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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Meanwhile, we need to ramp up those healing DU vibes which you sure deserve! 
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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. 
Sending many good thoughts your way. You know we love you, dear!
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)
)))))healing*vibes(((((...CaliforniaPeggy.
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.
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
Holding it in makes things harder.
Thank you for sharing.
Go Science!
Lean on us, we're all here for you Peggy.
let us help you stay positive
I am so saddened to hear your right lung is not yet clear, but will keep sending healing vibes to you.
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.
I believe that most of us would be intensely preoccupied with wondering where our paths are headed with this unfortunate news.
There's plenty of people here that love you even though we've never met face to face.
You've always been kind to others. You're appreciated and loved here. Please know that.
Sending healthy and positive vibes your way.
When challenged by nature and circumstance, I try to remember we are blessed to be part of this:
Source: https://rubinobservatory.org/
Remember, my Sister and Friend, that in all the cosmos, there is only one YOU. You are a reflection of the What made this. And in every way that is good, You are perfect.
Still pissed off Gropenfuhrer and Musk killed so much cancer research in this country. Truly believe
scientists would find a cancer cure eventually.
Friends just do that for one another. A friend of mine had a "cancer buddy" as she made her journey through all the treatments and ups & downs of recovery. Let us be your cancer buddies. Never worry about burdening us, we'll share that burden and make it lighter for you. Much love to you, Peggy!
Sometimes the bad news is the precursor of good results. We love you and I know I'm not the only one sending you healing and hugs.
🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻I wish you the very best.
It is nice to have like a second family that really care for each other. Please continue sharing any news you receive.
Sorry about the 3 lymph nodes outside the lung, but hopefully there is some way to address them without too much
discomfort for you. Sending lots of love and healing vibes, CaliforniaPeggy! You are in my thoughts.
I’m sorry you didn’t get the news you were hoping for, but this isn’t anything that can’t be taken care of, either. Surgeon took out 12 lymph nodes in my right armpit when I had my cancer surgery and that was 18 years ago. It’s unsettling news, for sure …. I will keep good thoughts for you always.
...but still connecting with the things and folks who matter to you.
Clearly it's your love and care for others which makes your world go round, and that's such a beautiful thing. Love is a beautiful thing, Peggy, and you are very much love, and loved.
Keep the good stuff coming, dear lady.
Your path is yours. We will be here for you. We will be here with you. Share with us whatever you feel like sharing but know that we will be here sending love and positivity over the internet
I lost my wife to cancer sixteen years ago, just after Thanksgiving. I hate the journey she was on, and I hate the journey you are on. I wish there were something I could do for you.
I'm sorry you are dealing with this. Please keep us posted about what you are undergoing to try to slay this beast and we will do our part and send love your way.
Cancer is an insidious disease, one that doesn't care about race, creed, religion, what one's politics are, it's an all inclusive nightmare.
Thank you for keeping us updated and know that your DU family is pulling for you and your family during this stressful time in yours and their lives.
Sending thoughts, prayer, hugs and kisses to you and your family.
Cancer is an unpredictable beast but it can be defeated or tamed into a manageable, though chronic disease. My husband had a number of decisions to make with his initial diagnosis and plowed forward taking the advice of the surgeon and subsequent radiation department.
It's hard, scary and exhausting.
Here's hoping for many months, years of quality living which in the end is what it's all about.
Take care of yourself.
So glad you're keeping the DU tribe updated.
I send hugs and hope your prognoses get better soon.
I'll just go ahead and speak for everyone on this site: we support you! Sending positive thoughts your way, my friend. 
I’m sorry you are going through this and will keep you in my prayers.
We're thinking about you here in Aix.
I read your FB post this AM while I was having my coffee.
These days, the most amazing things can be done to save lives when cancer is involved. Even when it's metastasized into lymph nodes. I don't know what's available where you live, but M.D. Anderson in Houston does amazing cutting-edge work. My friend had an aggressive kidney cancer that had metastasized into some lymph nodes they discovered in removing that kidney. She went to M.D. Anderson for treatment and got the research doctor who had just completed the most recent clinical trials on a new treatment drug as her oncologist. Treatment was far from a picnic, especially with just one kidney. She couldn't take as many doses as recommended and had to be on dialysis for a few months after the chemotherapy. But five years later she is still here. I hope there is a cutting-edge cancer research hospital near you, or that you decide to come to M.D. Anderson. Metastasized cancer sounds awful. But I want you to know the hope that is out there.
In the meantime, I'm praying for your healing.
The good thing is that the medical professionals are doing a better job - even an awesome job - of finding things on MRIs and PET scans that they used to miss regularly. The technology is better, and people are being trained better too.
The sooner they find stuff, the sooner and better they can treat it. Please keep your hopes up and have a happy and joyful New Year.
You are not alone. Your DU family is with you.
You know we are all pulling for you and in each of our own ways, praying for a path that will give you a happier future.
No matter the news or timing, DU members care. I’m sorry it wasn’t what you’d hoped for, but happy that at least the one had not grown, hopefully your doctors can attack the others and better news will come.
Wrapping you in DU Love and Hugs.
One of my favorite quotes:
“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” - Bob Marley
and so many supportive thoughts your way, my dear Peggy! You are a treasure and I wish you nothing but the best.
We love you here, CalPeg.
post updates so we are with you in this fight! Yes indeed.
I know it sound strange, but it was a sigh of relief. I finally knew what I was up against and was able to plan my course of action. Not to say it was easy. I was in and out of the hospital for weeks at a time, as my body adjusted to chemo, cancer and infections. It allowed me to get in the frame of mind to say not today, Satan, not today.
You will learn words you never knew existed. You'll even say a few you do know. LOL
Let yourself feel the anger and the grace. You will not meet a more caring and compassionate group of Nurses and Dr's. To me they are special to care for people going through Cancer.
Don't forget to watch cat videos. Lots and lots of cat videos.
BUSY while you are doing it to keep your mind occupied and not driving you crazy. And when you need to kick snd scream, we are here.
You have the love of everyone in this community.
We are all sending healing vibes and our love.
❤️
You are such an uplifting presence to all you come in contact with. Here's sending positive vibes for your health outlook to start getting brighter and brighter.
