Comments on: Here I Go Again http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/ Our young family battling cancer Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:42:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Cathy McCammon http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-479 Cathy McCammon Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:38:55 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-479 I did have cancer in the same breast 6 yrs ago... and had a lumpectomy. About a year ago, I got a rash.. really bad all over my body .. of undetermined origin, come to find out that is a side effect of cancer for some people. The new cancer is embedded in the scar tissue from the lumpectomy so it could not be seen by Mammography (had a clear one in Marcy) or ultrasound... the rash started on my legs and worked its way up.. when it got to that breast, the skin changed and they became suspicious so I did a biopsy... and there it was. I can tell you how the treatment affects me, but it affects everyone differently. I do treatments every 3 weeks on Thursday.... by Saturday I start feeling sore...Sunday and Monday ..like I have been beat up. Tuesaday thru Thursday, I just feel really bloated.. with Thursday being diarrhea. On those days, over the counter medicine for "gas" and Imodium. Then on Friday, I feel wonderful.. and do until the whole cycle starts again. It isn't really bad though, I continue with my routine. I did my big chemo last Thursday (7/16).. I do Herceptin every Thursday because I was Her2 positive. Let me know when you are there, I would love to say "hi" .. We are going to be fine.. this is a small space of time where we have to deal ... and show God's people how you go through rough times... there is always a purpose. I did have cancer in the same breast 6 yrs ago… and had a lumpectomy. About a year ago, I got a rash.. really bad all over my body .. of undetermined origin, come to find out that is a side effect of cancer for some people. The new cancer is embedded in the scar tissue from the lumpectomy so it could not be seen by Mammography (had a clear one in Marcy) or ultrasound… the rash started on my legs and worked its way up.. when it got to that breast, the skin changed and they became suspicious so I did a biopsy… and there it was.
I can tell you how the treatment affects me, but it affects everyone differently. I do treatments every 3 weeks on Thursday…. by Saturday I start feeling sore…Sunday and Monday ..like I have been beat up. Tuesaday thru Thursday, I just feel really bloated.. with Thursday being diarrhea. On those days, over the counter medicine for “gas” and Imodium. Then on Friday, I feel wonderful.. and do until the whole cycle starts again. It isn’t really bad though, I continue with my routine. I did my big chemo last Thursday (7/16).. I do Herceptin every Thursday because I was Her2 positive. Let me know when you are there, I would love to say “hi” .. We are going to be fine.. this is a small space of time where we have to deal … and show God’s people how you go through rough times… there is always a purpose.

]]> By: jim and kath terp http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-478 jim and kath terp Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:00:53 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-478 Hi Lindy we continue to pray for you, May God give you the strength you need. Hi Lindy
we continue to pray for you, May God give you the strength you need.

]]> By: Rachel Baird http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-477 Rachel Baird Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:52:24 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-477 Hey again ~ I've been thinking about you and praying for you today, knowing that the Sunday following chemo is the worst. I pray tomorrow brings you relief! Hey again ~ I’ve been thinking about you and praying for you today, knowing that the Sunday following chemo is the worst. I pray tomorrow brings you relief!

]]> By: Jana Ver Beek http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-476 Jana Ver Beek Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:05:54 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-476 Last week in church we sang a song that had a chorus that I thought was something you could hang on to. It goes like this... "Oh no, You never let go, every high and every low, Oh no, You never let go, Through the calm and through the storm, Oh no, You never let go, Lord, You never let go of me." My prayer is that you can feel our Lord's loving and healing arms wrapped tightly around you. Love, Jana Last week in church we sang a song that had a chorus that I thought was something you could hang on to. It goes like this…
“Oh no, You never let go,
every high and every low,
Oh no, You never let go,
Through the calm and through the storm,
Oh no, You never let go,
Lord, You never let go of me.”
My prayer is that you can feel our Lord’s loving and healing arms wrapped tightly around you.
Love, Jana

]]> By: Liz TenCate http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-475 Liz TenCate Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:08:54 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-475 Hey Lindy, Praise be to God for all your good news! We will continue to pray that your next round of chemo goes much better and you don't have so much nausea! I love your posts and your good humor! Stay strong and know we pray for you daily! Lots of Love, Liz TenCate Hey Lindy, Praise be to God for all your good news! We will continue to pray that your next round of chemo goes much better and you don’t have so much nausea! I love your posts and your good humor! Stay strong and know we pray for you daily!

Lots of Love,
Liz TenCate

]]> By: Rebecca Reed-Lopez http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-474 Rebecca Reed-Lopez Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:48:23 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-474 Hey Lindy! Kamrin's latest saying after tonights prayer for you. "Mom, Lindy has had my angel for like 100 days now, is she better yet?" I repsonsed "Well babe, your angel is helping but she'll need her for alittle while longer". Kamrin than made me laugh out loud when she said "Well I hope Lindy doesn't wear flip flops because those will hurt her toes like they do mine and I don't want her feet to hurt her". I told her I would pass on the tip to you. Hope it brings a smile to you as it did to me. Hey Lindy! Kamrin’s latest saying after tonights prayer for you. “Mom, Lindy has had my angel for like 100 days now, is she better yet?” I repsonsed “Well babe, your angel is helping but she’ll need her for alittle while longer”. Kamrin than made me laugh out loud when she said “Well I hope Lindy doesn’t wear flip flops because those will hurt her toes like they do mine and I don’t want her feet to hurt her”. I told her I would pass on the tip to you. Hope it brings a smile to you as it did to me.

]]> By: Dani http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-473 Dani Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:52:39 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-473 I am so glad to hear your great news that is wonderful!! Hang in there. I am so glad to hear your great news that is wonderful!! Hang in there.

]]> By: Marlys Geerlings http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-472 Marlys Geerlings Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:14:48 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-472 We praise God with you for the good report. Even in times of great suffering, it is good that you can see the blessings. We will continue to pray for you and all your loved ones. We praise God with you for the good report. Even in times of great suffering, it is good that you can see the blessings. We will continue to pray for you and all your loved ones.

]]> By: Dad Ver Beek http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-471 Dad Ver Beek Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:12:12 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-471 Hi Lindy.... Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow. Love Ya. Mom and Dad Hi Lindy…. Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow. Love Ya. Mom and Dad

]]> By: Michelle http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-470 Michelle Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:08:21 +0000 http://verbeekblog.com/2009/07/16/61/#comment-470 Hi Lindy, Thanks for the updates, with all that you have endured, it's such great news to hear the tumor is shrinking, your body is handling, and the worst chemo is behind you. Your an amazing woman and your faith is an inspiration to all of us. Praying your weekend will be better than expected. Hi Lindy, Thanks for the updates, with all that you have endured, it’s such great news to hear the tumor is shrinking, your body is handling, and the worst chemo is behind you. Your an amazing woman and your faith is an inspiration to all of us. Praying your weekend will be better than expected.

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