“You have cancer but cancer doesn't have you"

• By Mimzi
• Posted June 26, 2009 at 9:44 am
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I love the thought “You have cancer but cancer doesn't have you." It's good to be reminded of this because it's easy to feel not just "I am my cancer" but even "I am cancerous" - as in poisonous, harmful to others and therefore to be avoided.

I may have cancer now, but soon it will have to go ... it needs to spend some time by itself for a long while, if you know what I mean ; )

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• By gerili
• Posted June 26, 2009 at 3:07 pm
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To Seda's Mom,
Never ever give up Hope!! I've been battling this disease for the last year. I was diagnosed in april 2005 with stage 3C-had surgery- and 6 rounds of taxil/carboplatin-stayed in remission for almost 3 years- came back -this time in my liver-had radiofrequency ablasion-plus did 6 rounds of taxil/carbo again unfortunately in dec./08-they found a lesion in my vaginal cuff-my dr. put me on Doxil-but had 4 treatments unsuccessfully-it returned also back in my liver- I am now on Avastin & cytaxan I just finished my 1st treatment- I will never give up HOPE-
I know we all must die--but I'm not ready yet!! I have too much to do & see-my message is to all my "Sisters"
We must fight and shout out to all the doctors in the medical field and research centers that they must find a early detection to kick this cancer in the butt-
I have a daughter and son believe me I do not want them or their children to ever to to go through what I've been facing-But the up side is I have met incredible people through all of this and I tell you I don't not have any regrets-So bless all of you,
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.... It's about learning to dance in the rain!!!

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• By hope4seka
• Posted June 27, 2009 at 12:23 am
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Hello, Thank you so much for your message, I just found this site recently and needed to share my baby girls, my best friends “Seka’s” struggle with this terrifying despise…She was first diagnose on November 5, 2008 …and also had a surgery on the same day and it’s been torture since! Cancer came back and she had one more surgery on May 20th. That is when she got extremely discouraged and depressed. I don’t know how to get her beck to her strong and hopeful self. I do spend all my time with Seka and the kids. Thank god her husband is very supportive, big help and also her strength. Kids are too young to understand...I know I am a little overwhelmed with all that is going on… but I also know we are not alone in this fight…

I wish you and yours healthy and happy future without C-ting!

Hugs, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Seka’s mom.

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• By hope4seka
• Posted June 27, 2009 at 12:48 am
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Thank you so much for your message, I just found this site recently and needed to share my baby girls, my best friends “Seka’s” struggle with this terrifying disease…She was first diagnose on November 5, 2008 …and also had a surgery on the same day and it’s been torture since! Cancer came back and she had one more surgery on May 20th. That is when she got extremely discouraged and depressed. I don’t know how to get her beck to her strong and hopeful self. I do spend all my time with Seka and the kids. Thank god her husband is very supportive, big help and also her strength. Kids are too young to understand...I know I am a little overwhelmed with all that is going on… but I also know we are not alone in this fight…
I took her to new doc today and he was very surprised that she does not have a port , this thing that she have in her arm have to go… it can cause infection, but worst yet it is for people with no hope! he gave her antibiotics and she and her husband need to decide if they want to start to seeing him instead of the regular doc.…he gave her hope which she lost with original doc !!
I actually so smile on her face for the first time in a long time… He also suggested different chemo I don’t remember the name bat she put together a note of it…I wish you and yours healthy and happy future without C-ting!
Hugs, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Seka’s mom.

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• By Lindakaylkw101
• Posted June 27, 2009 at 8:58 am
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I am a stage 3 colon cancer survivor in August 2009, In aug 2007 I was diagnosed, have surgery, had chemo and now AM LIVING AGAIN. Keep praying and keep the faith

Strength to you as you battle on!
Love
Linda

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• By Laurel-J
• Posted June 27, 2009 at 11:38 am
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My motto during my 10 yr. skirmish with ovarian cancer has been, "I have it, it doesn't have me!". I truly believe our mindset has so much to do with our well being, such as it is. You can bet I've had my share of surgeries (5 major), was told early on to 'get my affairs in order' chemo isn't working, and that was over 9 yrs. ago. Ummm, I think part of it must've worked?..... To be ambushed by ovarian cancer is without doubt one of the most difficult experiences I've had. I've been introduced to the most amazing women who, in the face of daunting odds, have persevered. My prayer is that fewer women each year are given the "experience" of ovarian cancer! We are a sisterhood fighting a common foe. Keep that positive attitude!
Laurel

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• By hope4seka
• Posted July 9, 2009 at 11:10 am
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Dear Linda, All I can say for now is thank you to all wonderful people on this site ...I will ask for a huge favor!!! Can I have a prayer today (Thursday , July 9, 2009 @ 2:00 pm) Seka is having stance implanted in her liver .
Blockage was seen on her MRI yesterday in-between her liver and pancreas. Hope it is just a blocking….I don’t know how much she can take anymore. She lost over 30 + pounds , her skin is yellow, and no energy whatsoever, Thank you Sekas mom, Rada

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