Soooo....I Have Cancer
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Thank you for sharing your story.....I have full faith you're going to slay that cancer and come out healthier than ever!0
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3 times non hodgkins survivor hear. If there is any advice i can give is dont give up and have a positive mind and attitude and you will be able to get through this and any hard crap that may head your way. If i can go through it 3 times so can you.
Fight the good fight. You have lots of friends on here that will support you all the way.
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I'm so sorry to hear you're going through such a horrible disease....but with medicine being so advanced these days, and you being a strong young man, I'm confident that you WILL beat this thing. Please have faith that you will be all right, you know that God does not burden us with more than we can handle. Please stay strong and think positive, and do whatever helps you to deal with everything, whether it's posting on mfp, prayer, or talking to family and friends. I shall be thinking of you and praying for you, I wish you the best of luck and fast recovery.
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I haven't personally had cancer but I've been on the support end on more than one occasion, I lost my dad when I was 15 to lung cancer caused by smoking and my husband, to whom I had been married to for less than a year was diagnosed when we were both 29 and that's about 6 years ago. I wish you luck with your surgeries and treatment, you're right when you say you've got a fight ahead of you but you know you sound like you're a strong individual and it sounds like you have an excellent doctor to help you through this. Faith, no matter what you have faith in, is strong and powerful. Let me tell you a short story. When my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he was given literally 6 weeks to live, I know that sounds fictional but weirdly that was the truth. He had a tumor that was found on his lung but also one on the brain. He opted to do some experimental radiation to help prolong his life even though it would mean he would feel sick, it prolonged his life from 6 weeks to 2 weeks shy of a year. He wanted to live, so he lived longer than he would otherwise. Faith. Good luck with your treatments and surgeries. I believe in you.0
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I'm ready to put up the fight of my life and come out on the other side as a stronger person.
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I'm so sorry you got this bad news. Hugs for you, if you want them. Hang in there, and stay strong, you can beat this. :flowerforyou:0
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you WILL be ok. have trust in yourself and have trust in your doctors.
I know it is hard - those are the hardest words to hear. I know because i heard them 15 years ago.
And here i am - after surgery, chemo, surgery.
What helped me were a lot of motivational books (at the time, the books by Al Seibert and bernie segal were very helpful to me. YMMV), a determination to live, and getting rid of all the crap in my life - people, jobs, things. Please PM me if you need any help.0 -
wow. i'm so sorry to hear that. thanks for sharing, I hope it helped.
you are young and strong and I'm sure you can fight this! best of luck! :flowerforyou:0 -
All the best, I hope all goes well for the surgery. Thinking of you and your family- prayers for you all.0
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I'm so sorry to hear this, and even though I don't know you, I had a pit in my stomach while reading your story. It sounds hopeful, at least! Try to stay strong. The MFP community is always here to listen.0
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I hate to hear that. I will pray you will be ok. If the doctor says you will be, thats a good sign.0
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As a teenager I saw my mother put up a 3-year battle with lung cancer (doctors didn't give her much of a chance but she was determined to prove them wrong, alas... she was wrong). She fought till the end, and that was the best lesson she could give us kids. You have the very best attitude to face this battle, and luckily your doctor has also given you quite some hope. The best of luck, and win this war!
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Thank you all so much for the kind, supportive, and encouraging words. I haven't gotten around to replying to all of the messages you've sent but I intend to over the next day or so.
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I have been there....
On January 25, 2012, I had the same words spoken to me. At the time I was 42. I had stage 3 colon cancer. I had the same feeling of spinning out of control, but then it cleared and I could think clearly. The best thing you can do is see it as a challege that life has thrown you to show you just how tough you are. I won't lie, the process will suck and there will be days that you are too tired to care, but take one day at a time and you will get through it. I have kids and too much to do still in my life. I am now 44, have been cancer free since November and I am taking control of my life to make myself as happy and healthy as possible. Keep a positive attitude. I will pray for you and your family. You are not alone.0 -
I definitely agree with what most others have said: if the doctor says you're gonna be ok, you're gonna be ok.
My dad's got 2 kinds of cancer right now, he had a kidney removed in March and is now starting the follow up scans. His doctors don't think he'll beat it, but so far, so good.
You stay strong, look into all your options, read some books about how diet can support your treatment, and go kick that cancer's *kitten*!0 -
A positive attitude and a good support system can overcome a great many things, and it seems like you have both. Thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes!0
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How scary. Thinking of you, and wishing you strength!! You can do this!!0
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I'm so sorry to hear it. Sometimes it's just best to be able to get that out somewhere. Even to a bunch of strangers. Do you best, and I wish you all the luck possible!0
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sending healing and positive thoughts to you and your doctors.0
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this right now. I could not imagine going through what you're going through, but you seem really determined to get through this and be a stronger person. I have faith in you and the entire medical team that's going to help you through this.
Just please remember to take things one day at a time. I wish you the best of luck!0 -
you are an aming man!!!! good luck to you and you will be ok!!!0
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I read the whole thing. Sorry you are going through this. :flowerforyou: Best of Luck.0
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So glad you shared and SO glad to see all the support you've gotten here thus far. My cancer fight is 12 years ago. The hardest part is some of what you are facing now - the unknown. The hospital, the treatments, the "what happens next" that seems to go on and on.
First, believe your doctor, you will be all right. But you will forever be changed mentally. That's not necessarily bad. Life will never look quite the same again. You'll discover you really like life.
It sounds like you are in for some rough times (temporary). Understand that medicine has come a long, long way, even since my cancer (breast cancer so not involved with mouth). Listen to the professionals, ask questions, and more questions if you need to, then make decisions. Radiation around your mouth/throat won't be fun for that length of time. But I'm sure there are ways that the medical folks can help keep you comfortable.
Seek out others with your type of cancer for support and ideas. Getting out of the "unknown" frame of mind will be very helpful. Read as much as you can find about it. Do your research and be informed. It helps.
This is going to be the focus of your life for a while. You will come out the other side, but for now, do focus on today and tomorrow, not next week or next year. This is going to sound strange, but embrace your treatment. A positive attitude can really help the outcome.
At some point in the future, this treatment part will be behind you. Then there is the rest of your life, where you are watching the results of this. That, too, is a part of this journey. And each time your testing comes back clean, you win.
Remember to smell the roses (or whatever you like to smell) along the way.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know how it goes. We care.0 -
I am so sorry to hear about this diagnosis - please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you have a strong support system around you as you go through all of this.0
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Hugs. You can fight this!0
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My thoughts are with you - you WILL get through this.0
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I am so sorry to hear that you are joining a club that no one wants to belong to.
the ony advise I can give is take care of you, stay strong and I truly believe attitude really makes a difference battling this awful disease.
So go kick cancers butt!
Stay positive!
and get all the support you can.0 -
This is the 3rd case I am aware of recently with a similar cancer/area. The other 2 I know personally - 19 yr old cousin and 40 yr old friend. Both were caught early as well and have recovered well, although the experience was no walk in the park.
Wishing you strength, a speedy recovery and a long, fulfilling life.
Thank you for sharing such a personal side of you.0 -
Prayers are with you. So proud of you for facing this with the right attitude. You will win this!!0
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thank you for sharing this with us. i can't imagine the fear you must be feeling--but you put that fear so eloquently into words though....and i don't pity you because i know you can fight this, just by reading what you put out there for us. i *do* empathize with you and feel for you and would happy to be here for you, if you want. if not, then please know your story touched me and i believe in your fight!0
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