CancerCompass message board discussion started by toolhand on 1/23/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20026,0.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Just found out I have cancer and really feeling bummed out.Will see surgeon in am and just can't believe the news.  I feel so good yet the scan doesn't lie. toolhand Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Toolhand,  Just wanted to let you know we are all here for support. I know the news seems grim .. but can I please stress to you that the more you stay positive and strong you will make it. There is more treatment for this disease then there was years ago. You will know anything is possible by reading the stories of others. Just wanted to give you a chin up !!! Best of luck to you. Let us know how things are going for you. We always have a listening ear hear.lilsis lilsislovesdad Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear ToolhandMy husband was diagnosed with RCC April 2005 when a large tumour (13cm) in his R kidney was found by accident. He was never ill or showed any symptoms right up to the time of the operation (we called him a fraud as he looked so good). We had every confidence in his surgeons (3 because of the extent of the tumour) and because he was so healthy never doubted he would recover. He was back at work 8 wks after the operation. My suggestion is make sure you have confidence in your doctor and surgeon, ask questions even if they seem silly and stay positive as this helps the body and spirits to see you through. Our prayers are with you.    hopensw Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 1/23/2008 toolhand wrote:Just found out I have cancer and really feeling bummed out.Will see surgeon in am and just can't believe the news.  I feel so good yet the scan doesn't lie.Just checking to see how you are doing.My prayers are with you.My husband is doing great.It's been 3 years since we found out about rcc,stage 4.So you see.hang in thererally 53 rally53 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT