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Mei Mei

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #90 on: August 29, 2010, 06:20:55 pm »
You're a trooper and our HERO!

Hugs,
Mei Mei
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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #91 on: August 30, 2010, 08:37:36 am »
Doc just called and talked to Eric because my back kept me from sleeping all night.  I hate to be a drama queen but.....ta da! I have thyroid cancer!  Ain't that just great!  Already had my freak-out meltdown and now I'm doing my research.  Doc's gonna go back in and take entire thyroid plus God knows what else!  Don't know what else to say...........

Capt Deb
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Lizard

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #92 on: August 30, 2010, 08:48:44 am »
Capt Deb,
Wow you poor thing, well at least they found it and will be treating you.  I'm so sorry you are dealing with yet another health problem.  Hopefully you won't have to disrupt too much of the tissues surrounding the thyroid, but I just did a quick google search and learned in most cases its highly treatable.  Thank God!!! Try to stay positive about it, but please keep in touch about your diagnosis and treatment.
Hang in there Capt, sending cyber hugs your way XXXXXXXXX
Liz
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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #93 on: August 30, 2010, 08:57:37 am »
OH. MY. GOODNESS.

That's crazy - you have been thru WAY more than enough!  I'm so sorry. I hope that it can be as quick & easy as possible. Like Lizard said, it is usually VERY treatable. Know you are in my thoughts & prayers...

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #94 on: August 30, 2010, 09:02:50 am »
Capt Deb,

Breathe, rest, cry, hug Dr Love, cry some more to get it out of your system and than do your research.  You are a fighter and a survivor.

Sending my love,
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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #95 on: August 30, 2010, 09:05:12 am »
Wow.  So sorry to hear this.  It's too bad you have to go through yet another major issue.  I know everyone here will support you throughout your latest adventure.  Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #96 on: August 30, 2010, 09:09:21 am »
Captain -

sorry about this news, but you're a trooper (and then some) and I'm confident you'll get through this.

One of my older sisters had her thyroid removed (due to thyroid cancer) a few years ago and she's doing very well.

Kisses  :-* and prayers to you,

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #97 on: August 30, 2010, 09:16:54 am »
I'm soooo sorry to hear your latest health drama. NOT FAIR! But as others have posted you will get through this.

You are strong and determined. Sending positive healing thoughts your way, and lots of prayer too ;)
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Cheryl R

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #98 on: August 30, 2010, 09:18:52 am »
Deb, Just what you didn't want to hear!   I am sorry to hear of one more health problem to get thru when you've had more than your share!       My husband had a cousin who had it and had treatment and is fine now.                     Yell and scream all you want here.    We wish we could make it easier for you!         Cheryl R          
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Jackie

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #99 on: August 30, 2010, 10:11:29 am »
Oh Captain, our captain,

Praying for your strength and determination to get through this successfully. You are a fighter and we have powerful prayers to help you!
We are here for you!!!
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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #100 on: August 30, 2010, 10:25:57 am »
So sorry to hear about your new medical adventures! I also know that thyroid cancer is highly treatable. My neighbor had it a few years ago and is absolutely fine now.

           Sending you best wishes,

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CHD63

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #101 on: August 30, 2010, 10:45:58 am »
Deb (or should I say Job).....

As they say, aging isn't for sissies, but you have had WAY more than your share of trials and tribulations along the way ..... at far too young of an age.  (Not funny, but I first typed fart too young and corrected it!   :-*)

Hugs and kisses and lots of prayers for a complete cure.

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Jim Scott

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #102 on: August 30, 2010, 02:07:50 pm »
Deb ~

I'm so sorry to learn about this latest health issue you're facing but by now, I'm sure you've learned that thyroid cancer is quite treatable with thyroid removal and follow-up thyroid hormones, possibly some radiation, depending on the situation.  I trust that your prognosis is excellent and you'll surmount this latest, unwanted and undeserved challenge to your well-being.  Of course, you'll be in the thoughts and prayers of many as you deal with this situation so you'll never be fighting it, alone.  I know you'll keep us all informed as you deal with this.  By the way, you're far from being a drama queen, Deb.  A doughty Captain, yes, but never a drama queen.  :)

Jim    

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #103 on: August 30, 2010, 05:19:17 pm »
Quote from: Captain Deb on August 30, 2010, 08:37:36 am
Doc just called and talked to Eric because my back kept me from sleeping all night.  I hate to be a drama queen but.....ta da! I have thyroid cancer!  Ain't that just great!  Already had my freak-out meltdown and now I'm doing my research.  Doc's gonna go back in and take entire thyroid plus God knows what else!  Don't know what else to say...........

Capt Deb

calling you later!
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Mei Mei

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Re: Can't I get a @#%$ing BREAK!!!!
« Reply #104 on: August 30, 2010, 05:30:51 pm »
Oh my Deb...God bless you.  I wish I could call you.

All my Hugs to you.  You are my HERO!

Mei Mei
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1 cm Tumor RetrosigmoidSurgery on Jan 12 at Johns Hopkins
Drs. Niparko and Tamargo
35dB loss pre surgery and now SSD
Post surgical Headaches and Tinnitus
Dr Ducic Georgetown Excision Surgery May 2011
Dr. Schwartz GW  Titanium Mesh  March 2012
Drs Kalhorn/Baker, Georgetown Removal of Titanium Mesh
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