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Sandy	4 Jul 2008
Amy, My heart goes out to you,my Mom had a rare lung cancer, when it was found, she was already in stage 4, they told her to take care of her affairs, do whatever she had always wanted to do and get it done. I was devastated, I couldn't live without my mother, Six months later I was diagnosed with lung cancer but mine was operable, they removed 50% of my left lung, I was "lucky", they got it all, six months later my Mom died, some days the guilt, the hurt and the pain are unbearable, other days I just love her more for thanking God everyday that they found mine in time to save my life. Now my brother is suffering from liver cancer and is now waiting on a transplant, and it really sucks that I can't help him, he has to have a whole brand new liver, nothing esle will help. I understand very much how you feel, everthing yo feel IS normal but you may need to see someone that can help you get through this, believe me, pain and grief can put you in a deep rut that can be hard to get out of. I still feel the need to call my Mom at least once a day and she died in arms exactly one year after being dagnosed with lung cancer and that has been 4 yrs ago, so it gradually eases but never leaves, just gets easier to bear. And yes, it is always a good idea to be checked for cancer, all it takes in most cases is a simple blood test, so ease your mind and have yourself checked so you can start getting on with the living, they will always be in your heart memories , and part of your life. I'm sorry I went on and on, but I really hope to make you feel a little better, you're not alone with you anger, pain or sadness, there's a lot of us that you can share yours with and will be here for you, good luck to you ,I hope this has helped a little.
Amy	1 Jul 2008
CANCER SUCKS!(duh...!) My Dad was never sick. We found out less than two years ago that he had "cancer of the common bile duct." All doctors I've spoken to, then & now, say how rare this type of cancer is(in a sort of awed tone that's (what?) supposed to make me feel better?!) My Dad died on May 2nd. I wasn't there. I'm crushed- I was Daddy's little girl- even @ 38. My mom had cancer, too-colon cancer. She died when I was 16. (btw--- why do people say they "pass away?!" Does it make them feel better?) Anyway, I think I'm still in denial about my dad, 'cause it doesn't seem to have fully hit/hurt me,yet. Is this normal? Also, is it normal to now think/feel/suspect that I have cancer? (headache-brain cancer;blood in my stool-colon cancer;aches in my bones-yep,you guessed it,bone cancer. Please respond,somebody. I feel so angry, scared, and alone--- oh yeah, and really f#*ing sad!
Shana LaShomb	17 Jun 2008
While I was pregnant with my son, I was told I had probable cervical cancer and no biopsy was done because I would have to risk losing the pregnancy. Biopsy's were done months later during my c-section and pathology came back as advanced stage cervical cancer with no clear margins. Once again months went by and I under went wide local excision on my cervix, vaginal wall and down onto the vulva. Then the shock came, the primary tumor was on my vulva and spreading rapidly. I'm only 30 and the risk factors for vulvar cancer do not apply to me. I just under went radical vulvectomy and once again the pathology is shocking. The center of the tumor wasn't identified and my onocologist went 2 cm in depth. I now risk going back into the OR for regional lymph node dissection. He thinks it's spread well beyond the SLN. I'm scared, angry and very frustrated.
Nicole Renner	9 Jun 2008
I was diagnosed first with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in October 2004. After 10 treatments and 6 months, it was found to be non-Hodgkins. I ended up undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant (which uses my own cells) in February 2006. In August of that year, since I wasn't strong enough to work full time, I went back to college (I was 28 at the time) and just graduated with an associate (high honors) and am now pursuing my bachelor in both accounting and business administration. I am one who actually say that cancer was a blessing in disguise. Keeping in mind that while I was battling, my uncle developed lung cancer and passed away 3 months later and my aunt developed cervical cancer and passed away after just 2 months. It was hard on me because I was the first one in the family to EVER have cancer, so I had no idea what it was about or what it even was. Then to have other family go through it was even harder. I found this site and it is so perfect for various cancer sucks products, yet the site is choose hope, which is so true. Whatever it takes to find a cure, that is what we need to do.
Nicole Jones	1 Jun 2008
Thank you so much for your website. I am 38 yrs. old and I was diagnosed with melanoma almost 2 months ago. It was "melanoma in situ", which means it has not yet spread. I just had that area re-excised, it went from the size of a pencil eraser to a 3 inch line. People tell me that it's over now, but I see the surgeon on Tuesday to get my prognosis. This is the first and only excision to come back as melanoma, does this mean it's over? Every removal has not come back normal but only one has come back melanoma. Everyone wants me to act as though it's over now but I just don't feel that way yet. I have to be checked for at least 2 years. It seems so small, but creates such a large amount of thought, stress and sadness. Is it ever over?
Blank :(	4 May 2008
A couple of years ago my cousin fell off a balcony. He had brain damage and ending up getting brain Cancer from the fall, a medical mystery I still don't understand. He has been in and out of the hospital since. In December he had a stroke and lost the majority of feeling on his right side. Just last month they found that he has 3 types of brain Cancer. Two are stage 2 and the third is stage 4. They told him to go do everything he wanted to do (or was able to do). They gave him only 4 months or less to live. He has a 10 year old daughter and he is only in his early 30's. My grandmother died from esophogis cancer, my best friends dad from lung cancer, my husbands grandpa from lung and colon cancer, and I know others still fighting different types of it. I feel that every couple of months we have someone else telling us they have some form of Cancer or someone in their family does. Find a cure already!!!!
Hillary	30 Apr 2008
I found this site through google because I was looking for wristbands to buy. I just wanted to take a minute to say how amazing these stories are. God answers prayers & he is always listening...cling to him, to your faith & stay strong! God Bless :)
Rhonda	29 Apr 2008
My dad died from bladder cancer and I was diagnosed with cervical cancer 6 days later. I'm choosing hope in Christ.
Danielle	28 Apr 2008
I am a LEUKEMIA SURVIVOR and I would like to let every cancer patient, survivor, friend(s)and family to know to just hold on. I was in your shoes just two years ago and felt confused about life and how I was going to make it. Everyday is a struggle but a GREAT support team keeps you grounded. Over the two years I have come to terms with this dignoises and have found my strength in the LORD. Psalms 119:71 says: "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statue." Your struggle may be someone else's inspiration so don't give in because someone is counting on you! Jeremiah 33:6 "Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them and reveal unto them the ABUNDANCE of PEACE and TRUTH."
Toby	15 Apr 2008
Hello to all fighters and supporters. In Sept. 07 my Dad had brain surgery to remove a large tumor. After the biopsy he was diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). He started chemo and radiation right away, it was up and down throughout the treatment, some good and some bad days. He never let it get him down because he had some much faith in God. After the treatments were finished the, his brain scan showed that it had spread to the other side of his brain. There is no cure for this cancer and it is a very fast growing cancer. The people that get this cancer are given 6 months to 5 years to live. In Feb. 08 my father passed away, 6 months after his diagnosis. He was and still is my hero. Prayers help and Cancer sucks.
Melissa	8 Apr 2008
Wow! I have been reading comments, obviously that is why we are all here. Almost 6 years ago, one of my 6 year old twins was diagnosed with a begnign Optic Nerve Glioma. Ok, so that meant a lot of Chemo and semi close calls. But, in February she came in for a routine MRI to check on the Glioma and the doctors found a new tumor. It is called a Suprentutorial Primitive NeuroEctordermal Tumor (SPNET). It is aggressive and malignant. Due to the fact that it grew while she was on low grade chemo, the doctors feel this maybe a chemo resistant tumor. They give my precious little girl a 30% chance of long term survival. I am trying so hard to stay positive and keep my mind busy. But, I am scared out of my wits. She loves Hannah Montana ( i can't stand H.M.), she loves to play with her twin and take care of her two younger sisters. She hates school but loves her friends and her teachers and counselor. One of her favorite past times is helping me clean the house. These days she doesn't have much energy for that. She hasn't started her Radiation yet. That begins monday. This week we are harvesting stem cells for her Chemo to follow Radiation. Please please pray for my little Alyssa. Pray that she beats the odds. I will pray for all of you too. warmly, Melissa
Teresa	5 Apr 2008
I accessed this site so I could find out what color the ribbon for brain cancer was. In October 2007, I was diagnosed with a stage 2 astrocytoma. A wonderful doctor did a biopsy and officially confirmed the diagnosis. I was numb for weeks, maybe months. I could not believe that I had been diagnosed with the "big C". Even now, six months later, I can still become fearful of the diagnosis. After thanksgiving, I began radiation treatment and all the side effects that go along with it. I would not wish this disease on my worst enemy! A recent trip to the doctor brought wonderful news. The tumor had DRAMATICALLY DECREASED IN SIZE. This is not a typical result. Most doctors are happy if the radiation has stopped the tumor from growing. If there is one piece of advice I could give to others, whether they be the diagnosed or family and friends is to surround yourself with people who know how to PRAY. Cling to God like never before! I am 100% convinced that the prayers of others and the healing power of God is the ONLY reason I am still here and is the ONLY reason we had such wonderful results. God Bless you all, Teresa
alicia	4 Apr 2008
Hi i was reading Jennifers story. I'm so sorry about your mom. It sounds like she was a great mother.Your mothers story touched me because Its very simliar to mine.. I was there also when my Husband took his last breath. Iunderstand what you mean when you say she is not suffering anymore, or have to be scared to go to the doctors. I feel the same way about my husband he passed away 7months ago it will be 7 months in April 15,2008. I can't even say how much i miss him. He was my life.. Well good bless you jennifer you and your family....
Stephanie Bruna	4 Apr 2008
I just found out today that Grandma Leseberg has a malignant mucin producing tumor on her pancreas. Grandpa Leseberg had had the chronic lymphocytic leukemia but died of a massive heart attack before that sunk in. I am thrilled to find your site and purchased many items to get the pancreatic awareness out. You have a WONDERFUL site and I hope to come back many times!! Keep up the good work!
Billy Mellard	31 Mar 2008
In Aug of 06 I came in contact with someone I went to highschool with. After all those years we started to talk and she said she was diagnosed with Colon Cancer and was taking chemo for it. She had eventually said that she was cancer free and in remission. We lost touch with each other at the end of the year and started talking again in Feb of 07. I was able to see her for the first time in March of 07. And what a woman of beauty. We had talked off and on for so long and knew we had everything in common. From music and movies, to our sense of humor and ways of thinking. In July of 07 I was coming down from my place of living to hers and we spent my two days off each week together. Aug 2 of 07, we went to the movies with my sister and saw Hair Spray. My understanding was us going off as friends as I thought in my head she would never like me in any way other than a friend. Low and behold that nite I was presented with me being able to take her face in my hand and kiss her. She said wow and so did I at the same time and we knew it was love. We started dating and went out of town the first of Oct. And when we got to our destination she felt sick and come to find out was having a bowel obstruction. I rushed her back home to our local hospital as fast as I could and found out after surgery was donet he next day that all the CT and Pet scans that were done the prior year were false. She was not in remission and still had colon cancer. It tore her to pieces as it did me. She tried her best to break up with me and tell me she did not want to be a burden on me at all. I stood my ground and did not care if she had cancer or not. I loved her and wanted to be with her and were stayed together. She started chemo again in Nov and took three different ones up until the end of Feb of this year. For christmas I had boght her the Colon cancer ornament in the globe and the KC bear. She had said she lost hears somewhere in packing so I bought her a new one and she loved them both. Also on Dec 24th I asked for her hand in marriage and she said yes. She had a few bowel obstructions that went away. At the end of Feb she was having bad back pain and was unable to keep any food down. She was put on liquid and fat bags to keep her weight up. She went from 116 to 85 lbs in 8 months. Sadly on March 15th. She passed away. God brought his child home so her friends and family could have an angel to look over us. We lived every day like there was nothing wrong. She had such strength and courage that I have never seen in a woman of 30. I told her before she passed because she had mentioned that she was sorry we could not get married like we wanted to that we are married. A piece of paper doesnt show what is in your heart. She will always be considered my wife and she gave me a big hug and a kiss and thanked me for everything, from sticking be her in the hospital and always loving her and caring for her.
Jennifer	29 Mar 2008
Maryalice Paille was my beautiful mom. She was also the wife of my dad, and the mom to my 2 younger sisters, and older brother. She was also a loving grandma to my daughter, and my brothers 3 girls. She turned 60 in April of 2007, and got sick in May. Other than a few good weeks at the end of the summer, she was sick for most of 2007. It became horribly bad in October, when she was rushed to the hospital with complete kidney failure. It was then we were told she had Multiple Myeloma. We were all devastated. You die a little inside when you hear the word 'cancer' but we were positive we could beat this! Mom did improve with dialysis and some heavy drugs. They needed her to be stronger in order to start the chemo. She was able to come home, and was home for Thanksgiving, and for Christmas. She commented a few times on what a wonderful Christmas it had been, especially if it was her last. We all agreed that it was a great Christmas, but that it was not her last!! She was going to beat this! We all stayed positive. She went into the hospital to start 'low dose' chemo. She did great, then her counts all went down, and she could not get the doxil. In fact, she never got strong enough for the doxil. She started to have numbness around her mouth, a lesion on her jaw. Then we were told the cancer had spread to her brain, then her throat. We were trying to stay positive for her, and with her. But when we were not with mom, we were honest that we were finding it hard to keep the level of hope we had originally had. The cancer had become to aggressive, so very fast. Mom knew on Valentines day 2008, that when she left for her appointment at the Cancer Center, that she would not be coming home. She never got to open her Valentines Day card from my dad. It was a very long day, and night. She ended up on life support. Her lungs shut down due to the pneumonia she had some how picked up, her kidneys failing, her oxygen levels and her blood pressure refusing to be anywhere but critically low. Her own blood poisoning her. We were all with her when she took her last breath. Which is what she wanted. As I type this, it has been over 6 weeks since her last breath. I am dumbfounded that it has been that long. I am desperate to only remember her in healthy times. Her laugh, her smile. The way she loved us all! The lessons she taught! Oh how I wish I had listened to her more!! I am comforted that mom is no longer in pain. She no longer has to be afraid to go to the doctor. There is no more bad news for her to hear!! We had over 60 fabulous years with our fabulous, beautiful mom! I hope we continue to make her proud in all we do and say here without her! She taught us well!! We miss her. I miss her.
Carol Hogan	27 Mar 2008
I am a 5 year survivor of Breast cancer. My mother a 8 year survivor of throat cancer. My best friend's husband just found out he has stomach cancer, and his prognosis is not as good. When Robin Roberts told her story on Good Morning America, Diane Sawyer held up a button. They had to blip out part of it but I am sure it said Cancer Sucks. I was determined to find them since my friends diagnosis. It will make them smile if only for the moment. Thank you.
alicia	17 Mar 2008
Hi my name is alicia and i am 28 years old i lost my husband 6months ago to ewingssarccoma/rhabdomyosarcoma.This diease took my husbands life i am left with a 5 year old son. it is so awful to explain to him how daddy passed away. but i know one thing he was my hero and forever will be. I feel his presence around me all the time. My mission is to help out anyone who is suffering from this disease and that hopefully we can find a cure.. God Bless Everyone with cancer....
Larryssa	12 Mar 2008
I am a 17 year old cheerleader and Junior in highschool. I have been a cheerleader for 6 years (including middleschool) my freshmen year of school i was told my cheer coach had ovarion cancer and i was shocked. I have admired her ever since the day i met her and now i look up to her greatly. About a month ago i was told she was dying. the cancer had spread through her kidney, stomach and now to her brain. She doesnt recognize anyone much anymore and drifts constantly in and out of conciousness. I found this sight and thought i would tell her story and i would ask that everyone please please please pray for her and for me. Thank you.
Keith Bez.....	11 Mar 2008
Hello Folks! I have just made my second purchase from your wonderful site. I am making these purchases for a wonderful, amazing woman who is fighting Uterine cancer at this time. Her name is ((( Pamela )))! She is the strongest woman I know, and she has already fought (and BEAT) Orarian cancer last year. This cancer fighting is all new to me, as I have not had anyone close to me go through this before. I commend all of you for your courage, your faith, and your never ending commitment to the fight. I wish you all the very best, and I shall say a prayer for you all. GOD BLESS, and watch-over ALL who are fighting! ~K~ :)


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