Cancer

[Appleton]

I'm just wondering if there are any other VT'ers out there that have cancer?

[mrmcdonaldduck]

no, but my dad, granddad and grandmum have/ had it.

[Quick_Sylver]

I'm at risk for breast cancer. My Grandma had it. My great Aunt -supposedly- has lung cancer and been battling it for 15 years, yes she is the looney in the family.

[Appleton]

I just got diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. Thot it mite be crohns but it was somethin else.

[Kahn]

Dude I'm sorry to hear that.

Me no I am not in risk although I have a few raised freckles (That could indicate Skin Cancer). I am at risk of Heart Disease and Severe Diabetes. My Dad has Hear Disease and my Grandpa has Diabetes really bad. He just got his second leg amputated in two years and had to do emergency surgery on his gull bladder.

[tyler27846]

I am to sorry you got cancer it runs in my family

[Bougainvillea]

It runs in my family.

So, I'm pretty sure I'll have it.

[CaptainObvious]

I just got diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. Thot it mite be crohns but it was somethin else.

I'm sorry to hear that man. What kind of cancer?

I don't and haven't had cancer, personally.

[YesterdaysNews]

I'm sorry to hear that.
I'm at risk, colon cancer runs in my family, my Grandpa fought it twice, and my dad smoked a lot with me around so lung cancer is there too.

if you ever need to talk you can PM me if you want.

[Appleton]

It's a form of nerve cancer that's not too common in older kids. I've had surgery and now I'm doing my first round of radiation treatment. I've got great support from my family and my bf so I'm pretty optimistic despite the percentages. The people from this place still make me smile. You guys are all pretty awesome. :D

[Jacob1993]

Chris, sorry to hear you have cancer man. My thoughts are with you-stay strong/stay positive and if you ever want to talk my name is Jake and i'm always around to listen.

[drumir93]

Well, I haven't had cancer, and luckily it doesn't seem to be a big thing in my family.
But, like I said before, you seem like a very good and interesting person and I struggle to think of anyone I know online who is less deserving of such a misfortune.
I'm sure you'll be fine though. You seem more like the kind of person that would deal with the situation and grow from it, rather than give in to it.
But good luck with it all anyway.;)

[Appleton]

Thanks Ricky. I appreciate your words and thoughts. I think that I have a good chance at beating it. My boyfriend David says its all in the head and he's not going to let me give up. I really hope that I get to know you more. Thanks again.

[Rainstorm]

Seeing as how many of my family has/have it, I'll most likely end up with it.

And I'm sorry to heart about you're cancer, Chris.

[luciia96]

I hope u get well!

pm me if u want! :)

[NVerson]

i hope u get well!

what your bf is telling u is all correct i guess

Good luck:hug:

[theOperaGhost]

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Chris, but I'm happy you are staying strong and optimistic!

Since I'm adopted, I haven't got a clue if it runs in my family or not. I think I'm probably at more risk for diabetes, but I'm not sure about cancer.

Both diabetes and cancer run in my adoptive mom's family, but I obviously don't have that blood, so I am not at risk there, but I guess I'll never know for sure.

[Appleton]

This is the part of VT that i love. Thanks guys. :)

[sam i am]

I had cancer in the summer of 08 i had lymphoma it was near my heart and chest this summer that just passed i had a bone marrow transplant and my older bro was a match.And since im doing so well my doctor said i can probably go to normal high school in jan,because im home school for this year. and on top of the cancer in the summer of 09 i caught an infection from the broveact that was in my chest and it was eating under my skin..so i could of died because of that if they didn't cut the mold out but now every things is good and my chest is healing great. i went to school in 2009 jan because i was cured but in march i relaps and thats when they decided to give a bone marrow transplant.In the beginning i had to do every thing awake like spinal tap,pic line in my arm ,biopsy in the chest,and i forgot what it was called but they put a needle near my hip and butt to go to my marrow,because the cancer was near my heart and lungs so if they put me to sleep i might not wake up...i hope that answers ever thing ..and i can honestly say it made me stronger in so many ways; don't take ur life for granted ..i went threw so much for a teen but hey life ain't fair i met other kids who had cancer to in the hospital and i even met babies that had tumors inside their head an i felt great ful of what kind of cancer i had because some people die.. so yea im done lol anymore questions pm me....And im sorry u have cancer but dude you'll get threw it ik how u feel ik how exactly u feel just be strong iight talkk to me because ik no one really understand me when i had cancer but ik how u feel, even tho i didn't have radiation treatment( i had chemo) so talk to me dude =) im here for u

[LUCKY555]

im praying for you.

[Ryhanna]

omgaga chris are you doing okay? please keep us informed, we don't know you but we still love you :)

[Blank]

sorry to hear that, but cancer isnt a death sentence
dont give up hope

[zer0x_glasscut]

I'm sorry to hear that.
I was dignosed with cancer when I was 3, then it went in remisson. My doctor thinks its back though, I go to the doctors on the 4th.. friday. So i'll know then.
But cancer runs in my family, on both sides.
My grandma (dads side) had "bladder" cancer (idk what its called), and breast cancer 4 times.
Then my grandpa (moms side) had lung cancer and brain cancer. He ended up committing suicide. Then, his 2 sisters died of cancer, and so did both of his parents. My moms had thyroid cancer 3 times, and breat cancer, and she has cancer again.

Cancer runs ridiculously in my family

[Appleton]

Thanks guys. I went back to the ER on Thanksgiving and my oncologist told me and my mom that the tests they did showed that it had spread to the other side. For right now they are upping the radiation. I've got another surgery scheduled for after the first of the year so we'll see how it goes. Thanks for all the support guys. I don't know a lot of you but your kind words have really helped.

Chris

[zer0x_glasscut]

I hope all goes well !

[Appleton]

Thanks. Please let me know how your test turned out. I hope things go well for you too. I like your signature. If you ever need to chat, send me a pm or something. :hug:

[Kaius]

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Chris, but I'm happy you are staying strong and optimistic!

Since I'm adopted, I haven't got a clue if it runs in my family or not. I think I'm probably at more risk for diabetes, but I'm not sure about cancer.

Both diabetes and cancer run in my adoptive mom's family, but I obviously don't have that blood, so I am not at risk there, but I guess I'll never know for sure.

Sorry to hear dude :/

Same here..i was adopted so im not entirely sure what runs in my family, Although i do have diabetes and recently had heart surgery. I've lost a friend to cancer a few years ago though..:/ I cant say i know what your going through, but if you ever need to talk feel free to pm me.

[Appleton]

Sorry to hear dude :/

Same here..i was adopted so im not entirely sure what runs in my family, Although i do have diabetes and recently had heart surgery. I've lost a friend to cancer a few years ago though..:/ I cant say i know what your going through, but if you ever need to talk feel free to pm me.

Thanks! May take you up on that sometime. :)

[Kaius]

No Problem, Any time :)

[zer0x_glasscut]

Thanks. Please let me know how your test turned out. I hope things go well for you too. I like your signature. If you ever need to chat, send me a pm or something. :hug:


Your welcome.:D
Test didn't go so well, it's back. So, now I gotta go for another test on, I think Monday or Tuesday, to see how far along it is and what they can do. I'll keep ya updated though! and thanks, i just might PM you sometime.

[Kaius]

Your welcome.:D
Test didn't go so well, it's back. So, now I gotta go for another test on, I think Monday or Tuesday, to see how far along it is and what they can do. I'll keep ya updated though! and thanks, i just might PM you sometime.

Im sorry to hear, the same applies to you, if you need to talk or anything feel free to pm/im me anytime.

[zer0x_glasscut]

Im sorry to hear, the same applies to you, if you need to talk or anything feel free to pm/im me anytime.


thanks.

[Appleton]

Your welcome.:D
Test didn't go so well, it's back. So, now I gotta go for another test on, I think Monday or Tuesday, to see how far along it is and what they can do. I'll keep ya updated though! and thanks, i just might PM you sometime.

Awww Sweetie - I'm so sorry. Shit. You have to know that I'll be here for you. Have you done radiation before or was it chemo? You'd better keep me updated. I added you on here so we need to stay in touch. Anything you need or anytime you need to talk, let me know.

[zer0x_glasscut]

I believe it was radiation I had when I was small. It might have been chemo though, not sure. It was so long ago. But, I do know whichever it was, I hated it.

[Appleton]

I know! I'm doing radiation right now and I hate it. It figures that pretty much the only place that radiation therapy can make you nauseous is the place I'm getting shot in. I'm really glad they at least give me the weekends to rest up. I think so far I've passed out like 4 times since I started. Don't ya just love side effects? :P

Hang in there Kaci. You're not alone.

[zer0x_glasscut]

Oh yeah, the side effects are great!
My mom had to go for radiation a few months ago. It was bad, they mixed up hers with someone else and gave her to much and she almost died.

[suture11]

I am being tested at this very moment. I don't think I have it, but my doctor is hell bent on figuring it out.

I am sorry to hear your misfortune, I hope you feel better. Take in one small step at a time, and keep fighting. ^^

[emilee123]

i hope you get better cancer sucks my friend had it but now she is cancer free for like 4 months

[Appleton]

Yeah i hope that's me soon. I just found out earlier that it's spread and now I have lesions on my liver. They haven't done tests yet to see if that's part of it either. They kinda want to wait till my surgery next month. I'm glad you're friend is better :)

[emilee123]

aww i hope you gett better you can pm me if you want to...hope you get better and never give up as i have told my friend

[Ryhanna]

I know this is easier said than done, but stay positive dude. I don't even know you in person but you have no idea how much I've been thinking of you. Your a great person and I know you can beat this

[Krazymitch]

i dont have cancer. but my body is trying to destroy my thyroid, its not major but its still there...apparently my brain is sending messages to my thyroid and it is sending to many hormones out into my blood. and tht causes my depression, and while my brain is doing that my immune system thinks it is a virus and is trying to destroy it. but im not that bad off compared to some people

[overcome.]

I don't, very fortunately. I'm sorry to hear, Appleton. I can't imagine how it must feel, I know it's said all the time, but just stay strong. My Dad lost an almost two year battle to cancer quite a few years ago. It's a horrible thing that can devastate families and end far too many lives. I really wish that in my lifetime a cure for cancer is found.

[Appleton]

thanks guys. i think if david has taught me anything since we've been together it's that whining or moaning about anything isn't going to chance anything. I've just pretty much decided that I'm going to stay positive and live my life as if I didn't have cancer. I really do appreciate all the kind words and support you guys have left. It helps to know there are some nice people out here.

[ChaoticHarmony]

thats exactly rite baby. no use bitchin about it cause thats not gonna get rid of it. im so proud of u! hehe <3

[Bougainvillea]

I really wish that in my lifetime a cure for cancer is found.
Or in my child's lifetime.

[guacamole24]

I wish you a happy and strong recovery, Chris. :) Laughter is the strongest medicine.

[Malcolm Tucker]

Appleton i wish you a good recovery and I'll keep you I'm my prayers

I know it's nowhere as near to what you are going through, but I too might have cancer, it's around a 10% chance but still it's there. I was diagnosed in April with a subungual exostosis, which is a tumor of the foot, it's around half apes size and is more often than not benign. Right now there's no reason for alarm until my surgery and biopsy in February. My chiropodist said there's a 10% chance it may be a form of cancer. And if it is I will hope that I can be as strong hearted and courageous as you are :)

[clone]

hope you all get through it and for the thousanth time, stay strong.

[Jean Poutine]

I am fortunate to have very good genes. My grandma and every aunt I have have lived past 90 (and still live) without any medical problem. One of my uncles died from liver cancer because of alcoholism, and my grandpa died from lung cancer because he smoked more than a chimney did. Basically we live long unless we screw up.

I think you will live. It seems to be mostly a question of attitude and you seem to have the right one. And when you come back to a normal life, please detail us your experiences and what changed in your perceptions. I think it would make for very interesting reading.

Good luck to you.

[Appleton]

Just wanted to give you guys an update. I'll be checking into the hospital this afternoon and my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. I really hope this is it this time. Just getting a little tired of dealing with this crap and just really want it out of me. This one is gonna be a bitch and i'm not really looking forward to it but i guess it beats the alternative.

thanks for all the support and well wishes guys. it's meant a lot.

[MysticalBurrito]

Just wanted to give you guys an update. I'll be checking into the hospital this afternoon and my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. I really hope this is it this time. Just getting a little tired of dealing with this crap and just really want it out of me. This one is gonna be a bitch and i'm not really looking forward to it but i guess it beats the alternative.

thanks for all the support and well wishes guys. it's meant a lot.
:hug3:
I'll be praying for you, Chris. I really really hope everything goes well.

[peaceloverugby]

UPDATE

I talked to Chris for a few minutes today, he's still in the ICU, but said he might get moved tomorrow. Things got a bit scary after the surgery, had to put him on a ventilator, but he's off now and breathing just fine on his own. Said his head hurts, but that's obviously expected.

[Huskyboy132]

Poor kid. He has had so much to go through :(

[Appleton]

Hey guys! Yeah kinda what Connor said. I got moved into a regular room today but it didnt seem like it was really what they wanted to do. IDK. Had some more test yesterday cuz I've been gettin headaches alot and it kinda freaked David out some (Sorry Babe). Just gonna be here a while i think.

I cant even begin to thank you guys enough for all the support or tell you what it means to me. I've met some really cool people on here to go along with the good friends i've got at home. You guys that have my msn i mite be on a little today but i'm still gettin really tired really quick so IDK.

Just really wanted to say hey cuz i feel like i haven't been here in forever and i just wanted to say thanks. it means a lot to me and to David. You guys that have David's cell, if you could just text him to say hi, i'd appreciate it, i've been freakin him out a little with everything that happened after the surgery.

Thanks Guys!!!! See ya soon.

[nick]

Keep fighting Chris, all the best wishes.

[thrust of trust]

you can beat it. stay strong and positive!

[zer0x_glasscut]

jsadgoldjb Chris, you're idk, but you are, you'll be out sooner then you think sunshinee.

[Huskyboy132]

:) Keep up the good work!

[Quick_Sylver]

Hang in there, the storm will be over soon.

[lysiaboy]

I had leaukimia (wrong spelling) when I was a child but now i'm fine.

[Lifeguard18]

sorry about that. my friend has leukemia but she is doing very well. nothing bad has happened so far. ever since she was diagnosed with it ive been helping out with a few students and a teacher to raise money and boy did we raise money. me and three other students and the art teacher made holiday cards for christmas a few years ago to raise money. it felt so good to do that. theres a picture of all five of us as a gift from the teacher hanging on my wall. everyday i look at it and think, what an awesome thing we did. the pic actually makes me want to cry sometimes. so currently shes doing extremely well and she hasnt posted anything about going to the hospital or an operation in a long time. idk how long maybe a year and a half? idk how long.

good luck to you. remember always keep your head up and think positive and think to yourself youll get through it. again best of luck and feel better

[Appleton]

I haven't posted on this lately because I was kinda waiting to see how things went. This last time that I went in I had my right kidney removed and about 7 inches removed from intestines. I've been back home a little over a week now. I'm still getting treatments but my doctor is still pretty optimistic. Except for some drama on the table, the surgery went pretty good. I'm still getting massive headaches almost daily and have started throwing up at least 3 or 4 times a week. That's all kind of new so not really sure whats going on.

Again I just wanted to say thanks to everybody that has supported me and sent me well wishes. I really appreciate it. I hope one day I can meet you guys. That would be kinda cool.

[peaceloverugby]

Keep it up Chris, you're doing so well. We're always here for you :)

[Shadowhunter]

you can pull through man! i hope everything goes well

[Doctor Fate]

Had non-hodgkins when I was a kid... it was by far the most physically painful thing I've ever endured, but I think I'm stronger because of it. well, maybe, just a little...

[Asylum]

i've had a type of skin cancer called melonova. but they got rid of it. I might have it again, but it's easy to get rid of. So i'm not worried. Melonova is a cancerous mole, so it' not seirous unless the cnacer spreads. MIne didn't. So i just got the thing cut off and i was done. I hope dear that you get better. We are all praying for you to get better. I know you wil. It's not an easy battle, but you can over come it. :) i know you can. Don't give up. My mom's also had cancer, so has my grandfather... gosh i know a heck of a lot of people who had cancer different types of cancer and over came it.. so don't you give up hope. i'm hoping for you to post here soon when you are cured :)hmmm not sure about my birth parents having cancer.. i know nothign about them...
Pm me if you ever need to tlak to someone. i'm usually on everyday.

[josh93]

sorry for your cancer i had cancer and lost my leg to it. and iam 5 to 6 years out and doing good and i know how you feel man its hard.