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Misinformation
Misinformation is a huge problem. I am the owner of a group called Scooters 10 and we are touring the nation on 49cc Scooters Raising money for Cancer Research. We are not a non-profit we feel that most of the non-profits out there take away money that could be going to viable research. We do not solicit funds from…
Feel Alone and Angry
Lately I just feel so alone and angry. I underwent a BMT and have been laid up in the hospital in isolation for sometime. I get angry that my girlfriend can't fully understand. I am disappointed when people can't fully commit their time to me, and I get annoyed when everyone tries to play doctor. And then I feel guilty for…
Reigning Cats and Dogs. (Little people with fur coats)
I notice in a lot of threads a lot of you have cats.This thread is to try to take your mind off everyday problems.Tell us about your little ones.We have 6,all ferel,trapped fixed and now living like royals. We had 10 but 4 passed. When Hospice first came they asked if any would run out the door.I told them if they do,in 2…
Just Needed to Vent
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995 when I was just 12 years old. 16 years later it has metastasized in to both lungs and we are both struggling to accept it. The last few days have gone from bad to worse. It seems like she was fine one day and the next she couldn’t walk without losing her breath. She went to…
Waiting on test results, AGAIN, 22 years of this is getting old already, lol
Sigh. I wrote about it before so won't bother you with the details but tests came back 'borderline' regarding one componant of urine tests - metanephron numbers, so did a 48 hour urine collection test and took it into the hospital for the lab yesterday. Now the wait for results. I am a 22 year survivor of NHL for those of…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL CANADIANS ON THIS SITE !!!!
Just a little shout out to all the Canadian members of the site here, this weekend is our Thanksgiving Day weekend and here in Ontario the weather is glorious. Hope it is in your areas too. Hope you all are dining with loved ones this Thanksgiving and know that if you are on your own the site is always here, lots of…
How to stay postive, when getting bad news after bad news (help)
Hello, My first time posting. I found out I had cancer(ovarian) 5years ago. went thru chemo, etc. things got better. found out last month it's back along with colon cancer. had surgery(explortory) end of last month went for follow-up Monday and now I have to have a hysterectomy. he wants to do it right away along with…
Can't get path results
My husband had his left kidney removed on 9/20/10. He was discharged after 3-1/2 days in the hospital. All we know is that he has renal cell carcinoma. His doctor went on vacation and we can't get the results of the pathology report. We were told we would be told when my husband goes back to see the doctor, which is the…
I can't believe my mom is gone.
I am still in total shock. She went so fast. She started complaining of chest pain and sob on 1-2-10. I took her to the ER and they diagnosed her with mets to lungs, liver, adrenal glands, mesenteric tissue, etc etc. She passed away on 1-20-10. Everyday she was a little bit worse. It was so strange because before she…
Waiting for results
I don't know about any of you but I am finding it so much difficult dealing with cancer since my treatment has stopped. I am 6 months post treatment and going for 2 monthly appointments. I think when you are diagnosed the "machine kicks in" and you are carried along on this journey of chemo, rest, visits to the cancer…
Is there an easy way?
I just tried to look through my husbands closet to pack some clothes away. As soon as I took one of his fleece jackets out, the tears started to flow. It is so hard to go on without him and know he won't be here to snuggle with this winter. Is there an easy way to do this? One of my sons took some of his summer shirts and…
Lots of tears today
Just felt like I could use a little support from all of you today. It's 6 months ago today since I lost my husband of 46 years and the tears have been coming all day. I've been doing pretty good, but for some reason today is so hard. He was the love of my life and we had known each other since 1st grade. I am finally doing…
Pacemakers and MRI's
Has anyone any experience with needing an MRI but having a pacemaker? From what I was told you can't have an MRI if you have a pacemaker because of the metal in the pacemaker and the MRI being like a big magnete - not a good combo. I sent away to St. Jude's a while back about this and there was a little door left open in…
I sent a "thank you" card to my oncologist today!
I have disclosed many times on this board how my tumor markers trend in the high-"normal" to above "normal" range. Well, after the last two tests revealed them to be "10.6" and "10.4" respectively, I tested again on Wednesday, believing that the result would be similar if not higher. I dreaded calling my doctor's office on…
Ablation sugery
Am considering Ablation surgery for SVT and am apprehensive. Would like other's experiences and opinions on the procedure. Is it an easy in and out like promoted....or more dangerous than admitted.
A Place We Call Our Second Home, Thank you so much
Most of us have a small inner circle people who are loyal and can be counted upon to be there for us once we get diagnosed with cancer. If were fortunate, our inner circle expands to more than our spouse, child, and parents. Once I step outside my door early in the morning to go to work, im amongst colleagues, strangers,…
Chat.Are you using it?
I would think more people would be on thruout the nite.When your up and alone it's a good way to get a quicl response.I,m sure there are people here from all over the world that are up at any given time.It took me severay lonely days to find it and I am thankful.Even if you just stop by to lurk,it's nice to know someone is…
natural
I notice or maybe it is just me. Women seam to be the ones who stay in a marriage when their husband's has cancer. Is it because we by birth are caregivers? I think we are use to the dirty diapers, the bad little things that go along with life. We clean the toliets we clean the house. WWe are clearners by nature. We are…
Appointment Anxiety
I'm sure this is common, but would love to know if any of you have found ways to cope with it...I only seem to get anxious when going to see the oncologist. Okay, STOP LAUGHING! :-) Seriously--none of the other docs have this effect on me, and the irony is that he's someone I have known for many years. I'm not…
Police escort - divorce
Hi again! Yes it is me, just needing to vent. I had hubby served on Wednesday with an Order of Protection, and removal from the home. It was not pretty. He had previously stated he would never leave. Well, surprise! He must be furious! He is out - until court on Monday, where the judge will decide if he is allowed back…
An analogy I wrote and wanted to share. Its called "Cracks of My Heart"
Cracks of My Heart If you trace my heart, you’ll find a maze of cracks. These cracks have different sizes, some are deep, others shallow, and all have their own shapes. The one thing they all have in common is that each one remembers someone who either were diagnosed with cancer, fought the savagery of cancer, or passed…
Lonelier after each treatment
I was diagnosed with Stage I ER/PR neg, HER2 pos breast cancer in April 2010. Had a double mastectomy with the initial reconstruction surgery in late May and started chemo in late June. I am getting 6 rounds of Taxotere/Carboplatin every 3 weeks and Herceptin weekly. After chemo I will receive Herceptin every 3 weeks until…
Just read about someone needing a wig.
I gave a reply and realized her request was from 2008 (unanswered) If there is anyone needing one,my wife has one that she used twice and was uncomfortable. It is short/brownish. If anyone is in need I will refer you to the listing to see if it will work for you. dave
DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK LIKE ME
Well, this has been milling around in my head for a bit now so I have decided to post it and get a feel for what my fellow survivors are feeling. I have had breast cancer three times, the second one came six months after i had finished my treatments for the first and it had mast. so I was a stage 4. I did a bunch of chemo…
A place that tears built
Hello, We are trying to get volunteers together that would like to help with a special project for terminally ill patients and families. I had a mother and daughter that was diagnosed with cancer and sadly have lost both of them, however, my husband and I are looking to help others that are currently going through…
Will I still be here?
Today is my oldest son's 32nd birthday. In April of next year he is finally going to mary the beautiful young woman he has dated since meeting her while in college. Then yestersday my 24 year old daughter announced that she is engaged.She and her fiance plan a wedding for next September. I am so happy that my two oldest…
Missing our friend Bluerose
It has been quite some time since I have seen our dear friend Bluerose post or reply on this board and I am wondering about her and how she is doing. Has anyone heard from her or know her circumstances? Perhaps taking a much needed break?
Unsupportive family
My 38 year old husband is having surgery next weeks for Kidney Cancer. We have 2 children, one who just turned 9 and a 4 year old. I have 5 brothers and sisters and not one of them has called or emailed me since this whole thing started 5 weeks ago. My Mom has told them what is happening so I know they know what is going…
A Mother in Denial - Trying to help my father
Hi everyone, I just now got back to the board after my mother's vacation. Dad is in stage IV NSC Lung CA with metastasis to bone/spine. Mom took a vacation and returned last week. I had to hospitalize dad during this time, as he was choking and unable to swallow. They are still trying to figure out what's going on with his…
You have been served.....
Well,I served my hubby with divorce papers last week. It has been a living hell ever since. I have been accused of all sorts of carnal acts, and harassed every nite and day. I am 10 months out of treatment for head & neck and doing well. As far as any emotional support, kindness, sympathy, empathy - nope! NaDa! It was…

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