Denise, thank you for sharing. I’m not sure if this applies to you, but when my father was diagnosed with stage 4 of an aggressive form of lymphoma we were told that the good new was that the aggressive forms of cancer were more responsive to chemo. Chemo was a rough journey for my dad, but he’s now been cancer free for nearly 20 years and is coming up on his 83rd birthday.
Wow what an inspiration he is. We are so happy that went well for your family and we believe it can happen for us too. Thanks for your support and for sharing your experience ❤️
Use cannibus so you can eat and not lose weight. My sister had stage 4 cervical cancer. Medical Marijuana works. She was able to eat,and it was great for neusia too. She went through chemo,and radiation. She is 2yrs cancer free.
So great to hear your sister is doing well. Oddly I have an increased appetite 🤷♀️ but I’m doing well with that part. Thanks for listening and sharing.
I pray daily for you, your family and a complete recovery. Being a cancer survivor I say rant on anytime you need to it helps. God hears what's in your heart and He is with you.
Denise, your rant is exactly the most memorable part of my cancer experience. It's excruciating waiting. Every second is agonizingly lonely while everyone else just works like life isn't on fire. I've felt that exact way more than once in my life. The other time was worse because it involved my kids. Your grace shows your character. You are showing us how to do this.
Thank you, I thought someone would identify with this. I don't blame others for my situation. I was just afraid and frustrated. I can also relate when it comes to our kids. We just feel like we should be able to fix everything for them. Thank you for your kind words and I truly do hope I am helping others unlucky enough to be in a similar position. It sounds like your cancer experience is over? I sure hope so. Thank you for following along and supporting us
I'm so sorry. Sending a virtual hug and barrels of hope. I'm in the States and the lack of control is a frustrating as in Canada. Diagnosis to treatment plan took months. As you already know, you're on a rollercoaster ride and not at the controls. Take deep breaths and hold tight.
Thanks so much and hugging you back, sound like you have been down this or a similar path. I hope it is going well for you. Maybe not having control is one of those lessons I need to learn to manage. You bet it is a roller coaster with no stop to let me off when I'm ready either. We don't have a choice so here we go. Thanks for the encouragement
Prayers and hugs! Don't worry about showing your vulnerabilities. You need to rant and cry at times to release your stress and fears. Then you can take a big deep breath and go on to fight the cancer. Keep positive! You can do this! ❤
Breast cancer took my mum from me in 2015 and she never touched a drop of alcohol. Screw the "literature " and enjoy your occasional tipple. I mean this with the deepest, tears-as-I-type sincerity; my entire being is with you and your family in spirit and love. Stay strong. Stay positive. Do whatever it takes to beat it. I don't know you, but I love you. Peter from Halifax, NS.
Oh Peter, thank you so much for your kindness and sincerity. Please know how much your comment means to us. I'm sorry about you losing your mom, it really is our biggest fear. We lost Kory's mom to uterine cancer the day we found out we were pregnant with Courtney ( we did get to tell her and she squeezed our hands, she knew) and my mom had breast cancer too and has been free for about 24 yrs so we are scared but we are positive. We are strong we are fighters and we will prevail! and we can't wait to share the success with you when we get there. Thanks for following along on our journey and we will keep you up to date. One of these days we will be rolling into Halifax on a new adventure we can't wait.
@@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101 Absolutely, I don't know if you follow along on Instagram but when we get back on the road that is where we let people know where we are heading or where we are in real time as our videos can often be months behind. It takes a lot of time to make videos when you are sick or out on adventures. But we would love to meet up with you.
These delays in healthcare are so baffling to me. I know we have more population than in previous decades, but we also have more healthcare workers and medical centers than we had in previous decades. It is infuriating!! This video was so powerful. Great to see Kory! As always, sending our love and strength until brighter days find you. 💔
I saw a video of you reviewing an R-pod trailer because we are considering purchasing one and then I see these videos and I feel so incredibly sad to see you went through this. Cancer it's my biggest fear. I hope you beat this awful thing and continue to make great reviews about RVs.
I was diagnosed March 8th, 2022. I start treatment June 27th. I was scared & now scared of treatment. I am going through this alone. I don't have family help or support. I am glad you have support and help.
It's a scary time, we know and understand. We also know that it will be ok. It is hard to keep everything sorted out, appointments, medications to take before chemo, medications to take after chemo, how to handle side effects. Make sure you are writing it all down and we hope you might have some friends around for help or some cancer agencies have buddy programs, ask about these. You CAN do this. Hang in there and feel free to email us at doessizematter99@gmail.com if you have specific questions or just want to chat. Good Luck on the 27th
Denise, I'm so sorry you didn't get better news from the doctor ❤️. It's so generous of you to think of others and the similar journey they might be on right now. We're here for the good times and the not so good times, so I hope you continue to post whatever you feel like putting out there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Hi, Denise, I was thinking of you today and wondered how you were doing. I am praying for you and thinking good thoughts in hopes that you are getting better. Your videos are so honest and positive. Appreciated. I hope at some point you will feel like doing vlogs again. Your vlogs are so upbeat and needed in todays world. But know right now I am thinking of you and your family. Take care. Linda Warnke:)
@@lindawarnke8899 Thanks so much for thinking of us. We do have so much more to tell you and I will get there to do the editing but first we will are hoping to do a Live soon just to bring you up to date. We will send a notification of the date as soon as it is planned and I can't wait to get back to making regular videos too.
Please turn to our heavenly father. He has time for you, he will not forsake you. Give it all up to him, he will carry your burden, calm your fears, trust in Him
Hi Denise, I was in your shoes last summer (2021). We live in Quebec. Similar health system. I am 100% in agreement with @RickCampbell comment: Squeaky wheel gets the grease... preservere on calling - we were able to show up in person - until you get specific dates for your tests. Stay on top...politely push the hell out of them as far as you can. That's what we did and thankfully it worked! My experience : Breast cancer relapse after 21 years.😬😥 Initial mammogram on May 21, Ultrasound on June 21, Biopsy on June 22, Diagnosis confirmed on July 13, we met with plastic surgeon on August 2 and with oncologist on August 9. Double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (Diep) was on September 9, 2021. I can relate to your not wanting to worry your family but they are stronger than you think and they love you dearly. Please allow them the privilege to give back to you all the tender care that you've shown them over the years. Both my daughters and my son were such a comfort for me throughout this process and in my recovery. We have 3 yr old twin grandsons that were a ray of sunshine for me in these dark times. Waiting and uncertainty is so hard. 😔 I sympathize and wish you you a speedy process in your treatment. Keep your chin up. A positive attitude is half the battle. You are a warrior! Please keep sharing your journey. You are always in my thoughts. Big hugs! 💖💕
Wow what a story. We totally agree with you about the squeaky wheel and have been working on that. We do have so much more to share about this journey I'm just a little slow right now as I go through it. You are also right about my family. They are fantastic and so helpful and what a lucky lady you are to have twin grand babies. That's exactly what we want. So I have so many questions for you. No chemo? no mastectomy first time? immediate reconstruction? If you feel inclined to chat more please feel free to email me at doessizematter99@gmail.com if not that's ok too. I appreciate you sharing your story, thoughts and encouragement. Thank you
@@DoesSizeMatter I am definitely open to sharing. My house is full of guests until Sunday. All three kiddos under one roof! 🥳 But I promise to send you an email asap. I hope you can have a nice weekend with your family. 😘💕
Prayers, encouragement and love being sent to you. We know this rollercoaster you describe. We all struggle who live with cancer... Patient and family members. 🤗 Hugs.
My heart breaks for you my sweet Denise💔 Just wish I could be there to give you all a big hug! You are always in my prayers. Also praying for Cory and Kortney. May God keep you strong and comfort you. Love you💗🙏💗
I feel your rant. We have all this technology available to us and our medical community, but there is this time lag! I'm supporting you on this rant. I totally understand this rant. 🙏🙏❤❤ I am praying for your healing.
Denise , as a retired oncology nurse I understand your fears and frustrations. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in feb. of 2020 and because of Covid I could not have my surgery and after 5 months I reluctantly went to an inferior hospital and had a lousy surgeon who was very cavalier. My cancer was not aggressive and I opted to refuse radiation or further surgery. Thankfully you have wonderful support, I am a widow with little to no support but I am still here taking life a day at a time. I will promise to keep you and your family in my prayers. 🙏🙏🙏💕
Wow, that must have been really frustrating for you. I hope that now you are cancer free and doing well. That is a long time to wait when you know cancer is rolling around in your body. Please keep up checking in our your progress. I don't want anything to get missed for you. I am sorry that you were alone and feel alone. Hang with us we will support you. One day at a time and for us these days it's one moment at a time. Thanks for thinking of us. We appreciate it.
omg Denise I wish I could hug u! and kick some ass to get things moving along to get ur tests and treatments started! the waiting is the worst feeling in the world cuz u feel scared and frustrated and out of control. still in my prayers and so is ur family. I know its so difficult for all of u! no stress eating sugar tho cuz cancer thrives on sugars and carbs
Not a club none of us wanted to join. I used to go out in the yard and just scream, it helped me. My family was also a mess. For me this was 25 years ago. One foot in front of the other and remember to breath when you feel you can't. Feel all the hugs being sent to you and your family. Prayers
We want to give you, Kory and Courtney a big hug. We wholeheartedly agree with your rant. Fortunately, you have an amazing support system at home and of course all of us here following you on TH-cam and Instagram. We hope you get more positive news soon. ❤️❤️ Tricia and John
If you were die today. The question is ……..” where ya gonna live when you die?” I am praying for your salvation first, then secondly for you to be comforted through this. God bless you. An ole preacher from Tennessee.
Thank you for your thoughts but since no one is sure where we will go after we are really focusing on fighting, beating cancer and making the most of the life we have not so much on death or dying.
I have been watching for the next video everyday Though I sat watching with tears in my eyes as you tell us the news, I know you got this!!! Please know we are all here for you and your family. To hear the good and bad, rants, tears and eventually smiles down the road. You got this!
Wow, thank you, We are trying to get videos out but well this entire process has been slowing me down but we appreciate you checking in and sharing your emotions with me. It is so nice to hear that you are out there on our side rooting for us and yes we do got this! Yes it is a long road but we can't wait to get to the part where we can share our success and say I am cancer free! Won't that be a celebration, we will have to have a live chat about it.
I’m in US and I have bad prostate CA and still have to wait for my turn for treatment. I suppose money would hurry things up but I believe in equality too. Hang in there. Rooting for you.
We are doing ok. things have not gone according to plan and we have so much to share so please stay tuned we are hoping to do a live update soon. Thanks for checking in
My heart 💔 breaks for you, this is not the news you were hoping for. I will keep you in my prayers, and send positive thoughts. I’m still confident that your positive personality will help you fight a good fight. As far as our medical system…….I’m right there with you on the rant. Yes we have a good system, but there are people suffering while waiting for services. I feel Covid has taken a priority over peoples healthcare and it’s not fair. Virtual hugs 🤗 to you and the family 💕
Thanks so much. You are right, we will get through this. Our system really is strained and yes Covid has put a lot of extra strain on it but considering what is going on in the world right now we are lucky to have access to the care we do so we are just trying to be positive. Thanks for listening ❤️
I follow your channel and am sorry you are going through this. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am not very familiar with the Canadian health care system, but your frustration is understandable. Sending positive vibes that you get treatments underway soon and on your way to healing soon!
Thank you for your support and I was just really scared and frustrated and I have so much more to share with you about the system and the journey. We will beat this and I can't wait to share that moment with you too. Thanks for listening and hanging out with us
Enjoy your videos and wish you the best as you take this new journey. May God bless you, your family and all the medical professionals involved. (and by the way, your "rants" are graceful)
I'm just stunned. Your raw, well-deserved rant wasn't a rant at all. Please continue to spill it out, get mad, cry, cuss, drink, whatever. Then, face the next hour of your life. Please continue to keep us all informed of your progress ( Progress, not regress). I wished I had the words and wisdom to make it all better for you and your family. Deep Thoughts from Georgia are with you.
Thank you for your support and for listening. We try and really are positive the majority of the time but yes there are hard moments. We have lots more to share and appreciate you following along. I know what you mean about not having the words but please know what a difference it makes to us when you share your thoughts here. It is powerful to read and we thank you. We have personal experience with the deep kindness of people in Georgia and we had so much fun sharing it in one of our adventure videos. We love Georgia and can't wait to get back.
I went through breast cancer treatments back in 2013. It was tough, but I got through. You are a strong woman, and you will get through. I, for one, do not mind the rants. You need that sometimes. I am sending love and wish I could give you a big hug. You're aloud to be upset. Give yourself some grace. I'm sure the fact that you're sharing your journey is helping others going through a similar situation. Take care of yourself. I will be pulling for you from here. (Michigan)
I am sorry, but the health care in Canada is too slow. I wish you all the love, and strength. Maybe counseling would be good for you, and help at this time, your family can join in also, it is so helpful.
Just saw your IG post... So happy to see you healing and hopefully thriving! Thank you for sharing. May you all find great health and joy in 2023- Happy New Year!
Waited awhile before I could let myself watch this diagnosis video, especially when I realized that no updates has popped up on my TH-cam list. I hope your treatments are going well and I've sent prayers up for you. My mother was diagnosed with a rare form of bone marrow cancer just as the pandemic started and of course my sisters and I went right online to read about it. We were disheartened by the less-than-hopeful things we were reading. Can I say that within months of this diagnosis DURING the height of the pandemic traveling back and forth to Boston got her in remission almost immediately! Don't lose hope! Cancer treatments grow by leaps and bounds every single day. God bless you Denise, and your family.
Thank you so much for sharing your mother's story and I am thrilled to hear she is in remission. Treatments are tough and we have a lot going on, therefore the delay in updates. We have so much more to share I just haven't been able to get to editing and our family is having a tough time. Thank you for thinking of us and we will share more soon. Stay strong for your mom.
Big hug to and your family. Praying for full recovery, no matter what the news was. I understand the waiting for test so you can do the next step which is see oncologist and make a plan is so hard. You rant away because I understand. Once you are getting treatment, having surgery, you would at least feel like you were doing something. Waiting sucks, not knowing sucks. But be positive and trust that no matter what you can beat this. I am praying for your peace and comfort.
I've just been diagnosed with rectal cancer, I will be going through radiation and chemo before surgery. I'm terrified of the pain and having a colostomy bag. My doctor said to be prepared for the next year of this, I need help preparing so I think I will make a call to the Canadian Cancer Society to point me in the right direction. I wish all the best to you in your journey and to us all who have to fight cancer in all it's invasive forms.
Firstly, we are so sorry you are having to go through this, it sucks in so many ways. I understand your fears of pain and surgery. What I do know is that they are getting so much better at these treatments and managing the side effects. Ask lots of questions of your oncologist and the oncology nurses. They are a wealth of information. From a nursing perspective I have helped lots of patients with colostomies and yes its a huge adjustment but once they learn how to mange it they all did wonderfully. So I know you can do it too. We have lots more to share with you about our journey and hope to help you along the way. Please keep in touch, stay positive and think healthy thoughts it does matter. You can do this!
I’m so sorry this has happened. Please feel free to rant and cry any time you need to. I really hate cancer. So many friends have had it including my mother. As far as your wait, you wouldn’t be seen any faster here in Houston, Texas which has the largest medical center in the US.
Ranting is necessary. It helps you talk it out. You know that you cannot control it but you can talk it through. You are strong and you will get through this. We are all praying for you💕💕
Hello,sweet Denise You have a great family and darling husband Love the doggie An aggressive form of Cancer is difficult to hear I’m so sorry 😢 but hopefully you will get through this and come out a Survivor Wrapping my arms around you in a warm hug Time is of the essence and the wait is very tough Thank you for sharing such intimate and intense information and including us in your life
Thank you for being here for us. Your kindness is so appreciated. I really do have a great crew to love on me and for me to love. Especially that cute little dash hound haha. We do have so much more to share with you to tell you the rest of the story. Thank you for following along on our journey and being so supportive
Although I don’t personally know your beliefs but when I was battling my cancer (complete full hysterectomy before reaching menopause and it was an urgent surgery and my Mom was dying at the same time. I never told her either) . I was unable to think or breathe. This gave me comfort when I didn’t know what to pray: Be strong and of good courage. Do not fear nor be afraid. For the Lord your God, He will never leave you nor forsake you. Everything you are feeling is completely normal and understandable. My heart goes out to you Sending all good thoughts and healing prayers. God bless you all.
Thank you so much. We are so sorry you had to go through all of that while losing your mom. I hope you are free and clear now and I’m glad you found your way. We get the breathing and thinking thing. We can do this we know, we just have tough times. Thanks for listening and sharing
Denise, you are a strong and compassionate lady. I have a son who has a congenital condition that requires lots of medical intervention. I live in USA and we don’t have to wait for tests and treatment. However, over the years I have had my fair share of dealing with different life threatening issues, and have learned that you have to be very aggressive to get what you need...you aren’t going to be the best liked, but you have to make a fuss sometimes. You should not have to wait for your tests. Go raise bloody he’ll until you get them....
Thank you for your encouragement. We do have much more to share but well.... it's been a really tough month. I have had all of my tests and started treatment but there is so much more to the story. We will share more asap. Thank you for thinking of us.
Thank you so much. We do have lots more to share and I will get it out to you soon. I've just been a little busy you know dealing with cancer but we totally appreciate you checking in on and supporting us.
Use your anger and frustration to have a lazer sharp focus to ASAP aggressively operate to remove the cancer. Then you can treat the tissue for the best long range solution. You may not control the process but you can bulldog the components. Don’t give up. We are all praying for you.
Things have been tough and we have so much to share with you including some crazy absurd things. I have not felt up to editing but we are trying to plan a live to update you. So please stay tuned and I will send a notification when we have a date set up and we hope to see you there. Thanks for thinking of us.
I will pray for you continuously. God bless you sweet woman. I love watching your videos. You are amazing and will get through this. ❤️You got this. 🙏🏽
Denise, it is like that in the states! We have to get in line too for procedures. However, when it is critical they do speed things up. Maybe that is what is happening behind the scenes for you! Sending all of my love, I feel very close to you and will surround you with God's blue and white healing light. Your neighbor in Washington State. Love to you and your family-I will pray for strength. P.S. Let that ol' shit out! ;)
Sending warm wishes for your recovery. I can totally understand your fear and frustration, and I wish I could help. Rant any time! We're all pulling for you.
Denise, dear, I’m sorry your diagnosis is scary and I am sending your a tight virtual hug hoping to comfort you a bit. I had an aggressive and rare type of cancer. A type of cancer that never, or rarely, affects women, specially women under 75 years of age and I was 55 when I got my diagnosis three years ago. I had what is seen mostly as a male type of urinary system cancer that seems to be growing in women. It was spreading too and they started with chemo before they could decide which way the treatment would go... chemo is a good start for most cancers and I hope you will take that. I know how frustrating the seemingly slow public system can be... I’m in Norway and we have a full public health system here with the same egalitarian logic and I also support it fully. It works well for most people. My suggestion, trust, trust life, trust the process, try not to get too anxious because stress is terrible for the treatments and can cause extra side effects. I know it is easier said than done, but just try...it is scary dear, I’ve been there, I am still picking up the pieces of my life after my treatments but I’m here and so far I’m cancer free. Try to keep positive.
Wow, you are so right! We are trusting and moving forward. We are thrilled to hear your story and know we can get through this, it’s just tough sometimes. Thanks for the inspiration and support. One day we will make it to Norway 🇳🇴 it seems so beautiful there. 🤗
Oh Denise...big hugs for you. This is a scary time. for you and your loved ones. I am crying along with you. I am not a sweary person...but F**K cancer. I have a friend who has had 3 different cancers in the past 30 years. Cancer is so much more treatable or controllable these days. Rant away, sweetheart, get the anger out of you any way you can. Your videos are helping so many people. I follow Eamonn and Bec and she, like you is also going through the same journey. So many prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.
I’m so sorry for you. I will be praying for you all the time. I have a friend that had breast cancer stage four Very active cancer she had and she is still here doing fine. Like I said I will be praying for you a lot. Plus I will be praying for your family.
Denise, thank you for sharing your journey. I am so moved by your honest, clear thinking, and your commitment to help others going through similar experiences as your own unfolds. Awhile back, I posted a little story about the mother of my college roommate in response to one of your posts, but I think there was a problem and it didn't "take" on TH-cam, so I will repeat it now. While in college here in Washington years ago, my roommate told me of his memories as a small child of his mother and how much she suffered through chemotherapy and other treatments for an aggressive form of breast cancer. I believe that it had spread to some degree, but they attacked it with the best treatments at the time. I was stunned at this, because I had met Andy's parents when they visited campus - wonderful people - and she was the picture of health! And I was attending college in the late 80's...so her cancer battle took place in the early 1970's when treatments were not as promising as what we have today. Recently, I was visiting with Andy, who is now an MD himself, and he told me of his mom's recent passing from a cardiovascular condition which was unrelated to the long-ago cancer battle. She had lived an amazing, active and cancer-free life watching her kids get married and raise their own children, all the while traveling the world. In fact, well into her '80's, she had just returned from a trip abroad when her circulatory system condition worsened just prior to her passing. The point is, she survived that earlier breast cancer battle so long ago, and now the treatments are so much better. Actually, I can think of several women in my circle of friends who have endured breast cancer (in all cases well over a decade ago), and while they endured some tough times with chemo, etc., they ultimately beat it and are happily living life adventures in excellent health today. I have high hopes and expectations that you'll sail right through this! I will be watching your progress and sending positive vibes your way! Ken Lewis
Thanks for sharing this story Ken. It means a lot and I did not get it before so thanks for the extra effort. I too have heard of folks doing well long term and you are very right about how far the studies have come and the advancements in drugs and the efforts gone into reducing the side effects. We are hanging our hat on that and fully intend to be a story like this for someone else. We do have so much more to share with you and appreciate you following along on our journey. Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your story for everyone else to read as well.
Oh my goodness. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. While I did not have breast cancer, when I was 25, with 2 small children, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. I had 2 surgeries and radiation….I remember getting the call, and how scary it was-so many questions (why? Am I going to die? What about my family? What’s going to happen?) and fear of the unknown road ahead. I ended up in heart failure 7 years ago due to effects from my treatment (I will be 45 next week) and yet I survive!!! I work, enjoy activities, travel! In my RV, and breathe in all life has to offer. I know you are scared for your family and yourself. Make sure to take care of your mind also……a positive mindset is a game changer. I pray for strength and courage for you on your journey and know I’m for one, am cheering for you at this starting line and will be jumping up and down for you at the finish. Hugs from the USA
Wow, you have been scared too. I hear you and I am so glad to know you have been doing so well. Long term effects are something we are concerned about too but the years you have had in between are what we are focused on at the moment. We are very positive people and are working hard at maintaining that. Although it seems far away at the moment we know we will make it to the finish line and there will be a BIG PARTY. We'll be looking for you. Thanks for your kindness and support.
Helping others is my comfort zone. As a previous RN for 22 yrs its just in me. It is really tough though and I hope you are managing it ok? Hang in there with us and we can go through it together.
@@marymazzoni2079 I am ok but so much is happening to complicate our story. We are hoping to update folks soon. It's just really been a tough time. Thanks for thinking of us. We hope you are doing well and managing your journey.
Hi !! I saw your video at 2 AM and heard about your diagnosis. I watch the other couple that pertain to your diagnosis as well. I found myself crying. I love watching all of your videos because they’re always so upbeat and I’ve been looking at purchasing an airstream because if your full description love them. You make everything so happy and fun to watch. You’re not alone I hear your pain many people do. Stay positive eat healthier and just know there are a lot of people rooting for you. This will pass. Again I hear your pain and confusion and uncertainty. Please know but you are a beautiful person and you will be OK. I know you’re scared and you probably feel like just a number. You’re an awesome person with a beautiful personality. I don’t know you but I feel like I do. Please when you get a chance please update I’ve been checking every couple of days to see if I see anything on your condition or your well-being. Hang in there. Love from California to see remember you’re not alone 💜💜💜
Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement. It makes me feel great to know we are helping you to sort out your Airstream purchase, they are such cool little trailers and we love them too. We do try to stay positive and happy and we are certainly having our ups and downs right now. We have so much more to share with you but it has been a really tough go recently. Know that I have had all of my tests and have started treatment but oh there is so much more to the story. Thank you for thinking of us and sharing that you love our reviews cause we love doing them and knowing that you find them happy and helpful makes our day.
I am so very sorry you are dealing with this. I dealt with breast cancer twice and have been cancer-free for 12 years now. I know this is a terrifying time and I am sending you big hugs from California❤️
@@DoesSizeMatter Always here to listen. Wish we could do more. Remember the old saying “When you’re going through Hell, just keep going”. Try to enjoy the good days, be gentle with yourself on the bad days. ❤️
@@dianamadura7392 You got it, that's our plan. We appreciate you following along and hanging out with us, listening and commenting means so much to us. Thank you
Denise, thank you for sharing. I’m not sure if this applies to you, but when my father was diagnosed with stage 4 of an aggressive form of lymphoma we were told that the good new was that the aggressive forms of cancer were more responsive to chemo. Chemo was a rough journey for my dad, but he’s now been cancer free for nearly 20 years and is coming up on his 83rd birthday.
Wow
Congratulations to your dear Father
He’s doing great
Warm Hugs to you both
Wow what an inspiration he is. We are so happy that went well for your family and we believe it can happen for us too. Thanks for your support and for sharing your experience ❤️
Use cannibus so you can eat and not lose weight. My sister had stage 4 cervical cancer. Medical Marijuana works. She was able to eat,and it was great for neusia too. She went through chemo,and radiation. She is 2yrs cancer free.
So great to hear your sister is doing well. Oddly I have an increased appetite 🤷♀️ but I’m doing well with that part. Thanks for listening and sharing.
I pray daily for you, your family and a complete recovery. Being a cancer survivor I say rant on anytime you need to it helps. God hears what's in your heart and He is with you.
Thanks so much for listening and supporting us ❤️
Denise, your rant is exactly the most memorable part of my cancer experience. It's excruciating waiting. Every second is agonizingly lonely while everyone else just works like life isn't on fire. I've felt that exact way more than once in my life. The other time was worse because it involved my kids. Your grace shows your character. You are showing us how to do this.
Thank you, I thought someone would identify with this. I don't blame others for my situation. I was just afraid and frustrated. I can also relate when it comes to our kids. We just feel like we should be able to fix everything for them. Thank you for your kind words and I truly do hope I am helping others unlucky enough to be in a similar position. It sounds like your cancer experience is over? I sure hope so. Thank you for following along and supporting us
I'm so sorry. Sending a virtual hug and barrels of hope. I'm in the States and the lack of control is a frustrating as in Canada. Diagnosis to treatment plan took months. As you already know, you're on a rollercoaster ride and not at the controls. Take deep breaths and hold tight.
Thanks so much and hugging you back, sound like you have been down this or a similar path. I hope it is going well for you. Maybe not having control is one of those lessons I need to learn to manage. You bet it is a roller coaster with no stop to let me off when I'm ready either. We don't have a choice so here we go. Thanks for the encouragement
You are in my prayers for a total recovery!! I wish I could give you words that would take your anxiety away. Rest in Gods peace. ❤️🙏🏻
Thanks so much
This is heartbreaking. I just want to reach through the screen and give you a hug. You are in my prayers.
Thanks so much here is a hug back 🤗
Prayers and hugs! Don't worry about showing your vulnerabilities. You need to rant and cry at times to release your stress and fears. Then you can take a big deep breath and go on to fight the cancer. Keep positive! You can do this! ❤
Thanks for listening and you are right. It sneaks out every now and again and then I’m back to being positive and working hard. ❤️
Breast cancer took my mum from me in 2015 and she never touched a drop of alcohol. Screw the "literature " and enjoy your occasional tipple. I mean this with the deepest, tears-as-I-type sincerity; my entire being is with you and your family in spirit and love. Stay strong. Stay positive. Do whatever it takes to beat it. I don't know you, but I love you. Peter from Halifax, NS.
Oh Peter, thank you so much for your kindness and sincerity. Please know how much your comment means to us. I'm sorry about you losing your mom, it really is our biggest fear. We lost Kory's mom to uterine cancer the day we found out we were pregnant with Courtney ( we did get to tell her and she squeezed our hands, she knew) and my mom had breast cancer too and has been free for about 24 yrs so we are scared but we are positive. We are strong we are fighters and we will prevail! and we can't wait to share the success with you when we get there. Thanks for following along on our journey and we will keep you up to date. One of these days we will be rolling into Halifax on a new adventure we can't wait.
Well when you roll on into Halifax, you guys need to come for dinner and share your latest adventures face to face! We'd love to have you over.
@@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101 Absolutely, I don't know if you follow along on Instagram but when we get back on the road that is where we let people know where we are heading or where we are in real time as our videos can often be months behind. It takes a lot of time to make videos when you are sick or out on adventures. But we would love to meet up with you.
It's a deal! I'm not currently on "The Gram" but I'll sign up and add you guys! Looking forward to meeting you both! Stay strong! ❤
@@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101 Will do, thanks
These delays in healthcare are so baffling to me. I know we have more population than in previous decades, but we also have more healthcare workers and medical centers than we had in previous decades. It is infuriating!! This video was so powerful. Great to see Kory! As always, sending our love and strength until brighter days find you. 💔
It’s tough during the waiting phase but we also have received a great deal of kindness too, it’s just hard to focus on that in the moment ❤️
I saw a video of you reviewing an R-pod trailer because we are considering purchasing one and then I see these videos and I feel so incredibly sad to see you went through this. Cancer it's my biggest fear. I hope you beat this awful thing and continue to make great reviews about RVs.
I was diagnosed March 8th, 2022. I start treatment June 27th. I was scared & now scared of treatment. I am going through this alone. I don't have family help or support. I am glad you have support and help.
It's a scary time, we know and understand. We also know that it will be ok. It is hard to keep everything sorted out, appointments, medications to take before chemo, medications to take after chemo, how to handle side effects. Make sure you are writing it all down and we hope you might have some friends around for help or some cancer agencies have buddy programs, ask about these. You CAN do this. Hang in there and feel free to email us at doessizematter99@gmail.com if you have specific questions or just want to chat. Good Luck on the 27th
Small Town Girl. I am just reading this today. How are you doing? I have no family either so your post resonates. Thinking of you.
@@susanshearer6106 Sorry I just saw this. I'm not well with multiple health issues. Thank you for your response and kindness.❤️
Sorry you have to wait..my girlfriend had cancer..once they found it..everything moved so fast. Thanks to her Doctors
I’m still praying why we have go through this it makes you stronger we love you an always have Jesus
Thanks
Don’t every apologize for your feelings. All the best you are in my prayers.
Thanks so much for your support
In our prayers for comfort and peace and Strength and more Strength .
You have every right to feel each and every emotion you’re feeling. God bless you. I will be praying for you and your family.
Thank you so much. It's been a tough road but we are getting through
Denise, I'm so sorry you didn't get better news from the doctor ❤️. It's so generous of you to think of others and the similar journey they might be on right now. We're here for the good times and the not so good times, so I hope you continue to post whatever you feel like putting out there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Thanks so much for your support and I absolutely will. I have lots more to share with you
Hi, Denise, I was thinking of you today and wondered how you were doing. I am praying for you and thinking good thoughts in hopes that you are getting better. Your videos are so honest and positive. Appreciated. I hope at some point you will feel like doing vlogs again. Your vlogs are so upbeat and needed in todays world. But know right now I am thinking of you and your family. Take care. Linda Warnke:)
@@lindawarnke8899 Thanks so much for thinking of us. We do have so much more to tell you and I will get there to do the editing but first we will are hoping to do a Live soon just to bring you up to date. We will send a notification of the date as soon as it is planned and I can't wait to get back to making regular videos too.
Please turn to our heavenly father. He has time for you, he will not forsake you. Give it all up to him, he will carry your burden, calm your fears, trust in Him
WE ARE HERE!!!!!
And we are so lucky and thankful to have you ❤️🙌
Hi Denise, I was in your shoes last summer (2021). We live in Quebec. Similar health system. I am 100% in agreement with @RickCampbell comment: Squeaky wheel gets the grease... preservere on calling - we were able to show up in person - until you get specific dates for your tests. Stay on top...politely push the hell out of them as far as you can. That's what we did and thankfully it worked!
My experience : Breast cancer relapse after 21 years.😬😥 Initial mammogram on May 21, Ultrasound on June 21, Biopsy on June 22, Diagnosis confirmed on July 13, we met with plastic surgeon on August 2 and with oncologist on August 9. Double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (Diep) was on September 9, 2021.
I can relate to your not wanting to worry your family but they are stronger than you think and they love you dearly. Please allow them the privilege to give back to you all the tender care that you've shown them over the years. Both my daughters and my son were such a comfort for me throughout this process and in my recovery. We have 3 yr old twin grandsons that were a ray of sunshine for me in these dark times.
Waiting and uncertainty is so hard. 😔 I sympathize and wish you you a speedy process in your treatment. Keep your chin up. A positive attitude is half the battle. You are a warrior! Please keep sharing your journey. You are always in my thoughts. Big hugs! 💖💕
Wow what a story. We totally agree with you about the squeaky wheel and have been working on that. We do have so much more to share about this journey I'm just a little slow right now as I go through it. You are also right about my family. They are fantastic and so helpful and what a lucky lady you are to have twin grand babies. That's exactly what we want. So I have so many questions for you. No chemo? no mastectomy first time? immediate reconstruction? If you feel inclined to chat more please feel free to email me at doessizematter99@gmail.com if not that's ok too. I appreciate you sharing your story, thoughts and encouragement. Thank you
@@DoesSizeMatter I am definitely open to sharing. My house is full of guests until Sunday. All three kiddos under one roof! 🥳 But I promise to send you an email asap. I hope you can have a nice weekend with your family. 😘💕
Prayers, encouragement and love being sent to you. We know this rollercoaster you describe. We all struggle who live with cancer... Patient and family members. 🤗 Hugs.
Thanks so much for your support
Sending positive thoughts and prayers. Hope all goes smoothly. Have faith and hang in there you brave lady!
Thanks so much
You are loved
My rosary will be for you nightly ❤️
Thank you so much. That mean a lot to us and we really appreciate it.
My heart breaks for you my sweet Denise💔 Just wish I could be there to give you all a big hug! You are always in my prayers. Also praying for Cory and Kortney. May God keep you strong and comfort you. Love you💗🙏💗
Thank you for thinking of us. We all could use one of your hugs right about now. We love you so deeply.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 May the Peace and Blessings of Our Creator be upon You!
Please know that you are in my thoughts and Prayers. God is a miracle worker and a promise keeper.
I feel your rant. We have all this technology available to us and our medical community, but there is this time lag! I'm supporting you on this rant. I totally understand this rant. 🙏🙏❤❤ I am praying for your healing.
Thanks for listening we appreciate your support.
Denise , as a retired oncology nurse I understand your fears and frustrations. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in feb. of 2020 and because of Covid I could not have my surgery and after 5 months I reluctantly went to an inferior hospital and had a lousy surgeon who was very cavalier. My cancer was not aggressive and I opted to refuse radiation or further surgery. Thankfully you have wonderful support, I am a widow with little to no support but I am still here taking life a day at a time.
I will promise to keep you and your family in my prayers. 🙏🙏🙏💕
Wow, that must have been really frustrating for you. I hope that now you are cancer free and doing well. That is a long time to wait when you know cancer is rolling around in your body. Please keep up checking in our your progress. I don't want anything to get missed for you. I am sorry that you were alone and feel alone. Hang with us we will support you. One day at a time and for us these days it's one moment at a time. Thanks for thinking of us. We appreciate it.
omg Denise I wish I could hug u! and kick some ass to get things moving along to get ur tests and treatments started! the waiting is the worst feeling in the world cuz u feel scared and frustrated and out of control. still in my prayers and so is ur family. I know its so difficult for all of u! no stress eating sugar tho cuz cancer thrives on sugars and carbs
Thanks for thinking of me. I appreciate your support. Here is a hug back 🤗
Sending you prayers, may God heal you and give you strength, peace, happiness, and good quality days 🙏🏻 amen
Not a club none of us wanted to join. I used to go out in the yard and just scream, it helped me. My family was also a mess. For me this was 25 years ago. One foot in front of the other and remember to breath when you feel you can't. Feel all the hugs being sent to you and your family. Prayers
thank you so much. It is great to hear you are doing well so many years later as I intend to along with you and so many others. Just Breathe
Every now and then, my wife and I wonder how you guys are doing. We hope you have overcome these challenges!
God bless you and the family. Praying for a great outcome.Know that you have a lot of people that are praying and thinking about you.
Thank you, we truly appreciate the support
We want to give you, Kory and Courtney a big hug. We wholeheartedly agree with your rant. Fortunately, you have an amazing support system at home and of course all of us here following you on TH-cam and Instagram. We hope you get more positive news soon. ❤️❤️ Tricia and John
Thanks guys. We appreciate your support and feel your hugs. 🤗
❤️ stay positive and rant when you need to. We are here for you.
We are working hard at it. Thanks for all of your help ❤️
Prayers are with you
If you were die today. The question is ……..” where ya gonna live when you die?” I am praying for your salvation first, then secondly for you to be comforted through this. God bless you. An ole preacher from Tennessee.
Thank you for your thoughts but since no one is sure where we will go after we are really focusing on fighting, beating cancer and making the most of the life we have not so much on death or dying.
Stay strong, get well soon.
Virtual hug.
My mom went through the whole thing in her 70s and she is 90 now. Take your medicine darling, you will get through it. Will always be praying for you.
Good to know, thanks for listening
I have been watching for the next video everyday Though I sat watching with tears in my eyes as you tell us the news, I know you got this!!! Please know we are all here for you and your family. To hear the good and bad, rants, tears and eventually smiles down the road. You got this!
Wow, thank you, We are trying to get videos out but well this entire process has been slowing me down but we appreciate you checking in and sharing your emotions with me. It is so nice to hear that you are out there on our side rooting for us and yes we do got this! Yes it is a long road but we can't wait to get to the part where we can share our success and say I am cancer free! Won't that be a celebration, we will have to have a live chat about it.
I’m in US and I have bad prostate CA and still have to wait for my turn for treatment. I suppose money would hurry things up but I believe in equality too. Hang in there. Rooting for you.
Thanks so much. I do believe in our system. Fear just got the better of me.
Praying for a full recovery
May GOD bless you and your family
Thanks
I am still praying for you sweet girl. Hugs to the family!
Thank you so much. We appreciate it and hope to see you again soon.
coming up to the holidays and I am praying for u all. I hope ur treatments have gone well and we hear good news soon.
We are doing ok. things have not gone according to plan and we have so much to share so please stay tuned we are hoping to do a live update soon. Thanks for checking in
@@DoesSizeMatter aww im so sorry things haven't gone as planned. will be looking forward to seeing u tho. I hope u have blessed holidays😘
My heart 💔 breaks for you, this is not the news you were hoping for. I will keep you in my prayers, and send positive thoughts. I’m still confident that your positive personality will help you fight a good fight.
As far as our medical system…….I’m right there with you on the rant. Yes we have a good system, but there are people suffering while waiting for services. I feel Covid has taken a priority over peoples healthcare and it’s not fair.
Virtual hugs 🤗 to you and the family 💕
Thanks so much. You are right, we will get through this. Our system really is strained and yes Covid has put a lot of extra strain on it but considering what is going on in the world right now we are lucky to have access to the care we do so we are just trying to be positive. Thanks for listening ❤️
I follow your channel and am sorry you are going through this. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am not very familiar with the Canadian health care system, but your frustration is understandable. Sending positive vibes that you get treatments underway soon and on your way to healing soon!
Thank you for your support and I was just really scared and frustrated and I have so much more to share with you about the system and the journey. We will beat this and I can't wait to share that moment with you too. Thanks for listening and hanging out with us
You are in my prayers for total recovery! We are virtually here for you. 🙏🙏❤❤
Thanks so much ❤️
Enjoy your videos and wish you the best as you take this new journey. May God bless you, your family and all the medical professionals involved.
(and by the way, your "rants" are graceful)
Thanks for your support and for watching and listening. ❤️
Sending prayers to you and your family. A big hug to you.🙏🏻❤️
Thanks so much
I'm just stunned. Your raw, well-deserved rant wasn't a rant at all. Please continue to spill it out, get mad, cry, cuss, drink, whatever. Then, face the next hour of your life. Please continue to keep us all informed of your progress ( Progress, not regress). I wished I had the words and wisdom to make it all better for you and your family. Deep Thoughts from Georgia are with you.
Thank you for your support and for listening. We try and really are positive the majority of the time but yes there are hard moments. We have lots more to share and appreciate you following along. I know what you mean about not having the words but please know what a difference it makes to us when you share your thoughts here. It is powerful to read and we thank you. We have personal experience with the deep kindness of people in Georgia and we had so much fun sharing it in one of our adventure videos. We love Georgia and can't wait to get back.
I went through breast cancer treatments back in 2013. It was tough, but I got through. You are a strong woman, and you will get through. I, for one, do not mind the rants. You need that sometimes. I am sending love and wish I could give you a big hug. You're aloud to be upset. Give yourself some grace. I'm sure the fact that you're sharing your journey is helping others going through a similar situation. Take care of yourself. I will be pulling for you from here. (Michigan)
Thanks so much for listening and I’m glad to hear you are doing well it’s good to hear of the successes
You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Please stay strong. Hoping for some better answers for you going forward.
Thanks for thinking of us. We have lots more to share with you so stay tuned.
May the Lord cover you and extend His hand towards you. 🙏🏽
Prayers for your total recovery. Just a bump in the road and keep moving on.
Thanks so much
I am sorry, but the health care in Canada is too slow. I wish you all the love, and strength.
Maybe counseling would be good for you, and help at this time, your family can join in also, it is so helpful.
Thanks things are getting better and we appreciate your support. We are hanging in there.
Just saw your IG post... So happy to see you healing and hopefully thriving! Thank you for sharing. May you all find great health and joy in 2023- Happy New Year!
Thank you so much we are working towards just that.
Sending lots of good vibes and you will get through this with your strength and support from your family and all of us here!🙌🏽
Thanks so much
Waited awhile before I could let myself watch this diagnosis video, especially when I realized that no updates has popped up on my TH-cam list. I hope your treatments are going well and I've sent prayers up for you. My mother was diagnosed with a rare form of bone marrow cancer just as the pandemic started and of course my sisters and I went right online to read about it. We were disheartened by the less-than-hopeful things we were reading. Can I say that within months of this diagnosis DURING the height of the pandemic traveling back and forth to Boston got her in remission almost immediately! Don't lose hope! Cancer treatments grow by leaps and bounds every single day. God bless you Denise, and your family.
Thank you so much for sharing your mother's story and I am thrilled to hear she is in remission. Treatments are tough and we have a lot going on, therefore the delay in updates. We have so much more to share I just haven't been able to get to editing and our family is having a tough time. Thank you for thinking of us and we will share more soon. Stay strong for your mom.
Big hug to and your family.
Praying for full recovery, no matter what the news was.
I understand the waiting for test so you can do the next step which is see oncologist and make a plan is so hard.
You rant away because I understand.
Once you are getting treatment, having surgery, you would at least feel like you were doing something.
Waiting sucks, not knowing sucks.
But be positive and trust that no matter what you can beat this.
I am praying for your peace and comfort.
Thanks so much. That’s exactly how we feel.
I've just been diagnosed with rectal cancer, I will be going through radiation and chemo before surgery. I'm terrified of the pain and having a colostomy bag. My doctor said to be prepared for the next year of this, I need help preparing so I think I will make a call to the Canadian Cancer Society to point me in the right direction. I wish all the best to you in your journey and to us all who have to fight cancer in all it's invasive forms.
Firstly, we are so sorry you are having to go through this, it sucks in so many ways. I understand your fears of pain and surgery. What I do know is that they are getting so much better at these treatments and managing the side effects. Ask lots of questions of your oncologist and the oncology nurses. They are a wealth of information. From a nursing perspective I have helped lots of patients with colostomies and yes its a huge adjustment but once they learn how to mange it they all did wonderfully. So I know you can do it too. We have lots more to share with you about our journey and hope to help you along the way. Please keep in touch, stay positive and think healthy thoughts it does matter. You can do this!
I’m so sorry this has happened. Please feel free to rant and cry any time you need to. I really hate cancer. So many friends have had it including my mother. As far as your wait, you wouldn’t be seen any faster here in Houston, Texas which has the largest medical center in the US.
Thanks for listening and I know the waiting is normal just scary. Things will improve 🙂
Ranting is necessary. It helps you talk it out. You know that you cannot control it but you can talk it through. You are strong and you will get through this. We are all praying for you💕💕
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support ❤️
@@DoesSizeMatter anytime💕💕
Hello,sweet Denise
You have a great family and darling husband
Love the doggie
An aggressive form of Cancer is difficult to hear
I’m so sorry 😢 but hopefully you will get through this and come out a Survivor
Wrapping my arms around you in a warm hug
Time is of the essence and the wait is very tough
Thank you for sharing such intimate and intense information and including us in your life
Thank you for being here for us. Your kindness is so appreciated. I really do have a great crew to love on me and for me to love. Especially that cute little dash hound haha. We do have so much more to share with you to tell you the rest of the story. Thank you for following along on our journey and being so supportive
Although I don’t personally know your beliefs but when I was battling my cancer (complete full hysterectomy before reaching menopause and it was an urgent surgery and my Mom was dying at the same time. I never told her either) . I was unable to think or breathe. This gave me comfort when I didn’t know what to pray:
Be strong and of good courage. Do not fear nor be afraid. For the Lord your God, He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Everything you are feeling is completely normal and understandable. My heart goes out to you
Sending all good thoughts and healing prayers. God bless you all.
Thank you so much. We are so sorry you had to go through all of that while losing your mom. I hope you are free and clear now and I’m glad you found your way. We get the breathing and thinking thing. We can do this we know, we just have tough times. Thanks for listening and sharing
I would repeatedly hit the thumbs up on this comment!!!! But we know what that would do!
Praying for you right now!!! I will continue to pray.
Hope all is OK as it can be love.
Stop by each day and pray for you.
And I always will....
Joey Z
Denise, you are a strong and compassionate lady. I have a son who has a congenital condition that requires lots of medical intervention. I live in USA and we don’t have to wait for tests and treatment. However, over the years I have had my fair share of dealing with different life threatening issues, and have learned that you have to be very aggressive to get what you need...you aren’t going to be the best liked, but you have to make a fuss sometimes. You should not have to wait for your tests. Go raise bloody he’ll until you get them....
Thank you for your encouragement. We do have much more to share but well.... it's been a really tough month. I have had all of my tests and started treatment but there is so much more to the story. We will share more asap. Thank you for thinking of us.
I really hope you recover soon 🙏
We are working hard at it and we have lots to tell you. We will do a live update as soon as we can. Hope you can make it
Denise, Kory, Courtney, you are in my hearts and thoughts and wishing you the best during this terribly difficult time.
Thank you so much. We do have lots more to share and I will get it out to you soon. I've just been a little busy you know dealing with cancer but we totally appreciate you checking in on and supporting us.
Use your anger and frustration to have a lazer sharp focus to ASAP aggressively operate to remove the cancer. Then you can treat the tissue for the best long range solution. You may not control the process but you can bulldog the components. Don’t give up. We are all praying for you.
Thanks so much for your support and we hear you. We are fighting ❤️
I hope you're getting the best treatments and working towards a full recovery. Thinking of you
Things have been tough and we have so much to share with you including some crazy absurd things. I have not felt up to editing but we are trying to plan a live to update you. So please stay tuned and I will send a notification when we have a date set up and we hope to see you there. Thanks for thinking of us.
Praying for you beautiful 💜
I will pray for you continuously. God bless you sweet woman. I love watching your videos. You are amazing and will get through this. ❤️You got this. 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for thinking of us. We will do a Live soon to catch you up on how things are going. Stay Tuned
Thanks for share your story!
Thank you for sharing so honestly. God be with you and your family.
Thanks so much
I’m so sorry for your nightmare!! I’m praying for you. Oh my goodness I’m I’m trusting things will progress quickly.
Thank you so much. We do have lots more to share with you to tell you how it is going. Thanks for watching and listening
Praying for you and your family.
Denise, it is like that in the states! We have to get in line too for procedures. However, when it is critical they do speed things up. Maybe that is what is happening behind the scenes for you! Sending all of my love, I feel very close to you and will surround you with God's blue and white healing light. Your neighbor in Washington State. Love to you and your family-I will pray for strength. P.S. Let that ol' shit out! ;)
Thanks so much for listening. We appreciate your support and I think you are right. Things do get moving.
Sending warm wishes for your recovery. I can totally understand your fear and frustration, and I wish I could help. Rant any time! We're all pulling for you.
Thanks so much for listening and supporting us.
Oh my..sending prayers and patience and love
Thanks
Denise, dear, I’m sorry your diagnosis is scary and I am sending your a tight virtual hug hoping to comfort you a bit. I had an aggressive and rare type of cancer. A type of cancer that never, or rarely, affects women, specially women under 75 years of age and I was 55 when I got my diagnosis three years ago. I had what is seen mostly as a male type of urinary system cancer that seems to be growing in women. It was spreading too and they started with chemo before they could decide which way the treatment would go... chemo is a good start for most cancers and I hope you will take that. I know how frustrating the seemingly slow public system can be... I’m in Norway and we have a full public health system here with the same egalitarian logic and I also support it fully. It works well for most people. My suggestion, trust, trust life, trust the process, try not to get too anxious because stress is terrible for the treatments and can cause extra side effects. I know it is easier said than done, but just try...it is scary dear, I’ve been there, I am still picking up the pieces of my life after my treatments but I’m here and so far I’m cancer free. Try to keep positive.
Wow, you are so right! We are trusting and moving forward. We are thrilled to hear your story and know we can get through this, it’s just tough sometimes. Thanks for the inspiration and support. One day we will make it to Norway 🇳🇴 it seems so beautiful there. 🤗
Be strong. We are Praying for your complete Healing
Thanks so much
you vent to us anytime!!! When My Mom went thru this I would love to just let her vent it out! we are here for you and love you!!!
Thank you so much for listening. I'm going to get better at all of this.
Oh Denise...big hugs for you. This is a scary time. for you and your loved ones. I am crying along with you. I am not a sweary person...but F**K cancer. I have a friend who has had 3 different cancers in the past 30 years. Cancer is so much more treatable or controllable these days. Rant away, sweetheart, get the anger out of you any way you can. Your videos are helping so many people. I follow Eamonn and Bec and she, like you is also going through the same journey. So many prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.
Thanks for your support and I agree with you about f**k cancer it really is hurting too many people 😢
hope you are well
Thanks, lots has been going on and we will be doing a live update soon to tell you all about it. Hope you can make it
Praying for you and sending lots of hugs and our love to you all.
Thank you so much!
Sending prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Have faith and hang in there.
Thanks so much
Sending you all my prayers and light 🙏✨. You are strong and will get through this. One day at a time. 💞
Thank you so much
I’m so sorry for you. I will be praying for you all the time. I have a friend that had breast cancer stage four Very active cancer she had and she is still here doing fine. Like I said I will be praying for you a lot. Plus I will be praying for your family.
Thanks so much. There are so many positive stories out there. We will be one too.
Quick recovery and God blesses
Denise, thank you for sharing your journey. I am so moved by your honest, clear thinking, and your commitment to help others going through similar experiences as your own unfolds.
Awhile back, I posted a little story about the mother of my college roommate in response to one of your posts, but I think there was a problem and it didn't "take" on TH-cam, so I will repeat it now. While in college here in Washington years ago, my roommate told me of his memories as a small child of his mother and how much she suffered through chemotherapy and other treatments for an aggressive form of breast cancer. I believe that it had spread to some degree, but they attacked it with the best treatments at the time. I was stunned at this, because I had met Andy's parents when they visited campus - wonderful people - and she was the picture of health! And I was attending college in the late 80's...so her cancer battle took place in the early 1970's when treatments were not as promising as what we have today. Recently, I was visiting with Andy, who is now an MD himself, and he told me of his mom's recent passing from a cardiovascular condition which was unrelated to the long-ago cancer battle. She had lived an amazing, active and cancer-free life watching her kids get married and raise their own children, all the while traveling the world. In fact, well into her '80's, she had just returned from a trip abroad when her circulatory system condition worsened just prior to her passing. The point is, she survived that earlier breast cancer battle so long ago, and now the treatments are so much better. Actually, I can think of several women in my circle of friends who have endured breast cancer (in all cases well over a decade ago), and while they endured some tough times with chemo, etc., they ultimately beat it and are happily living life adventures in excellent health today. I have high hopes and expectations that you'll sail right through this!
I will be watching your progress and sending positive vibes your way!
Ken Lewis
Thanks for sharing this story Ken. It means a lot and I did not get it before so thanks for the extra effort. I too have heard of folks doing well long term and you are very right about how far the studies have come and the advancements in drugs and the efforts gone into reducing the side effects. We are hanging our hat on that and fully intend to be a story like this for someone else. We do have so much more to share with you and appreciate you following along on our journey. Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your story for everyone else to read as well.
I’m praying, sending good vibes and love to you and your family. I’m with you.❤️💝
Thank you so much!
Prayers for you 🙏…. Gosh I can’t imagine how hard💙
Oh my goodness. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. While I did not have breast cancer, when I was 25, with 2 small children, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. I had 2 surgeries and radiation….I remember getting the call, and how scary it was-so many questions (why? Am I going to die? What about my family? What’s going to happen?) and fear of the unknown road ahead. I ended up in heart failure 7 years ago due to effects from my treatment (I will be 45 next week) and yet I survive!!! I work, enjoy activities, travel! In my RV, and breathe in all life has to offer.
I know you are scared for your family and yourself. Make sure to take care of your mind also……a positive mindset is a game changer. I pray for strength and courage for you on your journey and know I’m for one, am cheering for you at this starting line and will be jumping up and down for you at the finish. Hugs from the USA
Wow, you have been scared too. I hear you and I am so glad to know you have been doing so well. Long term effects are something we are concerned about too but the years you have had in between are what we are focused on at the moment. We are very positive people and are working hard at maintaining that. Although it seems far away at the moment we know we will make it to the finish line and there will be a BIG PARTY. We'll be looking for you. Thanks for your kindness and support.
Just to let you know I am thinking of you and still sending up prayers. You got this!
We really appreciate it. Thanks
Look at you trying to help others. This is so tough I’m going through it too since before Christmas and I know how you feel.
Helping others is my comfort zone. As a previous RN for 22 yrs its just in me. It is really tough though and I hope you are managing it ok? Hang in there with us and we can go through it together.
@@DoesSizeMatter been thinking about you. Praying for you
How are you I been thinking about you ? I hope everything is going well.
@@marymazzoni2079 I am ok but so much is happening to complicate our story. We are hoping to update folks soon. It's just really been a tough time. Thanks for thinking of us. We hope you are doing well and managing your journey.
So happy to hear from you.
Hi !! I saw your video at 2 AM and heard about your diagnosis. I watch the other couple that pertain to your diagnosis as well. I found myself crying. I love watching all of your videos because they’re always so upbeat and I’ve been looking at purchasing an airstream because if your full description love them. You make everything so happy and fun to watch. You’re not alone I hear your pain many people do. Stay positive eat healthier and just know there are a lot of people rooting for you. This will pass. Again I hear your pain and confusion and uncertainty. Please know but you are a beautiful person and you will be OK. I know you’re scared and you probably feel like just a number. You’re an awesome person with a beautiful personality. I don’t know you but I feel like I do. Please when you get a chance please update I’ve been checking every couple of days to see if I see anything on your condition or your well-being. Hang in there. Love from California to see remember you’re not alone 💜💜💜
Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement. It makes me feel great to know we are helping you to sort out your Airstream purchase, they are such cool little trailers and we love them too. We do try to stay positive and happy and we are certainly having our ups and downs right now. We have so much more to share with you but it has been a really tough go recently. Know that I have had all of my tests and have started treatment but oh there is so much more to the story. Thank you for thinking of us and sharing that you love our reviews cause we love doing them and knowing that you find them happy and helpful makes our day.
I am so very sorry you are dealing with this. I dealt with breast cancer twice and have been cancer-free for 12 years now. I know this is a terrifying time and I am sending you big hugs from California❤️
I’m so glad you are doing well and that is our goal too. We will get there just as you know times are tough right now. Thanks for listening
@@DoesSizeMatter Always here to listen. Wish we could do more. Remember the old saying “When you’re going through Hell, just keep going”. Try to enjoy the good days, be gentle with yourself on the bad days. ❤️
@@dianamadura7392 You got it, that's our plan. We appreciate you following along and hanging out with us, listening and commenting means so much to us. Thank you