Cancer can happen, to any of us!

[Andy A]

I am really sorry to hear of this and my prayers are with you. I have no idea where your Oncologist is or who you use but we have a great one right here at Sacred Heart. He is treating my wife's renal cell cancer and has established a great course of action considering the severity of her case and the cancer's progression. It is just a thought that I pass along. If we can be of any assistance, please PM us. Hang in there. Betty has found that continuing her present lifestyle, doing whatever she is capable of doing and not dwelling on her situation has given her the strength to cope. This has also taught me a lot about coping with a serious health issue. Once again, you are in our prayers and thoughts. BTW, we just returned from M.D. Anderson in Houston, arguably the greatest cancer center in the world.

 

[Diane4145]

Update on me and the big C!!

Hi friends!

I've had a lot going on dealing with this cancer thing and haven't been online in awhile. Things are progressing along, as well as they can. I had my PET Scan today and have been waiting for a month! This will tell if the cancer has spread, anywhere else. I was hooked up to an IV with this stuff traveling thru my body, while lying on the table for the scan. As it was pulling me in to the tube, I began crying. I was thinking, "I can't believe that I'm going thru this". I then began to immediately think about how thankful that I am to be living in this day and age, with the knowledge and technology that we have! I stopped crying and began to think about my precious grandson, Jake, and my sons, Russ and Blake! That made it a little bit, easier! They've said that it's in the early stage, so I'm hopeful! In the morning, I have the Bilateral MRI with contrast dye to indicate the actual "stage", of the breast cancer. I also am waiting on my results, to even try and figure out what to do about, my Yorkie's breast cancer! Seeing her going thru this has been more difficult on me, that what I'm already dealing with! Could be worse, I'm walking!lol I really appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers, especially Brenda! I'll update, soon!

Diane

 

[sisters4]

I am reading this tonight and feel like many people on here know you personally. You sound strong to me. It sounds like you have a good medical team behind you. I know where you come from as I was there in 1996. So tough to deal with. Cancer treatments have come such a long way from then but I am still here after Stage III breast cancer. What a kick in the pants. I can remember being so worried and picking up the newspaper and seeing where someone was in a car accident that they did not survive. I used to think that person didn't have the worries I had the day before but they were not there all of the sudden but I was still there? Isn't life funny? Ten years after my diagnosis my 20 year old nephew was in a car accident that he did not survive. It was at that point that I decided - who knows what is going to happen tomorrow. It sounds cliche but we all need to be present in the moment. Easier said than done but I think that Diane is doing that! I send all of my positive thoughts to you my dear. Be strong and know that good energy is being tossed your way! Please keep us posted on your Yorkie! You sound like the bet pet owner. I am sure she is so comforting to you. Be strong.

 

[heartbren]

I wish I were there to help

Hi friends!

I've had a lot going on dealing with this cancer thing and haven't been online in awhile. Things are progressing along, as well as they can. I had my PET Scan today and have been waiting for a month! This will tell if the cancer has spread, anywhere else. I was hooked up to an IV with this stuff traveling thru my body, while lying on the table for the scan. As it was pulling me in to the tube, I began crying. I was thinking, "I can't believe that I'm going thru this". I then began to immediately think about how thankful that I am to be living in this day and age, with the knowledge and technology that we have! I stopped crying and began to think about my precious grandson, Jake, and my sons, Russ and Blake! That made it a little bit, easier! They've said that it's in the early stage, so I'm hopeful! In the morning, I have the Bilateral MRI with contrast dye to indicate the actual "stage", of the breast cancer. I also am waiting on my results, to even try and figure out what to do about, my Yorkie's breast cancer! Seeing her going thru this has been more difficult on me, that what I'm already dealing with! Could be worse, I'm walking!lol I really appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers, especially Brenda! I'll update, soon!

Diane

Hi Diane! I have not talked to you of late, but am always thinking of you and your prescious baby. I wish I could be there to help support you at this time. You know if you need any help that I am here to do it. I hate hearing you go through all of this especially because it hits so close to home with all of the women in my family that have had cancer. You have a double wammy with your little baby being sick to. We have talked about that and you know if you need any help with that I will do whatever it takes to get it. Please know I am always thinking of you and your baby. Please let me know what the scan showed. I am here if you need anything and it is my power to do it for you I will. I have been feeling much better the last few days and have had more energy than I have in quite a while. You will get better because you are such an asset to this community. You are an angel to the animals and they need you. Please keep me posted. I know this is a very difficult thing to go threw,but knowing you have people who love you, miss you and support you is hopefully making it a little better. Sleep well tonight, I am thinking of you and your little one. Love you, Brenda

 

[Minnie]

Thanks for the update, prayers for you and your Yorkie.

 

[AnaEdwardsPhotography]

So sorry to hear you're going through this, both you and your baby. You are an inspiration to all who read your story...even to those of us who don't know you. You are so full of strength, grace, and determination in the face of such a dramatic moment in life.
Last week, I photographed a two week old newborn, who needs heart surgery as soon as he is ten pounds. He was five pounds on that day. It was my gift to his parents during this difficult time.
I'd love to photograph you and your baby, if you'd like...a gift to you during this trying time.
I live in PCB, but love any excuse to travel across our amazing panhandle. Just let me know!

 

[heartbren]

Photograph

So sorry to hear you're going through this, both you and your baby. You are an inspiration to all who read your story...even to those of us who don't know you. You are so full of strength, grace, and determination in the face of such a dramatic moment in life.
Last week, I photographed a two week old newborn, who needs heart surgery as soon as he is ten pounds. He was five pounds on that day. It was my gift to his parents during this difficult time.
I'd love to photograph you and your baby, if you'd like...a gift to you during this trying time.
I live in PCB, but love any excuse to travel across our amazing panhandle. Just let me know!

That is so nice of you to do that for people and I am sure they appreciate your gift. There are angels everywhere here to help others at difficult times in their lives and you are one of them. I'm sure Diane will appreciate your offer. I would love to meet you some time. I live in Blue Mountain Beach. Perhaps we could get together for lunch some time.

 

[AnaEdwardsPhotography]

That is so nice of you to do that for people and I am sure they appreciate your gift. There are angels everywhere here to help others at difficult times in their lives and you are one of them. I'm sure Diane will appreciate your offer. I would love to meet you some time. I live in Blue Mountain Beach. Perhaps we could get together for lunch some time.

Thank you, heartbren! I totally agree...we all encounter angels in our lives, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly. I have certainly been touched by the kindness of others and try to pass on any kindness I can share. I believe we all have gifts we can make good use of, even if it's nothing more than a smile to someone who looks like sad or even angry. The slightest kind act can make such a difference to those who are in need of encouragement or motivation.
Diane has shared her story with not only her friends, but perfect strangers like myself...who read her words and think Hmmm...maybe I should have a mammogram. It's been since 1999. I'm fifty, so that's pretty stupid of me. When people share their stories in a way that inspires others, it's such a self-less gift...not given expecting anything in return, just an act of concern and hope that others will listen and realize it CAN happen to anyone. Even me or you.
I've always been and always will be one who expresses myself best through something artistic. If I can contribute to someone's happiness in my work, I am just so honored that they allowed me to create something for them.
Here is one of the tiny newborn, with a stint while he awaits heart surgery. I can only imagine how worried his parents are of the outcome of his surgery
... such a big yawn from such a tiny little man!

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[heartbren]

Picture

Thank you, heartbren! I totally agree...we all encounter angels in our lives, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly. I have certainly been touched by the kindness of others and try to pass on any kindness I can share. I believe we all have gifts we can make good use of, even if it's nothing more than a smile to someone who looks like sad or even angry. The slightest kind act can make such a difference to those who are in need of encouragement or motivation.
Diane has shared her story with not only her friends, but perfect strangers like myself...who read her words and think Hmmm...maybe I should have a mammogram. It's been since 1999. I'm fifty, so that's pretty stupid of me. When people share their stories in a way that inspires others, it's such a self-less gift...not given expecting anything in return, just an act of concern and hope that others will listen and realize it CAN happen to anyone. Even me or you.
I've always been and always will be one who expresses myself best through something artistic. If I can contribute to someone's happiness in my work, I am just so honored that they allowed me to create something for them.
Here is one of the tiny newborn, with a stint while he awaits heart surgery. I can only imagine how worried his parents are of the outcome of his surgery
... such a big yawn from such a tiny little man!

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What a beautiful sight! You cannot help feeling such a sense of wonder after seeing this beautiful picture!!

 

[heartbren]

For Diane

I am posting this for all of Diane's friends who are thinking about her and know her situation as well as her little dog Winkie. She does not have internet access so I asked her if she wanted me to post this for her and she did. She called yesterday morning and said Winkie was taking a turn for the worse (she had cancer also which I find so sad since Diane does as well and needed the support her baby could give) and when they got to the vet it was apparent that Winkie had to be put down because she was suffering so badly and could not indure a surgery. Anyway, it was a really bad day for her and one she did not need at this time, but hopefully with all the prayers from her friends she will make it through her cancer treatment without her baby there to help her. God works in strange ways and the fact that she and her dog both had cancer is pretty amazing to me. I believe there is a reason for everything that is given to us and all I can say is I feel really awful for Diane and I sure hope she gets through this. She is living with her mother who is helping take care of her (thank goodness) and I talk with her regularly if anyone wants me to relay a message to her. She is thankful for all of your thoughts and prayers and is very happy to know that the people here care about her so much. Love to all from Diane and thank you,