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Started a BLOG, it feels good to share

RandyHenniger
  • By RandyHenniger · New reply 10:29 pm
  • Journal · 7 replies
  • If you are not journaling or blogging, I suggest you consider starting one. I find it really helps me focus and sharing with others makes me feel better. http://activeostomates.wordpress.com/ Be WELL ...

Powerless

grannysb
  • By grannysb · Posted 11:32 am
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • MY CHILD, WHEN YOU FEEL POWERLESS- REMEMBER THAT I'M LIMITLESS ...

James 1:12

grannysb
  • By grannysb · New reply yesterday at 6:46 pm
  • Journal · 4 replies
  • Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him ...

God's spiritual healing power

grannysb
  • By grannysb · Posted yesterday at 10:24 am
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • God's spiritual healing power extends to ALL our diseases and infirmities. Psalms 103:2-3 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits — who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases ...

Medical Marijuana - yes or no?

Blondie4life
  • By Blondie4life · New reply yesterday at 9:59 am
  • Discussion in Metastatic disease · 9 replies
  • Hi everyone, I am in a Journalism class with an assignment about medical marijuana. Do any of you have an opinion about its use, pro or con, while either on chemo or off chemo? Thanks in advance for your ...

Why is it so hard to be cheerful?

MissJane
  • By MissJane · New reply May 14, 2012
  • Discussion in Colorectal cancer · 4 replies
  • Hi gang. My husband was diagnosed with CC on Jan 30 2012. He is 10 years younger and I never expected him to be sick. He is like Radar on the T.V show MASH . Very sweet, kind and dependable. He has lived ...

Finding Peace

grannysb
  • By grannysb · New reply May 13, 2012
  • Journal · 9 replies
  • The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 Sometimes peace can be a scarce commodity as we endure life's inevitable hardships. We can find ...

SCLC / WBR/ Need advice

EELLIOTT1211
  • By EELLIOTT1211 · New reply May 12, 2012
  • Discussion in Treatment · 2 replies
  • Drs found brain mets Monday and began 4mgs Decadron 3 times a day and radiation started Tues (WBR for 6 wks) Headaches bad at first but much better now. BUT, He sleeps and sleeps. Thought decadron would ...

Stage IV Strength!

RandyHenniger
  • By RandyHenniger · Posted May 12, 2012
  • Discussion in How my diagnosis changed my life · 0 replies
  • The strength and faith of some Stage IV folks just pierces my heart. I had to share this posting string from CCA's CRC Connections discussion board today: Line between hope and realism Posted by Kathy ...

Life with one lung? How bad/good is it?

BMurph
  • By BMurph · New reply May 11, 2012
  • Journal · 49 replies
  • We will find out tomorrow if husband is a candidate for surgery. Don't even know what type of surgery but most likely not VATS or RFA. Just wondering how many "one lung" folks are out there & what life ...

From Diagnosis to Surgery in just 8 Days!

RandyHenniger
  • By RandyHenniger · New reply May 9, 2012
  • Journal · 20 replies
  • Some community members have suggested that sharing my journal entries might be of value to the community, so here goes! Randy’s Journal Entries: Diagnosis to Treatment 3/10/86 5PM: Diagnosis of rectal ...

The LORD is saying to you today.

grannysb
  • By grannysb · New reply May 8, 2012
  • Journal · 13 replies
  • The LORD is saying to you today. My child. I heard you. As you began to pray, the answer will be forthcoming. You have been tested and found lacking in nothing. You have set your heart on Me and I have ...

The Lord and Being Strong

grannysb
  • By grannysb · New reply May 8, 2012
  • Journal · 4 replies
  • The Lord doesn't require you to be strong, before you take a place at His side. You can walk in brokenness to Him. He will walk you through the pain ...

Checkup!

Pips123
  • By Pips123 · New reply May 8, 2012
  • Journal · 9 replies
  • I am going for my 3rd checkup this month! The last 6 months flew like a breeze. No doubt in my mind that everything will be fine ...

treatment completed..need advice

shibu
  • By shibu · New reply May 6, 2012
  • Journal · 1 reply
  • my father dx wid sclc completed wid all the treatment ie chemo radiation n pci..i just wanted 2 know dt what all precautions one need 2 take to hv a healthy lyf n avoid cancer recurrence( as i hv read ...

Forget About The Cure!

NFF
  • By NFF · New reply May 5, 2012
  • Journal · 37 replies
  • It's not gonna happen..that is in MY lifetime. That is what I concluded after learning I had metastatic breast cancer 11 years ago. I was told I had 5 years. With children 8 and 10 years old, I told the ...

SCLC-EXT ~ Need advice before tomoro

EELLIOTT1211
  • By EELLIOTT1211 · New reply May 4, 2012
  • Discussion in Treatment · 14 replies
  • SCLC - ext / mets to liver and bones ~ My boyfriend George has completed 6 rounds of carbo/etoposide. Tomorrow we go for scans and are praying for NED. The Dr will give us the results of the scans immediately ...

Restoring Prayer

grannysb
  • By grannysb · New reply May 4, 2012
  • Journal · 6 replies
  • Dear God, I know my blessings is coming real soon. The enemy may have stolen a few of my posessions, but I believe that You will restore it all back in due time. Father, I know You are a faithful God ...

Mixed Emotions

gogettergirl
  • By gogettergirl · New reply May 2, 2012
  • Journal · 13 replies
  • Since I have been recovering from surgery my granddaughter greets me in the morning with a hug and likes to sit on my lap for awhile until she has woke up a bit. I am not looking forward to being isolated ...

Healing Prayer

grannysb
  • By grannysb · New reply May 1, 2012
  • Journal · 1 reply
  • We ask that The Great Physician will heal all those that have undergone surgery and radiation therapy and that the fire of God will destroy all the cancer cells. We speak peace to all the patients and ...

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