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Mar 21, 2006 5:52 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
Drkeyedbeauty
DrkeyedbeautyDrkeyedbeautyToledo, Ohio USA7 Threads 336 Posts
I'm writing this thread in hopes of gathering all the heartfelt prayers I can. I finally met a great guy. He's handsome, sweet, and more importantly always the gentleman towards me. Last Saturday he found out he has Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer. He had no warning signs and he's only 35. On Wednesday he goes back to the doctors to see which chemo he'll be on. I guess it's a good sign that the docs want to treat it and didn't say he was terminal but we all know it's bad. It's spread to his liver already. He knows his battle and my battle is to keep him positive and strong. I stayed up literally all nite Saturday scouring the internet for info but didn't find much. If anyone can direct me to any websites or shed some light for me on what to expect I'd greatly appreciate it. He was actually afraid to tell me cuz he thought i'd run away. Imagine that! Please say a little prayer for him and his family. I'm not religious but I know the power of prayer. Thanks everyone.

Amy
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Mar 21, 2006 5:54 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
cajunfroggy
cajunfroggycajunfroggyWaco, USA145 Threads 7,332 Posts
Amy i am so srry to hear this news hun you he and his family are in my prayers hun


stay stong


love
laurie
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Mar 21, 2006 6:05 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
Windygirl
WindygirlWindygirlDayton, Ohio USA21 Threads 1,846 Posts
Wishes of strength to you and your friend. Hope the two of you are still able to find laughter. Don't dwell heavily on the negative yet.

Best site for medical info I've found is Medline Plus.

Nothing SUPER extensive, but seems to always have up to date information and photos/diagrams. Can be helpful as new symtoms or treatments arise, or if you didn't quite grasp the doctor's explanation of something.

And yes, having just gone thru this with a family member, it's a VERY good sign that they want to discuss treatment options.

Chin up.
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Mar 21, 2006 6:08 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
gentlepaws
gentlepawsgentlepawsAny town, Ontario Canada1,019 Threads 13 Polls 9,583 Posts
All my best thoughts go out to him. Hang in there, be strong. LJ
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Mar 21, 2006 6:31 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
kenigsberg
kenigsbergkenigsbergkentville, Nova Scotia Canada13 Threads 1,127 Posts
Amy Be strong, do not panic and stay next to him ...
I will think about you guys
Hugs
Marina:^)
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Mar 21, 2006 6:34 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
dixrog
dixrogdixrogNorton, Virginia USA54 Threads 1,974 Posts
Amy we will pray for you both!
Stay as strong as you can....

Hugs!
Trish
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Mar 21, 2006 6:45 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
chance2485
chance2485chance2485cabin in the woods, Michigan USA123 Threads 1,365 Posts
Amy,

Your a special kind of young women,he's very
lucky to have your support.I want to wish you the strength
and courage for the fight.With a heart like yours
he has a reason to fight.I will pray for you both.
Miracles do happen through prayer..may God bless
all the hearts this young man touches.And bless
you for caring to stand by him...chance...
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Mar 21, 2006 6:56 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
dbert
dbertdbertParis, Ile-de-France France29 Threads 884 Posts
May I recommend the book, "The Power of Now"?
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Mar 21, 2006 7:07 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
True_Enigma2006
True_Enigma2006True_Enigma2006dublin, Dublin Ireland7 Posts
You and your partner are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gentle breeze
True
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Mar 21, 2006 7:32 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts
you both will be in my prayers

Stage 4 is not always terminal. many have come back from this stage to total remission. Please consider checking out


Read the report titled:
Diagnosed With Cancer?
Here Are 9 Effective, Natural Strategies To Kill Your Cancer


I might add the website in general is very helpful with most cancar associated problems.. suport groups, alternative treatment ideas, treatment programs...

You and him will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Mar 21, 2006 1:00 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
Drkeyedbeauty
DrkeyedbeautyDrkeyedbeautyToledo, Ohio USA7 Threads 336 Posts
Everyone, ur just awesome. I knew i could count on you guys. Fire, i will def check out that website and thank u and rrr for reassuring me Stage 4 is not always a death sentence. I will save all ur replies and give them to him when he's feeling low and alone. You can be surrounded by ur loved ones and still feel alone. Thank u for the happy tears.

Amy
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Mar 21, 2006 1:30 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts
Eyedbeauty , I only do as so many here at CS do.
offer ideas, hope and alternatives to what ever troubles us.
I hope you and your friend continue to fight this thing...
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Mar 21, 2006 1:40 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
deborah12
deborah12deborah12wolverhampton, UK89 Threads 11,243 Posts
I wish you and your partner all the very best, I go on medical sites a lot so if I find any information that could be useful to you I will let you know through the forums.

Good luck with the treatment and keep being strong

God bless

Debbiex
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Mar 21, 2006 7:12 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
blueeyes2012
blueeyes2012blueeyes2012Brandon, Canada8 Threads 256 Posts
One of my sisters recently was diagnosed with Cancer. I found the Cancer care web site to be very helpful - explained stuff in plain English. She still has to go for check ups now, but the longer they go without finding anything, the better it is.

It's a good sign that they're looking at treatment, when my Dad was diagnosed - they didn't even bother, it was too far gone and they told him.

Trust that you'll both be in my thoughts.
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Mar 21, 2006 7:14 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
Britboy20
Britboy20Britboy20Columbia, USA2 Threads 17 Posts
Amy, i've recently found God and am amazed at what's happened in my life since then, i will pray for him i promise and good will come if you have the faith
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Mar 21, 2006 9:25 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
Lionhearted1967
Lionhearted1967Lionhearted1967London, Ontario Canada143 Threads 10 Polls 9,887 Posts
Wish him strengh and courage through this.
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Mar 21, 2006 10:49 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
justabigrose
justabigrosejustabigrosegreen forest, Arkansas USA23 Threads 1,162 Posts
my god bless and keep you in his loveing arms, And you tell him our prayers are with you both .....babs
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Mar 21, 2006 11:14 PM CST My dear friend has cancer...
niceguy78
niceguy78niceguy78St Catharines, Ontario Canada1 Threads 191 Posts
I'm not religous but I hope things work out , I have known a few people who have had cancer and beet it some worse than your friend. chemo isn't easy I have experianced it myself and if it wasn't for my good friends it would have been worse. Try not to treet him like he's dieng treet him normal and if he's got any energy keep him active and keep his mind off it.I know this is can't help much but things can work out if you and him believe it will .
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Mar 29, 2006 12:22 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
spiceangel
spiceangelspiceangelWest Palm Beach, Florida USA17 Threads 300 Posts
I have CONNECTIONS. I'll speak a good word for your friend. I am on a prayer team at my church.

You are a good friend for him to have. Your gentle Spirit is most uplifting, I'm sure.

I HATE to say that I can know God's will for your friend. We can pray for miracles even though. Let me know an update???
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Mar 29, 2006 6:45 AM CST My dear friend has cancer...
Drkeyedbeauty
DrkeyedbeautyDrkeyedbeautyToledo, Ohio USA7 Threads 336 Posts
Thank you angel. I got to spend last weekend with him and it was wonderful! He had his first round of chemo and he handled it extremely well. He goes in for his next one today. The docs seem to be optimistic and plan on doing another CT scan in 2 months to see if it's the same size or bigger. There was a small fundraiser for him last weekend so now he can pay his rent. He has alot of support and love but will always need extra prayers so i thank you and everyone else for that. His spirits are high so far and he's even looking towards the future as far as him and i are concerned which i love. I'm in this for the long haul. Thank you again for keeping him and his family in ur prayers.

Hugggssss,
Amy
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