Posts by Larry Watson5

About seven years ago, my mother faced a significant health battle when she underwent surgery for breast cancer at age 60. During the procedure, doctors had to remove three lymph nodes from under her arm.
Following that initial surgery, she went through several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
She remains incredibly diligent about her follow-up appointments, and I am happy to say that all her test results have come back clear.
In terms of physical traces, there is just a tiny scar on her right breast, though she does deal with some swelling where her right arm is noticeably thicker than her left.
To manage this, she occasionally visits a specialist for lymphatic drainage on that arm.
Given how well everything has progressed, we feel confident in saying she is cancer-free.

feralharbor89 said:Since I basically "burdened" you all with my fears just to get the support I needed, I wanted to loop back and share my results.
That large polyp they removed turned out to be early-stage cancer. Psychologically, and even physically, I feel so much lighter.
I got the news today. It’s strange, but I actually feel almost happy!
I had a gut feeling for a long time that something wasn't right, but what really rattled me was how unconcerned the doctors seemed to be about it.
There are still more tests ahead since they haven't cleared the entire colon yet. Once those are done, I'll have a clearer picture of what the road looks like, but for now, things are finally moving forward, and that brings me peace.
Sending my best to everyone, and thank you all once again!

My dear, I am so relieved to hear that it was caught in such an early stage, and I love how your post
radiates such optimism.
Uncertainty is truly the heaviest burden of all; once you start getting answers, it becomes much easier to step up and face the enemy when you finally know exactly who you're fighting.

I make it a point to head over to the Simex clinic every single year for my routine physical.

Back in 2003, my mother underwent surgery for a malignant breast tumor when she was 61 years old.
She had her procedure at Mount Sinai Hospital and subsequently went through rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. She handled the whole ordeal with such incredible bravery and strength.
Following that, all her medical results were positive; her markers were normal, and every test indicated that everything was looking fine.
For five years, things remained perfectly steady.
During her routine check-ups and screenings in the winter of 2008, all her findings were still good—we were just waiting on the abdominal scan CD to come back.
However, the CT scan revealed a tumor on her kidney, which was entirely separate from the initial breast tumor.
The surgery to remove it was successful, and the follow-up tests suggested that further therapy wouldn't be necessary.
Now, about 1.5 years later, all her results remain clear.
On top of all that, she struggles with blood sugar issues and high blood pressure, which has added an extra layer of complexity to managing her health and navigating these surgeries.

I’m joining this thread for the very first time today. I wanted to share my own mother’s experience as an example; she underwent two surgeries, followed by rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and now
everything has been looking steady for over a year. However, after catching up on some of the most recent posts here, I’m still struggling to wrap my head around such a sudden, devastating turn of events regarding Casey Palmer5.
Before I read her latest update, I was feeling quite optimistic about the outcome.
Casey Palmer5, I am so incredibly sorry.

If a job carries risks where having a seizure could actually put your life in jeopardy—think heavy construction work or being a professional driver, for instance—then I believe there’s a clear obligation to disclose it.
On a different note, I have a colleague at work who lives with epilepsy. He stays strictly on top of his medication, he was completely transparent with all of us about his condition from the start, and in all the time we've worked together, he hasn't had a single seizure on the job.

It sounds like you might be dealing with hemorrhoids.
My suggestion would be to pick up some over-the-counter ointment and try using cold compresses to soothe the area.
But, more importantly, please make sure you go see a doctor to get a professional opinion.