Just Learned My Friend Has Cancer

[Magix]

I just spoke with one of my best friends; a fellow motorsport photographer and a 2nd grade teacher, who's a really great person. At a recent race, she was in a lot of abdominal pain and said she had been for a couple months, but was too scared to go to a doctor. I made her go the following week. They did a bunch of tests and she waited more than a week for results.

I hadn't heard from her for the last few days, so I just called and she told me she's been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She's going in for surgery on Monday. She didn't have any more details she could give me right now. I promised her I'd be there for her no matter what she needs through all of this. I told her I'll do research about her kind of cancer and help her be informed about treatments and options, etc.

I just lost my mom to colon cancer January 22. I don't know if I can handle having this crap happen to another person I love and care about. I don't have any idea what the survival rates are for ovarian cancer, particularly without knowing what stage it's at. This just sucks. Cancer sucks. It seems like everyone's getting it. It's horrible and it shouldn't happen to anyone. Our vintage racing club, which my friend and I both photograph, has lost so many members to cancer over the past few years and so many more have battled it.

How many more times am I going to have to sit here at work crying? It was hard enough with my mom - I don't want to have to do this again. So soon after mom, too... I'm just shaking.

Prayers and pixie dust for my friend would be much appreciated. I'll pass them along to her.

 

[huey duey & luey]

Im sorry. P&PD or you and your friend.
Tara

 

[jacksonsmom]

I am so sorry...prayers are being sent

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Prayers and pixie dust for your friend.

 

[Taylor]

My prayers are with you.

There is hope. My mother survived for 25 years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Her secret was her incredible faith and positive mental attitude. The cancer beast doesn't always need to win.

 

[arminnie]

Yes ovarian cancer is usually pretty bad but I have a friend who has survived for 10 years with stage IIIB ovarian cancer. She gets chemo 12 hours a day but that doesn't seem to stop her. She just totes that bag around. She does more for other people that any one that I've ever known.

I think that positive attitude thing really makes a difference. (and prayer).

I recently bought DVC and am going to take her and another friend who has just been diagnosed with MS for a week in Nov. My friend with ovarian cancer can't fly and can't be gone for longer than a week but we are going to make this happen.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Attitude is a lot, means so very, very much. My best and prayers, Magix, for your friend.

 

[nativetxn]

I'm sorry, sweetie I wish there was something that I could say to make you feel better now, but those words don't exist.

I hope that the medical treatments help your friend. I know how sad you are feeling. I have been in your place I will keep your friend in my prayers.

Katholyn

 

[helenabear]

I am so sorry... my prayers are with yoru friend and you all

 

[zurgswife]

Prayers and hugs....My family is currently going through very difficult times with multiple deaths.....I agree with you Cancer Sucks!!!!

I really glad you made your friend go to the Dr.

 

[Pugdog007]

Prayers and PD from AL.

 

[Pop Daddy]

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