Cancer Doesn't Care
no respecter of anything16 total reviews
Comment from GWinterwin
I'm out of sixes or this would surely get one. With this story I feel I have had nothing compared to what you have endured. I pray your health is pain free now although we all have some pain now and then. God bless you for sharing and the information is priceless. God bless you always, Dawn,
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I'm out of sixes or this would surely get one. With this story I feel I have had nothing compared to what you have endured. I pray your health is pain free now although we all have some pain now and then. God bless you for sharing and the information is priceless. God bless you always, Dawn,
Comment Written 15-Jan-2019
Comment from LisaMay
I just chanced upon this story and want to thank you for telling such a personal battle with complete candour and a little humour to lighten an otherwise heavy subject. I was totally absorbed and felt very connected to you, feeling God's promptings. My own mother passed when she was 52. I was 15.
I am also pleased that you mentioned PAP tests. Being vigilant is necessary against cruel cancer.
You brought your painful story to a perfect ending, simply expressed, and the last line put your intimate story back out into the community, to make other people feel connected to God's grace.
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I just chanced upon this story and want to thank you for telling such a personal battle with complete candour and a little humour to lighten an otherwise heavy subject. I was totally absorbed and felt very connected to you, feeling God's promptings. My own mother passed when she was 52. I was 15.
I am also pleased that you mentioned PAP tests. Being vigilant is necessary against cruel cancer.
You brought your painful story to a perfect ending, simply expressed, and the last line put your intimate story back out into the community, to make other people feel connected to God's grace.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Dawn. This is an excellent biographical write. Cancer is something none of us want to have to deal with. I had a bout with it, too, underwent surgery but am tested each year to be sure everything is okay. Your writing is clear and well described. Prayer is always helpful. God bless. Marilyn
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019
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Hi Dawn. This is an excellent biographical write. Cancer is something none of us want to have to deal with. I had a bout with it, too, underwent surgery but am tested each year to be sure everything is okay. Your writing is clear and well described. Prayer is always helpful. God bless. Marilyn
Comment Written 13-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Marilyn. I'm falling terribly behind again though, so please forgive the rushed answer. I'm glad your tests have been positive. Seems life gets tougher a we age, doesn't it?
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I, too, pray daily for those with cancer. I am a cancer survivor myself and may be facing it again. Cancer doesn't care who you are but like you said, God does. Thank you for sharing with us.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019
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I, too, pray daily for those with cancer. I am a cancer survivor myself and may be facing it again. Cancer doesn't care who you are but like you said, God does. Thank you for sharing with us.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Dawn, this is a poignant story. You had ovarian cancer and you were so lucky that your operation made you cancer free. I can understand the trauma of not knowing what an early menopause would mean. I suppose we all have to live through our experiences and learn from them. All best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Hi Dawn, this is a poignant story. You had ovarian cancer and you were so lucky that your operation made you cancer free. I can understand the trauma of not knowing what an early menopause would mean. I suppose we all have to live through our experiences and learn from them. All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 12-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Really, Ulla? Learn from them? What was the lesson here? It's not like I had a choice--I didn't take my mother away at so young an age she never got the chance to discuss menopause with me.
You have your beliefs and I respect your right to them. But I have mine, and all the trying to make sense of things that don't make sense (without faith) can't change them. The operation is not what saved me, the skill of the surgeon is not what saved me. It's what was meant to be, and I believe that with all my heart. My time had not yet come.
Thanks for reviewing.
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Ohhhh, I'm sorry if I offended you in some way. That was not my intention. Actually, I had a major surgery including a full hysterectomy 4 years ago and fortunately it turned out to be not cancerous. So I can sympathise, but I'm sorry that I'm not religious. But I do respect anybody who is. Thanks
Comment from Joan E.
I am trying really hard to catch up, but your being so prolific makes it hard! My husband discovered a mole on his chest at age eleven and brought it to his mother's attention. It had all the warning signs, and she immediately took him to their doctor. He was in surgery the next day and basically had a male mastectomy to remove the melanoma that had metastasized. The happy ending is that sixty-five years later he is checked every six months and is still cancer free! Just as you, he had a radical procedure but has so much for which to be thankful. I am sorry you had to endure the previous operations, but I'm certainly glad you are still putting up the good fight!
Here's to health and peace- Joan
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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I am trying really hard to catch up, but your being so prolific makes it hard! My husband discovered a mole on his chest at age eleven and brought it to his mother's attention. It had all the warning signs, and she immediately took him to their doctor. He was in surgery the next day and basically had a male mastectomy to remove the melanoma that had metastasized. The happy ending is that sixty-five years later he is checked every six months and is still cancer free! Just as you, he had a radical procedure but has so much for which to be thankful. I am sorry you had to endure the previous operations, but I'm certainly glad you are still putting up the good fight!
Here's to health and peace- Joan
Comment Written 11-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Joan, and I've very glad for your husband's excellent results too. XX
Comment from robyn corum
Dawn,
Oh, wow. I don't think you've ever mentioned this. Or I've never known it. Bless your sweet soul. I am soooo sorry that you've had to experience all this -- and especially without your mom.
Though, I hate to tell you, it may not have helped. My own mom had to have a hysterectomy herself and so she went through a premature and unnatural menopause, too. Therefore she wouldn't have been able to tell me what to expect when I was talked into a complete hysterectomy to try to help with my migraines. Each operation affects each woman so differently.
I am really, really glad you are here. You are a blessing.
Big hugs -
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Dawn,
Oh, wow. I don't think you've ever mentioned this. Or I've never known it. Bless your sweet soul. I am soooo sorry that you've had to experience all this -- and especially without your mom.
Though, I hate to tell you, it may not have helped. My own mom had to have a hysterectomy herself and so she went through a premature and unnatural menopause, too. Therefore she wouldn't have been able to tell me what to expect when I was talked into a complete hysterectomy to try to help with my migraines. Each operation affects each woman so differently.
I am really, really glad you are here. You are a blessing.
Big hugs -
Comment Written 11-Jan-2019
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You are right about the power of prayer, Dawn. Your story is well though out. Readers can feel your reluctance to the surgery, your fear, and your relief. I am amazed that you were up and back to your life in such a few days. Thanks for sharing. Take care. Jan
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You are right about the power of prayer, Dawn. Your story is well though out. Readers can feel your reluctance to the surgery, your fear, and your relief. I am amazed that you were up and back to your life in such a few days. Thanks for sharing. Take care. Jan
Comment Written 11-Jan-2019
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Well, now there is a wonderful story of survival and of thankfulness that should serve as an inspiration to all -- how beautiful, Dawn!! :) This is really something everyone woman should red as an inspiration to get through any female 'issues' as they are, as you say, a sign that we are truly alive! ;) :) Just great! :) Thanx so much for this to start the New Year off! :) ;) Please forgive my 'tardiness' in response -- the first week or so back always sucks up any spare time I may have! :) :P Take care - Yvette :)
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Well, now there is a wonderful story of survival and of thankfulness that should serve as an inspiration to all -- how beautiful, Dawn!! :) This is really something everyone woman should red as an inspiration to get through any female 'issues' as they are, as you say, a sign that we are truly alive! ;) :) Just great! :) Thanx so much for this to start the New Year off! :) ;) Please forgive my 'tardiness' in response -- the first week or so back always sucks up any spare time I may have! :) :P Take care - Yvette :)
Comment Written 11-Jan-2019
Comment from damommy
Of course, God cares. And you were blessed to have friends that prayed for you. It was a hard time for you, I know, but you came through and are here to share with us.
My church prayed from the time I went in until they heard I was out. I had cervical cancer, but thank goodness, they got it all. Back in the 1960s, I had a D&C done in a Navy hospital. They gave me NO anesthetic. No one can say I'm not tough.
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Of course, God cares. And you were blessed to have friends that prayed for you. It was a hard time for you, I know, but you came through and are here to share with us.
My church prayed from the time I went in until they heard I was out. I had cervical cancer, but thank goodness, they got it all. Back in the 1960s, I had a D&C done in a Navy hospital. They gave me NO anesthetic. No one can say I'm not tough.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2019
