Hi Stella, 

Never feel like you have to appologize for sharing and asking for support. Everyone on this forum is at a different chapter in their life, and along with that come different challenges. One thing is for sure, we all want everyone to be happy and healthy, so consider us part of that journey. 

I will most certainly keep you both in my thoughts and hope that your team of doctors can quickly diagnose and treat you without complications. 

You've got this 💪

Stella, of course we all wish the best for you. Even if you can’t see us, we are all with you, supporting you. I hope you can get some answers soon. Take good care.

Laurie

Hi Stella, I echo what has already been said. You and your Husband will certainly be in my prayers.

God Bless. 

Dear Stella, prayers that there is a simple and easy source and solution. I know this is scary; my ostomy was because of cancer, also. Sending you strength across the miles. LL

Posted by: @sjlovestosing

Please forgive me for dumping on you all. I am praying for the strength, courage, and peace to do what needs to be done no matter what this is. Thank you and God bless.

 

You're not dumping stuff on us,it's what we're here for! Added to our morning prayer list, and please keep us posted how it's going!

Thanks to all of you and God bless!❤️

Stella, we're a family here. If you want to cry, anytime, please cry to us and talk to us.

AND, you're a dear child to God, for sure He will look after you and always be with you and guide you.

God Bless. I will remember you in my prayers.

Stella,

First off I am so sorry you are going through this scary time. I am wishing you patience while you wait to find out what is happening and strength to deal with whatever it may be. 

Do not feel like you are dumping on us. If we can take on some of your anxiety about this, that is less that you have to carry yourself. We can’t all be in the doctor’s office with you in person, but we are all there with you in spirit, so try to draw from our strength and healing thoughts and prayers. You have a variety of friends here pulling for you in all our individual ways!!

You are a tough cookie and you can handle this!! ❤️

Thank you so much for all your support, thoughts and prayers. I will take them with me today.

May God bless you all.

Stella

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know that I made it through the blood work and scan alive! I ended up drinking 32 oz. or more of water over the course of the evening to flush out the contrast. I was a little nervous about going without liquids 6 hours previous to the scan. Because the blood samples took so long for their results, it took longer than expected before I had my scan. I've been through all this before, but I was still  pretty nervous about having these tests done. However, everyone at the hospital that I met were so kind and understanding, that I felt I saw the face of God in each of them. Please keep those prayers coming - they are greatly appreciated. Thanks again, ostomy pals!

God bless!

Stella

@sjlovestosing 

I’m glad this first step is out of the way, and that everyone you dealt with was kind and understanding of your anxiety. I have found that kind medical professionals can make a huge difference!

Just keep taking this one step at a time and know we are all pulling for you! ❤️

Hi all,

I'm afraid the news is not good. My cancer is back. I was so stunned that I didn't have the presence of mind to ask questions. Meanwhile, I will be going for more blood work this morning, and after she finds out the results, my doctor will call me this afternoon. She wants to set up an appointment with an oncologist. I am trying to hold it together, trusting in God's plan, but it's awfully hard. 

I would truly appreciate your prayers at this time. Thank you all.

Love,

Stella

Hi Stella, I am really sorry to hear. It’s so easy not to take all in when shocked. I hope and pray that you get better news and yes you will have the strength to get through. Also strength for your family as well 💪🙏

@sjlovestosing That is hard news to hear, but you've beat cancer once and you'll do it again! 

You have all our support. 

🙏🏼 You have done this before, and it is hard, yet you do know something about how things are in the treatment centers/facilities, and that is a strength (one of many that you have). Your doctor will get you in with the oncologist, and you will have a plan. You are in my heart, Stella. LL

Stella, I am so sorry to hear this frightening news. I can only imagine how scared and bewildered you must be feeling. Like the others have said, you have been down this road before. I know you didn’t want to go down it again, but you don’t have control over that. What you do have control over is how you will face this. LOTS of people have beaten cancer more than once, Stella. Don’t give up.

You have had a shock, and you need some time to process the information, and frankly, you need to give yourself some time to be sad. And then, Stella, you need to decide how you will tackle this. Maybe you, who loves to sing, will find strength, and then courage in singing. If that is the case, then know that we are singing with you. We are your backup vocalists. And we are here for you whenever you need us.🎼

I stumbled upon a quote that got me through some of the darkest days of my own cancer treatment: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, courage is that small voice at the end of the day that says, I’ll try again tomorrow “. That really resonated with me. There were lots of days that I just couldn’t face getting out of bed. But I gave myself permission to try again the next day. 

Stella, you are a lovely soul who only has kind words for everyone. We are here for you whenever you need us. 

Laurie

Stella,

I know this isn’t what you wanted to hear and you are in shock right now. It is okay to be mad and scared and sad. Have your husband hold you in his arms while you cry until you can’t cry anymore. Then it will be time to be strong and come up with a plan. You have a whole village on your side. You have your husband, your family, a team of doctors, friends, and your “invisible” ostoarmy here online, and we are fierce when supporting one of our own. And the good thing about us being spread out is any time you need someone to “hear” you and reply day or night, someone will be in the right time zone to do it. So lean on us. We’ve got you! ❤️

Here is a good song to listen to and sing if you are in the mood.  

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?view=detail&mid=ABE824BC0E2DA1F26B85ABE824BC0E2DA1F26B85&q=lean on me on youtube&shtp=GetUrl&shid=7f7a60f1-8622-42c5-a4ae-0d94b857682b&shtk=QmlsbCBXaXRoZXJzIC0gTGVhbiBPbiBNZSAoTGl2ZSBpbiBDaGljYWdvLCAxOTcyKQ%3D%3D&shdk=XCJMZWFuIE9uIE1lXCIgYnkgQmlsbCBXaXRoZXJzIGZyb20gTGl2ZSBpbiBDaGljYWdvLCAxOTcyIExpc3RlbiB0byBCaWxsIFdpdGhlcnM6IGh0dHBzOi8vQmlsbFdpdGhlcnMubG5rLnRvL2xpc3RlbllEIEZpbG1lZCBhdCBKZXNzZSBKYWNrc29uYg%3D%3D&shhk=zxw54bSRlZSWsrMNY4NjU6uU6iq5ODrmhdxN%2FzW0NCE%3D&form=VDSHOT&shth=OVP.6gJeLv1qPywdaDdtAK11sQIIFQ

@sjlovestosing I’m so sorry to hear about your test results 🙏

Hello again. Thank you for such kind words. I've been doing a great deal of crying over this, but once I expend my tears, I will pick up my big girl pants and face what I need to. Today, the phlebotomist prayed over me - it was such a comfort.

❤️