tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post2010260658983906337..comments2023-06-20T04:39:47.921-07:00Comments on A Pasadena Latina: Good news, bad news, mixed news...Latino Heritagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13184286331105672582noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post-27834454395168207352014-09-22T21:01:09.816-07:002014-09-22T21:01:09.816-07:00Although I know for most Americans we will meet he...Although I know for most Americans we will meet heart disease or cancer sometime in our lives, I'm of course sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I've never had cancer ( and God 4bid never wi!!), yet I did "experience" the trials of cervical cancer alongside my mother. "Been there, done that" as far as I'm concerned!<br />I hope the worst news of your cancer is already in the past & from now on the news will only get progressively better (or less "bad") toward the ultimate goal of the good news of being called "cancer free!"<br />I pray you discovered it early, the prognosis will be in your favor, and for your physical/mental strength.Cafe Pasadenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366911652838118347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post-34565594421233331472014-09-19T17:08:03.057-07:002014-09-19T17:08:03.057-07:00Roberta, we've only met once, but I know many ...Roberta, we've only met once, but I know many people who think you're remarkable, and now I know why. You have a wonderful attitude, and that's going to take you far in this. Waiting to hear is awful - I'll be checking back to see how you're doing.<br /><br />I'm sending you my very best wishes.<br /><br />Janet AirdJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191741244449491501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post-649939776056158802014-09-18T22:54:25.109-07:002014-09-18T22:54:25.109-07:00You have the love and support of everyone who know...You have the love and support of everyone who knows you, Roberta. Hysterectomy? You just wait for the results and take it from there, one step at a time. Mine was at age 24, but that's neither here nor there. A positive attitude and a fierce belief that you will not be conquered by this are half the battle. It looks to me like you're off to a very good start. Keep on breathing, and give yourself permission to fall apart from time to time -- but only briefly! Everyone will be anxious to see your next post. I think blogging your way through this will be therapeutic for you and informative for everyone. I'll be thinking of you and James and the family. xoxoAnn Erdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698034472258371955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post-18408117957763305822014-09-18T17:20:46.039-07:002014-09-18T17:20:46.039-07:00I'm so very sorry, Roberta. Such news brings u...I'm so very sorry, Roberta. Such news brings us face to face with our mortality, doesn't it? You've been very brave to write this blog, and I'm relieved that there's such a good chance of survival from this type of cancer. It's contained inside a bag (the womb) that can be cut out with no ill effects on your health afterward. I'll be thinking about you, wishing you well.Bellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168550139269893109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post-62729269720947522612014-09-18T13:56:00.636-07:002014-09-18T13:56:00.636-07:00Very sorry to hear this news, Roberta, but I admir...Very sorry to hear this news, Roberta, but I admire your courage in speaking about it so honestly. As you say, even the Ferrari of cancers is still ... cancer. Which sucks.<br />And yet so many people get it and are increasingly surviving it.<br />I'm sure you are going to do really well and having caught it early I'm hopeful you won't have to undergo a lot of more trying treatments that, while saving lives, aren't exactly pleasant. <br />Great, comforting and brave thoughts for you are in my heart right now. You and James and your whole family will get through this, I know. Will be in touch for more tangible help, too. :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451652843448766614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post-79426133157730642732014-09-18T13:28:16.624-07:002014-09-18T13:28:16.624-07:00I read this twice, the second time more slowly. I ...I read this twice, the second time more slowly. I wouldn't have seen it until tonight if Karin hadn't alerted me.<br /><br />This is one of those situations where I reach out my hands and there's nothing in them. A hug, maybe. And a bowl of pasta, should you and James require it. I'm not far from you. Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531483634246394404.post-51511797949485870732014-09-18T13:08:12.403-07:002014-09-18T13:08:12.403-07:00I am very sorry for that long week ahead. But you ...I am very sorry for that long week ahead. But you are right -- good and bad news is relative. On the cancer spectrum, this type of cancer is good news. Coincidentally, I had two friends with uterine cancer, and I still have those two friends, 20 years later. Neither has had any brush with cancer since. This is not to minimize, at all, what you and your family are feeling right now -- just to say, this is one of the only best-news cancers. Much love. And, should you need help with anything -- dogs, driving, whatever -- I'm at your service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com