yeah, I was in shock because I had an a okay from the doc in the later part of November, but there is really no way to tell for sure if it's back without scans. No real tumor markers in the blood like there are for other cancers. Just the one blood test that can indicate there might be a problem if there are some higer levels of(insert something I can't pronounce and therefore can sound out to spell it.. here! LOL) and that was totally normal. yep, Terri, its not a fast grower. But as the doc told me my first visit a few years ago, there is also no cure. So, I just hope that the little buggers don't get resistant to the fun little chemicals! LOL I'll play a little video blaster game in my head while taking chemo! lol But, we might watch this for a while too. It's just one lymph node, and there were a lot more involved last time. But apparently this one is HUGE HUGE HUGE! Yeah, I always say, more is more! I don't believe the old saying , less is more! So, hopeing that there are no more little buggers in the new scans. Thanks for the prayers everyone! Darn! I jUST found a great new hair stylist for my last 3 cuts that I LOVE! And at fantastic Sams no less... and incredible cut for $20 bucks! Beats every $75 cut I've had lately! lol Oh, and guess what? Baseball season starts today. Ryan's team is travelling to Tennesse today for their first games! Sheesh! seems so early and so cold! Go RED STORM!

I am sure that I am one of "them"......and that doesn't bother me one bit.......If a person cannot take criticism or handle a response different from the one they want, then they shouldn't be playing on a bulletin board. I have always been outspoken and refuse to be a ditto to all the responses made by people who just want to go along with the crowd, don't want to start something so they just give the expected answer. I know at least two who answered on this thread that never seem them to have trouble speaking their mind either. Everyone talks about the old KT.....and how nice it was...no it wasn't nice.....everyone was afraid to say anything that wasn't all smiles and hugs and kisses. If the least bit of criticism occurred people ran off sucking their thumbs but only after a long drawn out good bye post telling everyone how terrible they are. If you post something stupid, there actually are a few people that will tell you it's stupid. One story I remember is a woman was pissed at her husband so she took the credit cards and ran them up to the nth degree and bragged about it..The responses she got at the KT...yea right on.....you go girl...that will teach him........well I'm here to tell you, that wasn't my answer nor the answer from my sista's......but the typical answer.....The KT now may have people who over do it, but at least the answers are honest...You may not like the answers but maybe they are actually more honest than what you just posted....

Nita, I haven't responded to all your posts here and other places, but I've been watching out for them and posts made by others on the Tour. Thanks so much to you and others who are keeping us updated and sharing the pics of you great folks. Such great memories are being made. I'm enjoying Mary Ann's blog, too! :) My Granlan Hugs can't compare to yours, Nita. lolol

I had an email to say there'd been an update from Herb. What a fighter that girl is! Go (((Kat)))!! There's a Chocolate Fish at the end of this for ya .... now if that's not an incentive I don't know what is!