Soooo....I Have Cancer

fitnh

With your attitude this cancer doesn't have a chance....kick its *kitten* and come out stronger on the other side! My thoughts are with you...please keep us posted. Now....start that fight of your life!

DalekBrittany

Whoa. That's a reality check even for someone probably thousands of miles away at home who doesn't have to go through that. Heavy stuff. Did writing this help? Sometimes just putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) can help put things in perspective. Wish you all the best.

mockchoc

As someone else said please remember to take a pen and paper to your appointments because I know when my mother went through breast cancer long ago her memory just wasn't as it once was and it's true, your surgeon would be honest with you. You will be fine especially as you are so young and healthy. Thinking of you and if you need more friends please add me. :flowerforyou:

conniemaxwell5

You may have cancer, but cancer does not have you. Live your life to the best of your physical ability while you battle this disease. Do not let it weigh you down or change you are or who you desire to be. The people that beat cancer are the ones with this attitude.

sangeyvang

I wish you all the best! Just remember that you may have cancer, but cancer doesn't have you. I believe you're going to be fine! Stay strong!

jazzygurl81

Wow, that's very brave of you to share your story with us. And I'm praying for you; you're going to be just fine!

Katbaran

Those are the worst words to ever have said to you. I've heard them myself and it was shocking. I had a female cancer and was fine after surgery and no chemo or radiation.

You sound like a fighter--you WILL be all right.

My husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor about 3 weeks ago. He's already had aggressive surgery and is recovering nicely. He starts chemo (oral) and radiation on July 8th. His surgeon mentioned that being in good shape and exercising regularly is helping him recover and will help him through treatment and make for a better complete recovery. It should help you, too!

Hang in there and fight with all your heart!
{{{HUGS}}}

singlefemalelawyer

These are words that no one wants to hear. Stay brave and strong and you will get through this xoxo

Ely82010

You are young, healthy, strong, and determined. Keep up the good attitude and you will beat it. Stay strong and positive. I am sending you good wishes, great thoughts, prayers, and sunshine.

God bless, and thank you for sharing.

:flowerforyou:

chelcdub

I'm glad you shared. It's a reality check that anything can happen to anyone, I'm 30 and can't imagine. My sisters father in law found out last week he has stage four terminal colon cancer. There are never the right words to say to someone who just found out life changing news, or someone who has lost someone. In your case and in his...please be positive and strong...you can beat cancers bootie! = ) saying a prayer for you.

apothecarist

Thanku for sharing your story. You have inspired me to not take my health for granted and tho you weren't a smoker, your story has made me throw out the cigarettes I was keeping "just in case" I needed them. I wish u a full recovery .

marlo665

I read the entire post and my heart goes out to you. You have a great attitude about it. Now add the Lord to the equation and you can kick cancer's *kitten*.

Kiyalynn

Best of Luck to you!

msliu7911

Wow, I can imagine that would be so scary, but you sound like a strong person. There are some people who would take news like this and feel like its the end of the world, however others who take it in stride and just know its another (big) hurdle among the many we will encounter in life. You sound like the latter. And as long as you continue to hold on to that attitude, you will get through this. Not just physically healing, but coming out emotionally and mentally stronger.

Best wishes and feel free to vent on the Message Boards any time you need to.

fatnomore201220132014

Sending positive thoughts your way.

momjmd

While I don't know you, I will pray for you. I believe in the power of prayer! You sound like an incredibly strong person! Keep on fighting this!

_EmmaStrong_

I hope that sharing this, did help you! But, we're not strangers, we're in this together - This thing called 'life'! I had a friend, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer and she said to me "I don't want you to be scared for me, I want you to stay my friend. I need my friends. right now, more than ever. I need to know that they care! Please always be here for me!" I told her I would never leave her! I would always be there to comfort her, to talk to her, to just be there!

It's all we can do - to be there for each other! It's not sympathy or pity - it's LOVE! You are in my thoughts and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery! Loves to you!

Momjogger

That really sucks. So sorry. Give yourself permission to cry, be angry, ask for support, lean on people who love you. Let people help take care of you and, take good care of yourself. Eat what makes you happy, be around the people that make you happy, go outside and breath the fresh air, look at the sky, listen to relaxing music. Love yourself and appreciate your life. Sounds like you are in good hands. I wish you all the best and will pray for your health and wellbeing.

Melissakay1222

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

filangieri

**hugs**

Cait_Sidhe

I'm so glad you can use this place to vent and share your story and the rollercoaster you're on.

I almost didn't look at this thread because it's a very painful subject to me. Cancer effing sucks. I can't even put into words how much. Fight it. Don't let it win. Fight it with all you've got.

James1935

My prayers are with you - stay stong!

Mario_Az

He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD. (Psalms 112:7)

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

glennstoudt

Statisically you have an absolutely amazing chance of a full recovery due to your age alone. Keep us posted and best wishes.

AuntieMC

I remember when I got diagnosed with cancer. It puts you in a state of shock, and things start happening so fast. It is unreal to find yourself suddenly dealing with doctors, hospitals, treatments, and so much uncertainty. But LOTS of people survive cancer. Stay focused on doing whatever it takes to get well!

Cancer was the catalyst for me to totally alter my lifestyle, and put seeking good health at the top of my priority list. Since the diagnosis, about two years ago, I have lost 187 pounds -- yes, that is not a typo! I have lost one hundred and eighty seven pounds, by altering my lifestyle. Here is a link to my blog post about the dietary changes I made:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/AuntieMC

There are a lot of online support groups. I have heard that one called Immerman Angels matches newly diagnosed patients with people of the same age/gender who have already ben through treatment, for support. You can google it for more information. There are also support forums out there. Try googling "support forum" and list your type of cancer in google with it. You should find something.

There are a lot of great books out there. I especially like "Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life" by David Servan-Schreiber", and "Cancer:Fifty Essential Things to Do", by Greg Anderson, and "You can Beat Cancer" by Ian Gawler. Two other inspirational books are "From Incurable to Incredible" by Tami Boehmer, and "I Beat Cancer: Fifty People Tell You How They Did It". Once you start searching for these books on Amazon, lots of other books on the subject will also pop up.

Best Wishes to you! You are not alone!

hodie23

I'm so sorry that you have cancer. The only way I know to try to handle scary , life changing events is to hold on to my faith in God. He is the only way I can be strong. Whether you believe in God or not, I will continue to keep you in my prayers, that when you are going into surgery you will feel the presence of God. Feel free to keep all of us at MFP up to date with your progress. Take Care.

rcclcruiser

praying for you

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

Cancer (and any other life threatening diseases) knows no age, gender and body type which is why I believe that time is gold and that we should never take everything for granted. I'm not a religious type but I believe that we should be always ready "just in case". Like others have said, stay positive and strong. I know you can do it.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

ChristinaR720

So sorry to hear. Sending you thoughts and prayers...

charlenequinn94

Good luck and many prayers for you and your family.