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Asking for prayers
Dear CSN Friends, Tonight we received sad news about my husband's latest CT scan results. After six chemo sessions of cisplatin/etopiside and WBR, the masses in his lungs and lesions in his liver had reduced almost by 75%. It has only been 2 1/2 months and the cancer has begun to progress again. He will be starting a new…
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dreams
Hi all , I dont know if Im trying to make sense of a no sense situation if you know what I mean lol. My wonderful mum passed away nearly three months ago aged 61, she went into hopsital 25th June , 2 and half weeks later she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and then two and half weeks later she passed away. My dad, sister…
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Survivor, no not me.
I was dx with breast cancer a year ago. Doing great now after finishing all treatments known to man, and then some. It was rough, but made it thru. People call us 'survivors' That word never was peaceful in my spirit for some reason. I just couldn't refer to myself as a survivor. Didn't know why. One night as I was having…
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Need prayers and positive thoughts for this week, help.
Little update everyone. I'm expecting to hear the news on Nov. 01. which is a week away I believe. I lost count of my days. Still getting the panic attacks...it's literally like going through fire. On this day, if God allows, it'll change my life forever. Scared, worried in fear... I need prayers and positive…
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Forgiveness
It makes sense there is so much written on a connection with unforgiveness and health and well being. And the hardest person to forgive most times is yourself. I just wanted to share what Jesus himself said. I think he makes himself quite clear. So for all who doubt the great forgiveness of our Savior, memorize this, claim…
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Birthday takes on new meaning...............
Since my diagnosis last Feb., I often wondered if I would see my 58th b'day. Today is here, I made it thanks to prayers, family support, medical advancements. I am eternally grateful for all the support. I know I have a long way to go but as they say, "one day at a time" and "keep positive". Thanks to all for your…
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God in America - PBS Series
This looks like it could be interesting. For someone who is not a fan of religion and very questionable about the existence of God, I really find this topic to be interesting. Mainly because it shaped our world so much and is at the root of many global issues. This listing is for the NYC/East Coast area. I'm not sure if…
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do you ever dream of the ones you lost?
both of my grandmothers died. my moms mom and my dads mom and both from breast cancer. one died when i was almost ten and the other almost two years ago. I have had dreams about both of them. but the only one i can remeber of my grandma who died when younger was the day before my other grandma died. which i always find a…
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God did not create the universe, says Hawking
Interesting story if you like this sort of science stuff. here it is in case the link gets movedGod did not create the universe, says Hawking By Michael Holden Thu Sep 2, 9:08 am ET LONDON (Reuters) – God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent…
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And the survey says.....
This really does not surprise me in the least. By RACHEL ZOLL, AP Religion Writer Rachel Zoll, Ap Religion Writer – Tue Sep 28, 12:02 am ETSurvey: Americans don't know much about religion A new survey of Americans' knowledge of religion found that atheists, agnostics, Jews and Mormons outperformed Protestants and Roman…
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Lessons not learnt
After only 11 years of wedded bliss I lost my husband last December to GBM. His battle lasted only 9 months. I struggle with the grieving process. Someone said to me last week that sometimes what we face in this life is unfinished lessons from previous lives. My challenge in this life may be to embrace the experience,…
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This is your life
are you who you wanna be? This song by Switchfoot always gets me thinking about where I've been, where I'm at now and what I'm striving to be. What song whether during your cancer or not has really been thought provoking and meaningful to you?
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A place that Tears built
Hello everyone, If anyone has had themselves or has had a family member diagnosed with a terminal illness they have experienced every type of tears, happy ones for good days and memories, bad ones for days we wish we could replace with good ones but nonetheless we are still greatful for them they just become bittersweet.…
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From where or whom do you derive your strength?
This was posted by another CSN'ER on the BC board, I liked it and decided to re-post it here. Here is my answer: My strength comes from family, especially my husband, my faith in God, my fantastic medical team, my loving pets, my friends at home and my CSN family. Okay it's your turn now, RE
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Needing Meditation
I was just diagnosed with a 4.5 cm by 4.3 cm renal cyst on my right kidney. We do not know the category yet, but I do go in Wednesday for a Contrast CT, and meet with the urologist after that. I am quite terrified and panicked, and I am trying to understand what this means. I am not a very religious person, but I do…
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Prayers for Shayenne:
one of the most beloved members of the Colorectal Cancer Board, who also posted here, Shayenne (Donna) entered eternal life this morning after a recent diagnosis of metastasis to her spine and brain. Donna was the voice of encouragement, laughter, love and advise to everyone she encountered on the board. She even came on…
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A letter of comfort
I saw a documentary about Ram Dass, "Fierce Grace", several months ago, documenting his life, especially coming to terms with aging & his own mortality after a stroke. One part of the movie really made an impression on me: a little girl had been killed & her parents were inconsolable. He sent them a letter of condolence…
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"Say can I have some of your purple berries?"
"Wooden Ships" (CSNY reference) Since the time I have been old enough to reason, let's say 40 years ago as I am now 54, I have been an agnostic, which is to say, not an unbeliever but an un-knower. It is not something I am proud of, but it is also not something I am ashamed of. It simply is. I simply am, I guess I should…
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Can I ask for a prayer or two?
I have a former co-worker who is a care worker for a remarkable young woman? 3 years ago her daughter was battling a "glioma" of some sort that was wrapped around her tiny brain stem. This child was in kindergarten. After removing what they could surgically, chemo was administered, and they said that she would be fine.…
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So I have a question.....
In a conversation with a friend of mine, I made the statement "God giving me cancer". She immediately said that God did not "give" me cancer. Rather, it appeared and God would cure it. So, who did create cancer or did it evolve? I found the comment rather lame - if we believe God created all then he created cancer or it…
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question for christians
Why is it that Christians believe these forwarded emails that have been circulating for years but they refuse to believe in global warming even when you can go to Google Earth and see where the ice caps are almost gone? I have plenty of Christians in my family but I really don't want a fight. I have a relative who just…
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The Stone Age
This might be a strange question, but recently, my oldest daughter was saved. She was agnostic at most, and since hanging out alot with her boyfriend and his family, who are christians, she had alot of questions of course, and I was happy to learn she wanted to start going to his church and learning about God, and having…
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Book Suggestion: Tuesdays With Morrie (Mitch Albom)
Has anyone read this since being diagnosed with cancer? I think it's a must read for ALL of us. Short book, 1 maybe 2 days tops to read. It deals with accepting death and living life (I posted this in the Colon Cancer Forum too)
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Anointment of the Sick
My mom received the Anointment of the Sick yesterday. It was the first time in a long time that I've seen such a beautific smile on her face as the Spirit came down and coursed through her body and soul. My dad, her sister, and myself all witnessed the tears of joy in her eyes and couldn't help but tear-up ourselves. It…
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What is the meaning of life? (other than 42)
An age old question. What is the meaning of life?
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RENEWING OUR INNER SELVES
This is a blog I posted on the Expression's Gallery, I decided to post it here as well and ask where or what some of you do to renew your inner selves. Today I was sitting with my husband enjoying one of the National Parks series on PBS (we had recorded it previously.) I love this series by the way as it is our desire to…
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"Crazy little thing called love"
(Queen reference -- can't believe I did this... I always thought they were covering) I find it extraordinary that our love transcends generations, transcends experience, transcends connections, that we can love so strongly people who are tied to us not so much by society or personal history but by genes. I find it not so…
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Best Wishes
By way of introduction, this is something I posted to my personal cancer blog almost a year ago (!) shortly after I first got my cancer diagnosis. I'm not looking to (re?)start any theist v. atheist battles, just curious given the opportunity to ask a group of fellow cancer survivors (some of whom I hope might share my…
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Can any of you explain what Reiki is or Energy Healing & what are your thoughts on that as a Christi
Hi everyone, I now go to a new cancer center that also incorporates and offers what they call "integrative therapies". I applaud them for this because other doctors I've encountered in the past act like nothing but drugs will do anything for people. What they offer includes: massage therapy, acupuncture, nutritional…
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Asking for help
I haven't posted here before. I have read many of the posts and answers. I do have to ask for prayers, good thoughts, good vibes. What ever your thing is. I do believe it all helps. John has a CT Thursday and we will see his Onc on Friday. His CEA has been creeping up and I know that isn't a good sign. I myself do believe…