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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,066 posts)
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:33 AM 6 hrs ago

Some news for all:


Update from my PET scan:

Here's the link to my post about the PET scan: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220865668

I had the scan done on 12-16-2025. It was more than a week before I got the results, and they were not what I'd hoped to see.

The cancer in my right lung had not shrunk at all. But it hadn't grown, which is a positive note. Still, I'd wanted it to shrink!

And there were new findings: 3 lymph nodes outside my right lung had shown up. Two were considered suspicious for nodal metastases. The third one is larger and may be amenable to ultrasound tissue sampling if clinically indicated.

So there we have it. Needless to say, I have been intensely preoccupied with wondering where my path is headed. I really debated about posting on these unfortunate developments, esp. at this time of year. But all of you have been so supportive! I really need it now.

As before, I will give each of you a recommendation after I've read what you wrote. I appreciate all of you!
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Some news for all: (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy 6 hrs ago OP
Oh, Peggy blogslug 6 hrs ago #1
Lousy SuzyandPuffpuff 6 hrs ago #2
Peggy, you already know that we're with you and if anyone can successfully deal with this, it has to be you Rhiannon12866 6 hrs ago #3
Don't ever hesitate to let us know what is going on with you. 3catwoman3 6 hrs ago #4
We're all here for you, giving you our best DU love and support Maru Kitteh 6 hrs ago #5
(((HUGS))) We are with you in every way. applegrove 6 hrs ago #6
Take each step as they come and we'll be here with you as you travel this path. Solly Mack 6 hrs ago #7
Peggy so sorry montanacowboy 6 hrs ago #8
Oh dear Peggy. Hugs irisblue 5 hrs ago #9
. regnaD kciN 5 hrs ago #10
So sorry you didn't get better news Bayard 5 hrs ago #11
i'm really sorry to hear this. orleans 5 hrs ago #12
Sigh. Hugs. Strength, and hope. electric_blue68 5 hrs ago #13
I'm so sorry Peggy choie 5 hrs ago #14
Not good news but I shall continue to think only positive thoughts. You can beat this. LoisB 5 hrs ago #15
I send my hopes for strength and healing for you California Peggy/ ShazamIam 5 hrs ago #16
Hi Peggy. people 5 hrs ago #17
Thank you for keeping us updated. rubbersole 5 hrs ago #18
No matter the time of year, please let us know how you are doing markodochartaigh 5 hrs ago #19
Hi Peggy stage left 4 hrs ago #20
Note to CaliforniaPeggy.. Permanut 4 hrs ago #21
Dang, Peggy, sounds like you are running into some bumps in your road. I'm so sorry.. Biophilic 4 hrs ago #22
Any time is a good time. BidenRocks 3 hrs ago #23
Oh dear Peggy, I am dashed for you that there is no shrinking, but am pinning all kinds of hope on the news that KitFox 3 hrs ago #24
I'm keeping positive thoughts for you Peggy. Buddyzbuddy 3 hrs ago #25
Peggy, a wise physician once told me... LuckyCharms 2 hrs ago #26
Keep on fighting my dear CaliforniaPeggy malaise 2 hrs ago #27
I'm cheering for your recovery, and believing in your incredible fighting spirit. Emile 1 hr ago #28
positive thoughts going out to you, Peggy markie 19 min ago #29
Standing with you all the way peggy HAB911 15 min ago #30
We are here for you, Peggy. SheltieLover 13 min ago #31
Sending hugs and positive thoughts for your next livetohike 4 min ago #32

SuzyandPuffpuff

(393 posts)
2. Lousy
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:39 AM
6 hrs ago

Sorry yr going thru this. Cancer is insidious.hopefully you're comfy with your medical staff. I hope you're not in too much pain and if Yu can find time to laff try watching comedians and comedy shows. Laughing is good for endorphin release I think. At any rate it's fun. Good luck

Rhiannon12866

(249,515 posts)
3. Peggy, you already know that we're with you and if anyone can successfully deal with this, it has to be you
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:44 AM
6 hrs ago

Meanwhile, we need to ramp up those healing DU vibes which you sure deserve!

3catwoman3

(28,506 posts)
4. Don't ever hesitate to let us know what is going on with you.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:46 AM
6 hrs ago

Last edited Sun Dec 28, 2025, 06:24 AM - Edit history (1)

If the support of people who care about you makes a difference, you’ll have it by the ton here in our beloved community.

Wishing you strength, courage, and serenity.

Maru Kitteh

(31,208 posts)
5. We're all here for you, giving you our best DU love and support
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:51 AM
6 hrs ago

How strange that our bodies are at once our only home and also such strange and alien places at times. You have my warmest wishes for comfort and peace.

Solly Mack

(96,289 posts)
7. Take each step as they come and we'll be here with you as you travel this path.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:05 AM
6 hrs ago

I love you, Peggy.

montanacowboy

(6,670 posts)
8. Peggy so sorry
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:08 AM
6 hrs ago

Stay positive it's important. Question your doctors and believe they are giving the right advice. Keep your DU family in the loop.

Bayard

(28,404 posts)
11. So sorry you didn't get better news
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:18 AM
5 hrs ago

Sending many good thoughts your way. You know we love you, dear!

orleans

(36,652 posts)
12. i'm really sorry to hear this.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:19 AM
5 hrs ago

sometimes i wonder what the hell the universe is doing by adding these negative events in our lives and upping our stress levels --
especially at this point in time.

sending you a hug and positive thoughts and love. (and a donut for good measure)

people

(826 posts)
17. Hi Peggy.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:42 AM
5 hrs ago

I hope your treatment and healing are underway very soon and that it won't be very long before you find out that it's all working. Take very good care of yourself. You and your team can do this!

rubbersole

(10,968 posts)
18. Thank you for keeping us updated.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:50 AM
5 hrs ago

Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way. Hoping future test results are what you want them to be. Your gentle decency is second to none. We're thinking about you.

markodochartaigh

(4,925 posts)
19. No matter the time of year, please let us know how you are doing
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 02:00 AM
5 hrs ago

Positive thoughts should come to you all of the time, no matter the time of year.

stage left

(3,190 posts)
20. Hi Peggy
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 02:29 AM
4 hrs ago

I second Suzy Puffpuff's advice. Seek out comedy, comedians(Josh Johnson is a good one) funny movies and laugh as much as you can. I lost my husband during the worst of the pandemic, before there was any vaccine. I credit Bill Hader of SNL and his silliness as Stefon with keeping me sane. It can't hurt. Right. And keep taking your oh so beautiful photographs. I've never seen such sexy vegetables nor been so perfectly mooned Hugs

Permanut

(7,948 posts)
21. Note to CaliforniaPeggy..
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 02:47 AM
4 hrs ago

One day at a time you will get through this. There are thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions of survivors of cancer, including my wife.

Note to Universe: CalifoniaPeggy's attendance here is required for the foreseeable future.

Biophilic

(6,389 posts)
22. Dang, Peggy, sounds like you are running into some bumps in your road. I'm so sorry..
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 03:09 AM
4 hrs ago

I'm so glad you have such a wonderful family (including your one at DU) to support you and help you move through these challenges. Your photographs always make me smile and I hope the spirit that has produced them will continue to support you.

BidenRocks

(2,707 posts)
23. Any time is a good time.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 03:15 AM
3 hrs ago

Holding it in makes things harder.
Thank you for sharing.

Go Science!

KitFox

(503 posts)
24. Oh dear Peggy, I am dashed for you that there is no shrinking, but am pinning all kinds of hope on the news that
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 03:24 AM
3 hrs ago

that miserable old tumor has not grown. The more information your team is armed with, the better they can tailor treatments that will kick the stuffing out of that damnable “c” word. If anyone can climb this mountain, it is you with all of your courage, zest for living and appreciation for all the beauty that surrounds you. Please never hesitate to keep us updated because we all care so much and want to collectively muster our healing energy and send it winging to you. I hope you are able to get some daily restorative sleep to help keep you strong and determined. Love and gentle hugs to you dear heart. 🩷🩷🩷

Buddyzbuddy

(2,060 posts)
25. I'm keeping positive thoughts for you Peggy.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 03:27 AM
3 hrs ago

This is a marathon not a sprint. Everyday, every therapy treatment day, every testing day is different. I think the key is a good support system. Ask for help when you need it and never consider yourself a burden. Family members feel helpless and welcome the opportunity to be able to help in anyway possible. Even if it's just keeping you company during all of the appointments. I wish you a quick and painless process.

LuckyCharms

(21,470 posts)
26. Peggy, a wise physician once told me...
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 04:13 AM
2 hrs ago

"The mind lives where the body lives".

It's so important to try to maintain a positive attitude.

Receiving unfavorable medical news is so scary and isolating.

However, please remember that you have good friends who care about you as a person. Hold on to that. Hold on to the well wishes that you receive here, because people care about you...draw strength from that.

Do your best to embrace positivity while following your treatment plan. The positivity will help you heal.

You have always shown kindness here. You have always been kind to me. Now Dear Peggy, it's time for you to embrace the caring that is being reflected back to you now. Concentrate on this caring, and use it as a tool to help keep your mind positive.

You're strong. And we care. I care about you.

Emile

(40,381 posts)
28. I'm cheering for your recovery, and believing in your incredible fighting spirit.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 06:04 AM
1 hr ago

Lean on us, we're all here for you Peggy.

SheltieLover

(76,250 posts)
31. We are here for you, Peggy.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 06:56 AM
13 min ago

I am so saddened to hear your right lung is not yet clear, but will keep sending healing vibes to you.

livetohike

(23,954 posts)
32. Sending hugs and positive thoughts for your next
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 07:05 AM
4 min ago

steps in obliterating this unwanted intruder. Your medical team will figure it out and the power of all of our good thoughts will carry you on your journey to good results.

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