Last Friday’s post ‘10+‘, I wrote the following –

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The pain in my right groin area has increased. This first started with just an occasional pain and now is constant. This groin pain as well as my other pains is affecting my walking, sitting and standing and I have extreme difficulty sleeping at night. I currently am experiencing many different pains daily and they are all becoming worse.
My current cancer, pain and health condition were discussed with the Radiation Oncologist Dr. M.
This past Monday’s post ‘simulation then radiation‘, I wrote the following –
You may remember from my post ‘Looking for Pain Relief‘, I mentioned my 2nd appointment with Pain Management, I will receive a Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block.

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The reason for this procedure is due to the increase pain in my groin area. This procedure is also more precise in blocking nerve pain in the pelvic region. This procedure will be a ‘simulation’; meaning temporary, and if it seems to work, then another procedure will take place for long acting pain relief.
This first ‘simulation’ procedure is scheduled for this Friday.
My hope is between this procedure and the radiation treatment, I can finally find some relief to this incredible pain I have experienced for months now.
In today’s post, I write the following –
It is Friday and today is the day I am looking for pain relief – today is the day I receive my Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block procedure. I certainly will update you next week with how I feel and the results of this procedure.

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Next Monday I start my radiation treatments; another potential for pain relief. I have no expectations concerning the radiation, except I want something good to come from it.
This past Tuesday, I had an appointment with my Oncologist Dr. L. and we discussed my future treatment once the radiation is completed. It was decided I would begin immunotherapy with a drug called ‘Tecentriq’. This drug has recently been approved by FDA and can provide people hope of living longer. Though this immunotherapy treatment only has a success of extending a longer life of 10% to 15%. This is a higher rate than some chemotherapy drugs.
This treatment uses my own immune system to help in slowing the tumor growth. I will receive a treatment once every three weeks for four cycles upon which a scan will take place to determine if the immunotherapy is working or not. Upon the results of the scan will determine what will take place next. Either the immunotherapy will be working or not – time will tell.
There are always side effects to any drug, and Tecentriq is no exception. Since this affecting my immune system, my normal healthy tissues and organs can be attacked as well. I also can experience the usual side effects of nausea, loss of appetite, constipation and tiredness.
As mentioned in previous posts, I will again remind everyone. There is no cure to my cancer and the treatments I am receiving are to extend my life for as long as possible.
Hoping that today’s treatment brings you some relief and quality of life back. Thinking of you. ❤
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Thank you Marci – have a great weekend! 🙂
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I so hope your nerve block works. Happy positive thoughts being sent your way.
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Thank you Paula, I hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
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Oooh maan…,
Nothing worse than having severe prolonging pain…
I hope that procedure works to help telefilm that pain
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***! RELIEVE that pain
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your comments – have a great weekend. 🙂
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Please try and make the most of your weekend too..
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Thanks for the update – I thought about you often while away (pretty much any time I saw yellow flowers!). I know I just join the echo of everyone else when I say it, but I will anyway – hoping the treatments start providing some pain relief.
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Welcome back Sarah, and thank you very much. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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We had a good one – lots of yard work, but it was all needed (things you don’t have to deal with any more in the motorhome!).
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LOL, yep I don’t miss the yardwork. Happy Monday Sarah! 🙂
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May you find some relief
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Thank you Derrick, have a great weekend. 🙂
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All the best for today my friend. Thinking of you always. 🙂 x
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Thank you Lynne, hope you have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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Thank you, and same to you. 🙂
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Good luck, Terry, keeping fingers and toes very tightly crossed. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
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Thank you Chris, I appreciate you – have a great weekend. 🙂
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Thank you Tink – Happy Weekend. 🙂
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Hoping the procedure gives you some much needed and well deserved relief.
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Thank you Peggy, happy weekend. 🙂
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I, too, hope you get some relief today. As always I am thinking of you and sending you all the strength I have to help you overcome this latest hurdle.
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Thank you Osyth, have a wonderful weekend my dear friend. 🙂
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No more pain I hope, and to celebrate how about a big bowl of ice cream?
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Thank you David, have a great weekend. 🙂
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seek quality of life during this journey my friend. Peaceful and pain free. xoxo
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Thank you Jodi, have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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You too sweet buddy
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I’ve heard promising things about immunotherapy. Best of luck to you during this next phase of treatment. 😊
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your support. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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You, too! 🙂
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Sending you love and hoping today went well and it begins to ease the pain. 😊
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Thank you Alexis, have a great weekend. 🙂
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We all hope and pray that you prolong your life as much as possible and as painlessly as could be achieved!
Have a peaceful weekend, Terry!
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Thank you Dolly, a peaceful weekend to you as well. 🙂
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🙂
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I hope this treatment helps ease your pain dear Terry xxx
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Thank you Lynn, I hope you have a happy weekend. 🙂
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Thanks dear!
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Sending you my most positive, hopeful thoughts for the success of your pain relief treatment.
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Thank you Su, have a great weekend. 🙂
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Thanks Terry. 🙂
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Best of luck with the procedures! May you have speedy relief.
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Thank you Victo, have a great weekend. 🙂
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Wishing you some relief in the next day or so. 💕🙏💕
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Thank you Val, have a happy weekend. 🙂
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Terry Dear,
My hope for you is that the procedure will be a miracle and you finding lasting relief. As you have bravely fought the urge to self-destruct tells be that you have the strength to go on. There is no cure or any med that will completely stop nerve pain but there is always hope and new things for docs to try. Is your radiation going to be internal or external? I missed that in your posts somewhere if you wrote it down. The burns from radiation are painful too and there are lotions that and apothecary can mix up with 1-5 % lidocaine with a script if you need it. You are right to be optimistic although I sense you are still afraid behind the smile.
I wish you well and wait to hear how you are next week.
God Bless You and may your angel always be at your side.
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Thank you for your support and encouragement, I appreciate both. I hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
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Your mind is full of questions and thoughts and your thoughts are full of hope so take a deep and relax. You will feel some relief very soon.
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As I write this quite late on Friday, I am hoping your are either pain free or have much less pain and are resting comfortably. Thinking of you~! xoxo
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Thank you Kathryn, I appreciate your kind words. I hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
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I sincerely hope this procedure works for you. Sending blessings and hugs.
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Thank you Eugenia. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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I so much hope that the nerve block procedure will be effective, Terry! And I’m so sorry to hear from the pain that you’re still suffering from – I had high hopes that the injections might have helped you. The immunotherapy sounds promising and I hope that you won’t have to endure any side effects from it is the radiation treatment! 😘
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Thank you Sarah for caring, next week starts radiation and I too hope there is not many side effects. Many things coming in the future. 🙂
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A friend of mine did receive radiation and apart from being very tired she didn´t have any side effects. I hope you won´t too!! Big hug! 🙂
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How are you feeling today, Terry? Did Friday’s treatment go well?
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Another day Kim, tomorrow’s post will have an update about Friday’s treatment. I appreciate you asking and hope you have a great day. 🙂
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I hope it’ll be successful in ending the pain. I shall keep an eye out for your post tomorrow. Hope you have a good Sunday 🙂
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Hoping for the best and some reduction in the pain. K x
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Thank you dear! Enjoy your day. 🙂
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I would have if there hadn’t been so many bloody ninos at the airport… 😈
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As always prayers for your wholesome recovery. Our hearts should always be open for miracles. 💗You remind me of someone who was always dear to me in character, genuiness and kindness. (:
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Thank you for the prayers, they are always welcomed. I live my life the best I can with what is given me. Thank you for stopping by today to read and comment. 🙂
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