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Women Survivors of Cancer
This group is for women who have survived cancer or who are still fighting to become survivors!
A place to offer support, discuss struggles, pray, or trade advice for our sisters who need to know they are not alone in this courageous battle of their lives! God Bless you everyone...
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For anyone who cares!
This group is for anyone who is a survivor, a caregiver, a friend, a loved one or still fighting the battle of cancer on their own!
We are here to offer prayer, support, advice and share experiences of hope for our sisters walking this path in their lives.
Please remember that we are not here to criticise anyone's treatment or offer "unsolicited" medical advice, but to offer a sympathetic ear of support.
Thanks to everyone who participates!
God Bless...
We are here to offer prayer, support, advice and share experiences of hope for our sisters walking this path in their lives.
Please remember that we are not here to criticise anyone's treatment or offer "unsolicited" medical advice, but to offer a sympathetic ear of support.
Thanks to everyone who participates!
God Bless...
11 months ago
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24 hour event almost finished!
I left and returned 3x's...to take care of a sick dog at home. Survivor's breakfast at 9 a.m. Sat., but the weather was rainy. The event took place inside the local high school gym. Seven x's around the walking gym is 2 miles.
I hope every one in eons.that considers this important were able to participate in their local event.
Cancer
Hello to everyone. I was just looking and saw this site. I think it is great. In 2005 I was told I had ovarin cancer they remove it in October. In November I had 4 of the strongest dose they could give me.In December It was back again they did lazor surgery in January 2006. In late 2006 they found cancer in my right lung and it was in the finial stage. In January 2007 they removed the lower part of my right lung. This has been along battle. I go in June to get more test to see if cancer has come back. I am not upset because I know that God is with me for he has been there the hole time. He will see me through this.My way of dealing is never give up and always do the best you can My helpers are my mother who fought with cancer for 6years and never gave up. God has taken her home. God is my other helper I always look to him when I am down or just need someone to talk to.
a friend with cancer
She first discovered cancer in the liver by Dr. exam. Has had 2 surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. Now, just newly dicovered "spots" in the liver. It is supposed to be a rare type. She was 1st discovered right after her twins were born.{ about 3-4 years ago}
I keep abreast of what is happening to her because of my own 6 month checkups.
Any advice of how to keep her spirits up?
I keep abreast of what is happening to her because of my own 6 month checkups.
Any advice of how to keep her spirits up?
Another Survivor
Hi, I just joined this group because when I saw it, I thought maybe something I say or even what I've been through might be a help to someone else. My story follows:
I was lying in bed one night and my hand fell cross my chest and I felt a LARGE lump. I didn't have to try and find it. I'm surprised I didn't know it was there, it was so obvious. The next day I called the doctor. A few days later I went in to see him. He said he thought it was just a cyst, nothing serious. He sent me to have it aspirated.
When I went to the next doctor, he said he wanted to do a mamogram before aspirating it so he could see it better. Get this . . . the mamogram DID NOT show it at all and you could feel it because it was the size of a nickle. Anyway, he couldn't aspirate it because nothing would come out. His comment before leaving the rooom was, "This is NOT a cyst." That's when it hit me that it really was cancer.
The first doctor, who specializes in that type of surgery, set me up for surgery. While in surgery, he had sent a biopsy to the lab, which is probably normal, and it came back positive. He didn't do a mastectomy, just a lumpectomy. He said he cut out a large portion around it to make sure he got all of the cancer. He thought he got it all.
After that, I had chemo for 6 months and radiation for 6 months simultaneously. As I went for these treatments, I saw that there were many, many people going through this thing terrible thing called cancer. I saw hopelessness iin their faces and fear. I didn't want to be that way . . . no one does. We have to have hope or we die.
It doesn't matter what doctors say is wrong with you or what the outcome may be predicted, you must have HOPE. I sang songs of my faith, read my scriptures EVERY day. I decided that I was going to be happy because I was going to rejoice! I did it all the way to the treatments, all the way to the doctor, and at home when I wasn't going anywhere.
Eventually, that rejoicing did make me happy. When I would go to the doctor or for treatments, sometimes the nurse would ask, "Are you sure you're sick? You look so good!" I would answer, "No, I'm not sure I'm sick."
I kept my mind on good things and higher things. I did as much as I possibly could to enjoy things, but when I was too tired, I rested. I didn't try to overdo it. When the treatments were over, I was soooo glad.
It's now been 12 years! I'm still cancer free and enjoying life. The best thing, they tell me, is to avoid stress as much as possible. Well, that's not always possible, but sometimes it can be done. Stress is not good for us. It is a contributor to cancer.
I haven't meant to bore you or be too long winded. I just hope someone can be encouraged or helped in some way by what I've shared.
God bless you and keep you.
I was lying in bed one night and my hand fell cross my chest and I felt a LARGE lump. I didn't have to try and find it. I'm surprised I didn't know it was there, it was so obvious. The next day I called the doctor. A few days later I went in to see him. He said he thought it was just a cyst, nothing serious. He sent me to have it aspirated.
When I went to the next doctor, he said he wanted to do a mamogram before aspirating it so he could see it better. Get this . . . the mamogram DID NOT show it at all and you could feel it because it was the size of a nickle. Anyway, he couldn't aspirate it because nothing would come out. His comment before leaving the rooom was, "This is NOT a cyst." That's when it hit me that it really was cancer.
The first doctor, who specializes in that type of surgery, set me up for surgery. While in surgery, he had sent a biopsy to the lab, which is probably normal, and it came back positive. He didn't do a mastectomy, just a lumpectomy. He said he cut out a large portion around it to make sure he got all of the cancer. He thought he got it all.
After that, I had chemo for 6 months and radiation for 6 months simultaneously. As I went for these treatments, I saw that there were many, many people going through this thing terrible thing called cancer. I saw hopelessness iin their faces and fear. I didn't want to be that way . . . no one does. We have to have hope or we die.
It doesn't matter what doctors say is wrong with you or what the outcome may be predicted, you must have HOPE. I sang songs of my faith, read my scriptures EVERY day. I decided that I was going to be happy because I was going to rejoice! I did it all the way to the treatments, all the way to the doctor, and at home when I wasn't going anywhere.
Eventually, that rejoicing did make me happy. When I would go to the doctor or for treatments, sometimes the nurse would ask, "Are you sure you're sick? You look so good!" I would answer, "No, I'm not sure I'm sick."
I kept my mind on good things and higher things. I did as much as I possibly could to enjoy things, but when I was too tired, I rested. I didn't try to overdo it. When the treatments were over, I was soooo glad.
It's now been 12 years! I'm still cancer free and enjoying life. The best thing, they tell me, is to avoid stress as much as possible. Well, that's not always possible, but sometimes it can be done. Stress is not good for us. It is a contributor to cancer.
I haven't meant to bore you or be too long winded. I just hope someone can be encouraged or helped in some way by what I've shared.
God bless you and keep you.
Colon Cancer
Hi everyone, I just found out this week that I have colon cancer, am scared and could really use your prayers and support, will be having surgery this month, do not know yet how advanced the cancer is, had a cat scan yesterday. Would love to hear from all of you. Blessings Debbie
1 year breast cancer survivor
Glad to find this group. Had lumpectomy and now taking Arimedex for the next 5 years. Believe in God's healing of not only physical, but spiritual. Every 6 months mammogram, following the 30 Rx's of radiation. " Do What Ya Gotta Do"
Have learned re:the ratings on the radiologists's Birands terminology. Advice from me...learn until you get an answer OR just say "See you next time" trusting Jesus.
Have learned re:the ratings on the radiologists's Birands terminology. Advice from me...learn until you get an answer OR just say "See you next time" trusting Jesus.
living with cancer
hello there ive been cancer for 14years yea but there isnt a day that goes by that i dont think about this awful illness . my mom died of breat cancer when she was 45 that was a terrible thing for me to go through with i was a teenager i wish i could take it away for any other child that has to go through this and watch there mom dad or anyone else they love deal with there keep strong to every one out there that is fighting this .
Cancer Survivor
Hi Everyone,
I have been a cancer survivor for 16 years now. Like NanaofSix is felt a lump in my right breast. After seeing my regular doctor, he sent me to a Breast Specialist. For eight years I had aspirations and biopsies which came back benign. However finally one came back positive. I refused to accept it. I insisted on a second opinion. But this doctor confirmed my diagnosis. I had a mysectomy and chemo treatments for six months. I would have discontinued the treatments but I had a lot of family members and friends who were very supportive.
Recently my husband, who had prostate cancer, walked in the survivor walk in Cartersville. Would you believe a reporter talked with us while we were eating dinner and we got on the front page. I will try to upload picture later.
God blessed me greatly. Mine was an aggressive cancer but we did catch it in time.
Hopefully I can be supportive of anyone in this group who may be going through the same thing.
I have been a cancer survivor for 16 years now. Like NanaofSix is felt a lump in my right breast. After seeing my regular doctor, he sent me to a Breast Specialist. For eight years I had aspirations and biopsies which came back benign. However finally one came back positive. I refused to accept it. I insisted on a second opinion. But this doctor confirmed my diagnosis. I had a mysectomy and chemo treatments for six months. I would have discontinued the treatments but I had a lot of family members and friends who were very supportive.
Recently my husband, who had prostate cancer, walked in the survivor walk in Cartersville. Would you believe a reporter talked with us while we were eating dinner and we got on the front page. I will try to upload picture later.
God blessed me greatly. Mine was an aggressive cancer but we did catch it in time.
Hopefully I can be supportive of anyone in this group who may be going through the same thing.
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