Some news for all:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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!

[blogslug]

1. Oh, Peggy

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[SuzyandPuffpuff]

2. Lousy

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]

3. Peggy, you already know that we're with you and if anyone can successfully deal with this, it has to be you

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

[3catwoman3]

4. ever hesitate to let us know what is going on with you.

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]

5. We're all here for you, giving you our best DU love and support

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.

[applegrove]

6. (((HUGS))) We are with you in every way.

[Solly Mack]

7. Take each step as they come and we'll be here with you as you travel this path.

I love you, Peggy.

[montanacowboy]

8. Peggy so sorry

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

[irisblue]

9. Oh dear Peggy. Hugs

[regnaD kciN]

10. .

[Bayard]

11. So sorry you didn't get better news

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

[orleans]

12. i'm really sorry to hear this.

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)

[electric_blue68]

13. Sigh. Hugs. Strength, and hope.

)))))healing*vibes(((((...CaliforniaPeggy.

[choie]

14. I'm so sorry Peggy

My heart is with you!

[LoisB]

15. Not good news but I shall continue to think only positive thoughts. You can beat this.

[ShazamIam]

16. I send my hopes for strength and healing for you California Peggy/

[people]

17. Hi Peggy.

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]

18. Thank you for keeping us updated.

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]

19. No matter the time of year, please let us know how you are doing

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

[stage left]

20. Hi Peggy

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]

21. Note to CaliforniaPeggy..

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]

22. Dang, Peggy, sounds like you are running into some bumps in your road. I'm so sorry..

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]

23. Any time is a good time.

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

Go Science!

[KitFox]

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

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]

25. I'm keeping positive thoughts for you Peggy.

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.