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Archives for January 2011

My Mom, 49, comfirmed to be in final stage of liver cancer...Cry
My Mom, 49, comfirmed to be in final stage of liver cancer...Cry... I am 21, I am the single child. My dad dumped us when I was born, so as you can imagine how tough she is. I love my mom so much, she is such a nice person, she helps people and she covers for her relatives' debt but nobody would be willing to help her back…
Another round for me!
I am going thru the "i dont' know stages of this". I call it that cuz i dont' know why my cancer has come back. I am strong and want to get stronger. I am trying to have faith inside me that this will be last sessions of chemo and this will stay hidden......for good! I will not let this beat me, no statistic, no nothing is…
cancer blocking relationship
im only 18 but finding that someone is hard. when i was diagnosed with HD i knew there was no way anyone would want to date someone with cancer. if anyone would like to share stories or thoughts that would be great emilyann
The Government Paper Trail
And so it starts... I don't believe it! Nine years! "They", the travel agent said it was legal , part of the United States (like Puerto Rico)! A beautiful island called Fiji, clear blue water, romantic, palm trees, sunsets and no crowds. A unique experience, a wedding on the beach! Sure... I have a paper that says I am…
Survivor goals
Having finished treatments & getting back into life I'm throwing out an invite. I ride a motorcycle (XL883L sportster) & live in Calvert County, Md. (chesapeake beach). I would like to put together a group that rides for fun & be a team for Relay for Life. If anyone is @ a point where they can do this PLZ LET ME KNOW.…
A Different Kind of Post
Hi Friends, This is not a cancer related post, but at the moment I did not know where else to go. This morning, on my way to work at 3 am, I passed a car accident. A young man had hit a telephone pole and landed in the opposite lane facing traffic. I passed by, turned around, and went back. My little voice kept saying to…
Here we go again
So here we are just 6 months after Bob’s first diagnosis of melanoma - stage 3c and his first tumor & lymph node removal surgery (missing primary). Great hopes for new beginnings, Christmas/family, and News Years 2011. Bob faced his first checkup and retesting during Christmas week while he and I anxiously waited for the…
prayers, please - UPDATE 1
Jim will get the results of his 6 month post-treatment PET scan this morning. Asking for prayers for God's will, His mercy and grace. Original tumor site looks good with the exception of some inflammation around the edges, likely caused by the treatment. PET also showed an area which was there last time but the uptake has…
42 year old daughter has terminal renal cell carcinoma, spread to lymph nodes in neck and one "spot"
Hello, I am in great distress. My 42 year old daughter has terminal cancer (RCC) . She is married to a wonderful man and has three sons (20, 18, and 9) I am heart-sick and feel so much anguish and fear that she will not be able to finish raising the 9 y-o. That is her biggest heartache also. She had one kidney removed over…
Best friend is going to die
My best friend is going to die of cancer, given less than 3 months. Not sure what Im going to do, shes such a good girl and has everything going for her. If she dies I may kill myself, shes so young and doesnt deserve it... its just not right.. any comfort? if not dont respond
what to do when you keep getting pushed away on top of dealing w/paranoia
hey all, this is my first post, didn't think i would need help but i guess we all do at one point or another. so to be as brief as i can, i'm the oldest of four, i have three younger sisters, the one closest to me in age, deb is an rn who had been working for of all things hospice. my father passed on years ago so it is…
People who mean well...
Does anyone have the issue of people saying the wrong things to you during a time of pain? I know it is not always easy to know what to say, but it is often exhausting having to answer to these people - especially when you're in so much pain.
Coping with loved one with cancer who is depressed, angry, and mean
My 83 year-old mother was first diagnosed with lung cancer back in 1983. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor with follow-up radiation. She recovered physically but her personality changed radically with the diagnosis. Growing up she was fun, funny, and supported me and my family in everything we did. A truly great…
How Did We Get Here?
The Talking Heads asked that....and I have many times. For years.....46 exact, I would hear of someone I knew, someone I used to work with, old family friend, friend of a friend of friend.....whoevever...who one day was full of life and vibrant and the next day....the dreaded C word. How? Why? Never understood.....until…
Loved one with bile duct cancer
My husband was diagnosed with bile duct cancer about a year and a half ago. It was resectable but has scans every 3 months to make sure it's not coming back. I live every day scared out of my mind. We have 2 young childern and I can't imagine it coming back. I am constantly watching everything he does and starring at him…
Praying for better days in 2011 for all
I just had to post a special New Years wish for all on this board and their loved ones, for good health and love in 2011. You are all in my prayers and let's hope 2011 will be known in years to come as the year a cure was found for cancer. Nothing is impossible. Blessings, Bluerose

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