In my post last month ‘a no go!‘, I wrote the following –
I will not have a chemotherapy treatment for 2 weeks and unsure at this time how this will affect my schedule. You see next week would have been my week off and then followed by 2 final weeks of chemotherapy for my 4th and final cycle. Now that I am not finishing the final week of my 3rd cycle I will not know when the 4th cycle will end.
You may remember I am making uncertain plans to travel back to Texas to spend Thanksgiving with my family. With this latest development in my treatment, these uncertain plans become closer to a certainty that the visit will not take place.
Thanksgiving with my family – it may be a no go!
In today’s post, I write the following –
Thanksgiving with my family – it looks like it may be a go! Yes, it looks like Gary and I may go to Texas for Thanksgiving!
In last Friday’s post, I wrote it was my last chemotherapy treatment. This important segment of my journey to a better life has ended and the next steps are in the very near future.
Between today and Thanksgiving, there will be several appointments taking place to determine my future with regards to my healthcare. Next week, the week before Thanksgiving I will have a CT Scan to determine the results of the chemotherapy I have received for the past 12 weeks. My CT Scan will then be followed by appointments with my Oncologist Dr. D. and Urologist Dr. P.
The CT Scan and these visits with my doctors should determine what will be coming next in my life. Some unknowns for the immediate future should be revealed this upcoming week.
I think the timing of the end of my chemotherapy treatment and the future expectations are at the right time. I should know what the future holds for me when and if I visit my family in Texas for Thanksgiving.
This Thanksgiving will be important for me and I believe also for my family. There are immediate family members who have had health issues with some surgeries and others who continue to struggle with diseases. But no one in my immediate family has had cancer; I am the first. And yes, I know cancer is not necessarily my death sentence, but it certainly is an important and dangerous disease that has affected my family and me.
No matter what is revealed next week – the decision will be made if the visit to Texas for Thanksgiving will take place or not.
Today, I do believe I will spend this Thanksgiving with my family.
It sounds like a good goal Terry 🙂
Wish you all the best, Irene
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Thank you Ilene I appreciate you! Happy Friday my friend! 🙂
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What good news!
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We should know for certain next week Sarah – but I believe it will most likely happen. Hope you are having a great day! 🙂
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Wishing you well also! 🙂 Have a happy thanksgiving!
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Thank you very much – I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. 🙂
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Perfect-I would like for you to be in Texas with Family for Thanksgiving! Woo-Hoo. Sunshine Hugs.
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We will make the decision next week, but I believe it will most likely happen Cheryl. Thanks dear, hope you are having a wonderful Friday! 🙂
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Hoping that you will celebrate Thanksgiving with your family! Lots of hugs.❤❤❤❤❤
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Thank you Tanya, us too! Thanks for the hugs also, they are always welcomed here. 🙂
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That is great to hear!
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It will be good news – we should know for certain next week – fingers crossed! Thanks Yinglan, Happy Friday! 🙂
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I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you too. Happy Friday. 🙂
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The word Cancer strikes fear in the hearts of all mankind. Your family must be extraordinarily worried given that you are the first. I am so so delighted that it looks as though your Thanksgiving trip will happ
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Happen. The CT will give you further answers. Its still petits pas … baby steps, but you are walking your walk and you have something to actually look forward to – almost certainly – which must call you on even more!
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Osyth, lately I have been anxious about not knowing what the future holds, I will have some idea of something next week. This is not over, I still have the possible surgery in January – many things still not certain just yet. As you said, baby steps! 🙂
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I know its not over, not by a long way and I know you have the best reason to feel anxious. Nothing will change that but the well-meaning thoughts and words of friends can at least help keep you upright and not descending into the abyss, I hope 🙂
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Yes, the friends here certainly do help. Thank you! 🙂
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Best wishes for next week, x
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Thank you Brooke! Happy Friday! 🙂
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I hope you get to spend Thanksgiving with your family dear Terry! xxx
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Thank you Lynn, I do also – I will know for sure next week. Hope you have a wonderful Friday! 🙂
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Thanks Terry! xx
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Fingers and toes crossed 🙂 Here’s hoping your trip to Texas will happen and you get to spend Thanksgiving with your family. This has been a long hard road, and I wish you well with all your next doctors appointments to determine the next steps. Love and hugs 🙂 xxx
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Fingers and toes crossed Lynne! Next week will be a big week of reveals! Thanks for stopping by – I appreciate the hugs! 🙂
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Very good news, Terry. Fingers crossed that the week ahead brings more good news, and that you and Gary make the trip to Texas for Thanksgiving. My VERY best to you!
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Thank you Jennie, I have had some anxiety about what is to come – next week is a big week. I appreciate you very much! 🙂
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Did you know that fear of the unknown is the biggest fear? Of course you have anxiety, yet you have many angels on your side. I think angels are stronger. Best to you, my friend.
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Thank you! 🙂
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You are welcome!
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I am really pleased for you, Terry. This is a time when you need to be close to family and the weather is real nice in Texas just now. Keep well and I lit another of my candles for you in Tulsa, OK. 👸
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Thank you Kerry, I look forward to the visit with family, and feel it will most likely happen. We will make the decision next week. 🙂
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Fingers crossed! 🍗🍗🍗
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So good to hear the hope and excitement in your voice, I too hope you receive the news you’re waiting for 😊
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Thank you Chris, next week is a big week for me – more to come! Have a great day my friend! 🙂
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Such great news and happy to hear you hopeful and happy!!! Sincerely wishing it works out!!!! xo
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Thank you Jodi, we will know for certain next week – I think it looks good – 🙂
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I’m sending positive vibes for you to be with your family this Thanksgiving! xoxo
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Thank you Kathryn for the positive vibes! Hope your finger is feeling good today, as well as the rest of you. 🙂
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In you I trust! 🙂
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Thank you Franck – have a great weekend. 🙂
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I hope that you can spend Thanksgiving with your family!
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I hope so also – I think it will most likely happen. Thanks dear, hope all is well with you. 🙂
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I love your positive attitude….and the word cancer puts child in most peoples spines….my bonnet is off to you my friend for having come this far with such strength…. fingers crossed you will be sitting around a big Thanksgiving family holding hands with your mom!!!! xxxxkat
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Yes, I hope (and believe) I will be holding my mom’s hand on Thanksgiving. Thanks kat for stopping by, I appreciate you! 🙂
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As I you!!! Happy Weekend
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Good to see a note of optimism
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Thank you Derrick – have a great weekend. 🙂
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Wishing you a great Family Thanksgiving Terry.. 🙂 Love and Hugs are sent.. 🙂 Sue
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Thank you Sue, still no firm plans just yet, but I think it will mostly likely happen. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Keep that thought Terry and it will come to fruition.. Love and Hugs x
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Keep my fingers crossed for your trip to Texas! 🙂
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Thank you Sarah – I appreciate that! 🙂
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