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12-FEB-2009 Cindi Smith

EXIT

Southlake, TX

That is exactly what I did when I was at the hospital this afternoon visitng my friend, Dawn, who just had a radical (double) mastectomy like me. I got the call when I was in her room that my tumor marker points went up another 6 points. I'm now at 20.7. Normal ranges from 1-35. They have gone up now 12 points total in the last year which has me concerned. If the cancer is back, I'll get thru it. I just need prayer right now and lots of it! Waiting to hear back from the doctor to see what the next steps are. I'm already stressed enough with everything else and this is just another burden but I'm going to remain positive and if cancer is back I'm going to kick its butt again! I won't lie, I'm scared, very scared and am trying to hold it together today. So, just asking for prayers as God is the one who got me thru it the first time and He'll get me thru it again, if it is back.

Update: Just got a call from the doctor. He did not seem majorly concerned but wants me to come back in 3 months instead of 6 to check the levels again. If they rise again by then, then more testing will be required so for now, I'm pushing it out of my mind, going to work on doing all the right things and keep on praying. So, at this point, we are just watching things. All I know is I don't want to go thru the treatment again and thanks in advance for all the prayers and well wishes from everyone in advance!

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Peter Stubley17-Feb-2009 02:22
Neat shot -- these are everywhere but who really sees them? Well spotted.
Greg Harp17-Feb-2009 00:39
Fabulous shot Cindi. You're in my prayers.
Jola Dziubinska15-Feb-2009 02:56
You get my prayers, Cindi and my warmest thoughts. Your strenght and your faith is amazing and you've got so many friends here on Pbase! Count on me too. Love you.
Laryl13-Feb-2009 22:45
day at a time and know you have tons of prayers coming.. you'll kick it and we'll help!
Yvonne13-Feb-2009 11:12
Oh heck, so sorry to hear this Cindi - will be thinking of you.
Maaike Huizer13-Feb-2009 09:23
Cindi, what can I say? Others have said it already. Wish you a lot of strength.
BTW: great entry.
j>a>e>17 :):):)13-Feb-2009 07:16
hope YOUr dear friend sooon WILLL exit this place & BEEE FREEE :):):) 17 infinite healing vibezzz o'meee heart for both of YOU!!! you'lll SOOO NEVER walk alone sweet cindi o'heartsongzzz :):):) i promise YOU this :):):)
Russ Rose13-Feb-2009 04:57
My prayers are with you.....Your pbase friends are all pulling for you.
cits_4_pets13-Feb-2009 03:56
Keep your spirits up & try not to worry. My thoughts are with you. Nice shot.
Wei O'Connell13-Feb-2009 03:30
Cindi, you can count on us for prayers!
JSWaters13-Feb-2009 02:34
Take one day at a time - your strength and your faith will comfort you. All my prayers and thoughts are with you, Cindi.
Jenene
Hernan E. Enriquez13-Feb-2009 02:23
You are in my prayers Cindi, your faith is strong, you are going to be all right!
Glenn D.13-Feb-2009 02:07
Prayers and words written to me by a very wise one (named Cindi) back towards you.
s_barbour13-Feb-2009 01:36
Hi Cindi...I'm glad to hear that the news was better than what you had thought it might be. Stay strong my friend, prayer is a powerful thing and you know you have a lot of love and support from your pbase family! Take care and as always, I will be praying for you!
carol j. phipps13-Feb-2009 01:16
Praying and will continue! Sending hugs!
Stephen Ware13-Feb-2009 00:52
Those numbers are going to go down!! With all the friends you have here, and all our prayers you have the power. You can count on us for prayers.
Guest 13-Feb-2009 00:20
I hope that the news will be better. I understand the situation, I experienced a very dramatic medical experience too. I'm ok now. My thoughts will be for you, and wish you courage and lot of "action" to keep your mind occupied. Nothing worse than having free time on ones hands. Medical tests are sometimes very shaky in pronostics. The human body is unique in each of its example. Keep busy. I know you can.
Phillip Normanton13-Feb-2009 00:18
Great shot - powerful!
Ray :)13-Feb-2009 00:13
(((Hugs )))
Guest 13-Feb-2009 00:12
Brilliant! v
J. Scott Coile12-Feb-2009 23:40
On my knees. You can count on me to not run for the exit Cindi!
pkocinski12-Feb-2009 23:32
Thinking of you and praying for the best...
John Buffin12-Feb-2009 23:22
We're all saving our best thoughts and prayers for you, Cindi!!
Linda Willets12-Feb-2009 23:06
Sending my thought and prayers your way Cindi..
Walter Otto Koenig12-Feb-2009 23:03
Cool red shot. Think positively. Positive things happen to people who think positively!
Mike Stobbs12-Feb-2009 23:03
My prayers are with you Cindi and Dawn....let's hope the news is good.....we all have your back.....Mike
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