I have cancer....the road to recovery

**dukedogsmom** · 11-26-2006, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by slick

Thank you borzoimom but I live near Vancouver, BC Canada. Those treatment centres are only in the States. I'm sure we have something similar up here but believe me, I'm in good hands. I love my surgeon and trust him with my life.

Have decided that since my outside Christmas lights went up on Wednesday, that today is a very fitting day to put up my Christmas Tree. I'm so looking foward to the lights. The only thing missing is my Speckles. She so loved to sleep under it on on the tree skirt.

Oh Slick, I'm sorry. I know how you feel. A lot of us will be missing our special one this Christmas.

**borzoimom** · 11-26-2006, 01:02 PM

OH Lord- maybe you could stay with someone near one of the centers? I live in Virginia... My heart feels for you.. I had a awful scare.

**Russian Blue** · 08-10-2006, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by gini

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I cannot tell you how glad that I am that you have shared this will all of Pet Talk. When all of the members see this thread - and respond, then you will get a true idea of how well loved you are and respected here on Pet Talk.
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Just know that you are well loved and supported and prayed for by many.

((((( Slick )))))

Unfortunately, I've had cancer run through my family and friends, but not the same one that you are currently dealing with. My father had colon cancer and my mother had cervical cancer. Rob has two friends who are currently battling this disease and we went to a funeral last month for Rob's mentor who passed away from his battle.

Just looking at the odds, I wouldn't be surprised if I will be diagnosed in the coming years because of my genes.

From everything I have read and seen.....the state of your inner spirit is as important as the chemo/surgery when dealing with cancer. It will flip your life upside down. But if you get a good support network and focus on fighting, it WILL make a huge difference in the battle and recovery. I'm not sure if you're into it, but alternatives such as meditation will also help alleviate the stress.

Life has a funny way of throwing in a twist and turn every so often. Just focus on the path in front of you & you will navigate this 'twist' just fine. If you need positive support or just a lift, you have my email.

**Queen of Poop** · 08-10-2006, 09:49 AM

I've no experience with this type of cancer so I'm afraid I cannot provide any help in that regard. I am impressed with your attitude and believe if you can maintain it you will pull thru this with flying colors and be cancer free very soon. I will pray for you every day and ask my fur angels to do what they can. In fact, I'm reading this on August 10th. Today is 2 years since my dear ferret Trouble passed from his cancer. I will ask him to be your special guardian fur angel. Please take care.