CancerCompass message board discussion started by Mccutcheonmom on 5/21/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,2110,0.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am a 45 yr.old mom of 5 who served in the Army 1977-1980. I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago with this type of cancer. Based on my research I feel as though there is a connection between being stationed in Okinawa and this type of cancer. I am needing any info from other veterans in relation to this. Thanks, Jeanie D. Mccutcheonmom Sat, 21 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Jeanie, I believe your right in seeing the connection between Cholangiocarcinoma and being stationed Okinowa. My husband was diagnosed 34 yrs. after returning from Vietnam. What kind of work did you do while there? Janice Jmar8 Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Jeanie, were you able to find the connection between Cholangiocarcinoma and Okinawa? Janice Jmar8 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT  On 5/21/2005 Mccutcheonmom wrote:I am a 45 yr.old mom of 5 who served in the Army 1977-1980. I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago with this type of cancer. Based on my research I feel as though there is a connection between being stationed in Okinawa and this type of cancer. I am needing any info from other veterans in relation to this. Thanks, Jeanie D.Jeanie, I don't know about the connection in okinawa, but if you would be so kind as to give me an update on your cancer. My mom has this same cancer & they can not operate because the tumor is covering her arteries. So they are doing chemo-Gemzar & Radiation. Please give any info you might have on this terrible cancer. I will also be praying for you Donna Donnaatgrace Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 5/21/2005 Mccutcheonmom wrote:I am a 45 yr.old mom of 5 who served in the Army 1977-1980. I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago with this type of cancer. Based on my research I feel as though there is a connection between being stationed in Okinawa and this type of cancer. I am needing any info from other veterans in relation to this. Thanks, Jeanie D. Hi Jeanie , I am very eager to know about you and your current clinical status? How have you been doing Jeanie? Have you completely eradicated the cancer?My Mom was diagnosed of Intra Hepatic Peripheral Cholangiocarcinoma, its very scary, pls help. Resection is not possibleWarm RegardsAmit Amit.M Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi there!It has been 6 years since I was diagnosed and I have had a resection and 3 Radio Frequency Ablations. I also had a complete Hysterectomy in Dec. I am doing good and enjoying each and everyday that God is giving me. I feel great and the doctors are telling me that the 2 small spots are not growing at this point. I am a patient at Mayo and also Vanderbilt. I pray daily and ask God for peace and comfort. It can be scary but, I believe that all things work together for good and I am using this experience to encourage and help others.I believe God, Great Doctors, A Supportive Family and a Fantastic Attitude are the keys to life! :) God Bless you,Jeanie Mccutcheonmom Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT