From Janice Ulangca
Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever.
Dear Janice, Thank you for sharing of yourself with this community. I'm thinking of you and lighting a healing candle as you go through this chemo process. Elsa Batica Minneapolis, MN ________________________________ From: Janice Ulangca <aulangca@stny.rr.com> To: Colleague Dialogue <Dialogue@wedgeblade.net> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:46 AM Subject: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice From Janice Ulangca Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Janice, thank you for shariing. Know that all support you. So many in our community have fought this disease and survived. I am one. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you work through the treatments. I look forward to the day we add you name to the list of survivors Peace and Healing. Joyce Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: E B <marosel2000@yahoo.com> Sender: dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.netDate: Sat, 11 May 2013 10:36:18 To: Colleague Dialogue<dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Reply-To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Dear Janice, thank you for letting us know the situation you are facing. I've always thought it makes so much sense to let colleagues near and far join in prayer for situations that need care and love. I have a new process for my "prayer list." I work with two monitors...so on my "extra" monitor I put little sticky notes...one for each person I want to remember each day. I have added "Janice Ulangca" to a small yellow sticky note...I hope you like yellow. All the best in this new chapter of your life. Priscilla Wilson On May 11, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Janice Ulangca wrote:
From Janice Ulangca
Dear ICA friends,
Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on.
Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4.
Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!"
People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say).
Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us.
Much affection to you,
Janice
Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Priscilla H Wilson Pris@TeamTechPress.com 913-432-2107 www.teamtechpress.com
Well-wishes, Janice. Ken On 2013-05-11, at 12:46 PM, Janice Ulangca wrote: From Janice Ulangca Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Dear Janice, You are in my thoughts this morning as I ponder the news you have just shared. I'm grateful that the situation was discovered when it was and that you are starting treatment pronto. Please keep us informed as you journey this experience. We are behind you and holding you gently as you walk this path. In caring community, Carol On May 11, 2013, at 9:46 AM, Janice Ulangca wrote:
From Janice Ulangca
Dear ICA friends,
Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on.
Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4.
Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!"
People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say).
Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us.
Much affection to you,
Janice
Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Dear Janice, We are sending our prayers of healing your way. Many friends have recovered well from this situation to live on for decades. Please know that you are supported by your friends and colleagues everywhere. You are a woman of resilience, we know. Love to you in springtime, Louise, Jack and Peter -----Original Message----- From: dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net]On Behalf Of Janice Ulangca Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:47 PM To: Colleague Dialogue Subject: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice From Janice Ulangca Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever.
Dear Janice Healing energy & connectedness being sent your way. Thanks for sharing your health challenges so we can walk & be with you in spirit community. It is good to know you have supportive local caregivers to help you through this journey.... Grace & Peace Wanda & George Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2013, at 11:46 AM, "Janice Ulangca" <aulangca@stny.rr.com> wrote:
From Janice Ulangca
Dear ICA friends,
Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on.
Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4.
Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!"
People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say).
Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us.
Much affection to you,
Janice
Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Dear Janice, Thank you so much for sharing. I send healing energy in the morning to those in need. Your name is written on a candle that I will light for you as I send healing love. God's loving spirit be with you. Peace, Hope and Love, Phyllis and Len At 02:57 PM 5/11/2013 -0500, Wanda Holcombe wrote:
Dear Janice Healing energy & connectedness being sent your way. Thanks for sharing your health challenges so we can walk & be with you in spirit community.
It is good to know you have supportive local caregivers to help you through this journey....
Grace & Peace Wanda & George
Sent from my iPhone
On May 11, 2013, at 11:46 AM, "Janice Ulangca" <<mailto:aulangca@stny.rr.com>aulangca@stny.rr.com> wrote:
From Janice Ulangca
Dear ICA friends,
Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on.
Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4.
Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!"
People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say).
Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us.
Much affection to you,
Janice
Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list <mailto:Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
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Dear Janice, I received your news with sadness, hope, and trust. Sadness for your challenging journey with chemo and other means, hope and trust that you will move through the journey with intention, love and connections to the origin of life, family and friends. May you continue to live in your heart, May you be free from suffering, May you be healed, May you live in peace. My dear friend Michelle had recently returned from India where she participated in a 3 week yoga training. She and I were cleaning up after dinner one evening last week when she told me about her experience of a particular song. The experience happened around a fire circle with the other participants, all of whom were quite tired. She began to hum in her head, The Song of the Soul. She suddenly realized that the song is one of awakening and enlightenment. As she told me the story, she and I began dancing around the kitchen, sing ...Brent's deep base voice resounded from the dining room where he was cleaning tables and sweeping the floor ....what sight to behold and experience! Please sing along with the youtube link and let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVyWFFhmx6k With love and gratitude., Nancy On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 9:46 AM, Janice Ulangca <aulangca@stny.rr.com>wrote:
** From Janice Ulangca
Dear ICA friends,
Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on.
Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4.
Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!"
People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say).
Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us.
Much affection to you,
Janice
Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever.
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What an enjoyable song! Nothing like a waltz to get me going. So easy to learn the chorus - such a great one to invite people to join in. I'll listen again and try to get the words to the verses. Thanks, Nancy. I can certainly see you and Michelle singing, with maybe a few dance steps as well, with Brent adding his voice. Great to share this link with the list serv - we can identify with "And we'll sing for a long, long time!" for sure. Janice --- Original Message ----- From: Nancy Lanphear To: Colleague Dialogue Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice Dear Janice, I received your news with sadness, hope, and trust. Sadness for your challenging journey with chemo and other means, hope and trust that you will move through the journey with intention, love and connections to the origin of life, family and friends. May you continue to live in your heart, May you be free from suffering, May you be healed, May you live in peace. Thank you. J. My dear friend Michelle had recently returned from India where she participated in a 3 week yoga training. She and I were cleaning up after dinner one evening last week when she told me about her experience of a particular song. The experience happened around a fire circle with the other participants, all of whom were quite tired. She began to hum in her head, The Song of the Soul. She suddenly realized that the song is one of awakening and enlightenment. As she told me the story, she and I began dancing around the kitchen, sing ...Brent's deep base voice resounded from the dining room where he was cleaning tables and sweeping the floor ....what sight to behold and experience! Please sing along with the youtube link and let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVyWFFhmx6k With love and gratitude., Nancy On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 9:46 AM, Janice Ulangca <aulangca@stny.rr.com> wrote: From Janice Ulangca Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
The Best of U is yet to come. Someone said and I am sure that is true. A.M. Noel 206-321-6274 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janice Ulangca" <aulangca@stny.rr.com> To: "Colleague Dialogue" <Dialogue@wedgeblade.net> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:46:48 PM Subject: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice
From Janice Ulangca Dear ICA friends,
Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Dear Janice, Thank you for sharing this. It will give courage to those of us battling ailments like this and an openess to the future to all of us who contemplate old age. with love, Dharma --- On Sun, 5/12/13, A.M. Noel <amnoel@comcast.net> wrote: From: A.M. Noel <amnoel@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice To: "Colleague Dialogue" <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 9:43 AM #yiv18954772 p {margin:0;}The Best of U is yet to come. Someone said and I am sure that is true. A.M. Noel 206-321-6274 From: "Janice Ulangca" <aulangca@stny.rr.com> To: "Colleague Dialogue" <Dialogue@wedgeblade.net> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:46:48 PM Subject: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice From Janice Ulangca Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Be well, Janice. We're thinking of you.Druckenmillers (Doug & Pat) Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 20:01:07 -0700 From: dvinasithamby@yahoo.com To: dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net Subject: Re: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice Dear Janice, Thank you for sharing this. It will give courage to those of us battling ailments like this and an openess to the future to all of us who contemplate old age. with love, Dharma --- On Sun, 5/12/13, A.M. Noel <amnoel@comcast.net> wrote: From: A.M. Noel <amnoel@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice To: "Colleague Dialogue" <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 9:43 AM The Best of U is yet to come. Someone said and I am sure that is true. A.M. Noel 206-321-6274 From: "Janice Ulangca" <aulangca@stny.rr.com> To: "Colleague Dialogue" <Dialogue@wedgeblade.net> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:46:48 PM Subject: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice
From Janice Ulangca
Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Dear Janice, Bill and I were shocked to return from church and find your letter and the many replies from colleagues you have already received! But why shocked!? Life, after all, is a combination of growing and giving, suffering and rejoicing. Our prayers are that this may be a rich time of inward growth and experiencing the communion of saints, of which you have been a member for a long, long time. Our prayers and hopes are with you, and like the Ballards, we expect this to leave you stronger and more enriched in serving othersthan ever before. We remember with gratitude particularly your support of us when we were in Brazil for ten years and then when we were in Colquitt working with church renewal and Swamp Gravy. Blessings on you!! Nan and Bill Grow ----- Original Message ----- From: Janice Ulangca To: Colleague Dialogue Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:46 PM Subject: [Dialogue] What's happening with Janice From Janice Ulangca Dear ICA friends, Since January I've experienced increasing tiredness that's become extreme. At first I chalked this up to local projects that were rewarding - and challenged everything I had to give. "Or maybe it's just old age catching up with me!" But something else was going on. Thursday I saw an oncologist, who went over results of tests with me. Almost a week of tests came in April, after a mammogram followed by a breast biopsy March 28 indicated large B-cell lymphoma cancer. The bone marrow biopsy, PET and CT scans did not indicate widespread cancer, which is a relief. The oncologist says that this is stage 2 - more widespread than stage 1, but not as much as stages 3 or 4. Now I'm due to start chemotherapy Wed. May 22. Each 21 days I'll spend most of the day at Lourdes hospital in Binghamton in the oncology center, receiving chemo and antibodies (don't know what they are yet). June 12, July 3, and July 24 will finish the chemo. Two more sessions with antibodies only on August 14 and September 4. A good friend went with me Thursday, and we were laughing about this typical fall question: "And how did you spend your summer vacation?!" People do respond to chemo differently, veterans tell me (and so did the oncologist). Weakness is common - sometimes does not appear until after a few treatments. What - more than I'm already experiencing?! Good grief! (as Charlie Brown would say). Thoughtful friends have already gone with me to some of the tests and the oncology visit. Their support is wonderful. So gratitude for blessings - especially through people and Spirit - really lift me with caring. And I have to say - such a beautiful time in this part of the world. Walking through the neighborhood, with lilacs in bloom, trees covered with pink or white blossoms, bright yellow forsythia bushes everywhere, flowers in front of many homes, birds singing their hearts out on behalf of the next generation - seems the world is exploding with beauty that points to the Sacred all around us. Much affection to you, Janice Knowing nothing about the lymph nodes before this diagnosis, here's what I found on line - skip unless interested: Lymphoma is a disease of a part of the immune system, the lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes serve as "sentries" of our bodies defense against disease. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, the cells of the lymph node divide to fight it. However, sometimes the cells in a lymph node begin to multiply without any reason, and make a tumor ... Lymphoma causes a lump or mass, and may also cause the patient to be tired, weak, prone to infections, or have a fever. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
participants (14)
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A.M. Noel -
Carol Crow -
Dharmalingam Vinasithamby -
DOUGLAS DRUCKENMILLER -
E B -
Jack and Louise Ballard -
Janice Ulangca -
Joyce Sloan -
Ken Fisher -
Nancy Grow -
Nancy Lanphear -
Phyllis Hockley -
Wanda Holcombe -
Wilson Priscilla