A Day For Celebrating......

[Andrea]

Today, is a day for celebrating....In case some of you was wondering where I have been for the past few weeks. Last month I was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma. The tumor was located on my left kidney and needed to be removed. I had the surgery and the outcome was ALL the cancer was removed, and I still have 1/2 of my left kidney. I went to the doctors on Monday for a follow up visit and he said I do not need any radiation or chemo treatments. The cancer was encapsulated, so it was easy peasy to remove! I need to do follow up testing for a few years, but that will be a piece of cake, right now I just need to rest and heal for the next month and then I can return to work and play here at the Den......

BTW..... For those who were fussing with me about not resting.... I've been released to drive and get groceries!!!!!!! as long as I take someone with me.party5

So today I will celebrate, not only my birthday, also for being cancer free!!!!cheers1

[Muriel]

Andrea reaching across this United States of ours and giving you the biggest hug and best wishes on this WONDERFUL DAY!!!
Then doing the happy dance with youparty5

[Ellen]

what brilliant news, it must feel like being born again
You will look at life in a totally different way from now on.

just relax and take your time to recover and look forward to seeing you playing again.

[cats4jan]

Such fantastic news - makes me feel so good party5

[cats4jan]

BTW - those little dancing guys are going to be so tired.... They have to dance for all of us

[KimR.]

Girlfriend, I'm soooo happy that all of your news is good, I've been praying for you since you were diagnosed. You have lots of reasons to celebrate!





BTW..... For those who were fussing with me about not resting.... I've been released to drive and get groceries!!!!!!! as long as I take someone with me.party5


I just can't imagine WHO woulod fuss with you about not resting...:rolleyes: BUT, it was for your own good!;)

Big hugs to you, Andrea!

[Mariah]

Wow Andrea, I'm so happy for you! This must be the best birthday present ever! party1

Congratulations with your birthday and this awesome news! party5

[msbrad]

WOW Andrea!
Celebrate indeed. I will definitely toast at least one to you this evening.

now behave, and follow doctors orders.

[Magnolia57]

Wonderful news, Andrea!
party5

[Pookagal]

Andrea, congratulations. I know just how you feel, it's a wonderful feeling to get news like that. Don't overdo it, the rest is important or we'll have to get the "fussers" activated again.;)

[Karen]

[giving you a gentle bear hug] ooh that is wonderful new Andrea. Happy Birthday - I know you will have a great birthday today.

Karen

[robyn]

You know I think this is wonderful news! Onwards and upwards from now...........

[Grace]

Andrea, fabulous news! Celebrate and have a Happy Birthday! Please take it easy and rest and recover quickly.

Big hugs to you. smilie-love029 smilie-love029

[Ellie]

Oh Andrea!...that is terrific news! Get plenty of rest and be carfeful while you're out. Have a happy birthday! :)

[Andrea]

Thanxs for all the well wishes... It doesn't take to much to make me feel tired... Been taking a nap everyday now!!!!..That could prove to be very addictive!!!!!!:):)

[Andrea]

BTW - those little dancing guys are going to be so tired.... They have to dance for all of us

I get tired just watching them.....:)

[msbrad]

Just so you know...you enjoyed your wine toasting, this evening.

[sandy]

I'm so proud of you for sharing girlfriend! It probably is in the back of our minds that it could happen to us and you are living proof that there is life after cancer! I have been so proud of you knowing about this as to how well you handled everything. I can only imagine the shock, the worry and the pain. But you are indeed a trooper and our first Den cancer survivor! Congratulations on being cancer free and a big happy birthday! Do you want me to sing to you again???
party1party5

[NancyP]

Andrea, I'm new here and don't know you but my heart is reaching out to you with more joy than you could ever imagine!!!! Twenty five plus years ago my oldest daughter went through the exact same thing!! And needed no chemo or anything else. She has lived a full and wonderful life on less than one kidney and never had another bit of trouble since her operation. She still goes for a yearly check up but that's all. I can't wait to tell her the good news about you!!!! Sending you HUGH HUGE HUGS!!!!!!!!!

[Miss Pepper]

Your news brought tears to my eyes, A. Sooooooooo happy for you!!! Big, big, hugs from me..smilie-love029 smilie-love029

[athena]

Andrea, that is fantastic news! I am so happy for you. Please take care of yourself I will keep sending positive thoughts of love your way!

[Andrea]

Thanxs Everyone........

Michi....I enjoyed the wine very much.....Thanxs!

[Diane]

A, that is such wonderful news! My thoughts and prayers are with you for a continued speedy recovery. I had no idea what you have been going through, as I feel I have been so out of touch these past months. Do what you need to do, so you can get back here and play with us full time!
And again, Happy, Happy Birthday to you!!!!smilie-love029 Big hugs, GF!!!!!

[MsKaty]

I am so happy that you posted this! I had no idea!!!! I did wonder why you hadn't been more active here but I thought you were just too busy at work. I know you will take care and your sweet hubby will be watching out for you. I'm happy you could post some good news!!! I will be thinking of you and wishing you well.

[Janice]

Great news Andrea party2