Cancer Awareness Forum (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/379018-Cancer-Awareness-Forum Learn, Pray, Support... ... that's all we can do but there's a lot of power in this. The very best of health wishes to her... Sláinte agus Síocháin, Health and Peace, NOVAcatmando Come visit my Plog: [Link To Item #1520310] [Image #1496364] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:42:07 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2136571 Saturday I found out my mother-in-law was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I'm having a really hard time facing this. My sister-in-law is telling me that we have every reason to be hopeful, but I'm reading that the prognosis is 3-4 or maybe 5-7 years?? I just don't even know how to begin to process this... [Image #944055] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:34:36 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2136565 Congrats!!!!! Sláinte agus Síocháin, Health and Peace, NOVAcatmando 2-years cancer free... Come visit my Plog: [Link To Item #1520310] [Image #1496364] [Image #1379784] Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:11:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2015383 My congratulations, Jane! Be blessed during this Christmas Season with the newest joy in your world, and with all the daily victories being a survivor can offer! Write Well! [Image #sig] Bud [Link To User kybudman] [Link: 'Buy the ne...[Read Full Post] Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:34:40 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2014978 Congrats on ten years... my mom is working on 7 years. [Image #984473] [Image #944623] Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:36:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1843411 AND................... CANCER FREE AGAIN............This makes 10 YEARS CANCER FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Image #272805] [Image #567682] [Image #523303] [Image #6000] Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:14:38 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1842760 I am a cancer survivor. I have a collection of poems inspired by my journey. I would love to have feedback on them because I'm thinking about submitting them for publication. The poems are not all posted - yet - due to portfolio space. But just yesterday some angel gave me a free upgrade, so I plan to post all of them this week. [Link To Ite...[Read Full Post] Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:05:46 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1767570 I saw this forum as I was completing the port raid you won from me, and I'm so glad that I did. My aunt has been ovarian cancer free for almost two years now. It was so hard watching her go through all of that - all of the pain. And now they are saying that my grandmother has pancreatic cancer. It's hard to know what to do, and how to help...[Read Full Post] Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:38:35 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1621048 I lost my sister to cancer 5 years ago next week. My sister's experience is one filled with fear, and pain, but most of all heart felt joy and inner peace that she says she found because of cancer. Hers is a story I am trying to share. I have written a poem [Link To Item #1217761] My novel of our time together is at the editor's now and I...[Read Full Post] Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:22:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1473248 Hello, Sandy. My name is Bud. The word, when put together with a person who identifies such a large part of your life, is always a very scary thing. It is perfectly normal and all right to be as terrified as you feel. Your Sister feels, in different ways, every bit as afraid. For support, there are many truly excellent organizations to help both ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:47:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1471017 Rose, so, so sorry to hear about your sister. I know nothing about lung cancer but you have the internet at your finger tips. Use it! Knowledge is everything with cancer. I can tell you that being told you have cancer is the worst thing in the world. Your world stops. I kept a journal and that really helped me. One thing I can tell you is...which I kn...[Read Full Post] Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:00:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1470954 You sure do need to talk. You are in total shock,trauma,disbeleif,pain sufferring. I am so sorry for you and your family. I am from a family of six girls, and of course I love them all, but my sister Greta and i were the closest. We were a year and two days apart. I am one year older than her. Since it was such a busy house, Greta was not only my sist...[Read Full Post] Mon, 01 Jan 2007 14:34:41 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1425975 Way TA GOO!!! Congratulations, CW. I just found this forum today, from the Newsletter. I had no idea it was here. I'll be back! Thanks for the great victory news! I hope you do something really special to celebrate! Write Well! M. B. "Bud" Fields, Jr. Clarksville, Indiana USA [Image #1000] ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:25:41 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1423583 This poem was inspired by a friend who recently found a lump in her breast. It WAS cancer, but the lump has been removed and she will be fine! Cancer does NOT have to win! [Link To Item #1178984] Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:05:50 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1423528 I deeply sorry to hear about your Grandfather. [Image #984473] [Image #944623] Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:14:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1423194 Just this past weekend (December 23) I lost my grandpa to liver cancer. He was diagnosed with it in July and was stage 4 by that time. I am leaving right now for the family service, but it really doesn't seem real to me yet. For those of you out there who have survived the fight with cancer, I pray you never have to face it again; and to those w...[Read Full Post] Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:41:55 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1422895 Raven, I wish you the best. You sound healthy in spirit, and it is wonderful to hear your determination. Remember, sometimes a smile is the brightest beacon, and can lead the way. I am online often, please don't hesitate to find me anytime, for any reason. I'm sure others in this forum, and your friends feel the same way. ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:16:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1419994 To all who are touched by this awful affliction, I offer you my heart. I've lost several relatives to various forms of cancer, and have had the privilege to witness, and support a few of the most amazing recoveries by both the brave and terrified. This summer, a friend I had recently come to know and appreciate for her amazing spirit, was diag...[Read Full Post] Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:10:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1419989 Raven, I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis but I am glad that you have two things going for you. One is your positive attitude to beat this disease and two is you have found the true meaning of Writing.Com, which is love and support. I wish you the best in your recovery, keep strong and keep writing. The Milkman [Image ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:30:26 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1419920 Good for you Raven, writing does help and so does your positive attitude. I'm a cancer survivor too. They told me I had less than a year to live and that was over two years ago. Anything can happen I'm living proof of that. Chemo was rough, but I got through it. WDC really helped me too. [Image #1067194] ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:52:12 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1417319 That is VERY GOOD news Catwoman!!! [Image #984473] [Image #944623] Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:10:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1404581 I don't know if it's a good thing people aren't using this forum or if people just aren't using it...but............ I'm cancer FREE with another pap test under my belt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "8 years of being cancer FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! [Image #272805] [Image #567682] ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:08:04 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1402423 Hello all, I'm afraid I'm very new here and barely know anybody, but I just wanted to express my sorrow at your relative's death. Cancer is truly one of the world's most horrific diseases and though incredible advances have been made, it still breaks lives apart all too often. One of the things my friend said to me before she passed aw...[Read Full Post] Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:42:26 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1319485 OMG..Paige that was so quick. Well, take comfort that she didn't have to stay here and suffer. I had a friend who suffered so much (months)right up to the end. It was months. Hang in there. Time will heal. Hugs to you, hubby and family. [Image #272805] [Image #567682] [Image #99742...[Read Full Post] Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:23:12 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1297142 Thanks for all the kind thoughts and suggestions Catwoman. This is the only time I've ever seen him cry so much...I don't think he cared what others thought at the time. His mom has finally found peace now and my hubby was there with her for the last minutes, which was a blessing. I'm so happy the kids got to say their goodbyes also. Sh...[Read Full Post] Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:18:31 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1297138