Malignant Glomus Tumors

Christina,
Hello, my name is Craig, and I am uncertain of what type of cancer you have.. I had a bout with what I was told is "Germ Cell" cancer. The cancer stated in my lymph node system (attached itself to the lymph just behind my heart on upper left side of chest.) I am coming up on my ten year anniversary of my diagnoses, and I would like to offer you all of the support and encouragement I can.. I have recently re-married about three years ago, and my wife is also a cancer survivor..(Two separate bouts), I myself have one had one, so I count myself lucky and need to make sure that ALL people that need a little support and positive feedback receive all they can handle.. As a matter of fact, my oldest brother is now going through the final stages of his treatment for prostate cancer. (He looking like a WINNER) I like to think that the support and advise I offered him helped him to overcome this issue.. I am sure with a little help and encouragement YOU too can WIN.. I know it easy to say this, and it is hard, really hard to accept this at your point, but believe me I felt the same way when I going through my procedures.. I like to use a simple analogy that "Life" is all about changes, that nothing really stays the same all of your life.. With that thought in mine, try to think of this issue of another change in life that your are embracing.. Sure it is scary, and there is a lot of unknown's.. I cannot even imagine the thoughts in your mind, but I can tell you that if you want to win, and as you ride this storm out, you will be the stronger and better person for it. Is this going to change and your life style for the rest of your life..?? Most likely it will, and it is up to you on how well you handle it.. I know my bout has changed me, and do I like what has happened, NO.. But I do know that I did what I thought was my best effort, and now I am happy that I did. I am certain that your loved one's are very concerned, and trying their best to help, and maybe they just don't know what to do or how to help.. I know that my loved one's tried, but just could not connect with me during my time.. And I am now forever indebted to them, as I know they did there very best for me, even though I could not quite grasp their sincerity..

Christina, you can do this, and I know that you will WIN.. Looking forward to hearing about how you whipped this problem and are moving forward to the happiness and prosperity that you have and deserve..

hi Christina, I am one of the other 28,and I have never been able to talk to anyone of the others. I would love to have someone to compare notes with since I can not find any information and the doctors know very little. Please contact me. Bridget

My husband a very handsome police seargent (35 years old) was diagnosed with this kind of tumor. He just had surgery on June 11, 04 in Rochester MN. It had spread to a couple of lymph nodes on his left side. He is leaving to go back to Mayo Clinic on Aug 1 to start radiation. I will love to compare notes and hear possitive feedback. This is a scary time in our lifes that I would have never imagine, but we try dealing with it on a daily basis. We are a young family from North Dakota, we have 2 girls, a 3 year old and a 2 month old. My baby was borned 2 weeks before daddy's surgery. I am overwhelm with emotions and trying to find some positive stories and some info. Thank you and God bless you and your families!