Comments on: And Then You Wait

By: Mike Haubrich

Mike Haubrich — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:47:45 +0000

Pat, I hope you get the best news possible in your situation.

By: Stephanie Zvan

Stephanie Zvan — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:08:28 +0000

Thank you, Pat. I hope everything goes well.

By: Pat O

Pat O — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:30:10 +0000

I’m waiting for the results of an untrasound-guided core needle biopsy of a breast lump, microcalcifications and heterogenous tissues and I was wondering how I was going to make it through the next few days and how I will handle being on the phone, hearing the results and wondering if I should be sitting down so my legs don’t buckle. And now I feel a little less alone with my burden. Thanks, Pat

By: shiveley

shiveley — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:01 +0000

I just wanted to send you my heartfelt support and a bushel full of “get well” wishes!
Take care of yourself, the world will wait.

By: Erin R

Erin R — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:38:39 +0000

I’d also like to apologize for the typos in my post. It’s very difficult to proofread from a phone.

By: Erin R

Erin R — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:47 +0000

Stephanie,

I lurk around your blog, and I’m sorry to say that this is my first post. Cancer us, I think, one of the scariest diseases around, and one that I’ve had to deal with all too frequently in recent years. For what it’s worth, I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts. That doesn’t do anyhing practical, I know, but it’s the most I can do along with offering my words of support. I’m sure you’ll pull through this. Cancer treatment have improved massively in recent years, and it’s clear that you have a strong support network. An though I don’t know you and can’t offer much in the way of support, one thing is clear from your blog: if anyone has te strength to fight cancer and win, it is you.

Best wishes,
Erin

By: John M.

John M. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:09 +0000

Most of all, Stephanie, don’t get worried and uptight. I stay very relaxed and laid back about my various cancers – prostrate, skin – and so far they’ve been successfully treated. I’m in remission these past 7 years with just one small lump on the scalp that has to go.

I took to heart Winston Churchill’s dictum for the secret of success in 7 words, ” Never give up. Never, never give up”. I use my mind to continually tell the rest of my body there is nothing wrong with it, and it gives every semblance of having responded in kind. Getting down about one’s health is, well, … unhealthy.

More than that, the first-rate, state medical system in France is always on top of the job, 24/7. )

By: Pat Silver

Pat Silver — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:23:33 +0000

Hi, I’ve come to you from Pharyngula. So, good wishes and hugs to you from another stranger.

By: David B

David B — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:24:21 +0000

Another Phalyngurite here, and another person seeking to give you heart by saying that it is now – I forget, but about 15 years since my own removal of a tumour from my bladder.

All the best

David

By: Carol K

Carol K — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:26:02 +0000

Thank you Stephanie for sharing your situation with such honesty and clarity. You have made a difference in the lives of a lot of people today. I wish you strength for the fight.