Support thread for those with cancer, terminal illness, or any life altering physical ailment. For caregivers as well

That is so damn scary. They did nothing except wide local excision. No node mapping, nothing. I think I have has about 5 MRIs in the last year for mysterious lumps appearing dipping the tissue on my leg. Same leg as the beast. It was on my foot. I can actually be over zealous, but I figure it's my life right?

No, I've tried to get a pet, but I was told the only way I could have was when I was first dx. And thanks to the ACA we lost our ins, and cannot afford what is available now. Not sure what are going to do.

ACA has happened to a lot of us. Stay strong and stay positive. It's the best advice I have been given and sometimes the hardest to follow.

Of all the people I have met or talked to that have dealt with cancer related illnesses, there has been one common theme. The ones that made it through chose to do so. The ones that didn't also made their choice. Of the successful, some praise chemo, some praise a naturalistic approach. All praise God.

No, I've tried to get a pet, but I was told the only way I could have was when I was first dx. And thanks to the ACA we lost our ins, and cannot afford what is available now. Not sure what are going to do.

ACA has happened to a lot of us. Stay strong and stay positive. It's the best advice I have been given and sometimes the hardest to follow.

Of all the people I have met or talked to that have dealt with cancer related illnesses, there has been one common theme. The ones that made it through chose to do so. The ones that didn't also made their choice. Of the successful, some praise chemo, some praise a naturalistic approach. All praise God.

Thank you for that. While i'm not the one going through the treatment myself, I do have to make the decisions for my daughter. It's one thing to do it for yourself. A whole other ball field when doing it for someone else. I'm constantly asking if I'm doing the right thing, but also relying on faith that I'm led in the right direction.

You are an amazing person.

Awww Paige! Not amazing, just a regular person trying to survive. I don't want anyone to feel alone when times are really tough and I know we've all been there at one time or another.

Thank you tiger! Everyone in this thread is very special, I wish I could give you all a big hug.

Starting chemo meds again today, so far it's just making me sleep which is fine with me LOL

God Bless you all...catch ya later!

Getting through the surgery was a blessing but from what you describe she's going to have to be really proactive as far as doing what she has to do to heal.

Eating right, etc. hopefully she'll have the will to do it. No matter how much support she has at the end of the day she is going to be the one to use her last ounce of strength and will to get better.

My daughter and son are here temporarily to help but my son's leaving tomorrow and my daughter is leaving in a few weeks which leaves me with my youngest so who I hate to say it is being a little shit towards me.

I don't know if he's in denial or what but he's avoiding me and being a jack ass, just being honest here. we'll see what happens. I have family but they are kind of far from me.

I tried to have a talk with the son who is leaving tomorrow. He told me that there's no way I am going to die so he's not worried about it.

I've noticed how people react differently to my situation. I have friends that completely avoid me, or not. People either stare at me (due to baldness LOL) or avert their gaze.

It is kind of fascinating. It doesn't bother me, people handle things in different ways.

Please keep coming back to let us know how it goes. I was thinking of you and praying that the surgery would be successful.

Maybe for your youngest son, it is just anger at the disease? I know sometimes when I'm really hurting, instead of showing the hurt, I show anger.

You are a very strong person.

Thank you for your prayers. She should be out of ICU in about 4 more days.

Here is a thread about iodine cure for skin cancer:

Thread: Iodine cures skin cancer

The reason I posted this is because I also witnessed the "miracle".

This is another one from the internet:

[link to curezone.com]

The reason I posted this is because I also witnessed the "miracle".

While the ill or disabled person comes first, it is wise to be kind a good caregiver.

I took care of my Mother for over 13 years after she was suddenly paralyzed, her dilemma became my own.

Behind every good support systems are the lives of people who need support too. I often felt a loss of identity that only one going through it can truly understand.

I miss Mom more than anyone should , she became a part of me and me her.

I hope you fight this and win.

My cousin goes in for at least an 8 hour surgery on her neck today. She already had surgery and was told there was a 15% chance it would come back. Well, it did..the size of golf balls she was told. The doctor told her as he was talking to her, it was growing. The last time, they removed part of her tongue, and will probably have to do the same again. She will be in ICU for 2 weeks. My cousin has also been an anorexic and alcoholic since she was 15 so she has never been healthy. I don't know how she will survive, but I pray she does. I have a lot of negative history with her, but I think it has finally hit me. She is 36.

Please go to the site I referred you to, someone there may be able to give you advice. Or, find another doctor/derm to take a look.

Here's a thought, try medicaid, the worst thing they can do is say no. It's worth a shot anyway.

I am sure you're right but it still hurts my feelings.

What a long road she has ahead. Still praying, poor kid is going to have rough time. I can't imagine what she's going through.

I know she's knocked out for now but she's going to need all the strength she has to live through this never mind trying to build a life again.

I guess her caregivers/doctors know of her other issues?

This thread was a great idea, Joannie. It's such a help for people to be able to talk with others about these things.

Doctors found a mass on my kidney. After all my scans I finally go in on Wednesday to try and find out what this is...

I don't qualify, not. Even for subsidies, not that I would take them anyway.
We are on our own. But 360$ to 1100$ is way too much for us to bear. Not that I ever know for sure, however I've learned what may or may not be serious..

I can understand, and he really should put that aside to be there for you. I hope he comes around.

I know. :( I'm just afraid because of where the cancer was on her body and how big it was. The first time they operated, they obviously didn't get it all. After the first surgery, they didn't give her chemo or radiation. Now, they're going to give her both. She's so weak to begin with.

Her family knows. The anorexia is obvious so I'm sure the doctors are aware of that, and I would guess they also know of the alcoholism, but I'm not positive on that one.