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KS Toronado

(21,011 posts)
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:45 PM Mar 21

My cancer is back

5 weeks ago I went to the doctor because of a lump growing on the right side of my chin. Had a
CT scan of my head and found a enlarged lymph node in that area, they did a scraping on it and
said it was cancerous.

Then, since I had vocal cord cancer 3 years ago they did a complete CT body scan and said the
mass growing on my chin and neck is a cancerous tumor plus they believe cancer is back on my
vocal cords. Surgery Monday to take a scraping from vocal cords, seems like overkill, why can't
they just run a camera down there and look like they've been doing since my radiation treatments?
Or am I missing something?

Meanwhile that lump keeps growing and has spread to my entire chin left to right and is starting
up the right side of my face enclosing my ear shutting down my hearing. On my third prescription
to reduce this mass and nothing is helping so far. Doctor appointments every day next week.

Because of everything going on with my health I've decided I better get all my affairs in order and
finish some projects. So I'll no longer be doing the daily toons but I'll help anyone who wants to
take up that task. Best for a retired person with no full time job, just send me an email, always
willing to help. Sorry to let all the Toon lovers down.

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My cancer is back (Original Post) KS Toronado Mar 21 OP
My best wishes go with you. It always sounds hollow, I know, but I mean it -- my heart allegorical oracle Mar 21 #1
That's just terrible news! I'm so sorry. nt Carlitos Brigante Mar 21 #2
Sending you healing thoughts KS! kimbutgar Mar 21 #3
The best energies sent your way for your healing and medical process. magicarpet Mar 21 #4
HUGS XanaDUer2 Mar 21 #5
Best of luck to you with your treatments. greatauntoftriplets Mar 21 #6
Thank you for all the work you did bringing Toons to us. Best wishes. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 21 #7
I'm so sorry. My dad has terminal stage 4 colon cancer. Akoto Mar 21 #8
Take care of yourself LetMyPeopleVote Mar 21 #9
Your work is appreciated. Praying your doctors MaeScott Mar 21 #10
Wishing the best for you.... spanone Mar 21 #11
Sending gentle healing vibes your way KS Toronado Sun-Moon Mar 21 #12
wishing you all the best KS choie Mar 21 #13
Be good to yourself. Surrounding you in healing light and wishing you the best. Nanjeanne Mar 21 #14
The cartoons are the least ofmit malaise Mar 21 #15
Sending out positive thoughts... Spazito Mar 21 #16
I am so sorry to hear this KS Toronado, I had no idea. William769 Mar 21 #17
Wishing you health and comfort mr715 Mar 21 #18
So sorry to hear this. bluestarone Mar 21 #19
Sending positive vibes oldtime dfl_er Mar 21 #20
Holding you in my thoughts, KS Toronado cilla4progress Mar 21 #21
You're not letting us down, far from it. I know this gang -- there'll be prayers & vibes heading out asap... Hekate Mar 21 #22
You're not letting us down... 2naSalit Mar 21 #23
I'm sorry to hear this Danmel Mar 21 #24
Speedy recovery to you, KS Toronado! Kid Berwyn Mar 21 #25
Best wishes for your health! flamingdem Mar 21 #26
So sorry to hear that. Concentrate on what you need to do for your health. Wishing best of outcomes to you. Walleye Mar 21 #27
Sending my best vibes and wishes for positive prognosis. Marie Marie Mar 21 #28
I'm sorry to hear that but I am sending my most positive, health-restoring wishes to you... hlthe2b Mar 21 #29
You never know what someone is going through.. yorkster Mar 21 #30
I'm so sorry Lefta Dissenter Mar 21 #31
Thinking of you with love and blessings! colorado_ufo Mar 21 #32
How frightening! pandr32 Mar 21 #33
I'm so sorry, KS! 💙 Cha Mar 21 #34
Oh no Tornado. Come back to the DU to fight and commune applegrove Mar 21 #35
So sorry what you are going through and wish you the very best. JohnSJ Mar 21 #36
Hoping and praying for the very best outcome, dear KST. Tanuki Mar 21 #37
I am so sorry to see this. MuseRider Mar 21 #38
Get well and fight fight fight fight. multigraincracker Mar 21 #39
I'm sory you're going through this, amigo JoseBalow Mar 21 #40
... alwaysinasnit Mar 21 #41
Dear KS Toronado. I will include you in my nightly prayers. Love , Debbie debm55 Mar 21 #42
That is really shitty news, KS. brer cat Mar 21 #43
Cancer sucks! murielm99 Mar 21 #44
I'm so sorry for the bad news KS Toronado JMCKUSICK Mar 21 #45
Wishing you strength and courage orangecrush Mar 21 #46
If the NIH database is still up look for studies on Chamomile on various forms of cancer BubbaJoe Mar 21 #47
You have given us so much with your toons. sheshe2 Mar 21 #48
Oh no wendyb-NC Mar 21 #49
Very sorry to hear that. misanthrope Mar 21 #50
What discouraging news, KS Diamond_Dog Mar 21 #51
Sending prayers and hugs your way. Dorothy V Mar 21 #52
So sorry to hear this. boonecreek Mar 21 #53
So sorry KS Toronado Grim Chieftain Mar 21 #54
Sending strength your way democrank Mar 21 #55
Im still hoping...... Karadeniz Mar 21 #56
so sorry to hear this KS, massive hugz Celerity Mar 21 #57
May the angels of The Universe join forces to heal you. This is not good news but I am one LoisB Mar 21 #58
Very sorry to read your post. As a Stage IV cancer of the tonsils survivor, I wish you the best. Radiation on sinkingfeeling Mar 21 #59
Wishing you strength and serenity. 3catwoman3 Mar 21 #60
So sorry to hear this news KS Docreed2003 Mar 21 #61
So sorry to hear this, KSToronado gademocrat7 Mar 21 #62
Sincere best wishes. canetoad Mar 21 #63
Wishing you comfort and all the luck in the world mahina Mar 21 #64
You're the best, get well soon. usregimechange Mar 21 #65
Kick cancer's ass, Tornado. SergeStorms Mar 21 #66
That is terrible news. You sound so brave. 1WorldHope Mar 21 #67
Wishing you the best, Mz Pip Mar 21 #68
Hoping for the best for you. Bev54 Mar 21 #69
Best of luck. Ms. Toad Mar 21 #70
Will be keeping you in my thoughts, and sending healing vibes your way. HeartsCanHope Mar 21 #71
DAMN, CANCER DOES SUCK a kennedy Mar 21 #72
Hope all turns out well. tazsarge Mar 21 #73
Thank you! Richluu Mar 21 #74
Cancer sucks. Praying you will recover and laugh at cartoons again with us. Ziggysmom Mar 21 #75
Thank you for all you've done with the Toons... slightlv Mar 21 #76
krum. AllaN01Bear Mar 21 #77
May peace snd strength be with you. mobeau69 Mar 21 #78
Dang. I am so sorry to hear that news. I hope next week, a plan is in place to initiate immediately. Hang in there. Evolve Dammit Mar 21 #79
Good luck my friend BeneteauBum Mar 21 #80
So sorry cate94 Mar 21 #81
There are so many treatments for so many cancers. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 21 #82
You will be greatly missed. pwb Mar 21 #83
Take care fellow lover of cartoons MeNotThatKindOfOrc Mar 21 #84
I am so sorry to hear this Lulu KC Mar 21 #85
I am so so sorry. Hoping for the best for you. 🙏💙 LiberalLoner Mar 21 #86
Sorry For This FrankTC Mar 21 #87
wrapping you in love and light proud patriot Mar 21 #88
Blessings on you, KS mcar Mar 21 #89
KS Toronado, every positive thought and tons of good energy are coming your way. Dem2theMax Mar 21 #90
I'm so sorry about the news. Hoping for you the very best possible outcomes. Solly Mack Mar 21 #91
So sorry to hear about your setback. live love laugh Mar 21 #92
Take Care Of Yourself ProfessorGAC Mar 21 #93
I'm so sorry. Prayers and healing vibes for you. highplainsdem Mar 21 #94
Sending prayers, best wishes, and positive vibes. MiKenMi33 Mar 21 #95
Oh, KS, i hope you know how much we all care KitFox Mar 21 #96
So sorry to hear this, KS peggysue2 Mar 21 #97
Sending you healing vibes and hugs! MLAA Mar 21 #98
So sorry. Blessings on you in this troubling time Maeve Mar 21 #99
We love you KS Wild blueberry Mar 21 #100
I'm so sorry. Wishing you all the best. nt Phoenix61 Mar 21 #101
Hey there! I truly hope there will be a means for your doctors to get Passages Mar 21 #102
OMG. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 21 #103
I'm so sorry. You are in my heart. Keep us posted. Scrivener7 Mar 21 #104
Positive thoughts for you and your medical team. livetohike Mar 21 #105
You are not letting us down. We are all with you. Take care of yourself and let us know how it's going when you can. planetc Mar 21 #106
No! Patton French Mar 21 #107
Hoping and praying for you. 58Sunliner Mar 21 #108
It's not overkill, they need to analyze the cells. Do you think you are in the best Maru Kitteh Mar 21 #109
KS, I had to scroll down a LONG way to get past all the folks who love you. 70sEraVet Mar 21 #110
I am SO sorry to hear this news! ShazzieB Mar 21 #111
Devasting news. I am so saddened by your situation. Fla Dem Mar 21 #112
Healing vibes on the way to you, KS! SheltieLover Mar 21 #113
I'm so sorry 😞 💞 Raine Mar 21 #114
My love and prayers are with you. Stay ornery 💕 MerryBlooms Mar 21 #115
Oh, darn. Yeah, that's what it does. mahatmakanejeeves Mar 21 #116
Sending healing vibes - TBF Mar 21 #117
Well....fuck. Nevilledog Mar 21 #118
I am so sorry KS Clouds Passing Mar 21 #119
I have no words that haven't already been expressed in this thread. hamsterjill Mar 21 #120
I Am So Sorry, K S Tornado Daleuhlmann Mar 21 #121
Much Support 2 U Botany Mar 21 #122
that sucks Kali Mar 21 #123
That sounds rough Figarosmom Mar 21 #124
My wife is going through chemo now Colorado Liberal Mar 21 #125
Keep faith Toronado, be good and kind to yourself. PufPuf23 Mar 21 #126
Toronado, True Dough Mar 21 #127
Love and blessings to you, KS. We'll be with you in spirit. ancianita Mar 21 #128
Sending positive vibes DaBronx Mar 21 #129
I am so sorry. yardwork Mar 21 #130
As someone who is about Charlie Chapulin Mar 21 #131
Bless you SuzyandPuffpuff Mar 21 #132
I'm sorry to hear this, KS Toronado. MIButterfly Mar 21 #133
Laughter SuzyandPuffpuff Mar 21 #134
So sorry to learn of this KS. B.See Mar 21 #135
The toons are great but you're far more important to us radical noodle Mar 21 #136
So very sorry to hear this news. rustysgurl Mar 22 #137
I'm so sorry. area51 Mar 22 #138
Best Wishes AnotherDreamWeaver Mar 22 #139
Damn, that sucks. LA Blue Bengal Mar 22 #140
Best wishes KS DENVERPOPS Mar 22 #141
Stay encouraged, KS. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 22 #142
Wishing you the best. Duncanpup Mar 22 #143
Wish I could give a hug in person ribrepin Mar 22 #144
Thank you for all you do for this community. Trueblue Texan Mar 22 #145
I'm so sorry Bettie Mar 22 #146
I'm so sorry to hear this. Littlered Mar 22 #147
From one Kansan to another I'll hope for the best for you and the best Doctors can do Bengus81 Mar 22 #148
So sorry. Cancer sucks. travelingthrulife Mar 22 #149
(((((HUGS))))) UpInArms Mar 22 #150
I'm so sorry KS! Protect your peace. Whatever it takes. CousinIT Mar 22 #151
Well, shit. I'm so sorry to see this. Best wishes for you and yours. mucholderthandirt Mar 22 #152
Hope treatment shrinks all of this and gets rid of it people Mar 22 #153
Oh no... I missed this yesterday BumRushDaShow Mar 22 #154
Dear KS Toronado FakeNoose Mar 22 #155
You licked it once. You can do it again. Best wishes surfered Mar 22 #156
wishing and praying for the best outcomes with diagnosis/treatments peacebuzzard Mar 22 #157
So sorry for what you're going through senseandsensibility Mar 22 #158
This message was self-deleted by its author senseandsensibility Mar 22 #159
You are in my real prayers. tavernier Mar 22 #160
Thinking of you and sending love! Hope22 Mar 23 #161
Get yourSELF in order first! The toons can wait! n/t DFW Mar 23 #162
As we always say in MIRT, real life comes first. Know that you're getting those powerful DU vibes every single minute Rhiannon12866 Mar 24 #163
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So sorry to hear your news. Keep fighting! Liberal In Texas Mar 24 #165

allegorical oracle

(4,469 posts)
1. My best wishes go with you. It always sounds hollow, I know, but I mean it -- my heart
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:48 PM
Mar 21

is with you. For all it's worth, you'll be in my prayers. Love to you.

kimbutgar

(24,681 posts)
3. Sending you healing thoughts KS!
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:49 PM
Mar 21

Love your daily toons but your health is more important! Take care 🥰

Akoto

(4,289 posts)
8. I'm so sorry. My dad has terminal stage 4 colon cancer.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:52 PM
Mar 21

I know every day is a battle against fear with this thing, but know there are folks out there who care, be they fellow cancer patients or otherwise.

LetMyPeopleVote

(160,943 posts)
9. Take care of yourself
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:52 PM
Mar 21

Your health is the most important thing. You will be in my prayers

Thank you for the cartoons

MaeScott

(914 posts)
10. Your work is appreciated. Praying your doctors
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:52 PM
Mar 21

…can keep you well for many more posts. Nobody has tomorrow promised to them, enjoy the treasures in each day. 🙏🏽💕💕

William769

(58,265 posts)
17. I am so sorry to hear this KS Toronado, I had no idea.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:57 PM
Mar 21

Sending every last good vibe I have your way.

Hekate

(97,014 posts)
22. You're not letting us down, far from it. I know this gang -- there'll be prayers & vibes heading out asap...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:01 PM
Mar 21

Take care of yourself. Hugs.

2naSalit

(96,287 posts)
23. You're not letting us down...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:03 PM
Mar 21

Just take care and know that we are with you though this time.



Walleye

(39,256 posts)
27. So sorry to hear that. Concentrate on what you need to do for your health. Wishing best of outcomes to you.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:08 PM
Mar 21

hlthe2b

(108,962 posts)
29. I'm sorry to hear that but I am sending my most positive, health-restoring wishes to you...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:09 PM
Mar 21

And, I have had many experiences with those who can maintain their positivity throughout difficult medical issues. So, I'm counting on you to do the same. Not sure where you are getting care. Kansas City has some excellent oncology programs, but no matter where, just hang in there and let them find out what is going on. Lots of new immune therapies have emerged--even since your last episode.

I believe I can speak to all of your DU family in saying we are here for you and just want you to take good care of yourself.

yorkster

(2,915 posts)
30. You never know what someone is going through..
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:11 PM
Mar 21

The very best to you. Thanks for the wonderful cartoons.




😢 💕

Lefta Dissenter

(6,675 posts)
31. I'm so sorry
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:11 PM
Mar 21

Sending you lots of healing wishes. I hope you’ll have good news for us in the near future, but we are here to hold your hand throughout.

JohnSJ

(98,303 posts)
36. So sorry what you are going through and wish you the very best.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:19 PM
Mar 21

There are a lot of NCI centers around the country.

Tanuki

(15,759 posts)
37. Hoping and praying for the very best outcome, dear KST.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:19 PM
Mar 21

Thank you for letting us know. I am among the many here who enjoy and very much appreciate your posts.

MuseRider

(34,541 posts)
38. I am so sorry to see this.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:21 PM
Mar 21

I am having my own health problems but they do not put me all the way down. I live South of Topeka. I do not know if you are close or not but if you are there would be some times I could help and would be pleased to do that. Like I said, I am pretty restricted now but not totally. Send me a PM if there is anything I could do and I will see what I can work out. I am SO sorry to read this. Keep your chin up and beat this shit with your brain and heart. Damn stuff took out a good part of my family and quite a few friends but kick it around and sometimes it gives up. If you need anything and I can help let me know. Be well. Keep your thoughts high as much as possible and let us all know what you need.

brer cat

(26,883 posts)
43. That is really shitty news, KS.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:25 PM
Mar 21

I hope your post sends a groundswell of super vibes, positive thoughts and earnest prayers headed your way. You deserve the best DU uplifting, my friend.

JMCKUSICK

(1,742 posts)
45. I'm so sorry for the bad news KS Toronado
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:27 PM
Mar 21

I'll join all your friends here at DU in sending healing vibes and prayers.
God Speed

BubbaJoe

(23 posts)
47. If the NIH database is still up look for studies on Chamomile on various forms of cancer
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:29 PM
Mar 21

Yes I know. I am not some suppliment nut, but I saw an article about Chamomile causing cancer cells to restart apoptosis (self die off). That caused me to check for real NIH studies since I don't trust one source and found several studies that looked promising in the NIH databse on Chamomile and apigenin derived from Chamomile.

I list this as a "can't hurt, might help" thing I mention to folks. Doesn't hurt to look up the articles either.

Best wishes and sending positive vibes.

sheshe2

(91,016 posts)
48. You have given us so much with your toons.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:29 PM
Mar 21

Now we are here to give back to you. Sending you love and healing vibes, KS Toronado.💙

wendyb-NC

(4,167 posts)
49. Oh no
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:29 PM
Mar 21

That's a drag, That growth has to quit. I hope that the Dr's will give you some more treatment options. Know that I am sending healing vibes your way. I hope it can be knocked out of you and this universe. You're practical to put things in order, in case.., but I hope, not for a while. Maybe you get all your projects, and have your affairs in order and find you have time to live, and enjoy for a while. Peace.

Diamond_Dog

(36,478 posts)
51. What discouraging news, KS
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:31 PM
Mar 21

Wishing you strength and fight. I’m a survivor. I will keep you in my thoughts

LoisB

(9,907 posts)
58. May the angels of The Universe join forces to heal you. This is not good news but I am one
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:38 PM
Mar 21

to never give up hope. Fight the good fight, KS Toronado.

sinkingfeeling

(54,850 posts)
59. Very sorry to read your post. As a Stage IV cancer of the tonsils survivor, I wish you the best. Radiation on
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:40 PM
Mar 21

the sensitive tissues of the area is really rough. My thoughts are with you.

Docreed2003

(18,130 posts)
61. So sorry to hear this news KS
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:43 PM
Mar 21

Much love to you and yours during this ordeal. You will be in all of our thoughts. Take care of yourself first and foremost...we'll keep the toons flowing here

gademocrat7

(11,382 posts)
62. So sorry to hear this, KSToronado
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:46 PM
Mar 21

Sending prayers and good vibes. We are with you on this journey.

mahina

(19,632 posts)
64. Wishing you comfort and all the luck in the world
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 04:53 PM
Mar 21

Thank you for all the laughs, hoping we can enjoy many more together. Aloha.

Ms. Toad

(36,471 posts)
70. Best of luck.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:06 PM
Mar 21

As someone (currently) NED (no evidence of disease) from two cancers, it's no fun.

As to the scrapings - imaging can't tell if a lump is cancerous - or what kind (new or metastasized from somewhere else). To develop a complete and targeted treatment plan, they need a pathologist to look at the actual cells.

HeartsCanHope

(930 posts)
71. Will be keeping you in my thoughts, and sending healing vibes your way.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:06 PM
Mar 21

Take care of yourself, KS Toronado, and please keep us updated if you feel able. Your posts will be missed, but your health is more important.

tazsarge

(6 posts)
73. Hope all turns out well.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:16 PM
Mar 21

Thank you for all of the toons!
Absolute must for me everyday, since forever.
I have reposted soooo many. Be comforted that many Maggats have been Butthurt by your cartoons.

Ziggysmom

(3,750 posts)
75. Cancer sucks. Praying you will recover and laugh at cartoons again with us.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:21 PM
Mar 21
Thank you for all you have done to make us smile here on DU.

slightlv

(5,247 posts)
76. Thank you for all you've done with the Toons...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:24 PM
Mar 21

but don't feel bad about it. Most important is to take care of yourself! Sending healing vibes and thoughts your way, KS. You'll be in my thoughts.

Evolve Dammit

(20,429 posts)
79. Dang. I am so sorry to hear that news. I hope next week, a plan is in place to initiate immediately. Hang in there.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:32 PM
Mar 21

BeneteauBum

(121 posts)
80. Good luck my friend
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:33 PM
Mar 21

Will anticipate your healthy return! In the mean time, keep fighting the good fight!
Peace ☮️

cate94

(2,944 posts)
81. So sorry
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:39 PM
Mar 21

It sounds very scary, and having cancer is scary and sucks. Prayers and healing vibes.

SleeplessinSoCal

(10,007 posts)
82. There are so many treatments for so many cancers.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:40 PM
Mar 21

I never knew there could be your kind of cancer. My brother was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. We're trying to help alleviate his stress factors. And these days there many more than we can handle. I hope you manage to continue to do what makes you happy. And that you get a handle on the best treatment.

FrankTC

(236 posts)
87. Sorry For This
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 06:13 PM
Mar 21

Sorry you are entering this suffering, and hoping for a speedy journey through it to a better place among the healthy on the other side.

Dem2theMax

(10,626 posts)
90. KS Toronado, every positive thought and tons of good energy are coming your way.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 06:20 PM
Mar 21

I will miss the toons, as I have greatly appreciated your taking the time to find them and post them, but right now your health is what comes first.

Please post when you can, to let us know how you are doing. It's smart to get your affairs in order, but I'm going to hope that the doctors will find a way to beat the cancer, and you'll just have some paperwork stacked somewhere for some day way off in the future.

Take good care of you. We are always here for you.

highplainsdem

(55,178 posts)
94. I'm so sorry. Prayers and healing vibes for you.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 06:41 PM
Mar 21

I believe that healings that seem miraculous can always happen, and I hope that will happen for you.

I also believe, based not on religion but on my own experiences and those I've heard about, including from people I've known who were grieving, that our spirits live on, and we all have reunions with loved ones to look forward to on the other side. But I'm praying for as much time here in as good health as possible for you, for the best help possible, and for strength and comfort and reassurance.

KitFox

(269 posts)
96. Oh, KS, i hope you know how much we all care
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 06:47 PM
Mar 21

and are pulling with you every day. That damn C word! Sending gentle hugs and healing energy. 🩷🩷🩷

peggysue2

(11,728 posts)
97. So sorry to hear this, KS
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 06:52 PM
Mar 21

Cancer is, indeed, insidious. And yes, sometimes it's like playing a deadly game of whack-a-mole.

We're dealing with something similar in my family at the moment. It's scary and utterly exhausting.

Btw, you're certainly NOT letting anyone down. Time to concentrate on and give time and care for yourself.

Blessings for a good resolution and healing vibes.





Wild blueberry

(7,529 posts)
100. We love you KS
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 06:56 PM
Mar 21

Sending fortitude, healing, light to your dear self.
Focus on yourself, we're here cheering for you.
Big hugs

Passages

(2,452 posts)
102. Hey there! I truly hope there will be a means for your doctors to get
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 06:59 PM
Mar 21

control of this cancer for you!

All best wishes for the best outcome.

livetohike

(23,358 posts)
105. Positive thoughts for you and your medical team.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 07:19 PM
Mar 21

May a new treatment slow this down and eliminate it. Hugs .

planetc

(8,475 posts)
106. You are not letting us down. We are all with you. Take care of yourself and let us know how it's going when you can.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 07:25 PM
Mar 21

Maru Kitteh

(29,897 posts)
109. It's not overkill, they need to analyze the cells. Do you think you are in the best
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 07:47 PM
Mar 21

possible area for your medical care? If not - STRONGLY consider dropping everything and going to the best possible place where you are able to receive care. Whatever material things you may lose, your life is worth so much more. I know if I’m diagnosed with cancer, the little backwoods I live in will just find skid marks in the driveway where I peeled out of here to go find a real cancer center.

You do whatever you need to do and care for yourself. You are loved. ❤️

70sEraVet

(4,420 posts)
110. KS, I had to scroll down a LONG way to get past all the folks who love you.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 07:55 PM
Mar 21

I hope you beat this. I wish you the best, from the bottom of my heart.

ShazzieB

(20,058 posts)
111. I am SO sorry to hear this news!
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 08:21 PM
Mar 21

Don't worry about the toons. You have much more pressing matters to deal with!

Take care of yourself and get as much rest as you can. You have already given DU so much -- this is your time to focus on you.

As for the vocal cord scrapings, maybe looking at some of those cells under a microscope will provide information to help them devise the best possible treatment plan. I hope so, anyway.

Fla Dem

(26,429 posts)
112. Devasting news. I am so saddened by your situation.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 08:25 PM
Mar 21

I can't imagine what you are going through.

I hope your doctors find a way to turn that growth around.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

SheltieLover

(65,822 posts)
113. Healing vibes on the way to you, KS!
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 08:43 PM
Mar 21

So saddened to hear of your dx. Pls keep us posted, and thank you for all the toons you've shared with us.

Clouds Passing

(4,246 posts)
119. I am so sorry KS
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:31 PM
Mar 21


You are letting no one down. Your job is to take care of yourself in any way you can. I send you prayers and healing energy, thoughts of comfort and calm. All the doctor stuff gets old really quick., I’m sorry.

I can’t even look at dump & co’s pics even toons anymore.

hamsterjill

(15,734 posts)
120. I have no words that haven't already been expressed in this thread.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:38 PM
Mar 21

I just wanted to send you a hug.

Daleuhlmann

(590 posts)
121. I Am So Sorry, K S Tornado
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:44 PM
Mar 21

My hopes and prayers that you can still make the most of the best quality of life possible in the time you have remaining.

Botany

(73,720 posts)
122. Much Support 2 U
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 10:13 PM
Mar 21

I wish I had the skills to write something to
help you but the way you explained your current situation let us into your life.

Thank you and I wish you and your people well.

Colorado Liberal

(202 posts)
125. My wife is going through chemo now
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 10:57 PM
Mar 21

Diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma - started as a tumor on her neck. The treatment is rough, so I'll just offer positive thoughts for you and hope that they figure out how to treat it. As they keep telling my wife, the highest priority is to take care of yourself.

PufPuf23

(9,357 posts)
126. Keep faith Toronado, be good and kind to yourself.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:01 PM
Mar 21

Been doing the cancer path myself since late 2017.

Sometimes doctors are confused and do not communicate well between each other is my experience.

DaBronx

(676 posts)
129. Sending positive vibes
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:18 PM
Mar 21

May your treatments be successful! Wishing you strength and the ability to conquer this cancer with fierce determination!

Charlie Chapulin

(353 posts)
131. As someone who is about
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:21 PM
Mar 21

two and a half years in remission, I wish you all the best. And thank you for all the toons.

MIButterfly

(189 posts)
133. I'm sorry to hear this, KS Toronado.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:22 PM
Mar 21

I hope it's just a temporary setback and that you will overcome it. Your DU family is always here for you. Lean on us any time.
I wish you all the best. I will keep a good thought for you.

B.See

(5,036 posts)
135. So sorry to learn of this KS.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:30 PM
Mar 21

I'm wishing you the best. Thank you, for fighting the good fight.

radical noodle

(9,794 posts)
136. The toons are great but you're far more important to us
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:54 PM
Mar 21

Holding you in my heart as you go through whatever treatments are to come.

rustysgurl

(1,068 posts)
137. So very sorry to hear this news.
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 12:00 AM
Mar 22

Sending you positive energy and healing as you battle this once again.

AnotherDreamWeaver

(2,907 posts)
139. Best Wishes
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 12:36 AM
Mar 22

Last Tuesday was my last of 15 radiation treatments. Last Dec. I had a breast tumor removed. I need to get some affairs in order too. Take care.

DENVERPOPS

(11,605 posts)
141. Best wishes KS
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 12:59 AM
Mar 22

I am sure I speak for all of us here on DU.........Our thoughts are with you.........

Trueblue Texan

(3,255 posts)
145. Thank you for all you do for this community.
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 08:50 AM
Mar 22

I'm sending you healing thoughts and well wishes. I so much wish I could do more.

Bettie

(18,104 posts)
146. I'm so sorry
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 08:53 AM
Mar 22

I hope that they can get it under control. I'm sorry you have to go through this.

Littlered

(197 posts)
147. I'm so sorry to hear this.
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 10:07 AM
Mar 22

You aren’t letting anyone down. Even though I don’t know you. I am hoping you have a positive outcome. And know I’m rooting for you.

Bengus81

(8,555 posts)
148. From one Kansan to another I'll hope for the best for you and the best Doctors can do
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 10:11 AM
Mar 22

Both my parents died from cancer. We need more $$$ going into cancer research,not less.

CousinIT

(11,189 posts)
151. I'm so sorry KS! Protect your peace. Whatever it takes.
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 10:52 AM
Mar 22

Sending you healing vibes and wishes for peace and strength.

PS: F*CK CANCER!

mucholderthandirt

(1,420 posts)
152. Well, shit. I'm so sorry to see this. Best wishes for you and yours.
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 10:58 AM
Mar 22

I lost my aunt last month to cancer that spread from her "female parts", as my mother likes to say, to her colon. Aunt never told her doctor about the pain she was in, on top of COPD and kidney disease.

I'm still at a loss about it, happened so quickly once she finally said something. I hate cancer.

people

(765 posts)
153. Hope treatment shrinks all of this and gets rid of it
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 11:20 AM
Mar 22

Thinking about you and hoping an effective treatment is used very soon. Sorry that you are going through this.

BumRushDaShow

(150,094 posts)
154. Oh no... I missed this yesterday
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 12:46 PM
Mar 22

Sending all my healing vibes your way and am hoping for the best with the treatment.

BIG (((((HUGS)))))

FakeNoose

(37,069 posts)
155. Dear KS Toronado
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 01:02 PM
Mar 22

Sending you hugs and healing vibes. The DU Community cares about you, but it's important for you to take whatever time you need for your own health. Hopefully this will be just a quick detour on the way. Please get better soon, and let us know.



peacebuzzard

(5,393 posts)
157. wishing and praying for the best outcomes with diagnosis/treatments
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 02:51 PM
Mar 22

I will keep praying for a successful resolution of these challenges.
I am so sorry you are going through this.

senseandsensibility

(21,543 posts)
158. So sorry for what you're going through
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 02:54 PM
Mar 22

and I wish you the best. Stay strong, my friend. Remember, we're always here to listen.

Response to KS Toronado (Original post)

tavernier

(13,594 posts)
160. You are in my real prayers.
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 03:42 PM
Mar 22

Not the tots and pears the politicians throw out.
Your toons have given us all a chuckle or a groan. Thank you for this.

Hope22

(3,816 posts)
161. Thinking of you and sending love!
Sun Mar 23, 2025, 01:40 PM
Mar 23

Always remember that you are surrounded by love!💗💗💗💗🙏🏼

Rhiannon12866

(231,419 posts)
163. As we always say in MIRT, real life comes first. Know that you're getting those powerful DU vibes every single minute
Mon Mar 24, 2025, 04:53 AM
Mar 24

Please take the time to focus on your health, the cartoons can wait and the number of replies on this thread should let you know how much you're loved and appreciated here, my friend. And please check in when you can...

Response to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #163)

Liberal In Texas

(15,066 posts)
165. So sorry to hear your news. Keep fighting!
Mon Mar 24, 2025, 08:16 AM
Mar 24

And I hope you can keep your spirits up. And stay in touch when you have time.


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