Well, as some of you know, I’ve been diagnosed with a (small) brain tumor. I go in to talk to the neurosurgeon on Friday, but in the mind-numbing waiting days, I’m trying to stay positive! SO, I’ve decided to NAME the tumor! Makes it seem less daunting when I can “blame” another “thing” rather than giving over control to a tumor. SO… here’s the thing:
Post your tumor names HERE and the person who comes up with the best name will receive my new “Daddy, Daughter Day” AND “Mother, Son Day” kits FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! Give me as many names as you can think of now through FRIDAY, APRIL 25 and I’ll decide the winner on Saturday!
SO… NAME… THAT… TUMOR!! 
Name suggestion: Pipsqueak
By: Cindy on April 22, 2008
at 7:04 pm
Little Bit
By: CraftTeaLady on April 22, 2008
at 7:07 pm
Tammy, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I hope it’s something they can resolve quickly for you and without too much interruption to your life. You have a wonderful attitude, so that’s gotta help!
I’d name it Murphy, because if there’s any time when Murphy’s Law applies, it’s learning that your symptoms were caused by a brain tumor. Once you get it out of there, everything that can go right, will go right!
By: DawnMarch on April 22, 2008
at 7:10 pm
How about: B.I.T.C.H (Brain involved tumor can hurt)
By: Gurlonthesun on April 22, 2008
at 7:12 pm
oh my! I hope it wont get worst… keep up your faith
name: TATU, short for Tammy’s Tumor
By: armina on April 22, 2008
at 7:29 pm
Saying prayers for you, Tammy! Sorry to hear this.
I want to give it a very weak name – because you are stronger than it! It won’t beat you! How about Percy? Or Wimpy?
By: Juliana on April 22, 2008
at 8:16 pm
Hey Tammy,
Since we are being positive… I’m going to let you know that I will be thinking and praying for you on your tumor. And since we are havng a little fun at your expense… I’m going to name your tumor NumbsMe…. Since it numbs part of your body. My second thought for a name would be Numbbee (still on the same numbing tip)
I hope you can stay positive through it all. Be strong!
By: Demetria on April 22, 2008
at 8:26 pm
Oh sweetie… just wanted to tell you I am praying for you and hope that there is good news for Friday.
By: TeresaP on April 22, 2008
at 8:26 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but keep your chin up! Medical science is so amazing, and you have lots of people keeping you in their prayers.
By: Photojenic on April 22, 2008
at 8:30 pm
Hey Tammy, can’t come up with a name LOL, but I love the spin you’re taking on this, you go girl! You’ve already got some great suggestions going on! I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, and will anxiously be awaiting the news from the neurosurgeon.
By: Julie on April 22, 2008
at 8:31 pm
Sending you lots of prayers Tammy, I’m sure you’re so scared as I know I would be. How about calling it Ed or Lumpy or maybe Ralph or Bob (not sure why I came up with guy names but what the heck) Keep us posted and good luck Friday.
By: debbie on April 22, 2008
at 8:33 pm
How about “Spot”. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
By: Suzi on April 22, 2008
at 9:57 pm
Hi Tammy,
I will keep you in my prayers, in the mean time why not name your tumor Muse Poop. Like a little “leftover” from your Muse!
By: Teri Calia on April 23, 2008
at 12:21 am
You are in my prayers. Stay strong!
I name it Poof! Hopefully, the surgeon can do some magic and make it disappear.
By: Becky from Indiana on April 23, 2008
at 2:29 am
I don’t think I can top the suggestions you’ve already gotten, lol. Just wanted to offer you my support and to let you know that I’ll keep you in my prayers.
By: Jaime on April 23, 2008
at 6:37 am
Wow, I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Happy though that you have decided to keep a positive attitude. Best wishes being sent your way.
By: Amy Eileen on April 23, 2008
at 7:33 am
Right now I’m feeling Jehosofat and soon you’ll be ‘Jumping Jehosofat”
That’s what I’m feeling right now, might be more ideas later.
Squishy hug!
By: Kathy on April 23, 2008
at 8:48 am
OHOHOH
Rumpelstilstkin!!!
By: Kathy on April 23, 2008
at 9:06 am
I’m SO sorry to hear that this is what was causing your numbness. I will be praying for good news for the process of removal.
I would name him Begon (sounding like Be GONE)!
By: Megan (meganmecrazy) on April 23, 2008
at 9:38 am
OMG I’m so sorry to hear … try and stay positive – you’re doing great! … a name… ‘dot’
By: dawn inskip on April 23, 2008
at 10:39 am
Sorry to hear about your need for brain surgery, glad you are staying positive. I’ve had brain surgery twice, hope yours goes as well as mine did! (I had several aneurysms clipped).
By: Sherry on April 23, 2008
at 11:23 am
I forgot the name suggestions… Sam, Smudge, Spot
By: Sherry on April 23, 2008
at 11:28 am
Big hugs! I love how you’re dealing with this, so positive! Let’s see what to name a brain tumor… Tilon the Tiny Tumor. (Tilon is Hebrew for small rock or mound)
By: Amy W. on April 23, 2008
at 12:20 pm
How about Astro? Like another poster, Sherry, I had two brain surgeries too (one tumor and one regrowth). My brain tumor was an astrocytoma so I called it Astro, like the dog from Jetsons–if you’re old enough to know of that tv show!
Very sorry to hear of your diagnosis and you’ll be in my prayers.
By: Jackie on April 23, 2008
at 1:33 pm
I think you should name it Spot-that way you can quote Edgar Allen Poe-
“Out, out, you damned spot”
Prayers are with you. My 16 y/o nephew had a brain tumor removed last summer. He is doing very well and has kept his sense of humor intact also.
By: nannasquared on April 23, 2008
at 4:25 pm
Wishing you all the best during this time.
All the names I thought of have been mentioned. I’m sure you’ve got it covered.
By: Carjazi on April 23, 2008
at 4:31 pm
I was thinking of “Detour” or “Road Block”, I have been battling a tumor on my heart for the past 2-3 months and with the marvellous surgeons and doctors and alot of faith and prayer, I have found that it is not the end of the road, but pureful a roadblock.
My prayers are with you, stay positive and have faith and you’ll see this tumor does not control you.
By: Anita Theuma on April 23, 2008
at 5:10 pm
Sorry to hear of your upcoming challenges. My husband came up with the name “braingleberry”. Keep your positive attitude and you will do well.
By: Shelly on April 23, 2008
at 7:43 pm
Thats a great way to stay positive!!!!! I say we call him Hubert, I dont know why.
By: Tracy on April 23, 2008
at 10:09 pm
This so sounds like something I would do!!!! I’m down for turning not so fun things into something I can laugh at later!
I can get pretty creative with names. Louis seems to be my fave name right now…
How about – Bane, like Bane of my Existence
Or… Barracuda
Or… Woe
Or… “The Affliction”
Or… I think that’s all I got at the moment!
By: Sarah Davis on April 23, 2008
at 10:26 pm
Love your positive attitude! Reminds me of my mommy. My thoughts are with you.
Ideas: Snuff out, the outsider, brain pimple.
By: sheri on April 23, 2008
at 11:55 pm
Tammy how amazing and courageous you are. I think humour is a a very very powerful weapon. Know that the prayers of many are with you.
Your scan reminds me of those first scans in pregnancy a tiny blip,
so my suggestions are:
Blip
Bean
Jelly Bean; and
Baked Bean (in case you sit in the sun too long)
May God hold you in the palm of his hand Tammy, you will be in my prayers.
Best wishes
Erika
By: Erika on April 23, 2008
at 11:56 pm
How about Pinky? As in Pinky and the Brain? I am so sorry to hear about this. Sending you hugs. I have BTDT on a different level with a leg tumor around Christmas 2006. You will be okay I know it. Stay strong! You will be in my prayers. -Tina
By: Tina Winkle on April 24, 2008
at 12:31 am
The Bloop, The Alien, Humpty Dumpty, The Gremlin
By: Jen on April 24, 2008
at 5:40 am
PS. Hang in there! Staying positive is such a big part of fighting cancer!!!
By: Jen on April 24, 2008
at 5:41 am
Hi Tammy. I’m so sorry to hear that. But also so impressed to see how strong you are!!
As I’m French, it’s a bit difficult to find a funny name in English, but what do you think of “Polka dot”?
I’m thinking of you. Take care
By: catherine (France) on April 24, 2008
at 5:53 am
Very sorry to hear this, Tammy. We are crossing our fingers that they get it all out, all goes well, it is not cancerous and you can continue to live without fear of a return.
We were wondering if your doctors have told you what type of tumor it is. It may help in giving the intruder a name.
Our nephew is running around in circles calling out, Tammy’s Tumor, over and over again. So we’ll toss that name into the hat for now. Keep us posted. We’ll keep you in our prayers.
Big Hugs
DaisyQ
By: daisyq on April 24, 2008
at 7:42 am
You must be feeling its all so surreal – I can’t fathom what its like. Just know I’m praying for you.
My name suggestion would be:
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Deus ex machina
because, as wikipedia defines the term saying:
The phrase has been extended to refer to any resolution to a story that does not pay due regard to the story’s internal logic and is so unlikely that it challenges suspension of disbelief, allowing the author to conclude the story with an unlikely, though more palatable, ending.
In modern terms the deus ex machina has also come to describe a being, object or event that suddenly appears and solves a seemingly insoluble difficulty, where the author has “painted the characters into a corner” that they can’t easily be extricated from (e.g. the cavalry unexpectedly coming to the rescue, or James Bond using a gadget that just so happens to be perfectly suited to the needs of the situation).
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So, this would be my name, because even though you HAVE the tumor, (according to the docs) and it seems that there might not be any easy or clear answer, that you would have a Duex Ex Machina appear to take it away! (though being a Faithful Christian I’m KNOWING only God has that control.
By: Barb (Mrs Miles) on April 24, 2008
at 12:00 pm
Tammy I’d call your tumour ‘benign’ so that it won’t do you any harm.
By: Yorkshire Lass on April 24, 2008
at 1:12 pm
Ethel
Everything that frustates me gets called “Ethel”, don’t really know why.
Trust the Great Physician, He IS able!
By: Ginny on April 24, 2008
at 2:43 pm
Tumorella
Tumorzilla
Cerebral Misfit
I’ll pray for you! What a shock!
By: Crabcakes on April 24, 2008
at 3:24 pm
How about Barney? He invades our homes like a tumor…
Way to stay positive, btw!! I will be keeping you in my prayers, Sweetie!
By: Mimi on April 24, 2008
at 9:52 pm
Looks about as small as a scrapping brad to me…I’d call it Brad!
By: Becky on April 24, 2008
at 10:17 pm
Gosh, I know where you’re at with the waiting. That is the hardest part. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had to wait a week for the biopsy. Then I had to wait a week for the results. The masectomy was the easiest part of the whole ordeal!!
I say you name it “Spot” Nothing real significant, but noteworthy.
Or since it’s a bright spot on the picture… How about “Lightning McDreamy” {A cross between Lightning McQueen (Cars) and McDreamy (Grey’s Anatomy)?!?!?!
It’s really good you’re able to keep a sense of humor. That will save your sanity!
By: Marsha on April 24, 2008
at 10:19 pm
Sorry for your news, but glad to see you won’t let it beat you!
I think you have got to name the tumor a “guy” name. Aren’t they always causing trouble! LOL Then you have some “one” to blame for things! What’s the worst guy name?
Dennis the menace! maybe
Homer (Simpson) causes lots of problems
Or how about Leech (sp?)
How about Devil? Then if you did something wrong you could say ” The devil made me do it!” HEHE
By: Joyce on April 25, 2008
at 9:24 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about your news. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
how about McDreamy!!! – I love Grey’s Anatomy and of course Dr McDreamy – lol!!! seems appropriate being a medical condition – wouldn’t mind Dr McDreamy being at my beside and of course once your operation is over and done with it will seem like it was all a big Mc’Dream’ to you.
take care and big hugs!!!!
By: DigiLover on April 26, 2008
at 8:42 pm
snap!!!!! # 44. Marsha (2 spots above my comment) I’ve just now read through everyone’s comments (serves me right I should have read before I posted a comment – doh!!!) and we both had the same idea about McDreamy – lol!!! glad to see another fan here!!!
By: DigiLover on April 26, 2008
at 8:45 pm
How about Pooey? I use that when I really would like to say something else!
I’ll be praying for you.
By: Pam+ on April 27, 2008
at 7:32 am
First of all, big hugs to you for being so strong and having such a wonderful attitude.
My suggestion: Flea–small, annoying, and will be eradicated!
Best wishes to you!
By: Stephanie on April 27, 2008
at 12:24 pm
Hi Tammy………..i want to wish you all the goods in the world to overcome this nasty thing!!!!
By: Sandra on April 28, 2008
at 6:08 am