ticklingcancer

ticklingcancer, it was so good to see your response to Greg‘s post. You have been missed! I hope you are well.

I was scared also when my doctor told me I have to do a SCT. I didn't want to do it , because I was scared. It have been one year and 7 months I did it ,and I am very happy that I made the right decision.i am not going to lie it was rough for me but not everyone have the same experience, I spend two weeks in the hospital,the hardest part of it is the nauseous and vomiting for me, and you will feel weak , but it worth doing it.looking back on all that I have being through, I am happy I have a full life. I am in remission .i take 5mg Revlimid for 21 days off for a week. Side effects are mild nothing to complain about. Be strong and positive .i hope you will make the right decision. Please free to inbox me if you need more information

Hi, ticklingcancer! I ran across your name on an old post and thought I'd say "Hi". I always enjoyed your posts. I hope you are doing well.

Thinking of you

Have you done the "Crotch Grab Challenge" for testicular cancer? I heard them talking about this on the radio this morning. I can vision all sorts of funny pictures for that!

Getting my chemo thru a port. however every time I'm scheduled for my next treatment, my white blood count is too low. my arms get to aching real deep, like bone aching ? thought this may be a side effect, but my oncol said he'd never had anyone complain about that. Told me to take alleve ?

Hey TC. Nice to see you lurking again. It's been awhile. Hope all is good in your world and that you & your family had a great holiday. : ) Missed you!

So how sore are you after 5.2 miles I think you ran? Wow, I'm impressed. I keep threatening to go outside and run the road I live on, every time I run 100 feet things start shaking that I don't remember moving in previous running, so I stop for fear of something coming loose inside me!

Hi, TC. I want to thank you for the sayings you are posting. They are so good, so profound. They are really speaking to me. And they're good for many situations - not only cancer related situations. I'm going through some other stuff right now (that is not cancer related) and the sayings are hitting home. I've printed some of them and am putting them in places around my house where I see them regularly. Anyway, thank you!

TC, checking to see how your toes are doing? I have scan scheduled for next week to see if these two new drugs are doing anything against this demon, if not, doc says there is only one more line of defense, I am very depressed, I can't shake the bad dark feelings.

You get that rod out of your toe yet? Ouch!

Hey Pal,
How are you? Thank you for the kind words this morning, they really brightened my day. I have been so busy at work and now this Monday starts my classes for Advance practice nursing so it is quite a handful. How is Lisa? How is her Mother? My best to you both. I hope this holiday finds you all in the best of health. Thank you again for your very kind words, I will treasure them always, Carm.

Hey TC~ following up with you. Last Ct scan came back with questions so my doc has scheduled a Pet/Ct for this Monday. I will sit down with him on April 2 to hear what he has to say. Anxiety running high again. This all sucks. My husband was recently referred to hematology due to low white and red cell counts. He now has several blood test scheduled along with an ultra sound of upper stomach and aorta. I dont know how much more I can carry. I am praying night and day that he will be just fine. I will be in touch.

Happy Birthday TC!! Have a good one and celebrate the fact that you get to have another!

Hey pal,
I sure do miss you and I hope your holidays were great. I hope you have a wonderful New Year.

They can't operate on tumor as its on spinal cord. Chemo only this time.

Hi TC~ it has been awhile since I have been on site. I was given the words CLEAR-FULL REMiSSION and AMAZING from my doc right before Christmas. I pray every day that God will keep me in HIS grace. I hope you and your family are well. LMM

my boyfriend was just diagnosed with testicular cancer last week. he had surgery to remove the right testicle. the cancer has spread to the abdomen and lungs. we are wanting to have children but were told we should visit a sperm bank before chemo starts. how long can we wait to start the chemo? i do not know how fast the cancer is spreading or how long he has had it....should we wait a couple weeks to start treatment so we can visit a sperm bank?

Good morning. How are you doing?

injection will be neulasta. had the first shot, did not go well. had reaction... shortness of breath, fast heart beat.had to go to er.. but ok today. said it should not happen again.. we shall see. thanks for asking.

Just a quick hello - Wishing you and yours a really Happy Thanksgiving. We know that there are so many reasons to be thankful for His blessing!

Hey TC, I am trying to hang in there. I hope you and yours are doing well. Lisa

AMAZING VIDEO! I never knew it could be so INSPIRING! Want to send it to the head of the hospital here who has that rule against wearing costumes while volunteering! Maybe it'll change his mind? What is the link? It should be posted so ALL can see! ALSO, please put it on you tube! Maybe someone like Ellen DeGeneres will see it. It is positively the BEST! HUGE KUDOS! You TOTALLY ROCK, TC! Your fan, Yd

Hi dude! What color is the sky in your world today? Haven't seen you lurking lately. Hope it's only 'cause you're off having fun. Take care!

Just saw your video on YouTube it is awesome - I am sending the link to people I know. I was crying, but in a good way.

Hi,TC ! Just watched your informational video on Testicular cancer- very good!! It will be a great help and inspiration for others Thanks.

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

wow~awesome video!

What an amazing video. Bravo!!!!!

TC I looked up MD Anderson they don't take my insurance same as cancer center in Arizona. If I had the money or the right insurance I would have more hope. My husband works in construction so basically he is paid when there is work, there has been no work for three weeks now. I have been off work since Feb. it takes money to pursue things in life, and money is something we are very tight on right now. On top of that the school district I am employed with is switching health insurance and I am very worried new carrier is going to deny my coverage due to pre-existing condition.
Dying may not hurt, but it hurts everyone left behind and that is my concern regarding my family. I have gone for second opinions but their course for treatment is the same as what I am currently receiving so insurance denied treatment at other hospital. Insurances are powerful entities.
Although scan is showing shrinking in nodes the cancer is still spreading now reaching the liver.
Thank you for lifting my family up in prayer, and yes God has a plan. I just don't know where plan is going to take me and my family and that is what scares me.