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Community => Watto's Junk Yard => Topic started by: Shannon (Princess) on June 1, 2005, 10:50 PM
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I don't like having to rehash, but I know some of you don't get to GH- ever- and Kevin finally convinced me to tell you guys so I could get some support and so you'd know what was happening. (He reads my blog, so he knows.)
Alright, so I've been sick for a while, and yesterday I had a biopsy done. I won't know my results until Friday... yadda yadda yadda... I'm nervous and scared as hell...
Thoughts, prayers, spells, good jokes much appreciated... and pictures of hot Jedi's wouldn't hurt either... :)
Thanks :)
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:-\ You'll be in my prayers tonight, and I'll keep my thoughts with you, and hopefully this will all work out. :)
Kevin
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Princess, my thoughts and prayers are with you, I wish you all the best
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Shannon. :)
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You'll be alright Shannon, trust to that.
Hmmm, hot Jedi? I was gonna post a pic of an overweight one, sweating up a storm...
Here's one for ya!
(http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=Fat+Jedi/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=12geblmft/EXP=1117786327/*-http%3A//naoya.dyndns.org/~naoya/mt/archives/fatjedi-thumb.jpg)
It's a joke and a "hot Jedi" all in one.
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My well wishes go out to you Princess, hope everything winds up being ok.
As for Hot Jedi, does this count?
(http://img214.exs.cx/img214/7701/episode3novelpixvader10cs.jpg)
;D
Seriously though, hope you feel better soon!
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I hope it all turns out ok Princess. Happy Birthday by the way!
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Thoughts and prayers are definitely with you, I hope that everything turns out ok. Take care.
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Best of luck Shannon...some good energy coming your way! :)
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Hope everything goes well. Keep us posted.
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This whole forum cares for you and I especially hope you get better asap.
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Shannon, prayers are with you.
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Princess, I don't know you, but my boys here all certainly think highly of you, and I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well. Focus on the positive, and keep smiling. We're rooting for you!! :)
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Thoughts, prayers, and best wishes are most definitely with you Shannon. Hang in there, and try to be strong no matter the outcome. Hopefully the Doctor will have some good news for you today though. We'll be right here for you if you need to talk. Keep us posted...
- Matt
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I hope everything goes well, i know it will, but best of luck anyways. We are always here if you need us. :)
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Hope everything goes well...
Big hugs! :D
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just a quick note since i have company, no news yet... the nurse says doctor was being optimistic hoping they'd be back today, probably be next week sometime :(
Thanks for all the support!
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I'm a bit late, but my prayers are on the way also. :)
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More prayers and good vibes in your direction. :)
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Thanks everyone for the support...
I got preliminary results back today, the 'stains' aren't completed or whatever- no idea about all this stuff.
Anyway, I have cancer. I've been referred out to an gynelogical oncologist and go there on Thursday. They aren't sure how far spread or how bad it is yet because the test isn't completed, but the specialist is going to be taking more tests, catscan/mri or whatever, etc, etc, to find out.
They will do the testing and stuff down in Dallas, but I can do the treatments (if radiation) here in Sherman.
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Oh my God, I'm so sorry to hear that Shannon. :'(
I know plenty of people that have fought it and won, so I'm sure once you get in there and start your treatment, you'll be well on your way to recovery soon as well. Thoughts and prayers for the coming months. You know where to find me if you want to talk...
- Matt
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That's really rough news, Shannon. Please know that we're here for you for anything you need - today, tomorrow, and in the future.
You can beat this.
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Indeed. I am so sorry to hear it. Were all here for you, and you can beat it.
Kevin
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I am so sorry to hear this, as someone who has seen the ravages of Cancer first hand I know it can be beaten.
My thoughts are with you Shannon,
Andrew
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Very sorry to hear this Shannon. Keep your head up, you can beat this.
Were all here for you. :)
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You are surely in my thoughts. You will be fine though, it can be beaten.
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I'm sorry Shannon, but I also know you're a strong person who can overcome it too. Everyone's thoughts are with you I'm sure, and you've got a lot of support here.
Remember to just take care of yourself and to never forget your own strength to get by this.
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Best of luck with the treatments, Shannon.
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Sorry to hear that Shannon but I know that you can beat it, continued thoughts and prayers for you
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I will be thinking of you! I hope you get through this safely!
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Sorry to hear this Shannon. Please keep us posted. I hope everything goes as well as possible given the situation.
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Holy crap, that's horrible news. Thoughts are with you, you can beat it! Hope everything goes well.
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I'm sorry to hear this, but know that cancer is beatable. If you go in with a positive attitude you can surely beat this.
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Be strong Shannon and you'll be able to over come this. If you ever need to talk or have questions, feel free to pm me - I know about different types and various stages of cancer first hand so I know just venting/talking can help sometimes.
Sending prayers your way,
Beth
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My thoughts are with you, Shannon.
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I just wanted to add that I'll keep you in my prayers. Hopefully what you have was caught in time to be taken care of.
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Oh no! I am sorry to hear that Shannon. A prayer has been sent up to Heaven already. You will be able to beat it.
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Shannon, hang in there my friend. My Grandma is a cancer survivor, and one of the strongest people I've ever met. The support and love of family and friends really does help, and never underestimate the power of prayer. Here is a favorite quote of mine:
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings."
St. Francis de Sales
Be strong, and be brave. We're all rooting for you!!
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All my hopes and prayers are there for you too Shannon.
Kick. It's. Ass. >:(
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I'm sorry to hear about that Shannon, but you're a tough cookie, and I know you'll beat the hell out it. :)
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Thanks everyone... I will fight it and give it my best...
right now though, it's kind of kicking my butt... hopefully the doctor will give me something to help tomorrow and more info on what I'm facing...
I'll let you all know...
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So this is what you were doing today instead making my breakfast and you told me you had responsibilities to do. Don't make me drive to Sherman! ;D
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My thoughts are with you Shannon...
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Okay everyone, I'm tired as anything, so this is cut and paste from what I said in that other forum ;)
Okay, well, I'll try to make this short and get it over with.
Oncologist says it's a Level IIIB cancer- and I forget the type- and can't find it anywhere- but it's audemic or something- but it's not squamous (which is the more common of the two). Basically, it's spreading around inside me and it's something a little surgery won't be able to fix. I'm going to have to get a couple of cat scans tomorrow morning and then once they see it better then I'll need to go into radiation and chemotherapy. (Nurse says it's not the type I'll lose my hair with- although it would have kind of maybe been fun to do an little Alias thing there- okay, not funny at this point, but I'm trying to keep my humor.) Anyway, 6 weeks of that and then back to the oncologist to see the results. They are going to get me started asap to try to fight it. I wish I had better news.
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Shannon....
We are the ones with the better news... the news that you have people out here on the other side of the net pulling for you and sending all the good kharma and vibes your way.
I have known many cancer survivors. We have an American Cancer Society Relay for Life walk this weekend here. I will be lighting a candle for you during it to help light your way to the end....where you will be a cancer survivor on the other side.
All our best out to you. Try and stay strong and realize you have our strength to go with it.
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I'm sorry to hear that! :(
I hope everything goes well and you stay strong! Good luck! Watch Alias! ;)
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Indeed. You'll be able to beat this. After all, you raised a boy, lol. My father beat cancer, and I know you can too. :)
Kevin
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Thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you Shannon, God bless you and your family. You can and will beat this.
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Princess Shannon, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. You will beat this. God bless!
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Count me in Shannon! I will be praying for you as well. Keep a positive attitude and know that you can get through this and I'm sure you will be fine. This is a rough time for you and I hope that you know many people care about you. It sure is obvious just from reading this thread. Hang in there! ;)
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All my thoughts and prayers are with you, Shannon. No fears. May the force be with you. :)
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Thanks to everyone here at JediDefender, and especially Rob- who I hear coordinated the effort- for the beautiful flowers I just received! :D ;D :D
I really appreciate the love, care, thoughts and prayers.
Just as an update: I had the biopsy on my bladder on Wednesday morning- to make sure it's the same cancer that's in the rest of me. I was also going to have a stint placed since the tumor is blocking my kidneys, but the doctor said the tumor was so large he couldn't even get to the lines from my kidneys to check them. Radiation started right after I was released from the hospital. I'll have radiation to my abdomen and to my pelvic area 5 days a week. Then my chemo started yesterday- that will be once a week. They also upgraded the cancer after they looked at my scans- it's actually endometrial/uterine- and it's level 4b. I had a rough day Wednesday and Thursday, but I'm feeling much better today. They say that everything starts to kick in around 2 weeks after treatment starts. We will see.
Thank you again, very, very much, Shannon
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Keep us posted Princess! I'm still thinking of you! ;D
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Keeping you in my prayers! ;D
Kevin
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Thanks to everyone here at JediDefender, and especially Rob- who I hear coordinated the effort- for the beautiful flowers I just received! :D ;D :D
I really appreciate the love, care, thoughts and prayers...
Thank you again, very, very much, Shannon
Our pleasure, Shannon. Sorry to hear the surgery didn't go as well as you'd all hoped, but hopefully after some more treatments the doctors can get back in there and finish fixing everything up. Hang in there. Thinking good thoughts for you pretty much non-stop of late. Enjoy the flowers, and keep your spirits up!
- Matt
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Your very Welcome Shannon. Thoughts and prayers your way, keep us posted. :)
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Definitely our pleasure. We all just want to offer encouragement and play some small roll in keeping your spirits up! :D
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Keep fighting Shannon and kudos to Rob for a good plan.
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Don't give up and keep fighting.
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;D
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Just one request. If you're feeling up to it, and you have the means, could you post a picture of the flowers? We're all curious as to what the bouquet ended up being like. :) No pressure whatsoever on that though.
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Shannon showed them to me it was mean spirited to send her White Oleander and weeds. That's not very nice. ;D
I suggested to send her something she's highly allergic to,but that's just the kind of guy I am .
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Shannon showed them to me it was mean spirited to send her White Oleander and weeds. That's not very nice. ;D
But we thought that weed would be just about perfect for her right now, given her current state. No?
Granted, there was that Supreme Court ruling about it and all that jazz a week or two ago, but still... :-\
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Just one request. If you're feeling up to it, and you have the means, could you post a picture of the flowers? We're all curious as to what the bouquet ended up being like. :) No pressure whatsoever on that though.
I'll try and borrow the digital camera for tomorrow and take a picture... :)
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Everyone's thoughts are with you Shannon. I was telling my partner in crime from C3 you were sick and she wanted to extend her thoughts to you as well... We really are hoping you're feeling as well as you can, and that you keep your spirits high as a kite! Stay smiling and you're going to pull through everything AOK.
And Rob, you rock buddy! Glad someone so sweet has such a good friend in you to coordinate that. Shannon, you keep in good spirits because any time you're not feeling so great, remember we're all thinking about you!
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We all send you our best and hope the flowers can in some way help you feel a little better during all of this craziness.
:)
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Hi Everyone :) I got the picture for you of the flowers- on my kitchen table since it's pretty much the only place they would fit!! Thanks again for all the love and thoughts!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/flowers.jpg)
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Ooooh, pretty! Thanks for the pic, Shannon. Hopefully they helped boost your spirits a little. Hang in there, we're all thinking of you! :)
- M
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:D
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Prayers and warm thoughts are still going out to you from this Wookiee. Glad that you liked the flowers!
:P
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Wow! Very pretty flowers. Thought and prayers will be with you, always. ;)
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Shannon,
Hello, I just spent some time in prayer for you and your family.
Regards,
Matt
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Update time :)
The doctor did an exam (a VERY painful one) today- and she says the tumors that she can see are shrinking! Yeah!!!
I've been nauseated and sleep a lot lately, but otherwise I'm doing okay.
I'm kind of surprised I only got one smarty remark that I have SW action figures in my dining area... hehehe ;)
I'll still be in treatment for another month or so... at least...
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ALRIGHT! Way to go Shannon! Just remember that you're the Clone Trooper and the tumors are Jedi and Order 66 has come. :)
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Very happy to hear all is going well Shannon, warm thoughts and...
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/hugs.gif)
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Great news Shannon!
Only one smarty remark about SW figures in your dining area? Clearly you need more figures out there. ;)
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Yeah, that's super news Shannon. Glad to hear the treatment's really doing it's job (as I'm sure you are). Hang in there, and keep resting up. Hopefully it'll all be over sooner than you know it. :)
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I'm glad to hear the good news about your treatment Shannon.
Still keeping you in my thoughts, and hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Before you know it you'll be feeling good. BTW, being a girl isn't an excuse for not cluttering your house up with SW junk. You gotta work on that if you're only getting one smart remark. Even children offer me a dozen or more smart remarks when they see this mess.
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Thank you :) Thank you :)
I meant one smarty remark about the figures you can see in the photo... I have more of a mess than that- the figures basically form a border in my dining room and living area, and then I have a bookshelf that's got more of a mess... granted not as many as you guys have, but still...
Actually, my female friends say they think it's cool the way it looks- but I wonder if they are just saying that and really thinking "What a geek!" ... Oh well...
No treatments this week... my blood counts this morning for the white blood cells were too low, so I get the rest of the week off from treatment- just got to stay home and rest... and go back on Monday when hopefully they'll be up...
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Update time :)
The doctor did an exam (a VERY painful one) today- and she says the tumors that she can see are shrinking! Yeah!!!
I've been nauseated and sleep a lot lately, but otherwise I'm doing okay.
I'm kind of surprised I only got one smarty remark that I have SW action figures in my dining area... hehehe ;)
I'll still be in treatment for another month or so... at least...
I'm glad to hear that you are making progress. I'll continue to pray for you as well. Get some good rest, and I hope you are feeling better by Monday!
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That is great new Shannon! Here's to continued kicking of cancer's ass!
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Great news Shannon, so happy to hear it. You'll continue to be in our prayers.
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Went back to the cancer center today to see about those white blood cells... They still aren't at the level they need to be, so they sent me back home and told me to wait another week. >:( So, I basically have to stay home, rest, relax. I don't want to go outside or be exposed to any germs- because if I get sick, my body will have a hard time fighting it and I think your white counts go down further when you are sick- which is why they are holding off treatment. Meanwhile, my son was sick two weeks ago, I was sick last week, and now I'm scared to see him because he goes to daycare- which is breeding grounds of viruses. So, I haven't seen him for over 2 weeks now. :( I feel awful about that. Maybe if my parents spray him w/ some Lysol and use Purel... hmm... I also need to see the dentist, but I can't until this is up.
Anyway, when they start chemo again, they are going to lower my dosage so that hopefully it won't be such a hit to the blood counts. I'm getting some very high dosages they say.
Other than that, everything is good :)
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Other than that, everything is good :)
I'm glad to hear that you seem to be in good spirits, despite being away from your son.
So what are you doing to keep yourself busy while you "stay home, rest, relax"? Catching up on some reading? Watching some movies you've been meaning to watch? Starting a new hobby or craft? Perhaps the time is good to catch up on some things you haven't been able to do. :) (Don't mind me, I'm just snoopy)
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I'm glad you're still cheerful Princess! I'm sorry that you haven't been able to see your son :(
Maybe you can try making some custom figures? ;)
You can do it while watching Alias!
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Glad to hear you're getting better. I'd like to think our prayers and well wishes have helped. Sorry to hear you haven't seen your little guy in so long. Hopefully you'll be able to see him soon.
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Keep getting better Princess. And customize some perhaps. If you want, I'll send you some custom fodder. :)
:P
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Nope, never done the customizing, but I think that would be too much for me at this point anyway. Thanks though!
As far as things I'm doing: sleeping, got the Blockbuster Movie Pass so I'm catching up on movies, got to go over my medical eob's and figure out what I owe to each office, got photos to go into albums, got the 4 seasons of Alias- but I haven't gotten that far yet- I'll probably watch season 4 again though at some point. I'll probably get to the eobs and photos at the end of this week if I have more energy. That's the problem- low energy levels. Just slept for pretty much 12 hours and I'm still yawning.
Oh, and I read Harry Potter 6. I might read something else, if I can find something to capture my attention enough. :)
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Glad to hear things are getting better Shannon! We'll all keep sending that good mojo your way! 8)
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Very glad to hear things are better Shannon. (http://www.20ishparents.com/boards/images/smilies/3hug.gif)
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Bringing this back up from page 2, long distance hugs coming your way. (http://www.20ishparents.com/boards/images/smilies/3hug.gif)
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Do you have any updates for us? Are those white cells coming back up?
:)
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Shannon --
I just recently joined JD and have just read your thread. I wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you. Hang in there. I'm glad things seem to be getting a little better for you -- though I know how hard it is to be away from your son :( What a great group of people we have here! I hope their support and well wishes have played a small part in your great attitude!
Tracy
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Thanks Tracy- welcome to JD :)
yeah, Jesse, last week they started up the radiation again, and my white blood cells last Monday started at 2.1, by Thursday (after 3 rads treatments) dropped to 1.9 and today they dropped all the way to 1.4. So, no chemo still. I only had today left for the current external treatment. I'll be resting the rest of the week- see the gyn oncologist tomorrow. Monday I'll hopefully start chemo again plus switching now to the internal rads - which will be quite painful for me- 2x a week, 5 times today. I don't think they will do one without the other on these treatments because it's such a complicated procedure they want to make sure it works.
The chemo doc says it's unusual that my body just takes such a whipping with treatment- but then again, they are doing a good amount of treatment to me.
After the internal rads, I'll go back and get some more external rads again. whew!
and I got little blue tattoo's today- markings for when I return to radiation so they know where to zap me.
Hopefully it'll all be gone and over with soon :)
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Thinking of you Shannon. (http://www.20ishparents.com/boards/images/smilies/3hug.gif)
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Thanks Dale! I love ya!
As an update, Friday afternoon one of my doctors called me and said I still have a "large mass", so they called me in that afternoon for a CT scan and then Monday they were trying to get me in to Denton (around 1 hour away) to have a PET scan. Denton didn't have any availability, so I'm having it tomorrow morning here locally. They are going to look at the scans, determine how well the treatments so far have been and then talk to me on Monday. I'm taking it that the "large mass" means a lot more treatment...
I'm ready though... I'm just bored here...
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Keep fighting the good fight Shannon! You continue to be in my thoughts :)
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Its stuff like this that brings whats really important to perspective.
Stay Strong.
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Love ya too Shannon, stay strong. :)
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We're sending you strength. :)
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I hope you're in good spirits right now Shannon... Was just thinking about how you're feeling the other day, as was my gf. We were talking about some friends we have who are not up-to-snuff right now... You'll be ok though I'm sure, just keep the good energy going!
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Dammit, kick it's ass Shannon!! What's taking you so long?!? >:(
Don't make me drive out to Texas and rip that **** right outta you, 'cause I will! Nobody and nothing messes with our Princess!! You get better. Soon!
- M
P.S. How are our flowers doing...? :P
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Hang in there Shannon -- I know the waiting must me one of the worst parts :( Are you able to spend any time with your little boy -- I know that will bolster your spirits :) We're keeping you in our prayers and sending good thoughts your way. Whip its ass! >:(
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/name7574/kickyourass.jpg)
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Yeah, the flowers kind of died... but the vase is still around :) and the card is still up for me to see!
It's just a lot of cancer they have to get rid of, that's all... Most people seem to get operable cancer, etc, etc... but not me! I chose the hard fight! But considering that the 5 yr survival rate (according to the American Cancer Society) is 15-26% for late stage endometrial cancer, I'll be able to feel good about being able to beat some strong odds :)
I'll find out more on Monday :)
Thanks for all the thoughts :) Love ya all :)
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I can't type this again without breaking down, so, please excuse:
Ever get at a loss for words?
I'm going to just type this out, and it's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, because so many of you mean so much. To the layperson who doesn't know of our in-person time together and the years some of us have been here, it may seem completely irrational, but I know it's not in my heart...
my doctors told me today they aren't going to be able to cure me and make the cancer go away.
they could get the lower tumors gone, but it won't stop it from coming right back because they have moved up into the lymph nodes near my lungs. so, they suggest that I take part in a clinical trial to see if maybe one of those new drugs might have some affect. I'm waiting for the next two days to see if I can get in to Baylor in Dallas or to MD Anderson in Houston.
I wish I had better news.
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Keep fighting girl, we're still here with you and praying for you.
:'(
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Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear hon.
You know I'm around if you need to talk. This is terrible news. :'(
My prayers will be for you.
Kevin
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Oh sweet Jesus, that's terrible news. :'(
But hey, the doctors could be wrong. That's why we call 'em quacks. :)
Keeping you in my thoughts.
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For your sake, I wish you had better news too. :'(
But hey, the doctors could be wrong. That's why we call 'em quacks. :)
Keep fighting, Shannon, the power of determination is an amazing thing and can sometimes overcome any diagnosis.
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Damn! Keep that fight going Shannon, my prayers are with you. Hugs, big hugs.
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Sorry to hear your news but encouraged that you can share with us, keep on fighting, we're here and we're supporting you all the way
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I don't really know what to say Shannon, other than that news breaks my heart, and I pray that the doctors are wrong, or that the experimental drugs can miraculously cure you. Don't give up. Stay strong, and know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers...
- Matt
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Keep fighting it, Shannon. I'll keep best thoughts going your way.
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We'll always be here for you Shannon, just keep fighting it. If you can try and keep a positive outlook on this (I know that must be harder that anything I can imagine :-\) and fight it how ever you can, it will really help. I'm sure there is something the doctors can do, they just haven't thought of it yet. We will always be here for support. We send our best wishes your way.
Ryan
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I'm here pulling for you too Shannon... You're on my mind. You're a wonderful person I've had the fortune of meeting, and I'm keeping you in my thoughts, I promise. I hope beyond hope for your health to get better. You know we all care about you immensely.
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Shannon, I'm not a religious guy by any means (and I mean by any means) but I will be praying for you. I wish only the best for you and will have you in my thoughts. Hang in there my friend.
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I hope and pray for you, Shannon. I really do. All I know is nothing is impossible. Be well.
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I had no idea you were going through this, Shannon. We don't talk much on here, but I wish these options stay open for you and you pull through.
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I am so sorry to hear that sweetie. :'( God works miracles everyday -- perhaps these new drugs will be His miracle in you :) I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Even though I haven't met you (us chicks on JD seem to be few and far between ;)) I think about you often. PM if you ever need to talk mommy to mommy. I know it must be hard -- but keep digging girl! ;D
Tracy
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I'm real sorry this is the news you have been given.
There is always the chance things will turn around.
Keep fighting it.
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I'm very sorry to hear that news, Shannon.
However, what the doctors—and the cancer for that matter—don't know, is that you're one tough chick. You will get through this. It may sound very, very cheezy, but there's a lot of power in positive thinking and positive visualization. We're all pulling for you here, cutie! :)
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Thanks for all your positive comments! I'm a little better today, but I just woke up ;) - just barely missed your call Matt. I'm sure I'll feel more positive soon, it's just hard to deal with, especially when I think about my son. Now I just have to turn that emotion the other way and fight this as hard as I can. Hopefully, wherever I go, I'll still have access to the net. In fact, if I have to drag my computer with me, I will.
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Hey Shannon, I'm also very very sorry to hear the latest news.
Can I ask if you've considered alternate therapies in addition your current treatment? Eastern Medicine, herbs, acupuncture etc...? My girlfriend's dad practices Korean Constitutional Medicine and has worked with cancer patients before. If I recall correctly, has even sometimes had success curing people who had been told they were out of options.
Keep your head up,
-R
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Shannon, I know you'll beat this. You are one of the most upbeat and caring individuals I have ever met and I believe with that pure heart of yours, you'll be telling us a few months down the road that you are on the road to recovery!!
I will keep you and your son in my prayers and keep us posted as often as you can.
Big Hug!
Beth
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Hey Shannon, I'm also very very sorry to hear the latest news.
Can I ask if you've considered alternate therapies in addition your current treatment? Eastern Medicine, herbs, acupuncture etc...? My girlfriend's dad practices Korean Constitutional Medicine and has worked with cancer patients before. If I recall correctly, has even sometimes had success curing people who had been told they were out of options.
Keep your head up,
-R
I'm taking a "special herbal cancer fighting tea" someone ordered for me. Constitutional medicine? I am pretty stretched tight on the budget as it is, do you know how much it usually costs?
Went to Baylor today, waiting to hear from MD Anderson...
:)
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I've got an appointment next Wednesday at MD Anderson... :)
Let's hope for some good news :)
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Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way :)
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You know it Shannon... :) Keep up the good spirits.
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Hey Shannon, I'm also very very sorry to hear the latest news.
Can I ask if you've considered alternate therapies in addition your current treatment? Eastern Medicine, herbs, acupuncture etc...? My girlfriend's dad practices Korean Constitutional Medicine and has worked with cancer patients before. If I recall correctly, has even sometimes had success curing people who had been told they were out of options.
Keep your head up,
-R
I'm taking a "special herbal cancer fighting tea" someone ordered for me. Constitutional medicine? I am pretty stretched tight on the budget as it is, do you know how much it usually costs?
Went to Baylor today, waiting to hear from MD Anderson...
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Hey Shannon, I have no idea what the costs of something like this are - but if you are interested, I can put you in touch with my girlfriend's father who can at very least tell you about what it is that he does and he could answer any questions you might have - just let me know - it never hurts to inquire. :)
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Hang in there Shannon....if anyone could beat this it's you!
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Time for an update here... I went to one clinical trial doctor, and I would have had to gone on a waiting list for two months, etc, and the oncologist never called me after looking at my scans like he promised. I had heard back in the meantime from MD Anderson.
For anyone who knows anything about cancer, that is one- if not THE top cancer research/hospitals in the world. So, I've been going there. They told me that they can't cure me either, but they hope to put my body in remission, however, they feel that it will return back as my cancer marker (which is some blood test that I can't explain) is off the charts- it should be under 30 and my number is 1780.
Anyway, they have suggested 6 rounds of chemo, no radiation. I've gone through two- the last was last Wednesday. My hair is coming out, so I buzzed it off. It gives this really bad burning sensation and it's driving me crazy. That and my hormones- because they have been frying up my woman things I'm in a menopausal like stage, complete with hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, bloating, etc. They are giving me the neuplasta to prevent my blood counts to drop, so that's good. I've been trying to keep my blog updated, so if you want to keep up more, you can visit it there. I just hate bringing this back up, but I guess I should on occassion keep you guys updated. Oh, and I moved back with my parents so that they can help me with my son as necessary. So, it's great, we get more time together. He's currently enjoying opening my collection since I don't want to store it. He's got Dexter, Kit, Jango, Luminara, Obi-Wan (AOTC) all fighting a Geonisian Warrior... Oh, a Clone Trooper has just been added to the mix... And he sleeps with his Darth Mickey (thanks again Sharon) every night :)
This was last week... before my last chemo, I've lost more since then... and yes, I'm grimacing...
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Sorry to hear about all this... :-\ Keep on fighting Shannon. :)
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I am sorry to hear the news as well. It's great that your family can be together with you. You are certainly in my family's prayers as well. I am also asking my former small bible study group back in Illinois to send some prayers up for you as well. Keep up the good fight. Everyone is pulling for you :)
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Yes, I am certainly in communon with everyone else praying for you. Be strong my friend; the Lord will provide. Thank goodness you have such a loving family! Your son is very lucky to have you as well!
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Long distance thoughts and prayers Shannon, we're all here for you. :)
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We appreciate the update, Shannon. It's nice to hear that you're getting more time with your son after moving home.
Continued good luck with the chemo!
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I'm glad you're at home with your parents and son, getting more time with him is important for him I think. Boys are always attached to their mom's hips despite how tough they try to act! :)
You look good in your pic Shannon, and that's a positive thing for your health. Keep your spirits up... Bumping this thread isn't bad at all since everyone's wanting to know how you are and this is a good means for many of us over here. You know you've got everyone's support so don't ever feel like updating is a bad idea, however don't feel obligated to post a bunch either... We just like knowing how you're doing. Consider everyone like big brothers (and sisters for the lady forum members we have) who are just wanting to look out for you but never intrude.
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Shannon -- thanks for the update -- I've been thinking about you and continue to keep you in my prayers. I'm glad you're in a position to be with your family -- especially since it allows you to spend more time with your son. Despite everything you're going through you look great in your picture -- strong, sexy, empowered. :) Keep your chin up and we'll keep the good thoughts coming your way.
Tracy
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Keep haniging in there Shannon. Sending a big hug your way!!
Beth
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I'm kinda at a loss for words, your strength is amazing, thoughts and prayers coming at you from down under.
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Good luck and God bless! :)
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I wanted to give this thread a bump so that I could ask everyone to keep Shannon in their thoughts and prayers. She's had some complications and is in the hospital in Houston. Please send her your prayers and good thoughts. We really need to lift her up. She will hopefully have access to the internet while she's in the hospital so keep 'em coming. If she doesn't, I'll be happy to pass them on to her when I talk to her.
You can always check out her blog for updates at http://berushaven.blogspot.com/ (http://berushaven.blogspot.com/)
Just fixed da linky - Jesse
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Thanks for the update and the link to her blog...
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You're in Our thoughts and prayers Shannon Hang in there. Fight it out, I know I don't know you too well But get better soon so I can. God Bless
Smarty.
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Hang in there, Shannon. You've almost gotten through a whole year, you can do it!
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I'm sending you the bestest vibes to get better. k?
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My best wishes to Shannon as well... I hope she's doing ok and right as rain again soon. If you read this Shannon, you're in everyone's thoughts here.
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Well, I hardly know you well enough to call you Shannon, but I will anyway, because I suppose this is as close to personally knowing you as I can get right now...that is...until CIV, or CV, or it might be Celebration VI before I scrape enough together to go to Indianapolis and drink my heart out with you guys. :)
I'm not even sure I know your recent medical history, but you're a humorous and fun-loving free spirit and I can't stand you being away from here for so long. I hope you can jump back into the mix as soon as possible. Stay strong.
Always thinking,
Justin
P.S. I would have put always thinking of you, but hey...sometimes I sleep and lose control of my brain functions. So I suppose for now it'll just be faded blue and yellow that make me think of you, or in other words: JD. God bless, Shannon. :)
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Keep Fighting Shannon
Long distance prayers coming at ya
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Hang in there Shannon! Every day is a victory!
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Keep fightin' Shannon. Hope you get better soon.
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Long distance hugs & prayers Shannon. Keep that fight going. :)
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thank you everyone for your kindness and thoughts, etc.
I was let out of the hospital on Saturday, and went back to the local ER here on Sunday.
I haven't been feeling well, so I don't participate as much as I like to anymore. I'm sure everyone understands how that is when you are sick.
Thanks Tracy for updating everyone :)
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Another giant hug is coming your way. Hang in there!!!
Your *JD sister*
Beth
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Keep fighting Shannon!!! If any of my circuits or gears will help I'll gladly donate them!
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Long distance hugs, kisses & prayers Shannon. Always thinking of you. :)
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Eyep what Dale said.
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Just another update -- Shannon called me today. She has been in the hospital for the past week or so with more complications. She misses everyone and is sorry she hasn't been able to respond to her well-wishers.
Please continue to keep Shannon and her family in your thoughts and prayers. We miss you Shannon and we're all pulling for you. Lots of love and hugs headed your way............. :)
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Keep fighting Shannon. I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Always thinking of you Shannon - hang in there!!
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More long distance hugs & kisses Shannon. We're all pulling for you. :)
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I have unfortunate news. I've been released into hospice care- basically no more treatment- just relief of pain until the cancer wins.
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I'm cranking the volume up Shannon, more thoughts & prayers. Always thinking of you. :)
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Prayers flooding your way Shannon. Don't let it win.
Keep the faith.
Kevin
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Kick its Ass shannon, don't let it get you Down' you're a fighter. I'll be praying for you.
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Shannon, we're all here for you thinking of you. Our warmest well wishes to you, and you'll be in our prayers for your health and well-being. Take care of yourself, and know there's a lot of people that have you on their minds right now.
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I'll be thinking of you, that's for sure.
Keep your head up as well as you can.
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We love you Shannon, our thoughts, prayers, and well wishes are always with you.
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Thanks for sharing this with us Shannon. Kris and I are thinking of you and your family.
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You are certainly in my thoughts Shannon! As the son of a survivor, I know you can beat this. Best of luck.
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Thinking of you every day Shannon.
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My best goes out to you Shannon. Just be with the people that you love.
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Keep fighting the good fight, Shannon. We're all hoping you pull through this.
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My thoughts and prayers as well Shannon, continue the good fight and know that we're all here with our love and support
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Keep fighting Shannon, there is always hope.