Does everyone still feel that cancer is the "Big C", or do you think we have relaxed a bit more with that word
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The term cancer still strikes fear into the hearts of many but yes, you're right -- some of the discomfort associated with the disease has diminished as progress is being made both in the prevention and cure of cancer.
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Now how do you really know that??? Mine is when my SIS came back to tell all of us kids " In differ Houses " that she was in heaven and to go on with our lives she was Happy and NOT sick anymore and she looked very good ... "she had Cancer" and was only 12 ... I had finally felt at peace ...
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I dont know. It's not as if we aren't used to it. How much good news do we hear.
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yes,Last year was a nightmare.\nEverything went wrong.\nI was diagnosed with cancer.My mom lost her job and couldn't pay rent because she was too busy worrying about me.I was hospitalized for 7 months.\nThis year\nMy cancer is gone.My mom found a job.Out of the hospital hopefully for goos.Back in school.Found a house.
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I didn't feel my cancer either, I had Hodgkins.  Hodgkins has symptoms like night sweats, itching, and lowgrade fevers but I had none of them. I found a painless lump above my collarbone, and that was it.  I later found out I had lymph node tumors in my chest too. Its kind of funny, because I was like you before I was diagnosed.  I wondered what it would be like to get cancer.  I also decided that I would do anything but hospital treatments like chemo if I ever got cancer.  But I was like ya right, like that'll ever happen.  After I was diagnosed, my outlook was suddenly changed and I decided to get chemo.  I guess it was because I am so young and I didn't want to take chances with treatments that haven't been proven yet.  Of course its all a personal decision.  But ya, it is something you wonder about.  \n\nmadenthe80s@hotmail.com
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Of course he's suffering inside, but that just comes with having a cancer sun. we worry, hate rejection and are very sensitive. but we always have a way of coping with it. usualy you can judge how bad it really is by looking at how bad his reactions are (which will usualy be goverend by his moon sign). but if you truly want to not see this guy, then i would make it a clean break before he can sink those clingy cancer claws into you again. even the littles bit of concern thrown his way can show you may be having second thoughts, we can be very easily led on.
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My sister had cancer, I prayed for her to be healed. About a week later her condition worsened. 2 months passed and the doctor came back to us and said that there was no sign of cancer left in her. It was like she was healed overnight.
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Yes we do.  My mother and her two sister have a team called the Three Sisters.  We so far have had a mystery dinner.  And next month we are having a golf tourney and possibly this summer a concert to raise money for relay for life.  I am an 8 year survivor.  My one aunt just lost her husband to brain cancer and my other aunt has a daughter now battling cancer.  God bless people like you.  As for my favorite part it is meeting people who have gone through the same thing that I have.  And if anyone want to participate just visit the American cancer society for details in your area.  Just remember all the money raised will one day help eradicate this terrible disease.
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My favorite cousin was just diagnosed with inoperable kidney cancer, so I know how you feel.  The first thing you can do is educate yourself on the disease.  \n\nYou can read more about the disease at the following link: http://www.medicinenet.com/stomach_cancer/article.htm\nhttp://www.cancercompass.com/stomach-cancer-information/living-with-stomach-cancer.htm\nhttp://oncolink.upenn.edu/types/article.cfm?c=5&s=14&ss=105&id=9463\n\nRight now, I am sure your cousin is in shock as well.  I mean, we know how we feel, but we have no idea how THEY feel.  When Andrew has had time to process this new finding, I highly recommend a support group.  Call your local chapter of the American Cancer Society.  http://www.oncochat.org/ offers an on line support group in a chat like setting.  They also welcome family members of cancer patients, so you might want to check it out as well.\nhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/organizations offers all kinds of cancer support resources.  I will think of your cousin, Andrew, whenever I think of my cousin, Hal.  God bless....
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yes,,,  recently lost  an aunt  to cancer  at  45  years  old  ,,  and only found out  abt  9 week  before,,  she  passed  away,,  you  only  live  once?  and  lifes too short  to  let it pass  you  by
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Cancer is staged on the progession of your disease/cancer. What type of cancer are you dealing with? Has is spread to other organs?
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My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990.  She battled it, and won.  She had lymph nodes removed as well as a total masectomy.  Along with 6 months of chemo.  Unfortch her cancer recurred in 1998.  This time in her bones.  She battled bravely again, with weekly chemo for 5 solid years.  Eventually it spread to her brain and she had radiation.  She had(yes, I am sorry 'had')a great life from her initial battle in 1990 until cancer finally took her from us in 2003.  She saw both her daughters marry and met one grandson.  She and my dad traveled and were together.  Just give her the best you can.  Be there for her, talk to her.  I know it hurts, believe me, I know.  My mom was only 53 when she passed.  I believe she always handled it better than we did.  I never once saw her be scared.  I wish you and your friend all the best.  Good luck!
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Not at all, people are more than just a belly you know, give it time and everything will go back to normal, think your just feeling a little self conscious!!!
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I'm still doing tests,examinations,visit doctors and sites about my condition (precancerous cells in cervix and possible cancer of the endometrium). There are lots of supporting groups and organisations if you just search. Hospitals also have specialised personnel in psychology. I think that the best is having friends and family by your side, because all others treat you out of pity.
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I applaud you!!!\n\nBeing a 2 year breast cancer survivor, with a sister and aunt who have also had it and other cancers (colon & prostate) in the family.  I really appreciate all that you and the other scientists do to find cures for the "C" word.
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to be honest, I'm not sure, but i have had experience with dealing with a close relative with pancreatic cancer, so feel free to get in touch to chat, on sproutly.chick@virgin.net
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Try meditation before bed. \nI think you have unconfronted issues of anxiety - you say that you don't worry, but you had cancer, so it's pretty unnatural not to worry in such a situation. Sooner or later you'll have to face your fears, even though your attitude is very positive, please allow yourself to admitt this small weakness. You may also want to try counselling.