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Archives for April 2012

Newbie: B-Cell NHL
I joined this group back in 2007 as I got an "it might be some type of cancer" diagnosis from a dr. My diagnosis in 2009 was Sjogrens which is an auto-immune disease that is a cousin to the other ones. With that diagnosis I also knew there was a great precentage change of me getting another type. Well a routine ct scan (I…
Why oh why don't people use the chatroom on this site more? Such a shame, great real time support t
I was just passing through the site today checking messages and dropped into the chatroom to see if could help anyone in there if they needed it and it was empty, as usual. I am constantly amazed at how this great resource section of the site is not used more. It's a Saturday and of course many are out and about but it…
Chemobrain
More and more is being written about Chemobrain and the impact on the patient. Please share your experiences with this side effects. The reactions and treatments with Physicians and Insurance companies. How family and friends treat you when you try to explain.
Revlon Run/Walk in Los Angeles
I'm a survivor of Ovarian Cancer for 8 years now and I am asking that you please come join me on Saturday May 12th, 2012 outside the Los Angeles Collesium as we kick off the walk for women cancers. If you would like to join a team or make a donation to " Essentials of Faith" the link is…
Letters from Cancer patients to Loved ones
I have been living with lung cancer for 8 years. Each year of the anniversary of my diagnosis, I write a letter to my family and friends about " my life with cancer." I am considering composing a book comprised of letters cancer patients wrote (or are writing) to family and friends during their journey with cancer.…
Do we settle in a relationship because we got cancer???
Hello, I am almost 2 years out from my Tonsil cancer diagnosis. It was HPV+ so the survival rate is suppose to be about 85%, especially after the 2 year mark. As you can imagine like most I was severely depressed. Not only was I sad about the cancer; but I was still getting over a failed relationship from my ex-fiance. I…
How do you tell people you have cancer?
I was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer, adenocarcinoma to be specific. I am 55 and a non-smoker, previously in good health, so this has naturally been quite a shock to me. There is a nodule in the left lung, about 2.5cm, confirmed by CT and PT scans. I also had fluid drained from the pleura and malignancy was…
Any One Know Of A Good Place To Get PET Scans In NYC?
This is extremely random but not sure where else to put it. I've been less than impressed with the Lenox Hill Radiology (in NYC) in terms of getting the scans than I need. Seems like they purposely try to make you as uncomfortable as possible. I just got through treatment for Hodkins Lymphoma and am trying to find a decent…
thinking about dad
So I just got done watching the movie 50/50. It's about a guy that finds out he has a rare form of cancer. So anyway, throughout watching this movie the tears started to roll and I can't help but to think about my dad. I noticed that before my dad got diagnosed I didn't spend as much time with him as I do now and that…
Enjoy LIfe
My dad was diagnosed 6 months ago with terminal mesothelioma and he is having a difficult time. How do you get a terminally ill person to enjoy every day they have left and make the most of it? I spent the weekend with my parents and my mom vented to me about my dad and asked me how to deal with it and for me to talk to my…
Just venting!
I lost my husband 14 months ago to esopageal/stomach cancer and 6 months prior I lost my Mum to cancer and wasn't able to be with her in England as I was caregiving my husband. I had a trip to England planned for next month and now I have been diagnosed with anal cancer and have to cancel my trip to start chemo and…
Just saying hello and update
Hey everyone !!! Just passing through and heard that people were asking about me so thought I would say hello and give you a little update. I have been visiting my specialists, as usual, and it's still up in the air as to whether they will do a complete hysterectomy for the cysts they are finding but are monitoring it all…

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