I've lost another friend to breast cancer.
By kbkbooks
@kbkbooks (7022)
Canada
January 23, 2008 7:46pm CST
Yesterday a friend of mine died after several years fighting with breast cancer. She went into remission more than once during her fight. She tested negative for cancer more than once after surgeries. She always had a bright attitude and a great sense of humor. This is the third friend I have lost to breast cancer. Two less than 30, this woman who just died was over 50. Cancer doesn't discriminate or do any favors based on race, religion or age. I have lost friends and family to uterine and cervical cancer as well. My sister has already had lumps removed from her breast three times, but they all turned out to be benign so far.
I am careful to examine myself and get checkups on a regular basis. It is my prayer that all the women here will do the same. If you are man, tell the women you love.
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@javmagik029 (187)
• United States
25 Jan 08
I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm 20 years old and my mother has had cancer twice in my lifetime 1993 and 2003, and thank god both times she beat it. She had my brother in '93 when she had it and we were worried he may be affected by it. So far nothing has shown up. My mom goes for monthly checkups and continues to get mamograms to make sure if it shows up again it is caught very very early. However, I truly believe that with all the money and research going into finding a cure for cancer I really think cancer will be cured in my lifetime. Hopefully sooner than later, before more people are lost.
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@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
25 Jan 08
Attitude is important. It has been proven that cancer patients can survive longer when they have a good attitude even if they are very very sick. I think research has already come a long way as many more people are actually surviving as time goes on.
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@skhriembun (2)
• Malaysia
30 Jan 08
A friend of mine has been dianogsis with cancer, stage 4 two month ago. What a pity of him. He got no money to continue treatment in the hospital. He even skip the scheduled treatment already arranged for him. He's worried more of the charges than the cancer itself. He went for the traditional method of treatment. He look ok for now. But will it last? Is there ways to help people like him?
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@sylvrrain (659)
• United States
24 Jan 08
I agree that women should get checkups on a regular basis. I am sorry to hear about your friends. It hurts my heart to know the loss the families must be going through.
Bless you for remembering your friends and honoring them.
