 3/B 

                                • August 16, 2011 at 4:08 am
                                Charlie S
                                Participant

                                  Do not cry until the last dance.  First knee jerk is always difficult,  Please do not be swept away by first impressions that carry uncertain  weight.

                                  As your byline says "Be Strong and take heart"

                                  Cheers,

                                  Charlie S

                                  • August 16, 2011 at 4:08 am
                                  Charlie S
                                  Participant

                                    Do not cry until the last dance.  First knee jerk is always difficult,  Please do not be swept away by first impressions that carry uncertain  weight.

                                    As your byline says "Be Strong and take heart"

                                    Cheers,

                                    Charlie S

                                    • August 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm
                                    nicoli
                                    Participant

                                      my onc called the University of Colorado (Dr. Lewis) for a consult. I should hear from them any day. Then I do what they say. 4 cm mass on adrenal (sp) gland, several nodes in both lungs, some swelling of lymph nodes between lungs. On pain meds for pain by kidney.

                                      Severe pain out of the blue. No symptoms before. Crazy or what?

                                      Nicki

                                      • August 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm
                                      nicoli
                                      Participant

                                        my onc called the University of Colorado (Dr. Lewis) for a consult. I should hear from them any day. Then I do what they say. 4 cm mass on adrenal (sp) gland, several nodes in both lungs, some swelling of lymph nodes between lungs. On pain meds for pain by kidney.

                                        Severe pain out of the blue. No symptoms before. Crazy or what?

                                        Nicki

                                        • August 16, 2011 at 4:30 pm
                                        nicoli
                                        Participant

                                          Oh and one good thing. My 34 year old  daughter just quit her job in a tanning store. She said she can no longer help people  get melanoma. Single mom of 2, no education, no experience but her boyfriend said he supports her decision and will help financially until she gets another job.

                                          Nicki

                                            • August 16, 2011 at 5:28 pm
                                            DeniseK
                                            Participant
                                              Hi Nicki,

                                              I’m so sorry to hear this! Be strong and hang in there! ** Big Hugs for you!**

                                              Denise

                                              • August 16, 2011 at 5:28 pm
                                              DeniseK
                                              Participant
                                                Hi Nicki,

                                                I’m so sorry to hear this! Be strong and hang in there! ** Big Hugs for you!**

                                                Denise

                                              • August 16, 2011 at 4:30 pm
                                              nicoli
                                              Participant

                                                Oh and one good thing. My 34 year old  daughter just quit her job in a tanning store. She said she can no longer help people  get melanoma. Single mom of 2, no education, no experience but her boyfriend said he supports her decision and will help financially until she gets another job.

                                                Nicki

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