Cancer

[mizzkes]

Hello ladies, I hope that all of you are in good health and spirit. My mother was just diagnosed with Cancer. I was wondering if any of you have any family members or friends who have had some sort of Cancer or disease of this magnitude. If so, how did you all comfort one another? Did they respond to the chemotherapy? Any words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[AKA2D '91]

I have been there. My father had the disease and unfortunately passed away when I was 11. I really do not remember too much the ins and outs. I don't know if I have intentionally repressed those memories or what. What I do know is that my mother stood by him every step of the way. I know there was alot of discomfort. Hopefully, your mother's prognosis is very hopeful. For my father, when he was diagnosed, it had spread all over his body, therefore, too late.
I hope and pray that your mother's condition goes into remission. Pray and have faith that the Lord will comfort you all. Remain strong for your mother and yourselves. She needs that right now.

[AKAtude]

Misskes I am so sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis. I will keep her in my prayers. Just keep the faith and remember that God is able.

It's been a while since anyone close to me has been diagnosed with cancer. My grandmother died of colon cancer when I was five years old, but that was 20 years ago. However, they are making new discoveries in medicine every day. The earlier it is detected, the sooner treatment can begin.

Stay positive and be strong for your mom. I pray that she will come through this ordeal ok.

[ZetaAce]

Mizzkes- I am sorry to hear about your mother's prognosis. I am a cancer survivor and I will gladly speak with you about my personal experiences. If you would like to talk please feel free to email me. My e-address is in my profile.

What I will say is that it is very important that you try to remain strong and lean on the Lord to pull you through this time. Surround your mother with the love of your family and friends.

ZetaAce

[Eclipse]

Mizzkes, A very dear friend of my had breast cancer. She went through chemotheophy (sp?), lost all of her hair, had her breast removed and then reconstructed and through it all she had the most positive attitude you have ever seen. Her secret? She said (and I certainly beliver her) it was because she stayed in the Word and Believed that God would heal her. She would say I don't know if he's going to heal me here, or on the other side, but what ever he decides to do, it's alright with me. Her positivity was so high, that most people did not even know she had cancer--even when she was loosing her hair and starting to wear wigs.

Keep your mom stress free, surround her (and yourself) with people who have a strong faith, and remember that laughter is great medicine too.

I will be praying for you.

[onesavvydiva]

MizzKez, I am praying for you and your family. I personally haven't had anyone in my family diagnosed with Cancer, but there have been countless other situations where we, as a family, have needed to band together. Trust in God, He and only He can comfort you, her and the rest of your family.

But, from experience, I know that there are many prayers and thoughts coming to you from the Sisterfriends on this board...they always come through, and thats why I Love Ya'll!!!

[Sexy Mocha]

The Lord is going to be there with you and your family every step of the way. Remember, he will never leave you or forsake you. Both of my grandfathers died of cancer and my paternal grandmother. In all three cases the disease was diagnosed in too late. The Mother of my church was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, and as of this day there is no trace of cancer in her body. Just keep praying. There's this poem that is really comforting to me when I'm feeling down. I forget the name of it, I believe it's "FootPrints in the Sand" or something like that. Anyway, I'll say a prayer for you and your family. God bless.

[darling1]

Misskes, you and your family will be in my prayers. My grandfather dealt with prostate cancer and my great-grandmother had breast cancer. Although both are deceased they survived their bouts with the illness. I think if nothing else, it was their strong wills and faiths that saw them through. Stay strong my sister, with the technology available I am confident that your mother will see this through.

[Asia2000]

Mizzkes,

You are in my prayers. I am sure you have friends out there who are willing to help you through such difficulty, especially since college life tends to keep us away from our families. Reach out to them.

VAsia

[LadyAKA]

mizzkes, I don't know what to say in this situation, I have dealt with deaths in my family, but all natural.
Just believe in the lord, he will do what is best - I/WE (on the board) will be praying for you and yours, be strong for your mom, and we will be strong for you. E-mail me personally if you want to speak (I can be part of your support system).

[PinkCashmere]

Mizzkes - You and your family are definitely in my prayers. Keep the faith and continue to stay positive in the Lord. Remember that through him, all things are possible.

[HER_STORY]

mizzkes,

i am sorry to hear about your mom. i can't imagine how you feel but i will keep you and your family in my prayers. when i am feeling a little down-- i usually read the 23rd psalm for strength.

[Black Diamond]

Mizzkes,
Cancer has struck my family more than once so I know how hard it is. Stay strong and pray.You have a lot of us sending prayers out for your and your Mom. Just stay positive and pray.


Peace and Blessing,
Soror Black Diamond

[mizzkes]

I wanted to thank all of you who responded to my post. I appreciate your warm words of encouragement. Sometimes it seems as if my mom is the strongest of us all. I will take the advice that you all gave, and continue to support my mother and the rest of my family. I thank you all for being there for me in my time of need.
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[rosie201]

I would like to tell you that for the last three years I have had someone very close in my family die from cancer. The cancer was usually diagnosed in the later stages and chemotherapy was too late. The best advice that I could give to you is to cherish the days with your mother now more than ever. In a sense you have to make everyday special because your mother is suffering from a disease that could kill her. Pray to God for strength and accept God's will. I had an uncle that died of cancer last summer and believe me the pain that he went through was unbearable. I wish he was with me today,but I know that he is in a place where he is no longer suffering. So I think the best advice to you would be to continue praying and ask God to watch over your mother and her family.