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Eye Cancer, Choroidal Mealanoma
I was diagnosed in September and feeling alone. There are other groups and I have joined them. I am hoping to connect wiht others.
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some one to talk to about my cancer
is there any place i can call to get some suport or help in dealing with this cancer??
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Cancer in the spinal fluid...looking for answers or words of advice
My mom was diagnosed as stage 4 breast cancer/bone cancer in July '11. After aggressive chemo, the tunor in her breast had pretty much disappeared making a mastectomy possible (her other breast had been removed 3 years ago). She seemed to be recovering well when she began to complain of horrible back pain...so bad that she…
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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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Angry Husbnd
I'm newly diagnosed and have already had surgery for colorectal cancer. My mom is here helping my husband take care of me and the house. I've been home or two weeks after surgery and this coming week, I meet with oncology for the first time. Ever since I got home from the hospital, I've been really bored. I try to keep…
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Activities of Daily Living and Separation Anxiety Defenses
Dear Fellow Travelers, In the last 6 months, after the onset of my Glioblastoma, I have experienced many unusual events in life other than just medical phenomenon. Separation Anxiety has been a pretty big annoyance. At this point in my treatment, I am capable of conducting most of my previous Activities of Daily Living. I…
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Inspirational Quotes
I just got off of the phone with my aunt who is dealing with a rare form of liver cancer, she had just gott some not so great news, to summarize you either go with option 1 and accept death or go with option 2 and fight like hell for a 30-40% chance at getting to a point where surgery is an option. She is having a tough…
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Abandonment of friends?
I really am going through an anger phase. Not rage but just anger over certain things I've been dealing with sense my mom passed in Dec. The reason I'm posting on the Emotional Support Board is maybe a few can shed light on one issues that is really irritating me. What the heck is up with the so called friends that seemed…
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loss of spouse support
At 52 years old and being diagnosed with 3b colon cancer I thought I was in for the fight of my life. It's been 9 long months of surgery and chemo and I am now starting to feel pretty good. My wife was so supportive in the beginning that I could always feel her comfort and prayers. About 6 months ago, she started making…
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A little confused, shed light?
I'm not sure I'm posting this in the right place. My story started in Sept. 2010 with a trip to the ER w/ burning pain in right groin area. My blood and urine were okay. They diagnosed as urinary track infection. My tummy was a little bit bloated and hard though and the ER doc asked why it was hard. I told him the only…
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Depression after treatment
I was diagnosed and treated for cervical cancer in 2010. All follow up appointments have been good and I am nearing my 2 year anniversary of completing treatment. About 6 months after treatment I began feeling anxious and depressed, which has been getting progressively worse. I am almost to the point that I am afraid to be…
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Should I sign this surgery form?
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'm lost and need opinions and advice. My Ctscan revealed a sizable mass in or around my fallopian tube that they think is benign or low-grade. I am having surgery to remove it tomorrow. They most likely have to take out my left ovary and fallopian tube. They…
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Stress and cancer
Does anyone else here think that STRESS may have triggered off their cancer? I underwent an extremely stressful time the year before I was diagnosed. 1. My mother suffered and died of bowel cancer & I helped nurse her at home & it was one of the hardest things I have done. 2. My marriage ended 3. A man who I had fallen in…
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Life after treatment
Hope the following article about life after treatment will be helpful. Feel free to share with your survivor friends. http://voices.yahoo.com/life-after-cancer-10949944.html
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Cancer Survivor Dinner - All Welcome
Hello Survivors, First and foremost, I would like congratulate you all on your strength and courage while going through this time in your lives. I am the Director of Special Events for the American Cancer Society. I would like you all to take a moment if interested to find a Relay For Life event in your area. The event is…
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How can I possibly explain what I'm going through to family after I've lost my love? Here's an inter
Short story of the way I've found to explain my feelings to family and friends. If you like the post or others, please share the link or the story and take care of yourself, there are people who care about you, Sincerely, Steve Hoogenakker (Don't let the title throw you off, it makes sense in the end, I promise) "I'm…
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Frustration
Well, last time we were at the doctors, we actually got good news. The tumors are shrinking and the natural treatments that we have been trying seem to be improving the symptoms, as well as the progression. The bad news is that emotionally, I am completely and totally drained. The months of being sick, chemo, losing my…
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Special Prayers for Jimwins
Hi All Our dear funny man, Jim ( Jimwins) is in need of some extra special prayers and positive thoughts. He and his family are in the middle of a crisis. I just want to ask any and all of you to say some special prayers or send some positive thoughts for Jim's beloved sister, Wanda. She was taken to the hospital today and…
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So tired
I am so tired. I looked into the mirror today and frightened myself. I've had two types of cancer -- my next oncology appointment is in a few weeks. I don't know if I have a recurrence, or something else going on. I take my vitamins, eat well, drink water, see a therapist who specializes in counseling cancer patients, take…
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the more I pray the worse things get for my mom
I pray so hard for my mom not to have the pain she has with Bone Metastases and every day her pain is getting worse. Not only is her pain worse but her overall health is diminishing. This weekend has been the worst I have seen her, she can't keep her food done because of this awful cough which now I'm sure it's gone to her…
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How to tell my 26 YO daughter w/ Stage IIIC1 recurrent Endometrial Cancer I have been diagnosed w/ V
I sit here in the hospital on a cot...day 27 inpatient for my 26 year old daughter, typing this message. She just had a bowel resection last week as a result of radiation damage from her treatment for the Stage IIIC1 Endometrial Cancer she was diagnosed with in September 2010 just days before her 25th birthday. December…
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My mom
My mom was diagnosed with Fallopian Tube cancer in 2008, the year I was planning my wedding and gave birth to my first daughter. She underwent a complete hysterectomy and chemo, a long 6 treatments worth, lost her hair, but tried to stay strong. Stayed cancer free for three years, then in 2011 was found to have enlarged…
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My sister told me today I killed my mom
My mom died 11/25/2012. She also had lots of mental problems. I talked to her everyday and was her emotional support. Then her last two monthes alive she set up a family picture for when she was in hospice dying and said it was only blood and my step daughter whose 12 cudnt be In pic. Mok well my sister hates me and is a…
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My precious mom died Dec 14th of pancreatic cancer. I can't beleive.
After 9 months of enduring complete hell she's gone. I'm gutted. I was her care provider through all of this and can't believe she's really truly gone. The end was not angelic as promised by her spiritual advisor. Instead it was heartbreaking. Her little frail body simply didn't want to die in spite of it all. She lingered…
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Happy, happy New Year !!!
Hey Everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!! Wanted to come back for a day to wish you all the best in the New Year and hope that this year will bring good health to you and your loved ones. Keep the faith and know that there is always hope. I wish you all a year of success and joy and love. Take good care. Love, Bluerose Happy…
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I feel lost ( venting ) !
AT 3:30 am I've done dishes even boiled a few eggs, why I dont' know. ( eggs are ickie ) Earlier tonite i awoke from sleep crying like a baby wanting my Mom? Hmmm strange if my mother were here today she' be telling me "knock off this crap and deal with it" I am a ********** ( my last name) and us ********* are tuff ppl,…
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bad day for me
So today I did my regular routine of getting up and watching movies. Lol. I have to be at work at four and so I had to wash my hair and blow dry and straighten it. I've been in a good mood all day until I looked in the mirror and it hit me that I just don't feel pretty anymore. I need to have some major work on my teeth…
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Just back for the day to wish you all a very Merry Christmas/holiday season !!!
I just couldn't NOT come back, for the day, to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and holiday season. I will post in 3 spots that I used to frequent, when I was on the site, to reach all the folks I talked with so they get my message too. Hope admin. doesn't mind repeat posts just this once. I pray that all the hopes and…
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How to talk to my father who has Brain Tumor
My Dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour. That was about 6 months ago . Its terminal inoperable . Radiotherapy was the only option without it he had 3 months with they projected 18. I cannot imagine how he feels. He is in the UK and I in Canada. I flew home to support him. I was able to be there for 3 weeks. It was good to…
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Help please
This Christmas I want to give my dad a meaningful gift because you never know what tomorrow brings. My boyfriends grandmother made a glass block with a string of lights in it and there is a blue ribbon on the front and a blue bow tied around the whole thing. On the back I would really really like to put my favorite picture…