Breast Cancer Journey
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Diagnosis: Breast Cancer"My journey through breast cancer.
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Comment from LumchuckHickle
Your courage and resolution...and the struggle you have maintaining them through your inner strength and with your faith...come through in every sentence you write here. You must be a powerful person, kind to others, who now must...even in pain and frustration...continue to be kind but this time, kind to yourself. Your heart comes through in this writing, and it is clearly a resilient heart and one full of faith, including faith in the future, whatever will come. It was a privilege reading your essay and the poem you concluded it with. I wish you and your family the very best, and thank you for the courage you show here through sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Your courage and resolution...and the struggle you have maintaining them through your inner strength and with your faith...come through in every sentence you write here. You must be a powerful person, kind to others, who now must...even in pain and frustration...continue to be kind but this time, kind to yourself. Your heart comes through in this writing, and it is clearly a resilient heart and one full of faith, including faith in the future, whatever will come. It was a privilege reading your essay and the poem you concluded it with. I wish you and your family the very best, and thank you for the courage you show here through sharing.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping to help others who are facing the same battle know they too have the strength to fight.
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Hi again,
I went through this (a different cancer, but cancer all the same, with all the treatments) and I got through it...It was a hard struggle but I won (if that word "won" makes sense in this context, but you know what I mean). I can be done. I'm better for it. We don't always choose our battles, but when and if we get through them, they give us new strength and new wisdom. Hang in there. Much love.
Comment from Warren Rodgers
Good morning Barbara,
I saw your title and I just could not pass up an opportunity to convey a few things to you. First, I know first hand there are no words that I could say to eliminate your fears of this dreaded disease. If there were, I would shout them from the mountain tops. As you may know, just four years ago I lost my wife to breast cancer. As a husband I took her to most of her chemo and radiation treatments over a nine year period. During that period new drugs were constantly coming onto the market. Many of which she benefited from taking. Doctors are always learning how to treat these cancers and lives are being saved or extended. I know it's cliche but when dealing with this disease I think it works and that is to take it one day, one procedure at a time. Educating yourself and loved ones around you is a key to getting the appropriate treatment. My wife always referred to Dr Susan Love's Breast Book. It is constantly being updated and we found it to be a great source of knowledge in treatments and side effects. By the way, my wife also had very curly hair and hers came back curly. It may just depend on which chemo drugs they are using? Don't be afraid to call on your family and friends for support. I wish you all the best luck and all of God's blessings now and in the future.
Sincerely,
Warren Rodgers
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Good morning Barbara,
I saw your title and I just could not pass up an opportunity to convey a few things to you. First, I know first hand there are no words that I could say to eliminate your fears of this dreaded disease. If there were, I would shout them from the mountain tops. As you may know, just four years ago I lost my wife to breast cancer. As a husband I took her to most of her chemo and radiation treatments over a nine year period. During that period new drugs were constantly coming onto the market. Many of which she benefited from taking. Doctors are always learning how to treat these cancers and lives are being saved or extended. I know it's cliche but when dealing with this disease I think it works and that is to take it one day, one procedure at a time. Educating yourself and loved ones around you is a key to getting the appropriate treatment. My wife always referred to Dr Susan Love's Breast Book. It is constantly being updated and we found it to be a great source of knowledge in treatments and side effects. By the way, my wife also had very curly hair and hers came back curly. It may just depend on which chemo drugs they are using? Don't be afraid to call on your family and friends for support. I wish you all the best luck and all of God's blessings now and in the future.
Sincerely,
Warren Rodgers
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping to help others going through the same experience know they to have the strength to fight it. (DARN about the curly hair. (LOL))
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Well Barbara, no two women are alike, you know. I'm hoping for straight hair for you!
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One reviewer told me that she knew someone whose hair grew in a completely different color. HUMMMM, wonder how I would look as a blonde? I know this is no laughing matter, but it helps me stay positive.
Comment from cooljules
Three years ago, my Dad was diagnosed with cancer in his intestines, pancreas, and lymph nodes. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy and kept a positive attitude throughout, despite feeling sick a lot of the time from the medicine. Two years ago, he went into COMPLETE REMISSION and has been CANCER FREE ever since. He is now 100% HEALTHY. This evil disease CAN be BEATEN. I admire your positive attitude and fighting spirit.
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Three years ago, my Dad was diagnosed with cancer in his intestines, pancreas, and lymph nodes. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy and kept a positive attitude throughout, despite feeling sick a lot of the time from the medicine. Two years ago, he went into COMPLETE REMISSION and has been CANCER FREE ever since. He is now 100% HEALTHY. This evil disease CAN be BEATEN. I admire your positive attitude and fighting spirit.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping others will realized they too have the strength to fight this battle.
Comment from cooljules
Three years ago, my Dad was diagnosed with cancer in his intestines, pancreas, and lymph nodes. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy and kept a positive attitude throughout, despite feeling sick a lot of the time from the medicine. Two years ago, he went into COMPLETE REMISSION and has been CANCER FREE ever since. He is now 100% HEALTHY. This evil disease CAN be BEATEN. I admire your positive attitude and fighting spirit.
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Three years ago, my Dad was diagnosed with cancer in his intestines, pancreas, and lymph nodes. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy and kept a positive attitude throughout, despite feeling sick a lot of the time from the medicine. Two years ago, he went into COMPLETE REMISSION and has been CANCER FREE ever since. He is now 100% HEALTHY. This evil disease CAN be BEATEN. I admire your positive attitude and fighting spirit.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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For some reason, I received your's twice. Have a blessed day.
Comment from Nanny 6
It is sad that breast cancer is attacking so many women, yet you found the courage to write about your situation which truly inspires other women. God bless you for sharing your courage and your weak moments... thank you! Judy
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It is sad that breast cancer is attacking so many women, yet you found the courage to write about your situation which truly inspires other women. God bless you for sharing your courage and your weak moments... thank you! Judy
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I was hoping to let others know they too have the strength to fight this horrible disease.
Comment from Meshe Nair
Hi Barbara,
Not sure what to say. I am not getting any words to write. It seems like a writer's block got me this time. I wish you all the best for the 16th. Your strength and faith in yourself is the greatest that can keep you going.
I pray for you and may GOD's blessings always be with you.
Meshe Nair
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Hi Barbara,
Not sure what to say. I am not getting any words to write. It seems like a writer's block got me this time. I wish you all the best for the 16th. Your strength and faith in yourself is the greatest that can keep you going.
I pray for you and may GOD's blessings always be with you.
Meshe Nair
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping other women will realize they have the strength to fight this battle.
Comment from Aislinge
Well done! I saw the title and had to read this (not to mention you wrote it :-) I applaud your approach--my mother fought her breast cancer for years. Add my wishes and prayers to your reservoir of weapons against the enemy of cancer.
Thank you for a great read!
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Well done! I saw the title and had to read this (not to mention you wrote it :-) I applaud your approach--my mother fought her breast cancer for years. Add my wishes and prayers to your reservoir of weapons against the enemy of cancer.
Thank you for a great read!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
Comment from anabellapongasi
Hi Barbara,
I will continue to pray for you. I admire your positive attitude and fighting spirit and even your sense of humor.
This is a very inspirational piece.
I love your poem that expresses so much faith and strength. I especially like the final lines :
Cancer cannot control me.
Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
I say AMEN! Keep the faith and the strength. you are surrounded by plenty of love and prayers from friends near and far.:)
Love,Anabella
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Hi Barbara,
I will continue to pray for you. I admire your positive attitude and fighting spirit and even your sense of humor.
This is a very inspirational piece.
I love your poem that expresses so much faith and strength. I especially like the final lines :
Cancer cannot control me.
Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
I say AMEN! Keep the faith and the strength. you are surrounded by plenty of love and prayers from friends near and far.:)
Love,Anabella
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
Comment from chells36
This is a very brave thing you are doing here
I wish you well and will pray for you
this is a well written and shockingly honest piece
well done honey
fight the good fight xx
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This is a very brave thing you are doing here
I wish you well and will pray for you
this is a well written and shockingly honest piece
well done honey
fight the good fight xx
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
Comment from G.Denton
I've known many people who have fought and beat cancer, my friend, who was 23 when she found out she had breast cancer, remains to this day the happiest, strongest and most positive person I know. You show all these qualities in what you have wrote and I really admire your courage and determination. Sending postive thoughts your way, G x
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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I've known many people who have fought and beat cancer, my friend, who was 23 when she found out she had breast cancer, remains to this day the happiest, strongest and most positive person I know. You show all these qualities in what you have wrote and I really admire your courage and determination. Sending postive thoughts your way, G x
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping I could help other women gain the strength to fight the battle.
