lauren1979's Cancer Blog
November 29, 2008
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I start off this blog wishing all of you a very Happy and Healthy belated Thanksgiving! I had chemo this past Tuesday so although my Turkey Day was pretty bad, I am grateful to have been able to celebrate another one! I am having my last chemo on December 11th and I am so anxious now to get done so I can feel better for the holidays and focus all my attention on my upcoming wedding. (April 2009)
I can’t believe it’s been 6 months now since I started on my path…I’ve had lots of ups and lots of downs but anyone who thinks they can’t get thru it – you really, really can! I think that as cancer surviviors, we all share a common bond. We all want to survive but not just that – we all want to persevere! :)
And that is what I plan on doing. I want to wish everyone on here the very best! Much love, peace and health to all!
xoxo,
Lauren
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Thanks for your support -
Just to let you know i was thinking about ya and wish you well.
Sherri
Persevere and overcome, good goal indeed.
Be blessed
Mac
Lauren, God Bless you. I myself went thru NH lymphoma in 2002 and it came back this past Aug. After 5 yrs of clean PetScans, it was hard to swallow. I have posted a blog here also. You will be okay. I have my last chemo on 1/16/09. Just had one this past Friday. Next one the day after Christmas. one bit of advice. Natural cures help. I have been taking several minerals and fruits which have helped to almost take away the numbness and fatigue. Acai berry and Pomegranate juice, Acai pills along with Coral calcium, Dandalion root, and Lysine. One thing i’ve learned to focus on besides my kids is there are many more people in this world worse off then i am. I count this as a blessing (even though i hate it too). Put your faith in Jesus. He Died for us all. In Jesus Name, Bob
my blog is under bobnhlymphoma
P.S. Congrats on you wedding.
Lauren,
One more thing. I live in Kansas now but I grew up on Long Island. My family is all still there. Islip area.
Hi Bob,
Thanks so much for writing me. I am so sorry to hear it came back after 5 years of clear pet scans. That is probably my worst fear (that the lymphoma comes back) BUT my cousin who went thru Leukemia told me that he wasted 5 years of his life living in constant fear (after he was in remission) and he advised me not to fall into that same trap. I am going to focus my energy on positive thoughts! Also – I believe in God and I have always said and will continue to say that He puts us exactly where we need to be! :) I firmly believe this to be true and I have seen it in my own life in many different ways. I am from Westchester County – close to Long Island. :) I wish you all the best…I know you will get thru this. Lymphoma is one cancer that is totally treatable so just remember that and I will keep you in my circle of prayers! :) Merry Christmas!
Lauren
Lauren,
Thank you dear. Yes it does wake you up. I have slow growth which is very responsive to chemo. Unfortunately it has a history of coming back. Fast growth, while deadly, if beaten is gone for ever. Not with slow growth.
But my faith is very strong and I believe in natural cures too. People ask me how I’m doing all the time and are suprised at my answer, but its from the heart. “I’m doing great, there are a lot of people in this world worse off then I”.
The first time my daughter was 2 1/2. I told employees at work one day, “I appreciate the concern and prayers but just wanted you to know i have 37 1/2 yrs left to go. One of the ladys looked at me and said, “what do you mean”? I told her, “I promised my daughter I’d dance at her wedding and she ain’t getting married until she’s 40, so I have a long time to go”. lol.
I would have been flying in to La Guardia but my next chemo and booster are all around Christmas. My daughter loves going to NY. Wants to move ther by my, mom/dad, sister, brother and all her cousins. She wants me to buy a house out by Robert Moses State Park because she loves the beach. Will probably be up there at Spring break. God Bless
Dear Lauren,
Thank you for your comment and advise on my last posting. Congrats on your last Chemo today! I hope it goes smoothly!
I hope you feel well by the holidays and have a great 2009 to look forward to!
Annie