Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,36788,0.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Thank you for your kind words.  While I am sad that he is gone in a physical sense, he'll never leave my heart.  He was a large part of my live, through miscarriages, matrimonial distress, divorce, move from Colorado, and my mother's death on 3/4/09.  He is in Heaven with my mom and I felt that this week when a sense of calm came over me that he wasn't scared, nor lost.  And then I found a shiny new penny in my checkbook -- something my mom always said was a sign from an angel if one showed up (like in a parking lot).  So, it was then I felt he had found his way and was enjoying the pleasures of Heaven with my mom and dad and pets gone by.  I still have his "sister" and will look for another companion for her.  She's quite depressed.   Indeed, I do not understand why there are cure for so many diseases out there and not one for cancer.  I believe it's the pharmaceutical companies not wanting to lose out on their incredible profit margins for all their drugs associated with treatment of cancer.  Cancer is a big money maker for doctors, hospitals, treatment centers, pharmaceutical companies, etc.  The ones who lose are the ones who have to live through the hell it puts our loved ones.  I donate blood and have been tested for bone marrow matching for just that purpose.  I hope to be able to help someone who needs it.  Have a wonderful weekend and again, thank you for your kind words and thoughts.Mary   mishycoba Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mary,  I am so sorry to hear about Mishbah, but at least you were able to spend some happy times with him.  He is now healthy and happy-it is so hard to lose a beloved pet, but remember all the love you shared.Bless youKathy scootie45 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT I am sorry to hear about all your losses from cancer.  I feel the same, that it is time for a cure!  Enough is enough, all the money that goes into research and still alot of people are dying from cancer.  My thoughts and prayers are with you,Barbara C.     curley2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT My 11 year old buddy had to leave this world on 5/31 due to the osteo sarcoma which was discovered 5/8.  At least I had a few more weeks with him to enjoy and he was able to go swimming, play and even caught 19 fish.  With cancer intertwining in my family (my father's death of prostate/bone cancer in 1987 -- before patients were treated aggressively), and both grandfathers passed away b/c of cancer.  It's truly a terrible disease and it's time for a cure. I wish all well for your kind thoughts during this difficult time. Mary mishycoba Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT