Latest Spiritual Support discussions http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancer-treatments/alternative-treatments/spiritual-support/1,0,129,125,104.htm Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ may the lord,have mercy  for all,and puor upon us all his love,and give us all the strengh and patience,we need to understand his will,and trust on his love for all of us,lets support each other by praying for one another.god bless u all.ana http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,14870,0.htm anamaria Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT I'm a 50 YO mom of 4 diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme in June 2005, and I'm determined to kick this brain tumor's bottom, with God's help of course. Anybody out there feel the same way? Let's talk! Keep moving forward! Susie K http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,5993,0.htm Susie k Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT There's a wonderful resource on healing from a spiritual perspective: http://www.brother-aleksei.org/ It's non-sectarian, nondenominational, and very easy to read and understand. It has helped me a lot. There is hope. Shannon http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,3531,0.htm Shannon-t Sat, 19 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT Just a note to let you know I have my new website up and running! www.justusministries.com. Check it out and may God bless you. Jeanie http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,3271,0.htm Mccutcheonmom Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT Marianne, I am a cancer survivor and early on I felt much the same as your dad does now. I was ultimately convinced that Jesus was not a quitter and that God would call me home when the time was right and that, in the mean time, it was necessary to do everything possible extend my stay as I and all of us were put here for a reason --- to do as much good as possible during our brief visit here. We have all spent a lot of effort trying to keep ourselves safe and sound, and treatments are just another means of doing so, no different than other more routine precuations. I'd suggest that you have a very firm talk with the cleargyman who gave your father that message, inform him of the grave and deep impact it had on him, and ask him to visit and explain to your father that he must do everything possible to extend his stay on earth so he can help make a better world through his trials of life and wisdom. That God would expect him to. Perhaps the clergyman said something and his comment was mis-interpreted by your father. During difficult and trying times that can easily happen. Unless the clergy was a trained and professional cancer doctor, I equate his comment, if correct, akin to manslaughter -- a grevious sin. My prayers are with you, and your father. Milt http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,2842,0.htm Milton Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Has anyone had breast cancer that did not get a mastectomy? Currently with R breast and some in lymph nodes. I am a woman of faith and believe in God's healing power. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1514,0.htm Crenee Sat, 29 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT I have breast cancer, have received 3 chemo treatments....and have been very sick. I do not want to continue with the treatments. I had all of the scans after my surgery in Oct/04 and everything was clear..Ive read that chemo can also cause a recurrence ??? My oncologists says I'm setting myself up for failure. My lymph nodes were involved. I believe that quality & not just quantity of LIFE counts. I could not be around my 3 grandchildren when my blood counts was down that was very difficult for me....Is there anyone that has refused chemo & dealt with nutrition & prayer. Please advise. May God bless us everyone who has this awful disease. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1512,0.htm Gandma98 Sat, 29 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT My dad died of colon cancer in 2000 six months before my high school graduation. I don't need to tell you how devastated I was or how afraid I was when I found out my mom has pancreatic cancer. My mom had breast cancer twice before. She was a real trooper. In May of last year, she started having side pain. The doctors said it was food poisoning. The she turned completely yellow. In the hospital, we found out that she had jaundice because the tumor was blocking the bile duct and she had pancreatic cancer. The mass was wrapped around a major artery. Chemo has been rough but I am writing to you in January to say the cancer has shrunk 10 times its starting size. It is now the size of a dime and only located in the tip of the pancreas. She has a month of chemo and a little radiation left. Chemo is so rough but I thank God constantly for helping my mom with a disease that I felt was uncurable (because of the poor prognosis and recovery rate). God is with all of you just like he was and is with my mom. I have faith of her recovery and pray that God holds your hands as he nurses you back to health. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1464,0.htm Weshallbeatcancer Fri, 07 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT Well in Feb. 2004 we found out mom had lung cancer she started chemo in April then in July had back surgery (she blew out 2 discs). Then she got pneumonia. She spent 5 weeks in the hospital then in October we found out the cancer was on her trachea so chemo was stopped and radiation started. This was awful. She itched so bad. She finished radiation and then December 22 went for her second treatment of chemo but was told she had pneumonia again. They gave her antibiotics thru IV and said bring her back the next day well that night her doc called and said her potassium was too high and to bring her to the hospital. As we were getting ready to go she had a bad spell and she couldn't catch her breath and managed to tell me to call 911. At this point in the emergency room she signed the DNR. She stayed in the hospital and was in severe pain in her back. A bone scan was done and now we're told the cancer is in her bones. She was giving morphine every hour. Then she came home on 12-29-04. I want to know what's next, what can I expect; my mom is a very bitter person she has been all her life. She does not want to talk about death/dying. I tried talking to my dad but he says whatever mother wants is up to her its her body (she already said no more radiation). I am scared...I have one brother who is an alcoholic and stays drunk since we found out about the lung cancer. I have not told him about it being in the bones, I am hoping he'll have a sober day so I can tell him. I don't want anyone to keep anything from me so I won't do that to him.Thank God I have Christ in my life. He is my source of Strength!!!!!!!!!! I just want to know what to expect next so I can prepare. I would like to hear from someone. Please help me thru this. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1448,0.htm Nanatrc Thu, 30 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT After a wk of many tests, my Mom a young 75 was dx at stage 4. She believes in alternative med however drs push on chemo treatments. At present, she is off oxygen (was a smoker for 60 years) and looks fine. She is shopping for a wig in preparation for chemo. The drs are not very specific with their info and we continue to seek answers. She has always put everyone else first esp us kids and now we must focus on HER well being. We have always been poor in material things but gratefully enjoy a very close family. A wide variety of experiences with chemo cause us to question the benefits of this treatment and we continue to seek other options or some in conjunction with chemo. We live in Mass. but welcome any advice and referrals. We are praying for a miracle and I will include each of you in my prayers and thank God for each day that we all can experience together. God bless. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1411,0.htm Momsson Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT My son has liver cancer also. He did not eat properly for 3 years. He was very tired; slept alot. Started him on colladial silver. He said, thank you, thank you for sending it to me; he now has energy. It works on the imune system. He is also drinking eassiac tea plus taking mineral supplements. It is helping. You can order silver from: http://utopiasilver.com Check on the internet re: tea made from herbs; recipe originally from canadaian indians and then a nurse from canada who helped people. My father-in-law drank it for 6 months and now does not have any lung cancer. My son says the minerals also help to give him energy. Got them from utopiasilver also. I believe my son's immune system is very low from his not eating properly. These listed above are helping; prayer chains are in constant prayer for his recovery. Hope this helps.God be with you and your brother during this difficult time. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1212,0.htm Alma W. Wed, 07 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT If anyone out there has been through this, please respond to me. My husband has been recently diagnosed with small cell lung cancer with a few spots on his brain. He had a lymph node taken out that was cancerous also. Drs. say it responds well to radiation and chemo, but it also likes to come back. Is there any hope? I've got my faith in God and my husband has been healed with laying on of hands. We still have to go through the treatments. If there is anyone out there who can help me, please respond. Thank You. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1089,0.htm Monica W. Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Thank you for your gracious reply to your situation. I know well how relatives can be. Within the stages of grief one can move back and forth. Yet there are others who never will leave the stages of denial, anger, and depression. It's a human thing and a spiritual thing. I am trying to adjust my spiritual attitude. Things in my life have been so negative at times that I just accept the idea that this is the way things will always be. By doing this I have helped perpetuate any problem and have put up a roadblock against any resolution. I came to the above conclusion when I got to my emotional burnout point with my husband and familywith his illness. Changing my perspective has helped my husband. By being positive and pro-active in my life regarding boundaries, and support etc. I am less frazzled and better focused and optomistic. Yes, optomistic, because what gets lost is our faith. We can and we must have faith. It is like a window to our souls. Some people live their whole life without someone to love. You and your wife share such a special bond. Maybe your wife was not ready to let go and tell the kids. Maybe it was too much, or she thought as a mom she was protecting them. It is good that you shared with the children. With the time you and the children share with her the truth will become visible. With just a hug or a look she'll know, and you will know. Re: Your relatives. You do not owe them personal updates.Write out a note from you and the kids or just tell them, this is YOUR time. You and the children can write down any concerns or needs you have. This helps if a friend asks what can I do. You need not stumble just say, laundry, or quiet time, or whatever. Ask the helpful or unhelpful ones if they want to make a commitment to help you with the needs. If they say yes, great, and if no, fine. Make boundaries for what you will accept and what you will not tolerate and let it go!! God can handle the rest! (If we leave Him room). We think that we have to do it all and be nice. Well, you don't. Poor old me always wants to give my inlaws the benefit of the doubt. Now, with MY attitude adjustment I had to accept that they were undependable before and I do not need to waste my time which is precious with my husband on them. In closing, get angry at them, but then let it go. Who knows all the reasons they cope and do what they do. I am so fed up with my brother in law that I put the issue in for prayer in my sunday school class. I am tired of talking bad about him. I want my life with my husband and family to be my focus not him. Please let your kids know that there are others just like them and that we care. In Christian friendship, Colleen http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1079,0.htm Colleen L. Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Hello: I just got on board today to this site. I thought if I could help or meet others who are dealing with these diseases it would be good. My husband also has had heart failure since chemo. and has diabetes. He has taken oral chemo of dexamethasone and thalidomide. He is currently not producing new cells but suffers the damage from the diseases and his previous state of health and the side effects of the medications. I finally got a good heart to heart with one of our doctors at the clinic and she said my husband is on a downward curve. There will short ups, but we are going down. My husband is in denial and will not follow most of what the doctors ask now. Because of his emotional state, and temperment, I have re-evaluated my support system and I am getting emotional support. My faith with God carries me daily. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,920,0.htm Colleen L. Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Hi David, I'm hoping I can help you through with this, as I did the same thing as you, and wrote to this site. For one thing you have to keep in mind is that you need a positive attitude, and the belief in prayer! You're not going to let this cancer harm you. You will do what ever it takes to fight this disease. There is nothing to be afraid of, you have cancer, and you and your doctor are going to do what ever it takes to make you well. You have to remember that cancer is now apart of your life, and we will have to live with that, there's nothing we can do to change that, so we have to accept the challenge that god has given us, and go on with our lives. Don't let it rule your life, just accept that its coming along for the ride. Like I said no matter what always - POSITIVE ATTITUDE!! and PRAYER. It helped me through my ordeal, believe me. OK! Now I had two in and out procedures. One was to take out a tumor I had next to my tonsil and scope my lower throat area. Second was biopsy of my tonsil and part of my tongue. No problems with those procedures, actually hardly any pain, just a little sore. If it's just going to be the back of your tongue and throat, you shouldn't have too much to worry about. My doctor took a small part of the tongue in the back, and cleared a wide margin in my throat area; he had to stitch part of my throat because of the area of cancer and took a little more on one side. He didn't want me swallowing anything so my throat would heal properly. a G tube was inserted in my stomach and I had to use liquid feedings for about a month. Now for me I didn't have a lot of pain, since I couldn't swallow any water either I was given liquid Vicodin, all meds were liquid, So if you go through with this I don't think you should have any problems. You know, since I had a few more removals done to me, I was in the hospital for about five days, the day after surgery I was determined to get well and I started walking the floor. Since I was on liquids for about a little over a month then started on solid for the following three weeks in total about two months for me. Might be sooner for you if no G tube. To be honest I went through my surgeries pretty good on a scale from 1 to 10 my pain was about 4. About a month or so after my surgery, I started 33 days of radiation, for precaution, just in case we missed any cancer cells. I had radiation from one side neck behind the ear to the other side. My right side which where the cancer had been located was done with a stronger dose of radiation. So be prepared for sunburn type effect on your neck. I went through the first five weeks pretty much ok to where I worked construction right up to the sixth week, I took off work that last week because the burn on my right side had opened up, like a first or second degree burn so I didn't want to have it open to the air (dust etc). I used Alocane Emergency Room Burn Cream and let me tell you it really healed fast. You just have to take it off before radiation, It was bothersome but you just have to go with the flow and know were getting better. I lost my taste buds, could not taste anything, so I had to go back to my liquid diet again. Finished radiation June 30th and I got my taste buds back about 85% and started eating solid food again on Aug 17th. One think you will find is that sooner or later depression sets in, which is what happened to me, I finally gave in and told the doctor and he gave me Zoloft 100mg. After about two and a half weeks I came out of it, now I feel like a new man! Write me anytime David I'll help you get through this, God bless you and my prayers are with you, Ron P.S. Let me know how things are going. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,757,0.htm Ronald B. Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT Hi. I am new to the board and just after 6 months of remission I found out the my cancer has returned. I have a small tumor in the right upper lobe of the lung. It first began in the left lower lobe which had to be removed along with the tumor and two lymph nodes. Then back in August of last year I found two knots on my neck (left side). This turned out to be cancer in my lymph nodes. I had to go through chemotherapy from Sept 2002 thru Jan 2003. Now it is back. I have my faith in God. He got me through it before and He will again. I was told by my doctor that it was a good probablity that the cancer would return between 6 months to 1 year. I was still shocked to hear the news but yet in the back of my mind it wasn't a surprise. Has anyone else been through the cancer regime 3 or more times and lived a long life? I am only 49. I planned to live a long life - God willing. Thank you for listening. (Lynda) http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,400,0.htm Lynda D. Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT 2 years ago I was diagnosed with oat-cell of medistinum and underwent chemo and radiation x 30. Remission 1 year later, oat-cell in right mid lobe radiation x 30. Complete remission. The hospital where I am a staff nurse was so very supportive with hugs, prayers, allowing me to leave when I felt bad and not once complaining, telling me how good I looked, when I felt so bad, just overall being there for me. Even tho' I was never completely bald, it got thin. I made fun of my wig and they loved it, so I wasn't the least bit self-conscious. The telephone calls meant so much and the cards too. Coworkers whose names I didn't even know would come up to me and give me a hug and tell me they had missed me, when I had been out a couple of days. This support was so loving and sincere. During this 2 years, I really aged. Prior, no one would have guessed my age - 64 at the time - but no one even mentioned the change in my body and stance. When I questioned why I deserved this outstanding treatment, I was told that it was my attitude, which I didn't realize that I had. I had accepted that I had a fatal type of cancer and would have to get my life in order. Surprise is not strong enough when I got a clear x-ray of the right lung. I was amazed, because I should have been dead and was still working. Thanks to all my friends, coworkers and acquaintances, I had such loving support and so many prayers from so many, varied denominations that I just couldn't leave yet. Now I have been diagnosed with return of the oat-cell to the mediastinum and I am maxed out on radiation, so there is no option open, but I have already been here much longer than anyone expected, which gave me and my family time to get things organized and get used to the idea. I have had a good life and done most of the things that I really wanted to do. Please have hope and attitude and lots of prayer. It is so important to have these things. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,998,0.htm Barbara C. E. Wed, 05 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT I have stage IV kidney cancer. Initially, there is shock and a feeling of helplessness, however, take control and ask questions...get on internet and look up all you can and learn all you can about kidney cancer....Make sure your doctor answers all questions, is honest and is willing to help you. Where there is life there is always hope...Some people have survived the later stages of kidney cancer. I think if they can, so can I and your husband! Never give up...I would also consider nutrition changes, etc...see a homeopathic doctor or alternative doctor to assist along with other treatments. Hang in there...talk to friends, peers and of course seek counseling to get you through...think positive...meditate, take care of the spiritual very important. Keep positive thoughts...keep stress levels low...do enjoyable things and above all try to laugh...stay away from the news and sad movies..unless you need a good cry. I watch programs that i enjoy...use computer a lot for enjoyment and of course, get some exercise, if you can...important to keep those endorphins alive...get and give lots of hugs...believe it or not these will all help you survive...POSITVE POSITIVE THOUGHTS..I am recently diagnosed too, had left kidney removed and I have mets to my lung, and esophagus (minor), some lymph involvement...it is a slow growing cancer and keep up with treatments and keep trying until there is nothing and even then don't give up until then...keep a journal, draw, doodle - helps with therapy. Talk honestly, openly with each other and family, friends...get as much suppport as you possibly can and of course prayers are essential, if you believe...if not spiritual enhancement is strongly encouraged. I have tried interleukin-2 with thalidomide and has so far kept it from spreading but have to continue to hopefully go into some kind of remission or to extend my life...I don't intend to give up until I absolutely have to and then...I will be at peace knowing I gave it my best shot. I am only 52 and am too young to die...have kids and 4 yr old grandson I want to be around for, as well as a wonderful husband..so my only suggestion is to fight and fight hard! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,510,0.htm Angie S. Wed, 29 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT I had tried interleukin-2 with thalomid and did not work for me...personally I think it was stopped too soon..however, my ct scan showed new growth. We will be trying interferon next...or clinical trials with interferon. Currently, I am also going thehomeopathic route with Mistletoe and astralagus injections...am introducing organic foods to my diet, juicing, staying away from caffeine, sugar, refined/processed foods...drinking lots of water. I also believe in meditation, prayer and support..therapy, massage, etc. Thanks for writing..If you have any other questions or ideas, please dont hesitate to contact me. Take Care and God Bless, prayers are with you both. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,869,0.htm Angie S. Tue, 28 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT For those of you that don't know, my father was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic renal cell carcinoma on June 27 of this year. On November 14, 2002, the doctors told me that they can't do anything else for him. They don't expect him to live a month. But, they don't know God like we do and I know that God has the last say, not man. I am terrified at the thought of losing my father to this disease. I feel like punching the wall or screaming or something!!!!! What will we do without him???? How do we go on with our lives without him???? I ask these questions because I honestly don't know how I will continue working full-time, going to college full-time, being a mother to my 14 year old son, and enjoying a wonderful relationship with my fiancé'. I just don't know. It doesn't seem fair to just get on with my life. For those of you battling cancer, please never give up. Keep on fighting for all of those that have lost and will lose the battle to this terrible disease. You are all in my prayers every single day and I admire your courage and determination to learn and live every day. Please pray for Pastor Henry B. and the rest of my family. Sadly, Vinnie B. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,624,0.htm Daddy's Girl Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT