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Post by spike99 on May 18, 2007 11:01:26 GMT -5
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A few moments ago, one of my other friends just emailed me. She's had a sore throat, difficult time breathing and felt like #$%$#% for the last 2 weeks. Like many, her GP felt it was a common cold. A cold that many of us get. Especially the ones that last 7-10 days. A few days ago, she want back to her GP. Her antibiotics isn't working and her GP's inner voice is now kicking in. So, immediately off to the Specialists. Below is what she just wrote to me:
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Well, here is what I know so far…
I just thought you might like to know we are no further ahead at the moment.
Well, I guess maybe a little further – I just had an ultrasound done and there is a cyst almost the size of a golf ball in my lymph node. I am waiting for my doctor to call me with an appointment for a biopsy. It may be done today if they can fit me in, if not, it will be next week some time unless he gets a clear reading from the radiologist.
I will keep you posted. Oh yes, they also did see a lesion in my thyroid about 1.3cm (which also may explain why I feel so tired all the time)
Sorry, that’s all I can tell you at this time. I don’t know what to expect next.
Signed: Audrey F.
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If wondering, she's the same age as me. Man, talk about hitting one's heart even harder. If you can, please help me pray for my friend. A friend who is worth saving....
Thanks.
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Post by morningstar on May 18, 2007 11:14:38 GMT -5
Spike,
I am so sorry about your friend and without doubt she will be in my thoughts and prayers. If you will just leave her first name I will have her put will my church prayer group and one person will pray for her all the time and of course all will pray for her also. I will pray God grants her peace of mind. Please tell her If God Leads you there He will Lead you away from there also.
Happy Trails,
Rosemarie
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Post by cheryl on May 18, 2007 11:23:13 GMT -5
Spike, It's always difficult when a good friend becomes ill. I'm always sorry to hear about someone getting sick. I certainly hope that your friend's doctors can cure this and get her back on track. I will add her into my prayers.  |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on May 18, 2007 12:28:17 GMT -5
Hi Spike; It sounds like Audrey has a good friend in you and friends are invaluable. She'll be in my thoughts and I'll say a prayer for the both of you.
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Post by John on May 18, 2007 14:58:40 GMT -5
Hi Spikes; Prayers for Audrey coming her way from western Ma .Maybe even a few angels
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Post by virginia on May 18, 2007 19:23:57 GMT -5
Spike, Thoughts and prayers going out audrey's way ...keep us posted..
John that graphic is so pretty..
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Post by spike99 on May 22, 2007 13:37:04 GMT -5
Update: Feedback from Audrey....
"Biopsy was done on my neck and the recommendation is that the cyst be removed and be retested. That could be in a couple of weeks and then I will need my rest - just uncomfortable today - thanks for caring!!!!".
Many thanks for praying for my friend. It is helping....
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Post by muffin on May 22, 2007 14:08:45 GMT -5
Spike I am very sorry I didn't see this sooner. I wil pray for your friend & her family. She is very lucky to have friends like you!!
Prayers and blessings my cyber friend
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on May 22, 2007 18:26:54 GMT -5
...Hey Spike.....every bit helps. You're a friend of hers; we're a friend of yours.....it all passes through when you use love as a "conductor"; lilke an electric current....
Hugs, Jackie
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Post by spike99 on Jun 26, 2007 15:12:05 GMT -5
Below is news that "just came in..."
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Well, what can I say, the answers that I was looking for I didn’t get.
There is a whole in my sinus about the size of a dime and it is not repairable. It causes my nose to bleed for no reason, especially when I am upset.
As for my tonsils, at this time, he sees nothing wrong with them, he is not planning to take them out unless he sees something while he is removing the cyst.
As for the cyst, everything points to a branchial cleft cyst. I said, good then its benign and he quickly said not necessarily. It could still be malignant. The size of it has grown and it now between the size of an orange and a grapefruit. It needs to be removed and I have been put on his emergency list. He is planning to have it out before the end of July, he is just waiting for additional surgery hours from the hospital. I will have to stay overnight and the surgery will be 1 to 2 hours long with some risks involved.
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Please help me pray for my dear friend... A friend who needs all our help...
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Post by morningstar on Jun 26, 2007 15:59:17 GMT -5
Spike,
She is still being prayed for by my prayer chains and myself. Rest assured the Lord has His Hand on her.
Happy Trails
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Post by cheryl on Jun 26, 2007 17:44:23 GMT -5
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 26, 2007 17:50:10 GMT -5
Without a doubt Spike......prayers will continue...
J
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Post by cocojax on Jun 26, 2007 20:19:40 GMT -5
Spike as others have said she has a good friend in you. Will certainly be thinking positive thoughts for you and her...Take Special Care...
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Post by LindaNY on Jun 27, 2007 18:17:33 GMT -5
Good thoughts and prayers for your friend. Keep us posted.
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Post by spike99 on Sept 18, 2007 19:17:00 GMT -5
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Update:
Starting yesterday morning, my friend is now back to work. She's working full time and back to her usual "ready to rock and roll" attitude. If wondering, Audrey had neck surgery 3 weeks ago. They removed a large cyst from her inner neck and luckily, its a none cancer type. Just a big "lump of growth" that was slowly chocking her, warping her voice box and almost wrapped around her necks main artery. A very risky surgery that could have gone either day. Today, she is doing great. She faught the odds, she took the pain and in the end, she turned into a much better person. Don't get me wrong... She was a great person before her diagnoses and very risky neck operation. Today, she's even a better then before the milestone in her life. She appreciates every day much more and shes' grown much closer to her spouse. Before, it sounded like her marriage was almost "on the rocks". Today, she has changed and so has her spouse - of 8+ years. They've grown closer together. Perhaps a few positives - even though she didn't deserve this cyst and its pain to remove it.
Many thanks for your prayers. My friend Audrey is doing great - today. Thank you!!!!
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Post by Joyce7 on Sept 19, 2007 18:53:11 GMT -5
Hi Spike--I'm so glad to know your friend is better and that the growth was non malignant. She was lucky, and I know something like that makes us more appreciative for each day. She does have a good friend in you...Glad to hear the good news and thanks for keeping us updated..Joyce  |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Sept 19, 2007 19:33:54 GMT -5
Your friend WAS very fortunate Spike; as was her husband and their relationship. I'm pleased that things worked out for her and them
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