I have to have a CT scan today at 1:00pm EST. This is just routine. They will be looking for cancer in my liver and lungs.Please pray to God that they get a negative report back . Every time I have a scan it causes much anxiety for my family and of course for me also. It doesn't hurt, but last time I had a bad experience. They had to use a small needle for my IV and they put it in my hand . They had trouble finding a vein. So when they shot the dye or whatever it's called through that little needle, it about killed me . I am not a baby, but it felt like they laid my hand on a railroad track and let the train run over it. I have had 2 babies and this cancer surgery from hell and I never had pain like that .
It will be a week before I know the results. I am now 3 1/2 years cancer free.That is wonderful because esophagus cancer is a beast.Most patients , I think it is 20%, don't make it to the 5 year mark after surgery, without a reoccurance.
But please remember me in prayer because I know without a doubt that is what has brought me this far. God brought me to this and he will see me through it .
UPDATE: All went well with the scan this time. It only took 2 sticks. Now for the results. Please pray for a negative.I want to thank all of you who are praying for me.I appreciate it so much. Ya'll are fantastic!
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Theresa Dear...
We will be praying for you today...and all week for GREAT results!!!
I'm adding you to our NEW Prayer List at the top of our Sidebar...please keep me updated.
~Blessings,
Jan
Hi sweet Theresa,
I have been lifting you up in prayer this morning asking for continued healing through your body and for the peace of God, that comes without understanding, to wash over you and stop the stress you feel.
My dear friend, Cindy, had lung cancer and she is now over 5 yrs cancer free! YOU will be too!!
With much love and prayers, Sherry
I will keep you in my prayers today... and for the long wait (week) that follows....
Think good thoughts!
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all day. Lets all stay POSITIVE. Hugs The Twins.
Theresa - my prayers are definitely with you today and in this coming week. I hope the procedure goes well today and that it is a pleasant experience. The waiting is the hardest part, but try to just block that out of your head. I read a quote once that I always liked and want to share with you. "Worry is payment for a debt you may never owe". And isn't there a Bible verse about when two or more are gathered together in prayer, your prayers will be answered - or something like that. God Bless You, dear Theresa.
Hi Theresa, You are in my prayers, and hoping that today's procedure with the dye goes much more smoothly and without any pain! ~Big hugs your way, Rhonda :)
Father
God we stand on your Words of truth and promises...that wherever two or three are gathered there is power in their prayers. Reign down peace and joy in the Holy Spirit on this loving family and this daughter of yours...I come against fear and anxiety in the might name of Jesus.
Show forth your greatness and your power.
We expect a miracle.
Theresa,
This world needs a beautiful person like you! I am so sorry you have to go through this ordeal, but I will pray with all my heart you get through this without incident and your x-rays come back clean as a whistle.
Huge hugs and prayers to you my friend, Cathy
I am praying for a negative result and that the IV goes well. God bless you and yor family Theresa!
Theresa, you got it! On the prayers! We're believing for the best! :-)
xo,
Sheila
Theresa, I am with your in my prayers. I will continue to pray for you!! Hugs, Terrie
Hi Theresa, I'll be thinking of you every day until you get the results. I'm sending lots and lots of hugs your way!!
Hi!
I hope all goes well for you. I will be prayer for you during this.
Theresa, I will certainly keep you in my prayers. I am sure the wait is just awful! I hope that you can find some comfort while you are waiting. I also hope the CT scan will not be as difficult today.
take care,
Dawn
O! Yes! You are in my prayers! YES! YES! YES!
Linda
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Theresa I will pray for you until you get the report that shows you are cancer free. And I am so sorry that you had such a terrible experience with your IV when pain of that sort can be avoided. I just feel in my bones that you are well!*hands clasped in prayer* Vanna
Hi Dear Theresa,
for sure I'll be keep you in my daily prayers.
Don't worry, keep your faith and believe that everything is well.
God bless you!
Oh Theresa, I'm reading this too late to pray that the test goes well, but I'll be praying that the results are good ones!
praying for good results Theresa.
Gill in Canada
Hi Theresa,
We will all wait with you for your good results, keeping you in our prayers. You are such an encouragement to others!
Valerie
HI Theresa! I am so happy to hear from you and want you to know i am remembering you in my prayers. I know God will watch over you and bring you through this trial. I have a dear friend who is battleing lung cancer now and going through so much but her faith is strong like yours. I am not the best at fancy words or getting my feelings across well but wanted you to know i am thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers. Love to you and Happy Happy New Year!
suzanne
Theresa, you definitely have my prayers! You ARE going to get a negative report!
Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog.
Much love my dear, Chris
Oh Theresa! Of course my prayers will be with you!! A new year is just around the corner and I feel it in my heart...that you are a fighter and a survivor and a remarkable woman all around...so it WILL be a year of glorious health for you!! For that needle thing...I cringed just reading that! I had an MRI last year, after 5 attempts of 'sticking' me, the Anesthesiologist finally was able to get it right...in my hand! I don't know about that pain, but I would take it from you, by osmosis...OK?
{{{{My many prayers and Huge Hugs for you Dear Lady!}}}}
Barb
Theresa, I just said a prayer for you after reading your post for today. I prayed for your body to be cancer-free and for you to have the strength you need to await the results of your test. God bless you and your family.
Hugs and prayers, Sharon/SC
Dear Theresa,
You and your family will be in my prayers today and next week.
God bless.
Hugs, Sharon
I pray your scan went well. I totally understand. I have my scan in January and I already am getting anxious about it. You are in my prayers and I will check back to see how the results went. Have a wonderful New Years with your family!!
Theresa... hoping and praying that things went well! Am really thinkinbg of you!
XO,
Sheila :-)
I just popped in and I want you to know that you will absolutely be in my prayers tonight. ~ Robyn
I am praying for you and about the test also. That it will be pain free.....m..
My thoughts & prayers are with you! I know it's alot to be anxious about and stressful waiting on results! May God be with you and your family!
Hi Theresa,
I am praying, praying for you. You are such a special woman and God will see you through this. You and your family will be in our prayers.
I know the waiting part is a nightmare. We are holding you up my friend. May you feel the arms of God holding you close.
Love,
Barb
I stopped in too late, but I prayed for you anyway. Since I have had chemo, they can never find my veins. They put the needle in, then try to find the vein. Since they were putting dye into your vein, I cannot imagine the pain you experienced. I pray that you will still be cancer free.
Gentle hugs,
Cheryl
Oh Theresa, my prayers are with you! My wish for you is a happy, healthy, blessed new year! blessings, Kathleen
Theresa, my dear sweet friend. I have been praying for you since you told me about your upcoming scan. I also hope you did not have to suffer with the dye this time. I am so annoyed that you have to wait so long for results. I bet it is the holidays holding everything up. I am asking my church to pray for you too.
Prayers work Theresa.
I'll be waiting right along with you my dear.
Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year with all things good in 2009.
Blessings and love...Jeanne
I wish you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
Remember, dear Theresa - everything IS well.
I am holding you oh so close in my heart, dear Theresa.
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I don't know what led me to your blog, but I have to believe that I didn't find you by accident. Girl, you have my prayers! You are a child of God...you are strong...and you can conquer anything! May the Good Lord give you strength, peace and good health.
I am here for you if you need me!
Malisa
My prayers are with you. I am a 15 year survivour after double mastectomies in 1994. Take each day as it comes, treat it as a gift. My thoughts are with you. God bless, Margaret
Hi Theresa,
I am so glad the scan is over and you didn't have that pain....I will keep you in my prayers....I am sure the next week will go by slow until you have your results...but you will have sooooo many prayers in your corner and mnay good thoughts...
Hugs,
Mo :-)
Theresa, I'm a few days late seeing this post...you are definitely in my prayers. I can't imagine the anguish you must experience waiting for the results. I'm hoping for wonderful news in 2009.
Oh, darlin', I am just beside myself that I am just now finding this...but, I am praying for you as I am typing this comment.
I so know how you feel with each checkup...my husband, Bill, has had many major surgeries to remove life-threatening cancers...had one testicle removed, one kidney and part of the other one removed, and that other male one (can't think of the name now), anyway it was removed. Bill has never had to take chemo or any drugs...all cancer has been removed by surgery. However, with ea yearly checkup, we all wring our hands and pray for NEGATIVE reports.
I do not remember where I got the ribbon...I will search it, tho. Please take mine if it will help....
I will pray hard for you...
love, bj
OOO, it was Bill's prostate that was removed also....
Loving you much...do you have an update dear? xo
I found out about this over at Bj's blog, because I'm trying to catch up and haven't yet, but I'm here now and praying for you sweet Theresa!!!
(((hugs)))
rue
Just wanted to drop in to tell you I'm thinking about your and praying for you, Theresa!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Hi Theresa,
Hoping and praying that your results came back negative! Hang in there, girl. You are such a bright and positive person, I just hope that your news will be good.
Loved your little blue bunny and your Christmas Tour was fabulous!
Praying for you sweet Theresa! I know all too well about esophagus cancer.
Happy New Year!
Kim
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