Cancer

by Sirona 63 Replies latest jw friends

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  Sirona

  Hi

  You might think I'm being picky here, please dont take this the wrong way. The thing is, I'm stuggling with my health at the moment and am going in hospital to see if my cancer has spread.

  Heres my gripe: some people (noone on this board) say to me, over and over, that they know someone who had skin cancer and they're fine now....how they can just remove the mole and everything is fine. Well for the purposes of educating people:

  96% of skin cancers remain on the skin and can be fatal if untreated.

  4% of skin cancers are malignant melanoma which does not always remain on the skin - it can spread to areas such as the brain, liver and digestive system. Just because the mole is removed doesnt mean its cured. Sometimes removal of the mole is all that is needed, sometimes not.

  If you ever know anyone with skin cancer, don't assume its so simple as just removing a mark off the skin.

  K. thanks for putting up with my rant,

  Sirona
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  minimus

  Sirona, I hope you'll be o.k. I think people are just trying to stay positive. Keep us updated. God bless!
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  jack2

  Sirona, my heart goes out to you! I did not know you had been battling cancer. My oldest sister has been fighting breast cancer and it's been about three years of an uphill battle so far.

  The information you provide is absolutely correct and essential. Too many people treat skin cancers lightly.

  You will be in my thoughts! Please update us on your condition when you can. Thank you!
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  Francois

  You GO, Sirona:

  Thirty years ago, your chances of getting melanoma was 1500 to 1.
  Today, your chances of getting melanoma is 80 to 1.

  Your chances of surviving a melanoma deeper that two millimeters for five years is about 65%

  Your changes of surviving a melanoma deeper than five millimeters for five years approaches ZERO.

  You think "it's just skin cancer?" Go pick out your casket as soon as you can.

  Melanoma is one of the most virulent cancers known. Once it gets past the lymph system your chances of survival are almost nil. Think forest fire let loose in your body.

  Melanoma typically goes from the lymph system to the: lungs, liver, and brain. However, it can go anywhere.

  Melanoma lesions can show up anywhere - even where the sun never shines.

  Melanoma can and is found in children as young as two years old.

  Were you severely sunburned as a child? Even once? Watch every mole like it was a high explosive.

  For more information, see www.mpip.org

  You'l be glad you did.

  -francois
  melanoma survivor for 4.75 years. Original lesion 1.15 millimeters. lymph nodes clear, wide local excision clear, vascular involvement unknown.

  Could be you next. Got any mole? Go check 'em out with a derm.
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  Jim_TX

  Sirona,

  No cancer - skin, or otherwise - is minor. I have been exposed to folks that have had cancers. It ain't a nice 'disease'.

  My older sister died from cancer - not skin cancer - in '97.

  My mom has had 1 or 2 cancers - one she 'removed' herself, using a natural herbal remedy way back in the mid 70's. (All I remember was that it was on the back of her hand, and she used a remedy that included something from apricot pits that is supposed to help kill cancer. The mess that finally came off/out of her hand was mushroom shaped and ugly.)

  The American Cancer Society is a joke - don't get me started on them.

  I wish you well with your doctors' visit.

  Regards,

  Jin TX
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  Fire Dragon

  (((((((Sirona)))))))

  My grandmother had skin cancer and I know it isn't as simple as removing a mole or wart. You will be in my thoughts.

  -Fire
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  da_luvvin_bruvva

  (((((((((Sirona)))))))))))

  I know it must be hard, and there's not much that I can say that hasn't already bee said on here, but please Sirona, please keep positive.

  Not only will you be in our thoughts, but also in our prayers.

  Da_luvvin_bruvva & Da_luvvin_sista
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  Cicatrix

  ((((Sirona))))

  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  Thank you also for the reminder.I will check all of my family today.
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  Mulan

  Melanoma is very serious. There are other kinds of skin cancers that are not as serious, and more easily treated.

  Cancer has hit our family............my cousin, Sharon, died last September from breast cancer, and we learned this week that my niece's husband has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. We are all still in shock.
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  ugg

  hugs and warm thoughts for you....