Informedyetcluelesteen Message: Teen Seeking Help
Subject: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/19/2007
Lots of people have told me I'm mature for my age, and I am, most of the time. But when it comes to cancer, I'm terrified, like a kid whose afraid of the dark. I think I'm getting cancer. I've been researching this for a long time, and I'm showing some smptoyms. The last doctor appointment I went to, there were white blood cells in my urine sample. Since then, I've been showing strange smptoyms. I don't want to go to the doctor again, what if they tell me that I need to take a blood test, and when they do they confirm the thought that's been haunting my mind. Who will I turn to? How will I change? Will my friends treat me different? Who will be my friend during the fight of my life? I've encountered cancer twice, in my family, I had a great uncle who died from it, and my Dad's cousin has breast cancer, luckily she was a survivor. I'm scared... What should I do?
Subject: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/20/2007
On 2/19/2007 Informedyetcluelesteen wrote:
Lots of people have told me I'm mature for my age, and I am, most of the time. But when it comes to cancer, I'm terrified, like a kid whose afraid of the dark. I think I'm getting cancer. I've been researching this for a long time, and I'm showing some smptoyms. The last doctor appointment I went to, there were white blood cells in my urine sample. Since then, I've been showing strange smptoyms. I don't want to go to the doctor again, what if they tell me that I need to take a blood test, and when they do they confirm the thought that's been haunting my mind. Who will I turn to? How will I change? Will my friends treat me different? Who will be my friend during the fight of my life? I've encountered cancer twice, in my family, I had a great uncle who died from it, and my Dad's cousin has breast cancer, luckily she was a survivor. I'm scared... What should I do?
Fear comes from a lack of knowledge. So to overcome your fear you need to learn more about cancer and medicine. What makes you think you have cancer? What are these symptoms you talk about? WBC's in your urine is NOT a sign of cancer. Cancer is actually pretty rare, especially in young people. You are more likely to die in a car accident. Are you afriad to get in a car?
Aloha Wahine Message: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Subject: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/20/2007
Please get medical advice. Cancer is a scary thing but due to modern technology it can be taken care of. Please do not get all stressed and worked up until you have gotten medical proof. I am a thyroid cancer survivor. If you would like to read my story on this website Cancer Compass please read "Cancer Again! Now What?". Good luck and Best Wishes. Take Care & God Bless. Aloha, Paulette
Subject: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/24/2007
Hello, My name is Jo. Honey i've read your concerns and i have to tell you, white blood cells in your urine could mean a big NOTHING! I had that once and it turned out i had a urinary track infection brought on by sex. Does it burn when you wee? Don't fret, i bet its nothing, go and see your doctor asap about this. Trust God and ask him to help give you the stenght and peace about this. If you need to chat further about it, email me here and i will respond quickly. Take care honey and dont worry! JO
Subject: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/25/2007
You need to go as soon as possible to get checked. My son is 15 yrs old had no symptoms at all. I took all three of my kids for routine blood work and my middle sons blood work showed up leukemia. We where all shocked but hoping we caught it on time. He has been in the hospital for the last 8 months fighting for his life and doing a great job. He is in remission and had his last chemo treatment 2 months ago. If you say you are mature for your age then you need to gfet checked so if it is something you can deal with it and catch it on time. As for friends, you'll learn who your true family and friends are. If any diappoint you then they weren't friends to begin weith. Good luck. If you need to talk to me or my son we would be glad to support you through what ever you decide. marjj and Matt
Subject: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/25/2007
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Subject: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/27/2007
Hey, my name is Steve and I'm 20. You should really listen to these people. I thought the same thing last November. I had many signs that I may of had Leukemia and my doctor wanted to to get a bone marrow test done. I wasn't sure if I wanted to. I mean, not only do those tests hurt, but I was wondering what I would do if I did have cancer. I can tell you right now, I was scared. I cried, and I cried a lot. I didn't know what to do. I chose to get the test done, but even when it was being done I wasn't sure I wanted the answer. But at the end of the day, would you rather live in fear that you may have it? Or know for sure if you do or don't? I found out I didn't have leukemia. I was the best feeling I've ever had to have the weight off my shoulders. But if it went the other way, and I did, Well, it would have been hard. But once you know, you can do something about it. And the sooner you know, the better. It was probably the scarest moment of my life, but in the end, worth it.
Subject: RE: Teen Seeking Help
Date: 02/27/2007
Hey, Talk to me okay, its noramal to be afraid of cancer, even if ur usually not afraid of other things. Sometimes the more you research, the more you freak yourself out, I would like to know about your symptoms and be here for you if you need to talk so your not so afraid. You can email me at --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, email address removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html ---- .... Hang in there. On 2/19/2007 Informedyetcluelesteen wrote:
Lots of people have told me I'm mature for my age, and I am, most of the time. But when it comes to cancer, I'm terrified, like a kid whose afraid of the dark. I think I'm getting cancer. I've been researching this for a long time, and I'm showing some smptoyms. The last doctor appointment I went to, there were white blood cells in my urine sample. Since then, I've been showing strange smptoyms. I don't want to go to the doctor again, what if they tell me that I need to take a blood test, and when they do they confirm the thought that's been haunting my mind. Who will I turn to? How will I change? Will my friends treat me different? Who will be my friend during the fight of my life? I've encountered cancer twice, in my family, I had a great uncle who died from it, and my Dad's cousin has breast cancer, luckily she was a survivor. I'm scared... What should I do?
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