indiogrl's Cancer Blog
October 9, 2009
Just found out yesterday a good friend has tongue cancer that has spread to her lymph nodes. Discovered it from a lump in her neck. I have been hearing about these oral cancers so much in people who never smoked, don’t drink, have led healthy lifestyles. Is it just because I’ve had this cancer so I pay more attention to it? My friend is my age with kids. We all know what she is in for and it sucks so much! I want to do something but I feel so helpless!
I’m not feeling very inspiration this morning. All I can say is SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!
Thank GOODNESS she has you for support.
Kathy
Posted on Heidi; I’m so sorry to hear of your friend’s news. Yes I think it is becoming more prevalent and of course you are more atuned to it, just because of where you are at. Once you become a member of the cancer gang, there’s no going back and for some reason, the subject of cancer seems to engulf us more. Every time I turn on the t.v. there is an ad about cancer. A while back you we would be bombarded with cigarette and booze ads. What is this world coming to? Well just be there as a support for her. Just make sure you watch out that you don’t become overly involved. You have yourself and peace of mind to handle. And that’s sometimes a tall order in itself. Take care.
Posted on It is uncanny how many have our type of cancers. I don’t know if it’s because we are just more aware of them and now see them or if there is medical reason like HPV.
Either way your friend is not alone and in good company to be counseled through the unpleasant journey.
Posted on hi, heidi. all i can say is: cancer truly does suck! i have thought the same thing lately … cancer seems so prevalent these days. i even said to my sister a couple of days ago at lunch…”i can’t believe i had cancer”. it seems it is all over the place. my sympathies to your friend. i will include her in my blog for a cure prayers. you take care of you, too. hang in there and keep the faith. debby
Posted on I know I feel like it is everywhere. Hate that!
Posted on heidi…
tonsil cancer is such a mystery…especially those who have lived a healthy lifestyle and have not smoked or had a life of risk factors..
as you know their is discussion and research between the correlation of HPV and tonsil cancer…time will tell…
though the most important thing…
your friend is luckly to have someone who has “experienced” this journey he will be facing and a friend that can give “education” and “understanding” during a time your friend may experience fear and uncertainty…
and a friend that can share her “hope” of what life has been like after the treatments
god bless you heidi and your friend
dennsmcgn
Posted on She is lucky to have a good friend like you to help her through this difficult time.
Posted on September 13, 2009
Well on Saturday it was my two year anniversary of completion of my radiation and chemo. I can’t believe it! I have been very lucky (so far). So many people suffer through so much when it comes to this terrible disease. I wish that I could make it go away. But I am so thankful to be here. My daughter started middle school last week. Gosh she is growing up so fast and I can see the contentious times ahead. Boy being sick does not exempt you from tween sarcasm that’s for sure! I hope and pray for all of you each day.
Heidi
Heidi,
Congratulations! You have inspired so many of us and are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your constant support.
Hugs
Anna
Posted on Heidi—
Happy Anniversary! I wish you the very best!
Martha
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Posted on Hi Heidi,
Congrats on the 2 years! I’m a year and 3 months so far. I just had my oncologist check up and he seemed to say that things looked good so far. I’m due for another pet scan in Dec. Were you getting petscans every 6 months or just one a year during this time?
Also do you still have any residual symptoms? I still have dry mouth in the back by my throat and my saliva is still a bit thick in my mouth but it has improved. I still haven’t been able to enjoy wine and i get pretty exhausted every afternoon. Otherwise i’m fine.
It’s great to hear from you.
Love & hugs,
Jacques
God bless and may you have many more great anniversaries of no cancer!
Love, hugs and prayers,
Sweete2 better known as Ethel Craven-Sweet – the very SWEET one! tee hee hee
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Thanks for your support - 
