CancerCompass message board discussion started by Sassyangel on 4/14/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1887,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am a 55 year old woman with uterine cancer, had radical hysterectomy, 5 rounds of outer radiation and 3 internal and 6 rounds of chemo. Had a biopsy last week and waiting for results, Doctor says it looks like more cancer. Just looking for some hope. I seem so alone..... Husband is trucker and gone all week and have sisters and I know they love me but just seems they dont want to talk about it. I need to talk about it. I have put myself in Gods hands and now it is up to him. Sassyangel Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hello Linda, How are you feeling?? Hopefully well!! Keep a postive attitude!! That is key, and I know you will get through this! I myself have been through cancer, Hodgkin's Disease and am doing pretty good now. If you ever need to talk or vent ANY TIME, don't hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you soon!! Take care and God Bless!! -Laura Lulucincygirl Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hi Linda, I am a 56 year old woman, and a survivor of breast cancer. Been through the partial mastectomy, removal of the lymph nodes, the chemo, radiation, etc. I want to let you know that I am here for you any time you need to vent or talk. Crying and screaming is also completely acceptable. I have been in that boat. I know that when it seems like you have more than you can handle, God sends you other people to help carry the load. If you have put it in God's hands, then there is re-assurance that things will work out according to His plan. Faith is what brought me through, and the friends that God sent me to help me make it. Your sisters may be scared and uncomfortable with what you are going through, and just not able to give you the shoulder to lean on that you need right now. Don't feel so alone, sweetie, as I am also here for you any time you need me. Nancy N. Nancy N. Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT Never give up and have faith in God. Trust him and ask for a miracle and expect one. God is the great physician and only he can give you peace about your situation. Linda F. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hi Sassyangel, When I first got cancer(ovarian 3rd stage) I was given 15 months to live. Seven years later I am still here and functioning pretty well. I contribute it to staying active. I have seven grandchildren who I see regularly. It also helps to keep active, either physically or mentally. It seems to me that you have too much time on your hands to think about what "could" happen. I was like that when first diagnosed when my 8o+ year old father came over to keep me company and when I complained he said he was sorry for what I had to go through, but I should get going and do what I could because there is nothing I can do about it anyhow. So, I took my treatments and as soon as I felt even a little better it was out for a walk, over to the rec center and get those grandkids. To add to al this I had a great many friends praying for me and I contribute this most to my success so far, I not really free of the cancer have gone through three episodes, but I will keep fighting as long as I can as I have too much to lose by not fighting. As for your sisters, you need to tell them you need to talk about how you feel. If not possible, write it down how you feel and keep a diary. It helps to let the depression go. Stay with us, you can do it. Love, Maureen PS email me any time and I will talk to you. Maureen J. Sat, 23 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT I also have uterine cancer, Stage 1A2 and had TAH / BSO in August. EVERYONE I have talked to about cancer has said that on discovering they had cancer they went through periods of feeling very alone. It IS very personal, but it needn't be alone. There is a wonderful book called The Measure of Our Day, written by a Research and Clinical Oncologist, that speaks to how people facing possible life threatening disease - well - measure their days. IT has been helpful to my sisters and me (one of my sisters has stage IV liver cancer - primary has not been determined.) One reality is that, having had cancer, we will forever more be cognizant of, and perhaps worried about, reoccurrance. There's another wonderful web site, as well, hystersisters.com, that has very active messaging. It is really important that you have people to whom you can talk. If you are going to a Cancer Clinic or Treatment Center, there is a good chance they have some group events to help you find ways to discuss this. Gilda's Centers also have groups for individuals with cancer and their friends and famnilies. Best wishes. Knotslanding Sun, 20 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT