Monday, December 19, 2016

The day may never come.....

.....when my husband getting a check up at the oncologist won't be a frightening prospect.

Today is his 6-month follow up, and while I'm sure everything is okay, I've learned that you never can know when your life is about to come crashing down around you. He texted me while waiting (they always draw blood and then he has to hang out for an hour or so while it's tested) to tell me that he's lost 4 pounds. That's since June, and I'm sure it's probably no big deal.....but it still scares me. Significant weight loss is a red flag. Not that 4 pounds is significant, but still. He just had a scan in June, and everything was perfect, so today they're just doing the blood work. I'm sure he's fine. But I'll feel better when I get the "all clear" call or text.

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  1. I hope that by the time you read this comment Gregg will have received the green light and you can proceed towards Christmas feeling reassured. Fingers crossed for Gregg.

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  2. Let us know when everything is okay, please, because I'm sure it will be fine.

    Love,
    Janie

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  3. He got the all clear! What a relief!

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  4. Thank you for letting us know the result, too, Jennifer!
    That's the best news you could have had, really, and the most wonderful Christmas present for both of you.

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  5. Merry Chritmas for both of you xx

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  6. So relieved to hear the good news for you both Jennifer - what a wonderful Christmas present..
    I know how you feel - my husband has recently been diagnosed with cancer again, less than six months after he was given the all clear.

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    1. I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope he's getting good care. It makes all the difference.

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  7. I am glad the result is good Jennifer.

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  8. So glad to hear your husband is fine! I know it's hard not to worry over things like that though.

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  9. What a scary thing to have to go through. I'm so happy for you both that everything turned out well!

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  10. That'll give you both a more relaxed Christmas, knowing he's OK. Good news!

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  11. I am pleased to hear that the news is good. You can enjoy Christmas now.

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  12. I am very happy, very, very happy for you both!! Now you can enjoy your Christmas, Jennifer.
    A hug to you both.
    Greetings Maria x

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  13. Great news! I am happy for you both.

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  14. All clear, two nice words!
    Reading your earlier post, my husband also wotks in retail, he calls this time, the nightmare before Christmas, hang in there!

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  15. Missed this yesterday so I'm reading backwards! So glad for the good news. I look forward to seeing you celebrate the day when you no longer dread these anniversaries!

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