Deeply Scared (original poster administrator #2) posted at 6:15 PM on Sunday, May 15th, 2016
I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for everything you've written on this thread and shared in PM with me. You all are wonderful, loving and extremely kind people 
Last weekend MH and I went to run errands and we stopped by the donation box...I was sitting in the car and MH walked out with his arms full of cards and gifts...to say I was overwhelmed is an understatement.
There were cards from all over the world with messages of hope and love...thank you so, so much!!!
The Cancer Sucks candies...LOVE THEM!! They bags are up on our island in the kitchen and I dip into them on a daily basis 
Thank you!!
The coloring book to keep my mind occupied during chemo is wonderful...thank you!!!
All the pennies my cards...unbelievable that you even remembered!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
My AK47 This Shit shirt is awesome!! I'm wearing it to my next chemo appointment...I'll take a picture and post it in here All my nurses know that's my Battle Cry and they say it as I walk down the hall each week!!
This past Wednesday was my 'progress' exam with my oncologist. Between the radiation and chemo the "the tumors are significantly smaller" and "we're making great progress"
I swear, it was the best thing we've heard since we got the news on April 1st. The cancer is responding to my chemo and radiation...praise God!!
I'm down to 2 chemo's left and 4 weeks of radiation to get through, then they'll wait 1 month and I'll do a CAT and PET scan to see where everything is...fingers crossed that I beat it. But if not...we're prepared to tackle it head on again if need be.
My entire pelvic area is fire engine red and extremely sore to the touch due to all the radiation treatments...but I don't care, we are pushing through this no matter what!!!
Thank you again...each one of you have made a huge difference in our lives. MH is just as grateful to you all as I am
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
ZenMumWalking ( member #25341) posted at 7:23 PM on Sunday, May 15th, 2016
((((DS & MH))))
I'm glad it's going so well. Now go on and AK 47 the REST of that shit!! FUCK CANCER.
((((DS & MH))))
Me (BS), Him (WH): late-50's
3 DS: 26, 25, 22
M: 30+ (19 1/2 at Dday)
Dday: Dec 2008
Wanted R, not gonna happen (in permanent S)
Used to be DeadMumWalking, doing better now
JanetS ( member #2766) posted at 8:31 PM on Sunday, May 15th, 2016
This past Wednesday was my 'progress' exam with my oncologist. Between the radiation and chemo the "the tumors are significantly smaller" and "we're making great progress"
That is amazing news. I didn't realize you'd get a progress report so soon into the treatment. So glad they did though, as now you know that what you are doing IS WORKING!!!!! Such wonderful news. Congratulations, to both of you.
lieshurt ( member #14003) posted at 12:06 AM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
You are both still in my prayers. So glad to hear the positive update. Sending you both lots of love.
No one changes unless they want to. Not if you beg them. Not if you shame them. Not if you use reason, emotion, or tough love. There is only one thing that makes someone change: their own realization that they need to.
Skan ( member #35812) posted at 12:30 AM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
Thanks so much for the update! You two have been in my daily prayers. And I know God will forgive me for a few Fuck Cancer endings on those prayers. 
Imagine a ship trying to set sail while towing an anchor. Cutting free is not a gift to the anchor. You must release that burden, not because the anchor is worthy, but because the ship is.
D-Day, June 10, 2012
ThoughtIKnewYa ( member #18449) posted at 2:06 AM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
Awesome positive update! You've got this! I never had a doubt! 
Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 2:12 AM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
You are moving in the right direction!! Thanks for the update and *Keep on Swimming!* 
Love isn't what you say, it's what you do.
truthsetmefree ( member #7168) posted at 5:14 PM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
I think of you often, DS...you just kind of pop in my head...I send you love and imagine myself as carrying you for that moment.
Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are. ~ Augustine of Hippo
Funny thing, I quit being broken when I quit letting people break me.
Catwoman ( member #1330) posted at 5:20 PM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
This is a fabulous update. Way to go!
Talk to your radiologist, but I found making a strong infusion of green tea, letting it cool to room temperature and using it as a compress to be very soothing.
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
MadeOfScars ( member #42231) posted at 9:09 PM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
Here's a look at DS's treatment in action:
Keep on kicking ass! Looking forward to more positive updates!
"Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t." - Steve Maraboli
metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 9:15 PM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
Love you DS. You've got this!
Go softly my sweet friend. You will always be a part of who I am.
Lark ( member #43773) posted at 9:18 PM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
Thank you for the update!! Keep ak47ing it!
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” - Dumbledore
yewtree ( member #16671) posted at 11:25 PM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
Great News DS!! Stay positive, and rest.
Me(BS)45(at the time of D-day)
Divorced 2009, Closing on house Nov 2011 - No longer waiting for the other "she" to drop.
yearsofpain25 ( member #42012) posted at 11:40 PM on Monday, May 16th, 2016
Great news! Thanks for the update
#ak47thisshit
yop
"I remind myself of this. I am a survivor. I have taken all this world has dished out and am still here. So there is no reason to be afraid. Whatever happens, I will survive. So now onto living. It is time for me to thrive." - DrJekyll
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 2:36 AM on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Awesome update, my friend. Sending love.
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 2:38 AM on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
HFSSC ( member #33338) posted at 2:38 AM on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Continuing to lift you and MH up in our prayers. We love y'all to the moon and back.
Me, 56
Him, 48 (JMSSC)
Married 26 years. Reconciled.
nme1 ( member #44360) posted at 3:49 AM on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
This is great news .
Me: BS
Him: WS
M 16 yrs 2 x DS
D-Day 6th March 2014
Exit Wounds ( member #32811) posted at 2:34 PM on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Thank you for your wonderful update! You are doing great! Hang in there just a little longer girly
Exit WoundsH of 17 years got gf pregnant, left our kids 9 & 11 and we never saw him again. -His choice.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 3:50 PM on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Sending more love and light to both of you.
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
