by babash 04 Aug 2023

Finally back doing a bit of Embroidery again. 2 years ago in June my Husband past away and 6 weeks later I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

It was a lucky find as I had been to the Doctor because I hurt my lower back showering my Husband. A CT scan on my back showed something higher up so another scan was done in that area then a Lung Biopsy to confirm.
It was small cell cancer the one that they don't operate on. Had Chemo and Radiation which I tolerated very well except for the mouth ulcers.
Have been having MRI and CT scans 3 monthly since and things are looking pretty good.
I am slowly getting back into sewing and Machine Embroidery I have been checking out the projects but not commenting until today.

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by jrob Moderator 12 Aug 2023

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It must have really been a gut punch to discover you had lung cancer. It's very good news that you are showling clear.
Good to "see" you.

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babash by babash 12 Aug 2023

Thank You for your kind words. I see your Hubby is going through a bad time too. I totally lost my appetite and the Doctor just eat whatever you fancy even the naughty food. my best friend just made me desserts until I felt like proper food.

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by sebsews 06 Aug 2023

Sorry for your loss and recent health issues. I am glad you are recovering, and you are able to once again join us.

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You

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by maleah 06 Aug 2023

So sorry to hear that your husband passed. May the good Lord keep you in His tender mercies an let you heal......

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You. Taking it day by day

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by dailylaundry 05 Aug 2023

So very sorry with the loss of your husband - How very sad! You have been through so much - You are a warrior! Welcome back to Cute!! Loads of hugs, Laura

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You. Good family and a very good friend helps.

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by asterixsew Moderator 05 Aug 2023

Lovely to see you here again but very sorry to hear all your news

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You

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by airyfairy 05 Aug 2023

Great to have you here again. So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You

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by gerryvb 05 Aug 2023

good news you are back again, hugs!!

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by sdrise 05 Aug 2023

My sympathies on the loss of your husband, You have been through a lot . Glad you are doing better and getting back to embroidery. Nice to see you back here again. Suzanne

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You. Took a while to even be interested in anything.

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by shirley124 05 Aug 2023

Nice to have you back. Hugs

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You

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by toogie 05 Aug 2023

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope they caught your cancer before it went somewhere else. I also hope you can enjoy making projects again. So glad you are with us again!

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You. Yes so far it has not travelled elsewhere. I am so lucky that I have an excellent GP and she followed up on things. Who would have thought a lower back ache could end up being Lung Cancer. Pays to have things checked out.

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by rescuer Moderator 04 Aug 2023

I am so glad you are back!
Keep up the good work.

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You

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by graceandham 04 Aug 2023

My, you've been through a really hard time and I'm so glad things are looking toward happier times. If you're like me doing projects on my machine is so creative -- selecting designs, choosing cute fabrics, plus just the right threads, and so I immerse myself in it and forget my worrries and troubles for a bit. Then there's the joy of surprising a friend by giving it. May God continue to bless you through this time.

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babash by babash 06 Aug 2023

Thank You. I think I had it so easy really as I didn't get the vomiting from Chemo as I saw a lot of other patients get. A few mouth Ulcers and losing 9 kilos was nothing compared to what they were going through. I even managed to avoid Covid. You are right I made some zipper bags for friend's grandchildren as a surprise and that felt good.

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