Breast Cancer Journey
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Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi barbara,
You can be sure of our prayers. In the UK and in Europe, they have found that fitting a tight 'cap' filled with ice over the head helps reduce the hair loss. It slows the blood circulation to the scalp and that prevents the poisoning of the hair follicles - or so they say. You might want to ask about this.
Patrick
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Hi barbara,
You can be sure of our prayers. In the UK and in Europe, they have found that fitting a tight 'cap' filled with ice over the head helps reduce the hair loss. It slows the blood circulation to the scalp and that prevents the poisoning of the hair follicles - or so they say. You might want to ask about this.
Patrick
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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I honestly feel with all the fatigue and the nausea, the hair loss might be minor. It's a vanity thing, but ..... Thank you for your prayers.
Comment from Pili Pubul
I sympathize my friend, I have Myeloma ,no cure si is chemo for the rest of my life. Perhaps wont be as bad as you expect, reactions are as different as each patient, and some are truly a miracle, I wish you the best... Very moving poem in free style.
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I sympathize my friend, I have Myeloma ,no cure si is chemo for the rest of my life. Perhaps wont be as bad as you expect, reactions are as different as each patient, and some are truly a miracle, I wish you the best... Very moving poem in free style.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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My prayers are with you.
Comment from pearlecat
Barbara, your poem is written very well! Have you ever seen the movie 'The blue butterfly'? It's a true story about a young boy with cancer who believes if he captures a blue morph butterfly his cancer will be cured. The doctors give him only weeks to live, so his mom takes him to South America where he catches a blue butterfly.
In the 'special features' they interview him and he is a grown man now and has been in remission for many years.
The doctors say they have no explanation for how this could happen except the power of the mind to believe in something so strongly that the body responded.
So hold onto your faith and BELIEVE you're going to come through this.
You have shown tremendous strength in your writing, not to mention talent, now just go and conquer this beast with the knowledge that sooo many people stand behind you armed with prayers and heartfelt best wishes. Pearl
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Barbara, your poem is written very well! Have you ever seen the movie 'The blue butterfly'? It's a true story about a young boy with cancer who believes if he captures a blue morph butterfly his cancer will be cured. The doctors give him only weeks to live, so his mom takes him to South America where he catches a blue butterfly.
In the 'special features' they interview him and he is a grown man now and has been in remission for many years.
The doctors say they have no explanation for how this could happen except the power of the mind to believe in something so strongly that the body responded.
So hold onto your faith and BELIEVE you're going to come through this.
You have shown tremendous strength in your writing, not to mention talent, now just go and conquer this beast with the knowledge that sooo many people stand behind you armed with prayers and heartfelt best wishes. Pearl
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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I have not seen this movie, but I will check it out. Thank you for your encouragement.
Comment from percival86jack
Victory will be yours if you keep a positive attitude! I have much experience observing my first wife's battle with breast cancer as well as my dad and father in law's battle with colon cancer. Is AC a new treatment? The best of luck, my dear friend... great big hugs, Jack xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Victory will be yours if you keep a positive attitude! I have much experience observing my first wife's battle with breast cancer as well as my dad and father in law's battle with colon cancer. Is AC a new treatment? The best of luck, my dear friend... great big hugs, Jack xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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I honestly don't know how knew it is, but it's extremely agressive. Thank you for your thoughts.
Comment from Sarah_Goldwell
I didn't realise you wrote poetry. This is a very deep and personal poem. You convey your fears well. I hope everything goes ok for you. x
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I didn't realise you wrote poetry. This is a very deep and personal poem. You convey your fears well. I hope everything goes ok for you. x
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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I don't usually write poetry. I think this is my 5 poem. The first two were romance, and the last three were about cancer. The first two cancer ones where tacked onto an essay.
Comment from Lady Jane
This is fabulous. It says so much within the confines of a short poem. This is a simple piece, but perfectly written. I enjoyed reading it and do pray for your complete, healthy recovery~always, JaCherie!
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This is fabulous. It says so much within the confines of a short poem. This is a simple piece, but perfectly written. I enjoyed reading it and do pray for your complete, healthy recovery~always, JaCherie!
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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Thank you for your kind words.
Comment from TheWideSky
Thank for sharing this work, Barbara. I have a grandfather who has just finished undergoing Chemo treatments, and your words are extremely uplifting. God bless you in your treatments in the upcoming weeks. Take care.
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Thank for sharing this work, Barbara. I have a grandfather who has just finished undergoing Chemo treatments, and your words are extremely uplifting. God bless you in your treatments in the upcoming weeks. Take care.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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Thank you for your blessing. I will pray for your grandfather.
Comment from Begin Again
Barbara,
You take on the rollof heroine and do with class and dignity. I truly wish you the best and will hold you in my heart and prayers, wishing you all the best.
Smiles, CArol
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Barbara,
You take on the rollof heroine and do with class and dignity. I truly wish you the best and will hold you in my heart and prayers, wishing you all the best.
Smiles, CArol
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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Thank you Carol, your prayers are appreciated.
Comment from rama devi
::::::::::::::::::::::: (((*SENDING PRAYERS*))) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE
healing light waves....
This is a fine free verse sharing of the process, dear. With a powerful impact in these lines-
Robbing me of dignity
Replacing it with fatigue
and inspiring elevation in these-
Gifts from God:
VICTORY
YES!
YES YES YES.
Blessings and love,
rd
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::::::::::::::::::::::: (((*SENDING PRAYERS*))) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE
healing light waves....
This is a fine free verse sharing of the process, dear. With a powerful impact in these lines-
Robbing me of dignity
Replacing it with fatigue
and inspiring elevation in these-
Gifts from God:
VICTORY
YES!
YES YES YES.
Blessings and love,
rd
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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Thank you for your encouragement. When I start falling in faith, my friends give me strength and their prayers help me remember who gives me full strength.
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
This is an honest, hard-hitting poem that tells it like it is, yet closes on a positive note of victory. Please know that my prayers are with you as your chemo begins today. (I remember a poem I read a long time ago that comes to mind in times like this: "For perhaps the dreaded future is less bitter than I think; the Lord may sweeten the waters before I stoop to drink." May the Lord indeed sweeten your waters. My best to you, Jeanie Mercer
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This is an honest, hard-hitting poem that tells it like it is, yet closes on a positive note of victory. Please know that my prayers are with you as your chemo begins today. (I remember a poem I read a long time ago that comes to mind in times like this: "For perhaps the dreaded future is less bitter than I think; the Lord may sweeten the waters before I stoop to drink." May the Lord indeed sweeten your waters. My best to you, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 28-Oct-2010
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Thank you for the encouraging thoughts.
