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Kathleen Burt's avatar

I have been in that waiting space. Hopefully you will not have to wait long. I wish you good news.

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Sylvia Smith's avatar

I am so sorry to hear about this. You deserve to never have to suffer or have problems impinge upon your state of mind. Why, because you're ALWAYS on the ethical side of anyone or any community which IS suffering. All my best energy is going out to you. And thanks for sharing. You are one brave woman.

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Maria Mary's avatar

Nora, if only we could take turns doing the worrying and the waiting, for and with you.

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Nora Loreto's avatar

Luckily, I'm worrying less right now. We'll see what tomorrow brings.

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Ann Kelly's avatar

The waiting is the worst. If it is cancer, and in my case it was, they caught it early and it only involved a lumpectomy. Prepare you for more scans and investigations.

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Nora Loreto's avatar

Yup, that's where I'm at. Lumpectomy seems like a certainty. The clinic is very close to where I live so I'm counting that as a bit win.

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Connie's avatar

As someone who has found a 10 cm ovarian cyst and now waiting removal - the mixture of feelings are valid.

I hope the removal and recovery will be smooth sailing. Wishing you well.

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Juanita Burnett's avatar

I'm hoping this resolves quickly and in the best way. It's also a good reminder to go get that mammogram I'm supposed to get.

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shara rosko's avatar

Reminded me too!

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Nora Loreto's avatar

Good!! Don't wait!

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shara rosko's avatar

Got an appointment for tomorrow woo-hoo!

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Alan Story's avatar

Very best wishes, Nora, from Alan Story of THE LEFT LANE, Norwich , UK.

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Evan May's avatar

Best wishes for good news and a good recovery. Be kind to yourself.

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Jasmine's avatar

Hoping it’s good news, Nora!

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Harpreet Ahuja's avatar

Hope these waves of uncertainty settle soon for you. Sending strength! 🤍

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Cailin's avatar

Thank you for sharing. You have captured the mixture of thoughts and feelings of the liminal space so well. Hoping you take lots of time to look after yourself as you navigate this.

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Paul A's avatar

Here's hoping everything turns out ok. Cancer fucking sucks!

I have to admit, I rail against squirrels. These are squirrels that I conjure. Whenever I immediately forget to do something I had just decided to do, I call it seeing a squirrel. Out, damn squirrel!

There. Hope I made you grin. Take care.

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Nora Loreto's avatar

You did.

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Antonia's avatar

So many of us have been in that scary space, myself included. I still check my girls every damn day in fear of something actually being something. I dodged the bullet. Statistically you shall too. Hugs.

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Daisy's avatar

I'm sorry that you feel alone in this, Nora. ❤️

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MR ROBERT THOMPSON's avatar

I wish you courage and confidence for your journey. Hold your head high my writer friend.

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Lana S.'s avatar

Wishing you well and hoping for good results with your health care team.

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