Rosetapper (Laura)

[Tina71]

I saw you posted this on another thread yesterday:

"And I received some good news this morning: my last surgery indicates that there is no cancer remaining in my breast! Just received the pathology report, and now I can enjoy my three-day weekend. Unfortunately, though, tests also show that chemo killed my thyroid, so now I'll have to take medicine for the rest of my life **sigh**. However, I'm still a very happy camper today!"


That is just such wonderful news! I am rejoicing with you!! BIG HUGS!! God is so good! :D


Tina

Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

[Heather73]

This is *mostly* good news!

Congratulations Laura :)

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[kathyk]

Laura,
I am so happy for you. You and Shannon are in my prayers every day. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your good news! Kathy

[RoseTapper]

Tina,

You're so sweet!! Yes, I'm rejoicing--and my husband and I went out to dinner last night to celebrate. I feel as though I have a new beginning ahead of me and that I can work hard to make sure the cancer doesn't return. I'm taking a natural path to that end, rather than the "accepted" medical approach, but I feel that it's the right way for me. I react terribly to all types of medications, probably because of the celiac disease, so I believe the natural approach will work better in the long run. The chemo treatments I underwent for four months were sheer torture (the movies that depict such people as huddling in a corner crying, vomiting, and shivering for days are very accurate--the only difference is that the vomiting can now be controlled). The chemo burned my skin, covered me with oozing sores, left me for weeks without sensation (couldn't feel touch, heat, or cold), destroyed the lining of my mouth and gums, caused esophigitis, caused neuropathy in my feet and hands, destroyed my thyroid, made me depressed and fatigued, and other symptoms too numerous to list. I will be consulting with an M.D. who also uses a natural approach to treating cancer on Wednesday. It's going to cost big $$$ because he's not an HMO doctor, but I believe that it's necessary to spend the money in order to ensure a longer, healthier life.

Thank you so much for kind thoughts, Tina--what an upper!

Laura H. (RoseTapper)

[Tina71]

(((((Laura)))))
[:X]

Tina

Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

[WendyD]

Laura - great news! Congrats!

Wendy

You can learn something from everyone you meet. Just listen...

[justkim]

Laura,
That's great news. Sorry to hear about all the side effects. Still, plenty of reasons to celebrate. Thanks for letting us know about your progress.

[EileenF]

You are Blessed and you are a Blessing in my life. Thank you for Sharing and caring and I'm so happy things are going well.

((((HUGS))))
:)Eileen

[niecy]

That's wonderful Laura! Celebrate!!! :D

Denise
T-Tapp Trainer - Illinois


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[RoseTapper]

**blush** Yes, I continue to celebrate--with all of you! Thanks again!

Laura H. (RoseTapper)

[MommyRose]

So glad to hear that you beat it Laura! [:X] So sorry to hear of the side affects. [V][xx(]

Rose

*Tappin' away while teachin'
and lovin' my four boys*

[mks51369]

I am SOOO glad you came out on top of this! As far as your thyroid goes, have you looked into Iodine? Knowing that you want to go as "natural" as possible, I would suggest looking into it. I don't know enough to know if Iodine could help your thyroid after chemo, but I do know that enough has been studied to know that all of our organs need Iodine, especially the thyroid. People have been able to get off all thyroid meds after supping with Iodine. There's a thread here, on the OT boards, regarding Iodine, or you can go to curezone (Iodine supplementation) and I'm sure they could give you more info than I have. I really hope your new MD can help you battle the side effects that you are experiencing! I will continue to pray for your continued health :)

Marnie

Marnie

[RoseTapper]

Marnie,

Unfortunately, I'm allergic to iodine. I have celiac disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis (which afflicts 10% of celiacs), and iodine is the trigger for it. I'm not surprised that I developed hypothyroid, since it is common in celiacs.....the chemo just finished my thyroid off. Thanks, though, for your concern and advice--normally, iodine might have been a very good solution.

Asha, as always, thank you for your kind words....and, in this instance, I will simply take my medicine. My brother called me last week to say that a bout with pneumonia destroyed his thyroid, so now he and I are in the same boat. Life is always an adventure.

Laura H. (RoseTapper)

[Nikki Dawn]

Laura I am happy for your news and pray you recover completely from all of the symptoms!

[QE3]

congrats Laura~! I can relate to having to take meds the rest of your life. I'd rather take the Armour though and feel better each day.

<h5>Kate -:¦:- Queen of Everything plus 3 boys! -:¦:- </h5> Trainer in Training, Houston
http://www.myspace.com/k8stertexas

"We are so often caught up in our DESTINATION that we forget to appreciate the JOURNEY, espeically the GOODNESS OF PEOPLE we meet on the way. Apreciation is a wonderful feeling; don't overlook it." (Thanks everyone~!)

[mm1985]

Laura, what wonderful news! Thanking the Lord you are cancer free! I am sorry to hear about your thyroid...I think natural medicine will be a great route to follow. I admire you for your perserverance and how even during your battle for your life with cancer you still took the time to encourage others. You are an inspiration for us all. Thank you for being a blessing to so many.

Michelle

[cicikay]

So very happy for you, Laura. You survived it!
Hope you can put that awful time of chemo treatments behind you and enjoy your improving health.

<div align="left"> ~ cici ~ </div id="left">
COUNTING MY T-TAPP BLESSINGS AND THANKING TERESA!
Tapping since Sep. 17, 2006

[BarbieBuff]

Laura,

Congratulations on being cancer free!! Good luck to you in your journey to great health!! You will always remain in my thoughts and prayers!! Best Wishes!!

Cindy

[rosibelly]

Yay Laura- glad to hear you are the road to wellness once again! Life IS and adventure, TG you get to continue it! Enjoy each day! Rosie

Erie Rose Patterson
Royal Oaks, CA
ACE Certified, TnT
http://rosiefuture.myarbonne.com

[RoseTapper]

How wonderful it is to hear from old and new friends on this thread! You ladies fill my spirit--thanks so much for the inspiring words.

Laura H. (RoseTapper)

[shank70]

(((Laura)))! [:X]
What great news for you! Your news must have come in after our last email the other day... I'm so happy for you and relate (probably more than any other) to your side effects. [xx(]
GO green Baby!!! that's my advie to you, Eat (and DRINK) Your Veggies!!! The more grean foods the better you'll be. I'm currently doing the same and praying for good health too. :D

Congratulations You deserve it! :D

many (((HUGS)))


xo-
Shannon
TnT, MA
http://www.t-tapp.com/success/shannonkeefe/default.asp
http://www.shannonsway.org/

[SueMBu]

So very happy for you. You are an inspiring, amazing woman!

Susan

[moon]

what great news

i'm sorry that you had such hard things to deal with on the road to recovery but i'm glad you beat it

big hugs darling


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[RoseTapper]

You're all such great friends! And, yes, Shannon, I received the news after I e-mailed you. I went home and celebrated with my husband--and everyone I work with came up and hugged me throughout the day. I'm headed right now to a private physician to discuss the hormone-balancing regimen I have in mind. Shannon, I know YOU know how things go with chemo....let's hope that that's all in the past for us.

Thanks again to everyone!

Laura H. (RoseTapper)

[Tina71]

Great to see you posting, Shannon! I have been thinking of you! HUGS~

Tina

Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

[shank70]

Thanks Tina!

I don't want to steal Laura's thunder here... after all this is her victory! I am still fighting the fight.
I am posting and tapping now as I am gaining more and more strength every day. :)

Thank you all for supporting both of us through this journey

many, many, many hugs!


xo-
Shannon
TnT, MA
http://www.t-tapp.com/success/shannonkeefe/default.asp
http://www.shannonsway.org/