I'm so sorry to hear this but would appreciate further updates too. I don't even know what else to say.
I said, oh no. And, damn.
Oh Cecily. This sucks so much.
Oh no. I'm so sorry, E. Fuck cancer.
(I am answering stuff, mostly. Just, like, 2 weeks later.)
I have to go get my head shaved now. And probably buy some markers for drawing on my bald head
I'm so sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the comfort you can get.
thank you, both to the posts already and posts of the future
Sorry to hear this and best wishes. Marker pens sound an excellent idea. Make sure you get the non permanent ones then you can change the head illustration at will.
Oh damn, Messily, so sorry to hear this. Warmest wishes to you
So sorry. Hoping for the best possible outcome.
FUCK! I am so saddened by this. Messily, I wish this weren't happening to you and I pray for remission and cure. Hugs to you.
So sorry to hear this. Hoping for the best for you.
Jesus fuck, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. All strength and love to you.
So sorry to hear this; wishing you the best -- both for health outcomes and the mental and emotional energy to handle it.
I am so VERY sorry to hear it, E.
Please let us (collectively) know if/when you identify ways that we can support you. Obviously only if you have bandwidth to do so, but I know we'd all love to help in any way that is practical.
E. and I have been in touch, for obvious reasons, but for everyone else, I like to recommend this webpage: https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/talking-about-cancer/how-to-be-a-friend-to-someone-with-cancer.html
Oh, Messily, that is fucking awful. With love and sympathy from here.
This is absolutely awful news. You're one of my favorite internet people, and so I'm going to spend a great deal of time hoping for a good outcome. In the meantime, if by some chance I can help, please let me know.
Thanks guys
I am doing okay so far. Inasmuch as my life was already turned completely upside down four years ago, I'm probably better placed than most people to face lots of months of pain and doctor appointments.
Facing death is scarier but also still hasn't really sunk in.
I am being well cared for but I'm also milking this whole cancer thing for as much as it's worth: if you would like to buy me a present, I have a wish list here. I just shaved my head and now I can't decide what kind of wig, if any, to get. I have visions of emulating Moira on Schitt's Creek but wigs are fucking expensive. So if you want to start buying and mailing me wigs, I'm happy to hand out my mailing address to all and sundry via email.
The whole thing sucks. What an unrealistic plot twist. It is difficult, and getting more difficult, but so far I'm surviving it.
xoxo
I'm also milking this whole cancer thing for as much as it's worth: if you would like to buy me a present, I have a wish list here.
Sending a couple things your way. If you recover would this be a second instance of the ogged (last item at the link)?
Fuck cancer in general, and fuck E's cancer in particular.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Stupid fragile bodies.
I'm very sorry to hear this, Messily. Here's hoping that you fall right smack into that 20%.
F** k cancer. And love and all best wishes to you, E. Messily.
I'm so sorry, E. Best wishes to you and fuck cancer.
What a rotten turn of events. I am and will continue to be thinking of you.
Very sorry to hear that---wishing you the best.
sending warmth and strength your way, e messily. fuck cancer.
Oh, I am so sorry, E. Messily. Fuck cancer indeed.
Thanks for that link, as well, J. Robot.
30: also sent some stuff your way. Picked it using the "what would I want most" heuristic so it's weighted towards fun stuff. One of the game expansions will be coming slightly later than the rest.
Aw. You guys are so swell. Thank you! For all the nice comments and especially for the presents which is above and beyond.
I'd go with permanent markers myself because otherwise no matter what was drawn I would smear it out touching my scalp so much I'd look like a toddler's Easter egg.
I'm so sorry. I'm never quite sure how to say sentimental things, but this place means a lot to me, and it's made of people, so I just wanted to send my love to all of you and to Messily in particular.
I've been talking to people this whole time?
Really sorry you're having to deal with this, Messily. Hoping for the best.
Sincere thanks for this update, despite it being unwelcome news. Fuck cancer. Wishing the very best for you.
Only just seen this. What a damn thing! Best wishes going out to you and keeping everything crossed.
Wow, sorry, E. Good luck, for whatever it's worth.
My best wishes as well, E. What rotten luck, but maybe it'll balance out.
This is so horrible. We've never interacted much, but I've always thought you were one of the nicest and most impressive people here. I feel for you and I really hope everything turns out well.
So sorry to hear. Best wishes and luck.
The entire squirrelocracy out here is pulling for you.
Like the squireocracy, but better-dressed.
Messily, I hope your oncology team is 5000 times better than all your other doctors, and that luck goes the rest of the way towards best possible outcome. "What an unrealistic plot twist" cracked me up. Obviously you should use your abundant spare time to comment more here. Hugs.
Oh, my goodness, E. Messily. I'm so sorry to hear this, and I'm thinking of you.
Oh, my goodness, E. Messily. I'm so sorry to hear this, and I'm thinking of you.
This is sad news! Best wishes for good luck.
Oh dear. That's terrible news. I hope you beat this thing. Best wishes...
Presents from Ari and Ogged arrived today- thank you so much! You're the best. I'll send someone some be-wigged pictures at some point soon.
E. Messily, I've sent some stuff your way for you and for Big. You're in my thoughts yet.
Well, I just saw this and it's pretty fucking lousy, alright. You have my widow's mite of solidarity and support.
Oh no -- I am so very sorry. Fuck cancer, eh.
Aw, Messily, I'm sorry. Allow me to be the first to say fuck cancer.
More thanks yous: Nick S, Dalriata, Mme. Merle, and two mysterious strangers whose candy did not come with a note. Thank you so much!