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Linda and I are suddenly feeling enormous relief, especially Linda!

7/28/2016

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We just got back from the doctors, with the results from her ultrasound and blood tests. And NOTHING!!!

Most importantly, she has no pancreas problems, the worst possibility of all being pancreatic cancer, and death within a year. Not even pancreatitis. And no liver problems. And no kidney problems, which the symptoms all seemed to point to, assuming the pancreas weren't at fault. There were NO blood or ultrasound findings for any of these!

And yet she still has terrible, continual pain and burning, and has had for a long time now. So it has to be something. But whatever it is, it's not as serious as we were imagining. From here it's a process of elimination. The first possibility to eliminate is "nerve pain", from a damaged or squeezed nerve from the spine. Apparently, that could cause the same symptoms.

But in any case, now Linda can finally relax and stop worrying about her life. Walking downtown from the doctor's to indulge in her first normal meal since she's been on her extremely restrictive diet, she suddenly threw her arms up in the air and said, with a big smile, "I feel like a totally new woman!!", and, as it sank in, "Now you and I might have another twenty years together!"


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Amy Lavender Harris That is wonderful news -- hope you get a clearer diagnosis soon, and enjoy many, many more years together!
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Karen Troxler Good news..thanks for sharing!
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Yvonne Maggs Great news...
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Charlene Jones this is more than fabulous...!
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Larry Burfield Fantastic news!
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Patricia Black Fantastic news Linda and Stan. All good wishes for a diagnosis very soon and for treatment so that you will feel better.
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Sheila Deane Milk thistle?
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Stan Burfield Well, it seems to be used mainly for liver and gallbladder problems, which Linda doesn't have. But thanks for thinking of her.
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Kathryn Alexander Wonderful news fo ryou both Stan - you're making me tear up - congrats on a clean bill of health for your beloved Linda too <3
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Stan Burfield Thanks Kathryn. Tears here too.
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Peggy Roffey Wonderful news!
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Stan Burfield The arc of Linda's life is still up there in the sky. It'll be a while yet before it touches ground.
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Stan Burfield I told Linda just now that there are 50 likes. She said, "Sheesh! That's unbelievable!"
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Bernice Lever My dear pal on Bowen had a non-cancer ganglia removed from he lower spine a couple weeks ago--miracle! She went in crying with pain, legs in knots unable to walk and now is back running her very big and beautiful garden! Think positive & believe in prayer.
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Stan Burfield Wow. Thanks, Bernice. I'll read your comment to Linda. She needs it!
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Lynn Tait What a great relief for both of you!!!
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Danny Wootton Yahoo good news!!!!!
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Gloria Montgomery-Parkyn · Friends with Gregger Botting
Ask for a CAT scan as it finds things that even an M R I can't detect.
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Sherry Cantwell That is really good news about Linda, Stanley. Say hi to her for me.
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Stan Burfield "Thanks, Sherry. It's so nice to hear from you. Thanks for your concern."
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Halli Villegas congratulations!
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Paulette C Turcotte so happy for your good news......
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Anna Yin good to know... take care.
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Linda Eva Williams Good news, and now you can resume your lives properly. And smell your roses. :)
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Cambridge N Calvin Keenan Beautiful :) that is great news , I just had an ultra sound and all was clear for me too but similar symptoms so I know how frightening it can be 💜 I'm most happy for both of you :) Linda you look marvellous 💜
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Stan Burfield Happy for you too, Cambridge! I'll read your note to her (she's not much of a computer person.)
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Jan McIntyre WordSoulographer Such wonderful news. My husband was not so fortunate and had Pancreatic Ca. Not a diax anyone should get. Be well, celebrate life, love and all that is now! <3 Blessings to you both. Celebrate!
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Stan Burfield Thanks Jan. Sad for you.
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Margary Robinson Wonderful news. Have a happy life.
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