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Archives for December 2010

Remission milestone gift
One of my friends had a clean scan 5 days ago showing 1year in remission from stage 4 lymphoma. He gets his port out next week. I'd like To get him something to show support and how happy/proud i am for him. He's active in fundraising for the leukemia lymphoma society so I was thinking of donating in his name. What do you…
Pushing people away...
Hi Everyone, I hope you've all had as good of a Holiday as possible this year. It went by so fast. I just wanted to ask if anyone feels like they push people away? I am very selective as to who I feel like talking to, and I tend to ignore many phone calls and emails. It is not fair to the people in my life, but I find it…
Co-workers silence about cancer
Have any of you found that co-workers totally ignore what you went through with cancer? I was diagnosed with early stage 1B1 cervical cancer this past May, had a radical hysterectomy early July, and am grateful to not need chemo nor radiation. My first tests 4 months after surgery recently shows I am cancer free! When I…
Merry Christmas From Heaven
Merry Christmas From Heaven I still hear the songs I still see the lights I still feel your love On cold wintery nights. I still share your hopes And all of your cares I’ll even remind you To say all your prayers I just want to tell you You still make me proud You stand head and shoulders Above all the crowds Keep trying…
Having a bad day!
To all my CSN friends, I thought I was doing pretty good since this is the first Christmas without my hubby, Tom. But started having a hard time last night and today isn't any better. I suppose this is normal, but just wish I had his arms around me right now. There's probably a few more of you who are feeling the same way,…
Christmas Forever
It’s that time of year again and if you aren’t careful the beautiful meaning of Christmas can get totally lost in the vast amount of presents that are located under the decorated tree along with the family get-togethers that are spent in light conversation with empty hearts. It takes a real connection with those around us…
Palliative Care - Our only option :(
Being told that there is nothing more that can be done almost, if not, tops the list of things you never want to hear. Today...that was exactly what we were told. My stepdad (I'm close enough to him to consider him a father), who has been fighting NHL since March,2010 is losing his battle. Although you would never be able…
Prayers...
I just wanted to let everyone know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers as we continue through the Holidays. I am so sorry that everyone here is going through pain, grief, anxieties, fears, devastation, anger and heartache. This is such a kind, support, compassionate group of people. I always appreciate everyones'…
The Gift of Memories at Christmas
I know that this time of the year is hard for those who have lost loved ones or are caring for those who are now ill with cancer, but I hope that you can now think back, for even just a moment, to all the good times that this person has contributed to your life. Let their lasting gift of good memories carry you through…
Mom lost her battle thursday.
I have not had the time to really deal with this because of having and dealing with five sisters and three adopted siblings.I am so sad. Mom and I had a lot of time spent together since her first visit telling her she had cancer.On this journey I met an amazing mother.My heart is breaking tonight I loved her and am really…
I wish there was something I could do...
I wish I could do something...One of my high school friends is in Rochester off and on because he is battling aplastic anemia and needs a bone marrow transplant....His brother and sisters are not matches...so now the waiting begins until he can have someone...I wish I could just some how find him people to test for…
Anyone have the pre-Christmas blues?
If you do, I just wanted to give you a pre-Christmas ((((((HUG))))))). This is my 3rd Christmas in treatment for cancer. I've always LOVED Christmas and never understood why so many people feel blue overthe holidays. Until cancer... In 2008 I was half-way through my initial 6 rounds of carbo/taxol chemo. I remember how…
A poem titled "When The Tide Rushes In" by Heart of Soul
A poem titled "When The Tide Rushes In" by Heart of Soul From the moment the Dr tells you that your tumor is cancerous Your mission is set into motion. At first, the path which awaits you appears ominous and perilous. As your mind races without regard to reason in search of a solution Your mood abruptly sinks to your feet…
My boyfriend has lymphoma and decided to stop treatment
this is my first time posting. but i met my boyfriend five months ago at work. since the beginning he has been straight up about his cancer. we have officially been together for two months now. he battles with morning sickness everyday. he can't even eat without getting sick. he gets really bad fevers. he started…
Just lost a good friend way too young
Hi All, On Monday 12/6 I lost a friend to cancer. He was only 35. He was diagnosed with stage 4 in is liver and it had spread to his lungs by the time it was discovered. He only lived a few months after being diagnosed. Right now I feel like I am just in shock and have no idea what to do or how to feel. We were roommates…
Vaginal Cancer Stage III
I see that there are NO Cancer specific discussion on Vaginal Cancer. It is bad enough to know this is a rare type of cancer (yes I looked in rare, and only 1 post was there) thus leaving one to feel all alone :( If at all possible, since I signed up for this site, is there ANY links to give for other sites that deal with…
in remission, forgot what it's like to live and miss going in for treatments.
Hi, I'm new here to the forums. I'm finally in remission after 10 months of treatments (chemo, radiation, 1 major and 3 minor surgeries, and a stem cell transplant) for Ewing's sarcoma. My doctors have been helping me get adjusted with getting my life back again by talk therapy, cognitive therapy, and medication. Since…
Minimizing or trying to reassure?
Hello everyone. I don’t know if anyone else has experienced this but little by little I’m telling family and friends about my diagnosis. I’ve been getting a lot of “oh that’s no big deal, you’ll beat it no problem” Or “I know so and so who had HPV and beat it” I try to explain its not HPV but cancer… there is a difference…

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