tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post2103661821090601789..comments2023-10-31T06:34:57.334-04:00Comments on The Cancer Culture Chronicles: WTFCancerCultureChronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07650364997423007994noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-68820951694234708862011-09-01T09:47:18.505-04:002011-09-01T09:47:18.505-04:00Rach, they ran out of space on the all those pink ...Rach, they ran out of space on the all those pink t-shirts to run a list of breast cancer truths - about really what breast cancer does to you and your life. Paralysed arms and hands, wrecked lives, too much time in hospital and on and on..... See it didn't look good with the triumphal cries. Sheesh. Hope this week's a better week.<br />Love, SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-9245337163317420722011-08-29T16:49:07.867-04:002011-08-29T16:49:07.867-04:00WTF, indeed. The Head Script Writer must have inge...WTF, indeed. The Head Script Writer must have ingested hallucinogenic substances before writing this one. And I've never heard of skin mets like this. I always knew you were special, Rach, but your life this week has achieved a level of uniqueness that is biblical in its proportions. <br /><br />Large Sigh.<br /><br />The fact that you could even produce this post is a testament to your remarkable & enduring feisty-ness. Although surely you could not let such incredible raw material go to waste...especially, perhaps, the depths of medical stupidity you described. Let's hear it for your MIL, though, who understands the deeply therapeutic properties of clean undies!<br /><br />Hugs, pie, cowbells & crumpets, my friend. Sending all of them, plus lots of love,<br /><br />KathiKathihttp://accidentalamazon.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-26315894136759559682011-08-29T03:21:45.792-04:002011-08-29T03:21:45.792-04:00Rachel--I saw your comment on my blog and jumped o...Rachel--I saw your comment on my blog and jumped over here to read this. <br /><br />Argh! Double argh! And WTF indeed!<br /><br />I will e-mail you first thing in the morning, because it is after midnight already, but let's talk about all of this, OK?<br /><br />I've had periods like this where the hits just kept on coming (hits with a two-by-four to my head was what it felt like) ... not exactly the same as your string of WTFs, but close. <br /><br />Glad you're home. Glad you're hanging in there (at least well enough to write a post that is both angry and funny). And I hope I can help. <br /><br />Love you, girl, <br /><br />JeanneJeanne Satherhttp://assertivecancerpatient.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-44928009953584961032011-08-28T19:02:22.544-04:002011-08-28T19:02:22.544-04:00Rachel,
The only thing in the world that's imp...Rachel,<br />The only thing in the world that's important to me right now is you; your comfort in mind and body. I wish I knew how to cope with the loss that's ebbed into your life in the last few months. I hate it; absolutely hate it. The only fact of which I am certain is the dedicated legion of friends and survivors throughout real life, and social media life who have you front and center in thought and prayer.<br /><br />Irene is over; she weakened and passed on. Let's pass through this crap for you, too.<br /><br />Your list of comments to the medical community is priceless. I'm going to quote you on those.<br /><br />with love,<br />JodyJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-15021235028443170022011-08-28T16:49:25.714-04:002011-08-28T16:49:25.714-04:00Oh my gosh, Rachel. I am so sorry you are sufferin...Oh my gosh, Rachel. I am so sorry you are suffering. Cancer is cruel indeed. I didn't know cancer could do that either.<br /><br />Your WTF list really is apropos. A lot of hospital staff don't know what they are doing.<br /><br />Sending hugs and love your way...<br /><br />BethBeth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-80985367590268013632011-08-28T15:56:49.992-04:002011-08-28T15:56:49.992-04:00Well, damn! This news totally sucks! BC is an evil...Well, damn! This news totally sucks! BC is an evil b*tch indeed. And when I read about your skin mets, I said WTF?!? out loud. Sometimes, I wish BC was a real, live person - just so I could choke the sh*t out of her.<br /><br />So sorry you have to deal with this. The hurricane, earthquake and running out of undies not-with-standing (I experienced all three in the last few days as well), you hospital trip, pain and new dx are enough to make this a strong contender for the worst. Week. Ever.<br /><br />Damn...Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-86214194401751172452011-08-28T14:36:43.353-04:002011-08-28T14:36:43.353-04:00oh my dear dear friend, so sad by reading these li...oh my dear dear friend, so sad by reading these lines, you are always, even in pain, such a great inspiration! (((hugs)))Cathiehttp://rosarosir.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-9217646429178088652011-08-28T13:21:29.731-04:002011-08-28T13:21:29.731-04:00Chez is so right about cancer being cruel. We all ...Chez is so right about cancer being cruel. We all fear mets and what they will do to us. I won't know unless I get there, but I think I'd be inclined to say "Just take me, Lord! Don't torture me like this." Your strength and humor inspires me more than you know.<br /><br />XOXOXO,<br />BrendaBreastCancerSisterhood.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954964330418898117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-18113330693008942472011-08-28T05:38:38.069-04:002011-08-28T05:38:38.069-04:00Sorry is just not good enough a word.. Damned P***...Sorry is just not good enough a word.. Damned P***** off. You are such a lovely woman and so determined to get on no matter what. xxxSarah Mendozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968898215267125622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-87981811364029464862011-08-28T00:19:44.762-04:002011-08-28T00:19:44.762-04:00What can I say except that I do know what you are ...What can I say except that I do know what you are going through. The only difference is that it is my right arm/hand that hangs limply like a lump of led. I now deal with a fungating clavicular tumour, possibly as a result of over radiating the region when treating my recurrence in the brachial plexus. WTF... why cannot modern medicine find a way to treat us, leaving us with our dignity. My Palliative Care team recommended Movicol to treat the constipation from large doses of Opiates. It works well.<br />I had no idea that cancer could be this cruel. I am so very sorry to hear of your pain and suffering. May you find a treatment that will allow you to 'reclaim' your life.Chezhttp://chezradford.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-81394621286209992382011-08-27T23:55:47.368-04:002011-08-27T23:55:47.368-04:00I ache for you Rachel. I feel so helpless and real...I ache for you Rachel. I feel so helpless and really want to be there for you. I do pray for you and if thoughts could be felt, I have you in my mind and heart daily. I wished I lived closer so you could just use me as a sounding board through all of this frustration and fear. Love and big bear hugs for you. GailGail Leidheckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-90507541075099831172011-08-27T21:49:56.460-04:002011-08-27T21:49:56.460-04:00You, my dear, are the toughest tough chick I know....You, my dear, are the toughest tough chick I know. <br /><br />Love and love,<br /><br />Katiekatie ford hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143077744569174691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-36846682211926863632011-08-27T19:43:03.389-04:002011-08-27T19:43:03.389-04:00WTF... I want to type the word out but I won't...WTF... I want to type the word out but I won't. Instead, just know you have a new friend just north of you waiting for Irene to "bring it." But, I am screaming on the top of my lungs in anger at what you are going through. Lots and lots of really not nice words. This does suck. And no, I had no idea BC could do stuff like this..... xoxo AnneMarieAnneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728571907921895836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-88975780714585123172011-08-27T19:33:48.131-04:002011-08-27T19:33:48.131-04:00Rach I don't know what to say either except th...Rach I don't know what to say either except that I am so sorry you are having to go through all this. I'm not a church person but I am praying that they can reverse some of the nerve damage. You have every right to feel overwhelmed. And yet in spite of everything you report on this experience so clearly it just takes my breath away. You are one hell of a writer. I'm sending you the biggest hug I can muster.Jackie Foxhttp://secondbasedispatch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-26322332513561443962011-08-27T18:20:58.239-04:002011-08-27T18:20:58.239-04:00Hi Rach
Sorry to hear about your hand--no, I didn&...Hi Rach<br />Sorry to hear about your hand--no, I didn't no BC could do that. That really sucks. Hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5093171013716050318.post-51083087420626555932011-08-27T18:15:13.684-04:002011-08-27T18:15:13.684-04:00Oh no.....
I dont know what to say.Except oh no !!...Oh no.....<br />I dont know what to say.Except oh no !!!!<br />I hate to hear that you've been in such pain and dealing with even more.You are going thru so much.<br />I just want to send you hugs <br />I am glad you are back home <br />Is the pain more under control now?Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412856097408650189noreply@blogger.com