Cancer support blog.

This is a blog created for people who have any form of a cancer journey. Whether you are a sibling of a cancer survivor or an offspring of a person taken by cancer or you yourself have cancer or are a survivor. This is a blog where you can talk about your feelings & will not be judged. I will not tolerate any bullying whatsoever, we are all in this together. This is a support blog! The owner of this blog is an offspring of a cancer patient. So, she is one of you. Also, our admin is a survivor and has lost a parent to this illness. This blog is a place where we can all feel safe & we are definitely not in competition with each other as to who has suffered the worst. You can submit your story or ask questions. You can get to know the blog owner, or get to know each other. You can post a picture of yourself or your story. Just be kind to one another.

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My Mum recently had 5 surgeries in 1 to remove the cancer. They put mesh in spots where the tumours were to stop them from growing back. We find out in January if she is in remission. The doctor who operated on my Mum said he is almost certain that he got it all. This is amazing news considering that she has terminal cancer & has had it constantly growing back through chemo. They are hoping that this is the push in the direction of remission that we needed. I just want my Mum to be healthy again. She deserves it, she fought so hard to be here. I am so god damn proud of you Mum. xx - Jaime.

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Everyday my heart breaks a little more. :( why is life so cruel? This is why I’m having a bad day.

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Last Birthday -

MaryAnn is my mother in law. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in May of last year (2013) and was given just 3 months to live as she was not a candidate for the surgery. We celebrated her birthday last year all assuming it would be her last and it was a bitter sweet moment. She grew weaker as she started chemo, but she fought hard and Christmas came and went. She lost her brother to Lung Cancer, she saw her first grandchild go off to kindergarten, her son (and I) moved home from Los Angeles to be with her. She was doing great. In January, the cancer was showing signs of shrinking and it looked like she might overcome this horrible disease. I was offered a new job in LA and because she was doing well, we figured we’d just visit as often as we could. 

Last month, MaryAnn started her journey for the other side. She was no longer the strong fighting woman that we knew. She couldn’t eat, couldn’t drink. The chemo was no longer working and it was wreaking havoc on her body. Today… she has 3 weeks (or less, as we all know happens) and is being placed with Hospice. Thank goodness for hospice. 

Please share MaryAnn’s Story and my link : gofundme.com/last-birthday . MaryAnn’s birthday is on August 19th and my husband is trying desperately to get home on a short-notice flight next week to be with her.  If you can spare any amount, or be kind enough to share on your pages. Just the link, nothing else. I would be forever grateful. Any funds that I raise above the ticket price will be donated to Jamie’s Dream Team and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. 

Stay Strong and Many Birthday’s to come. 

[changethefaceofcancer]

Cancer Girl, 12, Leaves Secret Note On Back Of Mirror Before Death

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A 12-year-old girl, who died from cancer last month, left a secret note to her family before on the back of her mirror before her death. Athena Orchard’s “heartbreaking” message was found by her father, Dean, a few days after his daughter passed away on 28 May.

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Just dropping by with love and a similar "it's been seven years and I still find myself randomly choked up at cancer things that I pretend don't bother me" - my main one is the album "Hospice" by Antlers, but I change the channel every time an ad for cancer fundraising comes on, always have, always will. It's odd how normal your last post made me feel. Love always, C x

So nice to hear from you! It’s been awhile! You know, I’m really glad that post made you feel normal. Hearing that makes me feel more normal too! A friend of mine (who had cancer) once told me that having cancer is like being a part of a club that nobody wants to be a member of. Even when it’s “over” you’re still in it somehow. I guess that sums it up. 

Hope you’re well and having a delightful summer! xo

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We lost one of the best.

I can’t even begin to describe what it’s like to lose someone this close to you. It almost hurts so much that you feel nothing at all.

Claudio was diagnosed with skin cancer a month ago. It was unexpected, caught early and we all thought it would be a horrible, short-lived experience that would be in his past soon enough. This morning I woke up to the news that he had passed. I don’t know what happened. I don’t know what changed. I’m not going to ask.

Part of why I went to New York last week was to see him. I wanted to be by his side through this tough time. The last thing I did on Saturday when I last saw him in hospital was kiss him on the cheek and say “I love you”. That will never change.

To me, Claudio was more than a friend and roommate. He was my family. He was the person by my side when I moved to NYC and had a suitcase, no friends and no family. I will forever miss going out and waking up with him in my bed as we fell asleep together cuddling.

Claudio, you taught me so much about myself and the world. In hindsight, you completely changed my life. To most people, you were a fierce, sassy, loving and luminous person. To me, you were so much more.

You’ve made it Claudio, you’re in heaven now.

PS: I know that trip to Australia we were planning has now been permanently put on hold, but I’m sure you’re in a better place. You’ll always be with me.

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Who wants to learn about pancreatic cancer?

No one?  Okay…too bad.  :P  It will help me study. 

<20% are resectable, due to: - encasement of the superior mesenteric artery and vein, and the portal vein - Invasion of either the liver, kidney’s or colon

50-85% of patients relapse with surgery alone.

Median survival = 7-12 months

Mean survival = 3-6months

Concurrent chemo-radiation may improve local control, but evidence is limited

RT prescription = 45-50.4 Gy at 1.8Gy/Fx

Pancreas can move up to 1.5-2cm with respiration

Contributes to 2.2% of cancer diagnosis in Aus each year

1/60 men diagnosed by the age of 85 yrs and 1/77 Aus women

80% of cases present with locally advanced disease or metastatic cancer

5th most common cause of cancer death in Aus 2010

5 year survival rate = 6%

>80% present with pain or jaudice

85% pancreatic cancers = adenocarcinomas

-_-  Pancreatic cancer is not good at all.

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this ^^

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forever reblog<3 this is just…

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Omg. Forever reblog. Shes beautiful and she deserved it xx

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AWWWW. omg :) so cute!

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best covergirl cover ever in history of covergirl covers

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Stay strong.

[broughttoyoubyafallingbomb-deac]

2 years cancer free today

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My best friend (and ex) just got diagnosed with cancer. He is 23 years old, we are going to graduate from university this summer. But I am so fucking alone and scared, not to talk about the tears. But then I also feel guilt because I'm not the person being ill...

Thank you for coming to talk to us. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, cancer can be very cruel when it picks its victims.

I would like to assure you that it is completely natural to be feeling this way. This could possibly be the hardest thing you have been through or ever will go through in your life so your reactions are very valid.

I really feel that your reaction shows how deeply you care for your friend and that is great to see. He is going to need people like you in his life so much right now BUT it is also so so important that you get the support you need as well. You will be feeling so many different emotions and dealing with that on top of being his support system and your daily activities will wear you down so much so please make sure YOU have people to lean on as well and you may even want to consider seeing a therapist or counselor to make sure you are getting what you need. 

I think it is great that you care about your friend and I wish you both luck. Please feel free to come and talk to us any time

-Amanda (broughttoyoubyafallingbomb)

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Dear cancer,

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my friend is recently diagnosed with cancer and i'm so scared

Dear Anon,

i'm so sorry to hear that. this is such a difficult thing to go through for both of you. as a supporter you will experience many different feelings through this.

thank you for coming to talk to us about it. if you don't mind me asking, how old are you? and what type of cancer is it?  you can come and talk to us any time :). stay strong <3

-Amanda

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Whattup I don’t have cancer

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Merry Christmas everyone :)

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