Not SAD but scared (8 May 02) 7messages

Topic: Not SAD but scared

posted by Karl on 2002-01-03 17:52:47


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Hi,

I was recently told just before Cristmas that I have a tumour in my inner ear, a couple of millimeters from the brain. The specialst does not know what it is until he operates and they perform a biposy. I have had 2 cholestaeotoma in the past. These are not cancer, but life threatening and resulted in some hearing loss. My specialist doubts that this time it is the same thing. Im now waiting for the operation on Jan 17th.

I feel I have the SAD under control, but now I am having to deal with uncertanty and some fear. I'm especially concerned for my wife and children.

I would like to say its been really great this winter to drop by and read all of your posts. It has been so encouraging for me to discover other people the same as me. I'm not alone any more. Thanks so much.

Stick with it, Spring is just around the corner :-)

Take care,

Karl

P.S. I would appreciate your prayers.



Clare

Topic: Re: Not SAD but scared

posted by Clare on 2002-01-04 10:53:14


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Karl

I was so sorry to here you have a tumor. Sometimes it makes you just wonder what else life can throw at you.
I don't pray much, but i really hope things go ok for you, and i will be thinking about you.
Take care,
Clare


Donna

Topic: Re: Not SAD but scared

posted by Donna on 2002-01-04 12:35:11


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Dear Karl,
I too was sorry to hear about your bad news.

I am a Healthcare Assistant at my local hospital.I've been involved with alot of patients and their famillies when they have been told that they have got tumors,so I can understand the fear that you and your family are going through at this difficult time in your life.

Of course I am not a Doctor,and at the moment I work with Doctors that remove Malignant Melanomas in the Dermatology department,which can be very frightening for people to find out about.

If I can help you in any way I can(trying to find out any info for patients from the hospital)then I am only too happy to help,it's no trouble at all.

Even after you have got your biopsy results,if I can help at all with info,you only have to ask!

I'm sure you have a great family that support you all the way,and you will get there in the end.

The next 2 weeks are going to feel a long time because of the waiting,I don't know how long you have to wait for the biopsy results,hopefully not too long.

It's good that you have your S.A.D under control,this proves how positive you can be,which will, of course be of help .

I hope that this message doesn't sound too corny,it's just to let you know that out there,people really do care.

Take care and remember if you need any info(I will try my best)then you only have to ask.

My e-mail is : donnagood20@hotmail.com

Bye for now,
Donna.


Steph

Topic: Re: Not SAD but scared

posted by Steph on 2002-01-11 14:44:03


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Dear Karl.

I'm very sorry to hear about your tumour. I know it isn't much, but I wish you all the best, and I hope everything turns out alright.

Best of luck

Steph


Paula

Topic: Re: Not SAD but scared

posted by Paula on 2002-01-14 06:22:22


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Hello Karl,

I'm very sorry to hear about your tumor, I hope all goes well for you on Friday.

I will be thinking of you while in meditation and sending you lots of good thoughts and wishes.

Look forward to seeing you back 'on-line' soon.

Kind regards
Paula :-)




Karl

Topic: Re: Not SAD but scared

posted by Karl on 2002-04-24 09:09:26


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Hiya,

Well its been a while since my operation, and all is well. The tumour was not cancer after all. Its taken a while for me to recover, but I am well and not scared any more :-)

Thanks to all you folks who have replied, or emailed and supported me.

Take care,

Karl


Paula

Topic: Re: Not SAD but scared

posted by Paula on 2002-05-08 00:54:03


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Hi Karl,

Glad you are back on the board again and feeling much better. My thoughts have been with you a lot.

Hope things are now on the up & up for you.

Best wishes
Paula :-)