Several weeks ago in my post ‘Pain Explained?‘, I concluded with the following words –

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My friends, it is a good bet the cancer is in other Lymph Nodes in my body and based on other symptoms I am experiencing, it could also be in my bones.
Could the pain I have experienced for 10 weeks now be a result of Lymph Nodes and Bones?
I will receive answers and have more information next week.
In today’s post, I write the following words –
With the recent move to Tampa, Florida and change in healthcare, comes more doctor visits, appointments and more medications.
The transition to this area is a struggle with regards to finding new doctors and scheduling the appointments.
My insurance provider is through the military and they can easily change my location. Now that we are in our new location, I was assigned a new Primary Care Manager (PCM), who handles most if not all the referrals I need for specialist care.

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Prior to leaving Pensacola, Florida, I was able to get my Urologist Dr. P. to refer me to see an Oncologist in Tampa for 2 visits. This is how I have able to see my current Oncologist Dr. L. and have my subsequent tests a couple of weeks ago.
Last week, I had my first visit with my new PCM Dr. T., who is the head of Internal Medicine at the MacDill Air Force Base medical facility. Now that this visit has taken place, I can continue to have referrals made to Dr. L. at Moffitt Cancer Center.
As mentioned in the beginning of this post, it was thought the pain I have experienced since my surgery may be a result of cancer being in my Lymph Nodes and Bones.
It appears no cancer is in my bones and though I do have cancer in the Lymph Nodes in my lumbar area; Dr. L. indicates it would not cause the pains I am experiencing.
I have 2 specific pains that are causing me discomfort in my daily activities. Because of these 2 separate pains’ intensity and consistency I have been and continue to be on a large amount of pain medications. Overtime the pains have increased and so have the pain medications. My quality of everyday life it not good and I am not enjoying life at all right now.
And now with chemotherapy treatment again, I will struggle more so if the pains are not controlled.
There is much to do here in the Tampa area and so many other activities that Gary and I would like to do – but I am unable to do them at this time. Between the pain and the side effects of the drugs I am taking, I just cannot do much at all. This bothers me, I want Gary to enjoy his life and I want to enjoy mine as well.
Now that I have my new PCM Dr. T., I hope to find the reasons for these pains and find a resolution to stopping them or treating them so that my quality of life becomes better.
I wish you all the best and a soon improvement of your quality of life!
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Thank you very much as I appreciate your concern. I do also hope to have improvement very soon. I hope you have a happy day. 🙂
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I’m so sorry to hear of your continuing pains and diminished quality of life. Thoughts and prayers for their source to be discovered and hopefully treated so that you can enjoy life more. Take care.
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Thank you Sophie for your encouraging words. I hope to have additional doctor visits in the coming weeks to find the source. Thanks for your concern, I hope you have a great week. 🙂
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I’m sorry to hear that things are a hard right now. Chronic pain is awful. Even more so when it’s cause is unknown & the meds insufficient. I sincerely hope your new PCM can get some answers for you pronto.
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Thanks Kim, most likely within the week I will have some appointments with some other specialist to identify the source of the pain. The chronic pain now is both physically and mentally draining. I appreciate your concern and wish you a happy week. 🙂
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Best of luck! I hope this week will be better 🙂
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Terry, I will pray for a swift answer to what is causing your pain and an easy way to relieve it.
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Thank you Bernadette, I appreciate you very much. Happy Monday my friend. 🙂
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As a metastatic cancer survivor if I can be of any help please reach out to me. I don’t detail in my blog posts my treatment but I have tried on my own remedies, that helped me recover along side with conventional treatment. You can email me or text, I can provide both if you like. My mission in life is to help others dealing with this dreadful disease. Family, faith and prayers played a big part as well.
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Thank you dear Tink, I will certainly keep you in mind. I hope to have some appointments with specialists within the week, but certainly would be interested in your own remedies when the time comes. Thanks again and have a great day.
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Anytime 😊
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Oh, Terry – this is just so tough to read. Thinking of you, and hoping that your doctors can find a way to help you with all this pain.
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Thanks Sarah, I thought originally it may be due to the surgery, and some of it may be from that, but it is increasing and therefore I need to find the source. Hopefully within the week I will have some appointments with specialist. Thank you for your concern, I appreciate you. 🙂
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I’m glad you’re getting the help you need – I hope it’s exactly what you need to find a solution to this.
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I hope and pray your pain subsides my friend. I hope and pray that this round of Chemo helps and that your quality of life becomes enjoyable again. Terry, this is so hard…..Hugs x
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Thanks Lynne, truly I am being dragged down and exhaustion. I do walk everyday, but honestly it is becoming increasing difficult for me to exercise for any period of time without the pain increasing. Appointments with specialist I hope to have within the week. Thank you for always caring for me, I hope you are having a good day. 🙂
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Now that you have all your doctors sorted out, I hope they can find and treat the cause of your pains soon. I know you want to get out and enjoy the lovely activities in Central Florida! xoxo
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Kathryn, I am currently waiting on referrals to the specialist which come today or tomorrow, then appointments can be made – so some progress. In the mean time, I just keep taking more pills – which I hate to do – but they are needed. Thank you for stopping by each day to check in – I appreciate you very much. 🙂
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This is just too sad but you’re a trooper. Hang in there! My best wishes to you and hugs to you and Gary. 🙂
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Thank you Laurel, I will keep hanging on, difficult at times, but I will. I remain positive and optimistic though I have my moments of the opposite. Thank you dear for the hugs. 🙂
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I’m so very sad for you. I hope you find a cause for the pain.
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Thank you Paula, I hope so as well. As soon as I can get my appointments, hopefully in the next couple of weeks – I just continue to hang in there. Happy Monday! 🙂
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The thing about chronic pain (as you’re finding out) is that one sort of gets used to it. That sounds awful, but it’s actually a blessing. After a while you find the regime that works to minimize the pain, you find the level of activity that doesn’t exacerbate the pain so that you’re down for three days because you over did things, and maybe this is the best part – you come to accept it as a part of your life. Does it ENHANCE that quality? No it does not. But some people can live with chronic pain and still have a full rich life. I’ve been in some degree of bone and joint pain for 15+ years now and have learned what is best for me in regards to keeping it at an acceptable level. Sometimes it means just sitting or lying around all day after taking a couple of doses of acetaminophen or ibuprofen (I can’t take pain meds because of the side effects you are becoming familiar with – maybe better stated I REFUSE to take them). Chronic pain is individualized and (IMHO) no two people deal with it the same. My belief is that YOU are going to be one of those remarkably strong people who bear it and move along because you already have a positive outlook and most important of all a strong support system. Bless you and Gary in this troubling time.
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Embeecee, it is very tough on me right now as I am very limited on my daily activities before I am worn out and have to rest. It is difficult to plan ahead because I never know how I will be feeling. I am now taking all kinds of medications in hopes of finding some relieve. Thanks dear for your always welcomed comments. Happy Day to you.
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Fingers very tightly crossed that you find some answers, amd some relief, very soon 💜
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Thank you Chris, me too! Hope you have a great week. 🙂
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I’m so sorry you are going through all of this. I am hoping for some fast relief for you!
Hugs to you both.❤
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Thank you Tanya, I do hope for fast relief also – and I always appreciate hugs. Happy day my friend. 🙂
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Oh how frustrating to have the chronic pain! I hope the referrals come swiftly so you can start to get some answers and relief. Sending you continued-hang-in-there strength. 🤗
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Thank you Alexis, the chronic pain is very frustrating and tiring my body as well as my mind. I need relieve soon – I just want to enjoy life again. Thanks dear for your support and words of encouragement. 🙂
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Bless you, Gary. May good news and pain relief come your way.
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Thank you Jennie, I appreciate your support. Terry. 🙂
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Always there!
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I hope they find the source of the pain and treat or relieve the pain.
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Thanks, I hope to have some appointments soon that will help in determining where the source is. Thanks for the comment, have a great day. 🙂
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Fingers crossed that thy find an answer soon! Sending hugs!
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Thank you very much Diane for the caring comment and hugs. I appreciate you and hope you are feeling better. 🙂
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I am, Terry, thanks! ❤
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Oh Terry, I’m so sorry to hear of the ongoing pain. I hope your new doctors figure out what’s going on very soon and can offer treatment/relief so that you and Gary can get on with enjoying things together.
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Thanks Su, I do also hope to find some relieve soon, there are many things in our new area to explore. I am hoping to have visits in the next couple of weeks to help find the source. Thanks for your nice comment – happy week. 🙂
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Quality of life is important and being pain free is too. Keep pushing the medical professionals to get you pain relief and quality of life above all sweet terry! ❤
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Slowly I will be able to get into appointments in hopes of finding out what is going on with my body. In the mean time, I am on lots of pain medications – which I do not like at all. But I do hope soon to find some answers. Thanks Jodi, you support is important – I appreciate you. 🙂
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Have you ever watched the Truth About Cancer series by Ty Bollinger. I have watched two different series from him, they have some on YouTube and sometimes you can watch it for free elsewhere. It is so amazing and hopeful.
You probably here stuff like that all the time, sorry, but if there is a chance you haven’t heard it and it could help you, I would want to be able to share that.
Read ya later Gater!
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I have not heard about the Truth About Cancer series and will certainly check it out. I appreciate your suggestion and for stopping by to read and comment. Hope you have a great week. 🙂
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My response is a desire to be helpful and a feeling of being helpless. My thoughts are on you and your struggle. Hugs
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Thank you David, I appreciate your thoughts and understanding. Soon I hope, the pain will be no more and life again will be enjoyable. I always appreciate your comments and hope all is well with you. 🙂
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I am so sorry to hear that you are feeling so poorly and have so much pain. I am hoping you can still have some sweet moments.
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Thank you for your concern, it has been difficult for me and my hopes are soon I will find some comfort. I appreciate your support and stopping by to read and comment. 🙂
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Really, really hope your team can get the pain under control.
Thinking of you and sending love and hugs xxx
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I should be having appointments with specialist soon and hopes are the pain will be relieved. Thank you for your concern and support. 🙂
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No problem at all xx
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May there be insights and relief in the days ahead Terry 💕🙏💕
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Thank you Val, I hope so as well. I appreciate you stopping by today – have a great week. 🙂
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Hoping that there is a swift solution to allow you to start living properly once again
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Thank you very much, I hope so as well. Appointments are in process of being made with specialists. I appreciate you stopping by today – happy day. 🙂
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Most unple3asant
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Thank you Derrick.
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I so much hope they´ll find the source of your pains soon, so that they can be treated accordingly, Terry! Pain just sucks and it´s totally ruining life quality. But don´t blame yourself that you´re not able to go out as much as you want, or that Gary stays with you instead of going out himself! As soon as you´re feeling better, you will catch up with all the wonderful activities waiting for you!! 🙂
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Sarah, it is difficult to not enjoy life when there are many things I would like to do. The weather is beautiful here and with so many activities, I feel I am missing out on many things. I tire easily and have to rest a lot. I hope soon this lifestyle changes and once again I can get out and enjoy life. Thanks for always stopping by to read and comment. Wishing you a wonderful week. 🙂
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I can only imagine how hard and difficult that must be for you, Terry. It’s harder if you see other people having all the fun outside you long to do yourself, right? But try to think of the good time you, Gary and Roxy will have when this treatment is completed! It will come sooner than you think. Huge hugs coming your way! 😄
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Oh Terry, I am so sorry your experiencing so much pain. Changing Dr’s, locations I hope will be to your best benefit, and when all of the test results come back you will know more. I liked what Miss Gentileschi had to say! I am praying for you and hoping for the very best.
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The pain is exhausting and really bringing me down both physically and mentally. It is constant and I continue to remain optimistic I will have relieve as soon as I can have appointments with my new doctors. Thanks Sandy for stopping by, I appreciate you reading and commenting. Happy day my friend. 🙂
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Your welcome, I am sorry I am not on as much as I should be. I have been busy working outside and other things I have to do. I am happy to read your remaining optimistic, and yes…relief is on the way but sorry to read your experiencing so much pain. I continue to keep you in my prayers. I hope your day was much better today. 🙂
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Thank you Sandy. 🙂
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So sorry to hear that your pain is causing so much discomfort I truly hope some relief can soon be found..
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Thank you Carol for your support. I appreciate you reading and commenting. I hope all is well with you. 🙂
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Yes it is thank you and I truly hope that you some respite very soon from the pain 🙂
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