It's been confirmed: I have first-stage cancer.

[Archae]

Surgery coming up in early July.

Not looking forward to this at all.

[applegrove]

1. Hugs.

[handmade34]

2. oh no...

[Mopar151]

3. strength is resilience

[FM123]

4. Sending you hugs and positive thoughts, so you may get through this difficult time.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Oh no, my dear Archae!

I am sorry to hear this dreadful news. All my very best vibes to you for the best success.

I believe we have a cancer support group here. They can help too.



Here's the link for the Cancer group: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1146

[lark]

6. So sorry.

I had Stage 1 cancer once (breast cancer) and Stage zero cancer twice (breast cancer in another spot and a Melanoma). They are survivable at this stage, in general, if you take quick action. It's now been 15 years since the last diagnosis and no recurrence.

Good luck!!

[chillfactor]

7. I have had stage two cancer surgery.....

I came through it very well. I opted for medicine rather than chemo.....and I came through the ordeal with flying colors. I am not saying don't worry......but do not get depressed either...….You will be fine. I have been cancer free since 2002.

[True Dough]

8. Archae, you have support here

Please post whenever you need a boost. Best wishes as the surgeon hopefully rids you of what your body does not need!

[CurtEastPoint]

9. Your friends here are with you.

[sheshe2]

10. Hugs.

[madamesilverspurs]

11. Not an easy thing to hear!

Mine was lung cancer. After surgery and one bout of chemo, I've been cancer-free for 12 years.

I'll be thinking of you!


.

[Freedomofspeech]

12. All the best to you.

[sinkingfeeling]

13. I had Stage IV cancer surgery and am still here. Hang in there.

[LyndaG]

14. Best of luck with your surgery

Hope it is a success and you have a smooth recovery.

[Archae]

15. Thanks, everyone.

Not going to be enjoyable, but I hope this will be the end of it.

My Dad died of cancer 8 years ago.

[ghostsinthemachine]

16. Ah, stage 1..

I was stage 3, had my esophagus removed last May. 6 weeks chemo and radiation the removal of esophogus . Now in my leg and liver. Gone from curative to palliative care, with chemo every other week. Holding steady. No worse.
At stage one you should be fine. Let's hope anyway. The operations, the radiation and chemo, while not easy to deal with, are easier than being dead.
BTW, I am on a massive amounts of cannabis, THC & CBD, as well as the reccos by my doctor. Leaving nothing to chance.
Good luck to you. Study. Take advantage of the services available to you as well.

[Fla Dem]

20. Sending hugs and good wishes your way.

whatever time you have I hope you are able to enjoy it to the fullest with friends and family.

[ghostsinthemachine]

31. "I'm a lucky man, who can count on both hands, the ones I love

This is my therapy.Music.
My friends have stepped up HUGE for me. I've got shows lined up to Fleetwood Mac in November. Dead Winter Carpenters in Tahoe tomorrow. Dead and Company, High Sierra music festival, World Fest, Guitarfish, Phish, Hangtown, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass...my friends, musicians, fellow festivarians, and online acquaintances have accomodated it all via a go fund me account my daughter started secretly.

Amazing and it touches me deeply every time someone donates. I cried like a baby yesterday after a donation.

[Fla Dem]

35. I am so happy for you!

“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” Good for you! And what wonderful family and friends you have.

[cilla4progress]

36. Beautiful

👍

[DarthDem]

38. That Is Fantastic

All my best to you! You and your loved ones sound like amazing people.

[ghostsinthemachine]

44. And Willie and family too.

Taking all the family to that. Can't wait.

[iamateacher]

17. Hugs

We are pulling for you

[bitterross]

18. That must be terrifying.

Fortunately, you caught it in the first stage. I hope your doctors have given you a good prognosis based on the early detection. Though it may be difficult to do, I bet I'm not the only one who would welcome your sharing your journey through these difficult times with us here. We can be a support group for more than our shared dismay over politics.

As we live longer, the chances of all of us getting a cancer increase. My father passed away from prostate cancer in 1992. Had he been diagnosed with it today, he would have most likely have survived. The treatments progress all the time.

[marble falls]

19. Treatment is so much better for us now than it was even just ten years ago ...

I believe we got my colon cancer stopped quick and simple. The bladder cancer really early, I've had four surgeries in the last four years. Also I've had three series of immunotherapy with a couple of individual "doses" of it several other times. It certainly beats what my mother or my dad went through with chemo, for me only a nasty two day flu and sleeping.

Today I'm starting to feel 35 again and I'm 68.

Let your Doctors know you are very interested in what is happening to you, that you want to be able to make informed decisions.

Don't let the cancer define you. But don't forget that for at least the short term is an aspect of you. It is a serious thing but these days it is less likely, a lot less likely to beat you.

[Fla Dem]

21. All the best to you as you travel this journey. May you have a complete recovery and enjoy many

years ahead.

[jpak]

22. Hugs

Hang in there...

[SkatmanRoth]

23. I have my fingers crossed for a good outcome Archae

[badhair77]

24. Sending good thoughts and positive vibes your way, Archae.

Best wishes with your surgery and treatment. Please keep us updated.

[rurallib]

25. Best wishes - know that the community is behind you.

[blogslut]

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[liberal N proud]

27. Stay strong, fight on.

[CentralMass]

28. Best wishes Archae. .

[Miles Archer]

29. I'm confident you'll find much support and encouragement here.

Wishing you the strength and determination to kick its ass and fully restore your health.

[Glorfindel]

30. I'm sorry to hear that, Archae. Here's hoping for the best possible outcome

and many, many more years of life and of fighting the good fight.

[vercetti2021]

32. I'm sorry

Hope the best for you

[skylucy]

33. So sorry to hear that, but it sounds like it has been caught early (first stage). Sending lots

of positive vibes to you. My father had cancer a decade ago. He beat it and celebrated his 91st birthday in April. All the best to you, Archae.

[oldtime dfl_er]

34. Best of wishes

Sending positivity and hope.

[DarthDem]

37. So Very Sorry

All the best to you! Stay strong and post here whenever you need a boost.

[Solly Mack]

39. Sorry to hear that.

Cancer survivor here. (so far, so good)

[DFW]

40. Lots of cancer survivors on here.

I hope to welcome you to the ranks later on this year.

Catching it early is usually everything. My wife has had it twice, and the second time was one called "the murderer" here. Maybe one case in a thousand survives it (it's fairly rare). She caught that one early enough, too. She was the one in ten thousand. You CAN get through this!

Both my parents and all their siblings had cancer. With me, it's not "if" but "when" and "where." I will be joining the ranks at some point. You can stick around and join the welcome-to-the-club post (don't get me wrong, I'm in no rush, but I know it's coming).

[oasis]

41. Maintain a positive attitude and stay with it.

Best wishes for a full recovery.
.

[kentuck]

42. You can beat this Archae.

We are in your corner.

[Adrahil]

43. They caught it early!

You can do this! You will beat this!

[Stuart G]

53. I had 3 cancer surgeries in my mouth..(tongue)

..So the first one was 13 years ago, then 6 months later, same place..tongue, then another 8 or 9 months later...on the tongue again..3 surgeries in about a year and a half......since then, cancer free. I am indeed very lucky..you hang in there. You can beat this...

[denbot]

45. .

[LeftInTX]

46. Oh no!!!!

I hope everything goes well and I hope they get rid of all of it.

[Different Drummer]

47. Best wishes for a good outcome, Archae! n/t

[Callalily]

48. Yikes! You are strong,

and your strength will get you through this.

Sending BIG hugs.

[Brother Buzz]

49. This Stage 4 cancer survivor has a nugget of advice

Listen to the doctors, but believe the nurses.

The nurses will become your best friends; remember and try to do everything they tell you.

Oh, the surgery will be a snap, but it's all the crap following the surgery that will wear you down. Never give up (something the nurses will repeatedly tell you).

[Kaleva]

50. Very sorry to hear that. I hope the best fro you!

[quartz007]

51. Going in your favor is astounding advances in

treatment of cancer. And you were very lucky cancer was diagnosed during 1st stage. You are going to live along time!

[Doreen]

52. My heart goes to you and I say "stay strong."