serves me right for thinking everything was going to be ok

[zorra_chiflada]

just when i had started to breathe a sigh of relief, i was told this afternoon that my mother's tumour is probably cancerous. no matter how much anyone says "she's gonna be fine" i automatically equate the word cancer with not fine.
and my dad was thinking of getting our dog put down. she is having tempermental problems. so now, i'm not going to stay positive. my world is falling apart. i just want to close myself up and pretend this isn't my family, and this isn't happening to me.

[cosmo105]

:( i'm really sorry that things are so tough for you right now zorra. i sincerely hope everything works out for you and yours...



my mom's dog barfed in my car's cupholder this morning so i'm not too keen on dogs right now

[Yeti]

Zorra my Mom is a cancer survivor. Keep the faith.

[Miho Mingu]

I'll spare you the comforting words, as they are a given, but stay strong - you got through the first dilemma, and you will get through this. Cancer can be beaten.

[ggirlballa]

you & your mom are in my prayer's tonight(y)

keep the faith Cancer has been beaten many times

[ericlee]

my coworker had cancer all the way under his neck and it was spreading its way around his glands.

He had an operation and it vanashed and there are no visible scars. He has routine checkups and there are no signs as of yet. Surgery against cancer is improving daily and there is hope for your mom.

Just keep a strong heart and be there for her.

[Planetary]

be there for her.

what he said :o

[jennyb]

Be strong Zorra, we all know you are one of the strongest girls out there. (((hugz)))

[The Notorious LOL]

guy at my job left on permanent disability in feburary with progressive terminal lung cancer from smoking. Previous to leaving, he was in such bad shape everyone was sure he would be a goner within a few weeks.


Hes in full remission now and back at work full time. He was certain he was a goner too and sent out an email about how he never thought he would be excited to be at work. I barely know him but I sent him one back that said it was good to have him back.


The point is, cancer can and will be beaten. Keep your head up.

[ms.peachy]

i just want to close myself up and pretend this isn't my family, and this isn't happening to me.
Yep. I know exactly what you mean.

I often wish I could just click my heels together three times and say "There's no place like home."

[DroppinScience]

If the tumor is cancerous, do you have any idea what stage it is in? If it's in the early stages, I'm sure they can have this thing beat in no time.

With my mom diagnosed with breast cancer last year, they caught at the earliest possible time and she's recovered quite well from it (with no signs of any relapses so far).

Let's hope you have the same outcome.

[Justin]

I wish your mother the best zorra.

the mayor here in pittsburgh was diagnosed with a tumor in his brain a few weeks ago, but they caught it in time that they are gonna be able to heal it with very extensive kemotherapy.

I also know this one woman who was told that she had a very large tumor and when the doctor went in to get it out they realized that it was just a large sist.

Hopefully for your mother that is the case.

God can cure. Just stay positive(y)

[trailerprincess]

Sorry to hear you are going through this rough time. My thoughts are with you and your family, but be strong if you can.

[Lo_Lyfe]

life is what it is. no matter what, it will continue.

[na§tee]

my mum had cancerous tumours, and managed to get them removed before anything serious happened, and my flatmate has survived it. it can be done, of course, but you knew that already. i know how negative everything can feel when shit like this starts to hit the fan. stay strong. thoughts are with you.

[venusvenus123]

stay strong zorra.

[enree erzweglle]

It might be a long series of ups and downs, sadly. I'd try hard to stick to the facts that the doctors give you--stick to test results and definitives. Otherwise, you'll make yourself sick with worry over each of the possibilities.

I hope you're doing okay and yes, I'd try to just be with your mom and dad.

[Rock]

Zorra my Mom is a cancer survivor. Keep the faith.
word up...same here.

stay positive and be there for her.

[Loppfessor]

Zorra my Mom is a cancer survivor. Keep the faith.


So is my sister....don't give up!

[Lex Diamonds]

Whatever you do make sure you face the problem and don't try to forget about it or to not think about it... take it as an oppurtunity to appreciate and embrace everything your mother has done for you. And at the end of it all, if the doctor says "she's gonna be fine", then she is gonna be fine.

[beastieangel01]

cancer can and will be beaten. Keep your head up.

mmhmm. With all this going on it isn't at all easy to be positive, which I'm sure you know already. But hang in there, tryto stay positive (if not for youself, for your Mom), and just support your Mom (and Dad too) through this as much as possible.

[g-mile7]

I hope everything works out for you, be strong she going need you to be(y)

[hpdrifter]

Wow, The Padster just busted out a heartfelt, straightforward, insightful comment.

I'm a little taken aback.

Anyway, I agree with him, Zorra. I really feel for you, though. Your parents are supposed to always be there and its really scary how alone you feel when something threatens that.

[beastiegirrl101]

Be strong Zorra, we all know you are one of the strongest girls out there. (((hugz)))

;)

[monkey]

susan, through the shittiest parts of all this, you need to know that you have joe 150% behind you. and you always have us to vent to. you have so much support and love and whenever you feel the need to start talking about ass hair or other silly shit to let your mind wonder, you know we'll be here for you. anytime.

[Lex Diamonds]

Wow, The Padster just busted out a heartfelt, straightforward, insightful comment.

I'm a little taken aback.
Hey, I'm not just a pretty face. Plus I have had similar problems with illness and close family members. It's why I don't have a dad any more.

[ToucanSpam]

No matter what the outcome, you'll make it through alright. It'll be ok.

[QueenAdrock]

I feel awful for you. I'm sorry your family is going through all this, but I'll be hoping for the very best for you all!

[Documad]

If it is cancer, then I'm guessing that they're trying to find the a source for the cancer. This part of the process is extremely frustrating. Once they know the source, you'll have much better information.

Cancer is not as scary as it seems. Once you have cancer in your family and you start talking about it, you'll find all kinds of people who have experience with it. Most of them live a long time. Try to take it one step at a time.

[GetYourWarOn]

i'm sorry zorra. hang in there

[ET]

Once they know the source, you'll have much better information.

My grandmother had it and they discovered it was easily treatable considering where it was. This lady has diabetes and had a double bypass and she's still kicking. I know the word itself sounds horrible but dealing with it as the info comes along is going to cause you less stress in the long run.

[zorra_chiflada]

i think it's called "myeloma" or something like that. it's like leukemia, but localised in a small area. she will be having radiotherapy.

[iceygirl]

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