Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Gloria, I just wanted to say how much I admire your strength. You sound like an incredible lady. Roni > Hi Everyone! > > Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing > for a long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, > feelings and support. That I've always known. However, I thought I > could be more supportive to those that live with Hep C. > > This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors > this time and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less > than 18 months from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city > on the 13th for a CT Scan verification. There will be a time soon, > I would imagine, when I have a consultation with the head honchos. > > Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going > through two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to > hard on my quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why > my husband was being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I > live alone now in the RV park. I'm not complaining in the least > about my living condition. You couldn't find a more peaceful place > to live. For some, they think I live too far out of town, yet I > have no plans to move back there until I have no choice. > > It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby > brother passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I > don't know how my mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' > youngest daughter is probably starting her 3rd battle with cancer > and she's only 22. It was just awful to see her cry, because my Mom > doesn't show her emotions. My son and only child, came home right > away, giving up a trip to another province here or even Arizona in > the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go through the > upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. > > You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the > opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, > I will not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, > as I've been warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance > policy is actually correctly changed etc. I have step-children that > still think I got something for nothing, with even this RV. > > I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, > before this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have > said, I have no idea really, why I have been set on these paths this > last 7 years; but, if I can help even just 1 other person to have > the courage to fight for their liver, then I feel that I'm doing my > job. > > So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. > Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver > cancer support group. > > Gloria > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Roni Thank you; but, I really don't see that in myself!! As I said to a Hep C fella in another group, I didn't know I had a choice. Also, I sure wish my 2 now ex-stepchildren and the 1 ex-sister-in-law saw me in 1/10thof that frame. But, I think that is definitely where I do have my first choice. I'm almost all the way through my resentments toward them and I will certainly completely have it gone, before I get sick. Gloria ________________________________ Gloria, I just wanted to say how much I admire your strength. You sound like an incredible lady. Roni > Hi Everyone! > > Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing > for a long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, > feelings and support. That I've always known. However, I thought I > could be more supportive to those that live with Hep C. > > This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors > this time and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less > than 18 months from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city > on the 13th for a CT Scan verification. There will be a time soon, > I would imagine, when I have a consultation with the head honchos. > > Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going > through two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to > hard on my quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why > my husband was being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I > live alone now in the RV park. I'm not complaining in the least > about my living condition. You couldn't find a more peaceful place > to live. For some, they think I live too far out of town, yet I > have no plans to move back there until I have no choice. > > It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby > brother passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I > don't know how my mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' > youngest daughter is probably starting her 3rd battle with cancer > and she's only 22. It was just awful to see her cry, because my Mom > doesn't show her emotions. My son and only child, came home right > away, giving up a trip to another province here or even Arizona in > the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go through the > upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. > > You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the > opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, > I will not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, > as I've been warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance > policy is actually correctly changed etc. I have step-children that > still think I got something for nothing, with even this RV. > > I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, > before this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have > said, I have no idea really, why I have been set on these paths this > last 7 years; but, if I can help even just 1 other person to have > the courage to fight for their liver, then I feel that I'm doing my > job. > > So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. > Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver > cancer support group. > > Gloria > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 welcome back !!! good luck hang in there !!! > > > Hi Everyone! > > > > Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing > > for a long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, > > feelings and support. That I've always known. However, I thought I > > could be more supportive to those that live with Hep C. > > > > This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors > > this time and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less > > than 18 months from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city > > on the 13th for a CT Scan verification. There will be a time soon, > > I would imagine, when I have a consultation with the head honchos. > > > > Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going > > through two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to > > hard on my quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why > > my husband was being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I > > live alone now in the RV park. I'm not complaining in the least > > about my living condition. You couldn't find a more peaceful place > > to live. For some, they think I live too far out of town, yet I > > have no plans to move back there until I have no choice. > > > > It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby > > brother passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I > > don't know how my mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' > > youngest daughter is probably starting her 3rd battle with cancer > > and she's only 22. It was just awful to see her cry, because my Mom > > doesn't show her emotions. My son and only child, came home right > > away, giving up a trip to another province here or even Arizona in > > the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go through the > > upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. > > > > You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the > > opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, > > I will not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, > > as I've been warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance > > policy is actually correctly changed etc. I have step-children that > > still think I got something for nothing, with even this RV. > > > > I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, > > before this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have > > said, I have no idea really, why I have been set on these paths this > > last 7 years; but, if I can help even just 1 other person to have > > the courage to fight for their liver, then I feel that I'm doing my > > job. > > > > So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. > > Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver > > cancer support group. > > > > Gloria > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those instances in one family I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you have already helped more than one person. Jan > Hi Everyone! > > Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a > long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and > support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more > supportive to those that live with Hep C. > > > This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this time > and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months > from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT > Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I have > a consultation with the head honchos. > > > Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through > two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my > quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was > being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the RV > park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You > couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live > too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have no > choice. > > > It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby brother > passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how my > mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is probably > starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful to > see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only > child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or > even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go through > the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. > > You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the > opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will > not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been > warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually > correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got > something for nothing, with even this RV. > > > I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before > this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no > idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if I > can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their > liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. > > So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. > Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer > support group. > > Gloria > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Jan I never want to stop thinking that there is still one more person that I can help get through Hep C or in fact, any other chronic disease that other people can't see. When they can't see your health problem, like they do perhaps with cancer, then they have a hard time acceptingthat it is the truth. You know, I don't know about the predisposition! No body else anywhere in the family, including grandparents ever had colon cancer. Also, neither set of grandparents died of cancer. My Mom's father would get the skin cancer; but, that was more because of his (and my) fair skin. However, it was not passed to my mother and so far not to any of Mom's sibs. That side has various minor heart things. Nothing very big. It's not funny; but, it turned out to be my Dad, that has had the skin cancer. He's had numerous treatments, whenever they come up and it's only now that he has bumps on his head that are not melanoma but carcinoma. However, of course I have no proof; but, I do believe that we all are born with cancer cells. Then perhaps something around us or something we are doing or another disease, causes those cells to begin to become active. A Dr. told my sister-in-law that health is part hereditary and part life-style choices. That makes sense to me. Of course, I have fallen into the low percentage of people who will go on to cancer, due to the cirrhosis. Actually, in even that percentage turns out to be a lot more men that women. ________________________________  Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those instances in one family I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you have already helped more than one person. Jan > Hi Everyone! > > Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a > long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and > support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more > supportive to those that live with Hep C. > > > This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this time > and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months > from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT > Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I have > a consultation with the head honchos. > > > Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through > two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my > quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was > being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the RV > park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You > couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live > too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have no > choice. > > > It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby brother > passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how my > mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is probably > starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful to > see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only > child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or > even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go through > the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. > > You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the > opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will > not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been > warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually > correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got > something for nothing, with even this RV. > > > I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before > this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no > idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if I > can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their > liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. > > So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. > Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer > support group. > > Gloria > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 gloria, you are definitly welcome back. anything i can say or do to help even just to vent my ears are open.god does have plans for all of us even if it is to help one person. god bless bev,tx To: " livercirrhosissupport " <livercirrhosissupport > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: Re: Ugly News  Jan I never want to stop thinking that there is still one more person that I can help get through Hep C or in fact, any other chronic disease that other people can't see. When they can't see your health problem, like they do perhaps with cancer, then they have a hard time acceptingthat it is the truth. You know, I don't know about the predisposition! No body else anywhere in the family, including grandparents ever had colon cancer. Also, neither set of grandparents died of cancer. My Mom's father would get the skin cancer; but, that was more because of his (and my) fair skin. However, it was not passed to my mother and so far not to any of Mom's sibs. That side has various minor heart things. Nothing very big. It's not funny; but, it turned out to be my Dad, that has had the skin cancer. He's had numerous treatments, whenever they come up and it's only now that he has bumps on his head that are not melanoma but carcinoma. However, of course I have no proof; but, I do believe that we all are born with cancer cells. Then perhaps something around us or something we are doing or another disease, causes those cells to begin to become active. A Dr. told my sister-in-law that health is part hereditary and part life-style choices. That makes sense to me. Of course, I have fallen into the low percentage of people who will go on to cancer, due to the cirrhosis. Actually, in even that percentage turns out to be a lot more men that women. ________________________________  Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those instances in one family I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you have already helped more than one person. Jan > Hi Everyone! > > Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a > long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and > support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more > supportive to those that live with Hep C. > > > This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this time > and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months > from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT > Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I have > a consultation with the head honchos. > > > Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through > two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my > quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was > being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the RV > park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You > couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live > too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have no > choice. > > > It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby brother > passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how my > mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is probably > starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful to > see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only > child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or > even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go through > the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. > > You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the > opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will > not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been > warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually > correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got > something for nothing, with even this RV. > > > I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before > this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no > idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if I > can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their > liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. > > So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. > Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer > support group. > > Gloria > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 It is so coincidental sometimes, how things happen. I had just walked in the door as my phone was ringing. It was the secretary from the surgeon's office. She couldn't even understand what happened with my appointment away back on Jun 30th 2010. That's when the Dr had to run to a transplant and I got a cancellation call. Sure didn't bother me, knowing that someone else was about to be given back their life. Anyway, from what I think is going on, the surgeon's office wants to see me about that old news!! Truly, I do not have nor want to give, the time to go on another 12 hr return trip for him to tell me nothing I don't know already. So, I was just sitting here fighting back the tears!! I haven't shed too many since this new battle started; but, I know that it will likely not take much. Especially if I start to get frustrated. Gloria ________________________________ gloria, you are definitly welcome back. anything i can say or do to help even just to vent my ears are open.god does have plans for all of us even if it is to help one person. god bless bev,tx To: " livercirrhosissupport " <livercirrhosissupport > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: Re: Ugly News  Jan I never want to stop thinking that there is still one more person that I can help get through Hep C or in fact, any other chronic disease that other people can't see. When they can't see your health problem, like they do perhaps with cancer, then they have a hard time acceptingthat it is the truth. You know, I don't know about the predisposition! No body else anywhere in the family, including grandparents ever had colon cancer. Also, neither set of grandparents died of cancer. My Mom's father would get the skin cancer; but, that was more because of his (and my) fair skin. However, it was not passed to my mother and so far not to any of Mom's sibs. That side has various minor heart things. Nothing very big. It's not funny; but, it turned out to be my Dad, that has had the skin cancer. He's had numerous treatments, whenever they come up and it's only now that he has bumps on his head that are not melanoma but carcinoma. However, of course I have no proof; but, I do believe that we all are born with cancer cells. Then perhaps something around us or something we are doing or another disease, causes those cells to begin to become active. A Dr. told my sister-in-law that health is part hereditary and part life-style choices. That makes sense to me. Of course, I have fallen into the low percentage of people who will go on to cancer, due to the cirrhosis. Actually, in even that percentage turns out to be a lot more men that women. ________________________________  Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those instances in one family I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you have already helped more than one person. Jan > Hi Everyone! > > Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a > long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and > support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more > supportive to those that live with Hep C. > > > This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this time > and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months > from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT > Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I have > a consultation with the head honchos. > > > Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through > two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my > quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was > being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the RV > park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You > couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live > too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have no > choice. > > > It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby brother > passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how my > mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is probably > starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful to > see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only > child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or > even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go through > the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. > > You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the > opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will > not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been > warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually > correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got > something for nothing, with even this RV. > > > I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before > this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no > idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if I > can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their > liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. > > So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. > Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer > support group. > > Gloria > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I read part of an article about cancer a while back, and it indicated that we do have cancer cells in our body, did n't say if we develop them or are born with them. As long as they stay inactive, they cause no problems, but if they wake up, watch out Jan > gloria, > you are definitly welcome back. anything i can say or do to help even just > to vent my ears are open.god does have plans for all of us even if it is to > help one person. > god bless > bev,tx > > > To: " livercirrhosissupport " > <livercirrhosissupport > > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 9:28 PM > Subject: Re: Ugly News > > > > > Jan > > I never want to stop thinking that there is still one more person that I can > help get through Hep C or in fact, any other chronic disease that other > people can't see. When they can't see your health problem, like they do > perhaps with cancer, then they have a hard time acceptingthat it is the > truth. > > You know, I don't know about the predisposition! No body else anywhere in > the family, including grandparents ever had colon cancer. Also, neither set > of grandparents died of cancer. My Mom's father would get the skin cancer; > but, that was more because of his (and my) fair skin. However, it was not > passed to my mother and so far not to any of Mom's sibs. That side has > various minor heart things. Nothing very big. It's not funny; but, it > turned out to be my Dad, that has had the skin cancer. He's had numerous > treatments, whenever they come up and it's only now that he has bumps on his > head that are not melanoma but carcinoma. > > However, of course I have no proof; but, I do believe that we all are born > with cancer cells. Then perhaps something around us or something we are > doing or another disease, causes those cells to begin to become active. A > Dr. told my sister-in-law that health is part hereditary and part life-style > choices. That makes sense to me. Of course, I have fallen into the low > percentage of people who will go on to cancer, due to the cirrhosis. > Actually, in even that percentage turns out to be a lot more men that women. > > ________________________________ > > > Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the > mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those > instances in one family > I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God > must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if > you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you > have already helped more than one person. Jan > > >> Hi Everyone! >> >> Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a >> long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and >> support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more >> supportive to those that live with Hep C. >> >> >> This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this >> time >> and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months >> from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT >> Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I >> have >> a consultation with the head honchos. >> >> >> Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through >> two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my >> quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was >> being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the >> RV >> park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You >> couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live >> too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have >> no >> choice. >> >> >> It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby >> brother >> passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how >> my >> mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is >> probably >> starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful >> to >> see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only >> child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or >> even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go >> through >> the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. >> >> You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the >> opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will >> not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been >> warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually >> correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got >> something for nothing, with even this RV. >> >> >> I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before >> this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no >> idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if >> I >> can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their >> liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. >> >> So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. >> Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer >> support group. >> >> Gloria >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 It has always been my belief that we all have cancer cells in our bodies, and one day something causes them to get crazy and start multiplying. Maybe trauma, maybe grief. Fred is not on antidepressants. I am: Prozac. Nice meeting you Beverly and Jan. Jackie Re: Ugly News > > > > > Jan > > I never want to stop thinking that there is still one more person that I can > help get through Hep C or in fact, any other chronic disease that other > people can't see. When they can't see your health problem, like they do > perhaps with cancer, then they have a hard time acceptingthat it is the > truth. > > You know, I don't know about the predisposition! No body else anywhere in > the family, including grandparents ever had colon cancer. Also, neither set > of grandparents died of cancer. My Mom's father would get the skin cancer; > but, that was more because of his (and my) fair skin. However, it was not > passed to my mother and so far not to any of Mom's sibs. That side has > various minor heart things. Nothing very big. It's not funny; but, it > turned out to be my Dad, that has had the skin cancer. He's had numerous > treatments, whenever they come up and it's only now that he has bumps on his > head that are not melanoma but carcinoma. > > However, of course I have no proof; but, I do believe that we all are born > with cancer cells. Then perhaps something around us or something we are > doing or another disease, causes those cells to begin to become active. A > Dr. told my sister-in-law that health is part hereditary and part life-style > choices. That makes sense to me. Of course, I have fallen into the low > percentage of people who will go on to cancer, due to the cirrhosis. > Actually, in even that percentage turns out to be a lot more men that women. > > ________________________________ > > > Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the > mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those > instances in one family > I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God > must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if > you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you > have already helped more than one person. Jan > > >> Hi Everyone! >> >> Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a >> long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and >> support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more >> supportive to those that live with Hep C. >> >> >> This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this >> time >> and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months >> from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT >> Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I >> have >> a consultation with the head honchos. >> >> >> Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through >> two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my >> quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was >> being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the >> RV >> park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You >> couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live >> too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have >> no >> choice. >> >> >> It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby >> brother >> passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how >> my >> mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is >> probably >> starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful >> to >> see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only >> child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or >> even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go >> through >> the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. >> >> You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the >> opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will >> not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been >> warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually >> correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got >> something for nothing, with even this RV. >> >> >> I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before >> this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no >> idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if >> I >> can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their >> liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. >> >> So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. >> Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer >> support group. >> >> Gloria >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Jan I believe that it's very true!! Who knows, maybe the Hep C began to active them. More than likely the treatment. But, again, the North Americans are less likely to be diagnosed with cancer than over there ---> Although, it seems that when all is said and done - it kicked them into action when my liver went cirrhotic. Gloria ________________________________  I read part of an article about cancer a while back, and it indicated that we do have cancer cells in our body, did n't say if we develop them or are born with them. As long as they stay inactive, they cause no problems, but if they wake up, watch out Jan > gloria, > you are definitly welcome back. anything i can say or do to help even just > to vent my ears are open.god does have plans for all of us even if it is to > help one person. > god bless > bev,tx > > > To: " livercirrhosissupport " > <livercirrhosissupport > > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 9:28 PM > Subject: Re: Ugly News > > > > > Jan > > I never want to stop thinking that there is still one more person that I can > help get through Hep C or in fact, any other chronic disease that other > people can't see. When they can't see your health problem, like they do > perhaps with cancer, then they have a hard time acceptingthat it is the > truth. > > You know, I don't know about the predisposition! No body else anywhere in > the family, including grandparents ever had colon cancer. Also, neither set > of grandparents died of cancer. My Mom's father would get the skin cancer; > but, that was more because of his (and my) fair skin. However, it was not > passed to my mother and so far not to any of Mom's sibs. That side has > various minor heart things. Nothing very big. It's not funny; but, it > turned out to be my Dad, that has had the skin cancer. He's had numerous > treatments, whenever they come up and it's only now that he has bumps on his > head that are not melanoma but carcinoma. > > However, of course I have no proof; but, I do believe that we all are born > with cancer cells. Then perhaps something around us or something we are > doing or another disease, causes those cells to begin to become active. A > Dr. told my sister-in-law that health is part hereditary and part life-style > choices. That makes sense to me. Of course, I have fallen into the low > percentage of people who will go on to cancer, due to the cirrhosis. > Actually, in even that percentage turns out to be a lot more men that women. > > ________________________________ > > > Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the > mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those > instances in one family > I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God > must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if > you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you > have already helped more than one person. Jan > > >> Hi Everyone! >> >> Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a >> long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and >> support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more >> supportive to those that live with Hep C. >> >> >> This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this >> time >> and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months >> from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT >> Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I >> have >> a consultation with the head honchos. >> >> >> Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through >> two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my >> quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was >> being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the >> RV >> park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You >> couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live >> too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have >> no >> choice. >> >> >> It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby >> brother >> passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how >> my >> mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is >> probably >> starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful >> to >> see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only >> child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or >> even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go >> through >> the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. >> >> You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the >> opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will >> not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been >> warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually >> correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got >> something for nothing, with even this RV. >> >> >> I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before >> this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no >> idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if >> I >> can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their >> liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. >> >> So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. >> Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer >> support group. >> >> Gloria >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 That just caused me to giggle!! Fred isn't on anti-d's; but, you need them to be able to look after him. I know that you did not mean it that way, just struck me funny. ________________________________  It has always been my belief that we all have cancer cells in our bodies, and one day something causes them to get crazy and start multiplying. Maybe trauma, maybe grief. Fred is not on antidepressants. I am: Prozac. Nice meeting you Beverly and Jan. Jackie Re: Ugly News > > > > > Jan > > I never want to stop thinking that there is still one more person that I can > help get through Hep C or in fact, any other chronic disease that other > people can't see. When they can't see your health problem, like they do > perhaps with cancer, then they have a hard time acceptingthat it is the > truth. > > You know, I don't know about the predisposition! No body else anywhere in > the family, including grandparents ever had colon cancer. Also, neither set > of grandparents died of cancer. My Mom's father would get the skin cancer; > but, that was more because of his (and my) fair skin. However, it was not > passed to my mother and so far not to any of Mom's sibs. That side has > various minor heart things. Nothing very big. It's not funny; but, it > turned out to be my Dad, that has had the skin cancer. He's had numerous > treatments, whenever they come up and it's only now that he has bumps on his > head that are not melanoma but carcinoma. > > However, of course I have no proof; but, I do believe that we all are born > with cancer cells. Then perhaps something around us or something we are > doing or another disease, causes those cells to begin to become active. A > Dr. told my sister-in-law that health is part hereditary and part life-style > choices. That makes sense to me. Of course, I have fallen into the low > percentage of people who will go on to cancer, due to the cirrhosis. > Actually, in even that percentage turns out to be a lot more men that women. > > ________________________________ > > > Gloria, welcome back. It sounds like your family has been through the > mill. You must have a genetic predisposition to cancer with all those > instances in one family > I often wonder why I have been kept here, but then I know that God > must have work for this fragile body to do yet. And as you said if > you can help just one person, then it is good. But, I am sure you > have already helped more than one person. Jan > > >> Hi Everyone! >> >> Although I never really went that far away, I have not been sharing for a >> long time. You guys are a special bunch with knowledge, feelings and >> support. That I've always known. However, I thought I could be more >> supportive to those that live with Hep C. >> >> >> This time I bring liver cancer to the table, again. It's 3 tumors this >> time >> and I pretty much know what that means. It's back in less than 18 months >> from the first 2. I have to go over to the big city on the 13th for a CT >> Scan verification. There will be a time soon, I would imagine, when I >> have >> a consultation with the head honchos. >> >> >> Before anyone asks, NO I will not do chemo of any variety! Going through >> two Hep C treatments, especially the last one, was away to hard on my >> quality of life. Even though I certainly realize now why my husband was >> being such a jerk all through 2010 (Lung Cancer) I live alone now in the >> RV >> park. I'm not complaining in the least about my living condition. You >> couldn't find a more peaceful place to live. For some, they think I live >> too far out of town, yet I have no plans to move back there until I have >> no >> choice. >> >> >> It was sooo hard to tell my mother that the cancer is back! My baby >> brother >> passed away last January and I know I took it hard; but, I don't know how >> my >> mother has the strength. Also, that brothers' youngest daughter is >> probably >> starting her 3rd battle with cancer and she's only 22. It was just awful >> to >> see her cry, because my Mom doesn't show her emotions. My son and only >> child, came home right away, giving up a trip to another province here or >> even Arizona in the winter. He'll be with me, at least until we go >> through >> the upcoming tests and the Drs suggestions. >> >> You know, in a sense, the knowledge of my limited time, gives me the >> opportunity to ensure that all my affairs are settled. Definitely, I will >> not leave Shon in the pickle that my husband left me. But, as I've been >> warned - I must ensure that things like my insurance policy is actually >> correctly changed etc. I have step-children that still think I got >> something for nothing, with even this RV. >> >> >> I am so grateful that I got my firm grip back with my Higher Power, before >> this news! I had lost it when my brother died. As I have said, I have no >> idea really, why I have been set on these paths this last 7 years; but, if >> I >> can help even just 1 other person to have the courage to fight for their >> liver, then I feel that I'm doing my job. >> >> So, I hope I am welcome back to the wonderful support you all have. >> Unfortunately and I guess I know why, I can't find an online liver cancer >> support group. >> >> Gloria >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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