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92. I remember the first time I heard about cancer ...

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 10:09 AM

6 hrs ago

... I was four and I had a playmate up up the street and she had the nicest mother, who disappeared one day and a week later my grandmother told me her mother had died of cancer and she went to live with her grandparents.

After that I saw relatives who were sent home to die with cancer once it was determined there was no more medicine to help them. It was always a death sentence.

Not so now.

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Mrs Marble Falls had cancer surgery yesterday ... [View all] marble falls Yesterday OP

Good Luck to you and Mrs. Marble Falls. dem4decades Yesterday #1

Best of luck to both of you as you navigate this new challenge! biophile Yesterday #2

We're tough. I've been through colon cancer and bladder cancer with a bout with brucellosis tossed in since 2017 ... marble falls Yesterday #5

Sounds like a pretty good prognosis. Good luck to both of you and I hope she recovers quickly. Walleye Yesterday #3

She's as tough as me and we know this caught soooo early. marble falls Yesterday #6

Healing vibes on the way to her, MF SheltieLover Yesterday #4

Over the years you've sent me plenty! marble falls Yesterday #7

Best of everything! Sounds like a good outcome. Solly Mack Yesterday #8

In my opinion, it could have been only better if there were no cancer and just a cyst. She got blessed. marble falls Yesterday #10

Good news! I hope sbe has a quick recovery. brer cat Yesterday #9

For a 79 year old 'spring' chicken, she's pretty damn durable! marble falls Yesterday #11

Here's to her durability! DFW Yesterday #27

The right spouse makes life much more lighter. marble falls 2 hrs ago #118

Truer words were never spoken! n/t DFW 1 hr ago #125

Sending healing vibes to Mrs Marble Falls! MLAA Yesterday #12

She's a tough old bird. She'll do alright. marble falls Yesterday #48

Yeah, but you may not be alright when she finds out you called her "old".. Permanut 22 hrs ago #65

Neither of us argues with the mirror or the calendar! marble falls 2 hrs ago #119

I hope she recovers well Bettie Yesterday #13

I'd rather be in with the shock troops than in the rear guard, for sure! marble falls Yesterday #49

Hoping for a good outcome! surfered Yesterday #14

It's coming. marble falls Yesterday #50

👍 surfered Yesterday #59

I am praying for a full and complete recovery LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #15

Prayers and thoughts work very well, thankyou. marble falls Yesterday #51

You both are in my thoughts, marble falls Grim Chieftain Yesterday #16

It's all good no matter what. Sometimes it's not about the cure but for the attitude. Fortunately the surgeon ... marble falls 1 hr ago #130

Powerful words, friend Grim Chieftain 1 hr ago #131

May her recovery be rapid and complete. Know that you are in our thoughts & wishes! hlthe2b Yesterday #17

Hoping for a great recovery. Don't forget to take care of yourself. It's very hard to be the one in the waiting room. Scrivener7 Yesterday #18

Sending strength to both of you. democrank Yesterday #19

We pay attention. We accept all the vibes we get with glad hearts marble falls 1 hr ago #128

Good news. That small and clean margins are exactly what you want ms liberty Yesterday #20

Remember when the big C was a death sentence? We're changing all that by surviving. marble falls Yesterday #52

That's wonderful news Marble Falls, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #21

I'm 74 and have had several cancers and am still upright and mobile. lark Yesterday #22

We pay attention and follow doctors orders. We're too mean to leave just now! marble falls Yesterday #54

Best wishes for a quick and full recovery for her. Spazito Yesterday #23

It's in the works, every bit of outside energy contrubutes. Thank-you! marble falls 2 hrs ago #120

Hoping for a great outcome after the radiation treatment. Fla Dem Yesterday #24

Everythings gonna be alright. marble falls 6 hrs ago #100

Great news malaise Yesterday #25

Some Jamaican vibes are definitely called for! marble falls 6 hrs ago #99

All the best. My sister-in-law is a ten year survivor after a lumpectomy... NNadir Yesterday #26

We anticipate no bumps in the road. And she won't be getting chemo. marble falls 6 hrs ago #101

Great news. The margins must have been clean. NNadir 3 hrs ago #111

In two scans only one showed the cancer. They used AI to confirm it was there. It didn't get a chance to start it's ... marble falls 3 hrs ago #112

Prayers for a smooth recovery for Mrs. MF TBF Yesterday #28

We have every reason to expect a smooth recovery. Prayers help. marble falls 6 hrs ago #102

best wishes to both of u. mopinko Yesterday #29

When I saw your name I wanted to know how you're doing, your health's been offering you challenges, too. marble falls 6 hrs ago #103

it certainly has. mopinko 5 hrs ago #110

Mild radiation after the tumor removal should cure everything. KS Toronado Yesterday #30

That's our take, too. She got caught really early. marble falls 6 hrs ago #104

Good luckto her and you! electric_blue68 Yesterday #31

Holding you both in love and light. Vibes for swift recovery and healing, niyad Yesterday #32

She's totally positive and everything so far indicates that everything is under control. marble falls 6 hrs ago #105

Hoping for a full and complete recovery sdfernando Yesterday #33

We're on the way. marble falls 6 hrs ago #107

Hope it all goes well! harumph Yesterday #34

Everything will be all right. Thanks for your kind wishes! marble falls 2 hrs ago #121

Healing vibes to you and the mrs. 🫂 mwmisses4289 Yesterday #35

Vibes work well! marble falls 2 hrs ago #122

Wishing her a swift and full recovery orangecrush Yesterday #36

It will be so! marble falls 6 hrs ago #106

Whew AllaN01Bear Yesterday #37

You're telling me! She knows a lot more about my health and business than I do! marble falls Yesterday #55

You said it!! marble falls 6 hrs ago #98

Best of luck to Mrs. marble falls. debm55 Yesterday #38

Even better than luck, we got good medical care. But luck is always what gets it in over the line. marble falls 1 hr ago #129

Healing vibes and prayers for a quick, complete recovery. You're right that cancer treatments are highplainsdem Yesterday #39

Hope she continues to improve! calimary Yesterday #40

Healing and nurturing energies to Mrs marble falls 💚🩵 Clouds Passing Yesterday #41

To a complete recovery. Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #42

Best wishes to you both, mf. sheshe2 Yesterday #43

Wishing for you the very best outcome! n/m Old-8643 Yesterday #44

Sending healing vibes to Mrs. Marble Falls. I pray for her complete freedom from LoisB Yesterday #45

Hope all goes very well! eom Exp Yesterday #46

Wishes for quick healing BaronChocula Yesterday #47

It sounds like your wife's cancer was caught early Diamond_Dog Yesterday #53

Well done!!!! marble falls 2 hrs ago #123

Just told her about you experiance with the big C, she applauds your toughness. I told her it's part and parcel ... marble falls 1 hr ago #127

Ha! Not egg-zactly Cleveland, but close enough for jazz. Diamond_Dog 51 min ago #132

Absolutely. I can cut my hand off if I have to. There's always a 2nd act in every play. Never give up. marble falls 19 min ago #133

Best Of Luck With Her Recovery! ProfessorGAC Yesterday #56

Send me one of your CDs, "rock and Roll never forgets" and we all know music cures!!! ... marble falls 2 hrs ago #124

Healing vibes to Mrs. Marble Fallls! Keep up the spirit! c-rational Yesterday #57

We're not getting licked thaaaat easy! When things jump out at us, they get jumped at harder by us. marble falls 6 hrs ago #97

Wishing Mrs. Marble Falls a speedy recovery and no recurrences of the cancer. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #58

Everything has gone very well. She lives a charmed life! marble falls 6 hrs ago #96

Here's to getting a good outcome for the bad news. mercuryblues Yesterday #60

We don't break. Only thing holding us back is I'm a Lutheren, I'm a little more reserved than I'd like to be. marble falls 6 hrs ago #95

Wishing Mrs Marble Falls gademocrat7 Yesterday #61

It's on the way! marble falls 6 hrs ago #94

Hooray for that encouraging news! It sounds like you two are full of grit and courage! What a relief you both must be KitFox Yesterday #62

We know how to adapt. We know how to improvise. Usually we overcome. We face into it and keep going. ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #93

I know you are both happy that the surgery is behind you. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #63

I remember the first time I heard about cancer ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #92

It was an awful time and as one would suspect, in my case, made a lasting impact on my life. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #108

Sending healing vibes to Mrs. Marble Falls, and hugs to you both. HeartsCanHope 22 hrs ago #64

DU vibes are effective. I speak from personal experiance. Thank-you!. marble falls 6 hrs ago #91

good to hear good news.. mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #66

It's a highly aimed beam, the target is a marker the size of a grain of rice, and the only "side effect" might be ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #90

Best wishes to both of you canetoad 22 hrs ago #67

Thank you, and it absolutely did. The only better conclussion would have been that once they cut in, the found ... marble falls 7 hrs ago #89

Prayers to you both, and your doctors. They have so much better tools these days. Beartracks 20 hrs ago #68

We live in times of mixed benefit, I'm glad our medical care is so good. marble falls 7 hrs ago #88

Not just seems to be Figarosmom 20 hrs ago #69

Why this country doesn't embrace a more 'penny's worth prevention over a pound's worth of cure' policy ... marble falls 7 hrs ago #87

wishing her - and you - the best Skittles 17 hrs ago #70

And we wish you the same! DU is more entertaining on DU when you gotcher self som Skittles. marble falls 7 hrs ago #85

aw shucks Skittles 1 hr ago #126

Good luck Dunc 13 hrs ago #71

We always pull through. Sometime with our tails shot off, but we pull through. Improvise, adapt, overcome. ... marble falls 7 hrs ago #84

Good thoughts blogslug 12 hrs ago #72

Thank you! marble falls 7 hrs ago #83

Best of luck to her and you! Celerity 12 hrs ago #73

We are a fortunate pair, we get tripped but we get stay on our feet. And we got freinds on DU. marble falls 7 hrs ago #82

Best wishes to the both of you, Marble B.See 11 hrs ago #74

We're here to stay. We do not shrink from challenges. marble falls 7 hrs ago #81

Oh so good to hear. IcyPeas 11 hrs ago #75

Thanks! It was bad news wrapped in good news. If one has to have cancer, I'd want to have it the way Joy got it, ... marble falls 7 hrs ago #80

I wish you and Mrs well. Take care of your self. riversedge 11 hrs ago #76

We'll be around for a long time. We both come from long lived lines with most of out families approaching 100, ... marble falls 7 hrs ago #79

Wishing you and Mrs Marble the best MaryMagdaline 10 hrs ago #77

She has the best insurance I've seen and I've had some good ones. We both have excellent health care. ... marble falls 7 hrs ago #78

Wishing the very best to you and your wife! yardwork 7 hrs ago #86

We're doing well! marble falls 2 hrs ago #116

I'm glad your wife's surgery went well MustLoveBeagles 5 hrs ago #109

DU will get us over the bump. We're gonna do well. marble falls 2 hrs ago #115

I'm glad MustLoveBeagles 2 hrs ago #117

Hoping for the best for Mrs. MF Bayard 2 hrs ago #113

She's gonna be just fine, just a couple of prescriptions she'll be taking for a long time and a well hidden scar. marble falls 2 hrs ago #114