Stand Up to Cancer

Ah...this all brings back some memories.

This was what my hair looked like before I got diagnosed:

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This is what I looked like just before getting my first chemo. (The shirt was given to me by a student before I left school for the year, and I promised her I'd wear it at my first session of chemo.)

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When my little sister (who lives in IL) found out I'd cut my hair, she cut off all but a few inches of hers and donated it to Locks of Love, an organization that takes human hair and makes wigs for cancer victims.

A few months ago she started training with an organization called "Team in Training"(http://www.active.com/donate/tntil/DAge2008) to run a half-marathon. She took donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society and ended up raising a little over $2,000. The above picture is the picture she had on her donation page. I personally am surprised it didn't scare everyone away. ;)

My sister is one of my heroes. :thumbup:
 
I'mGatMan! said:
Ah...this all brings back some memories.

This was what my hair looked like before I got diagnosed:

IMG_0718.jpg


This is what I looked like just before getting my first chemo. (The shirt was given to me by a student before I left school for the year, and I promised her I'd wear it at my first session of chemo.)

Jay621.jpg


When my little sister (who lives in IL) found out I'd cut my hair, she cut off all but a few inches of hers and donated it to Locks of Love, an organization that takes human hair and makes wigs for cancer victims.

A few months ago she started training with an organization called "Team in Training"(http://www.active.com/donate/tntil/DAge2008) to run a half-marathon. She took donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society and ended up raising a little over $2,000. The above picture is the picture she had on her donation page. I personally am surprised it didn't scare everyone away. ;)

My sister is one of my heroes. :thumbup:
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I too donated my hair to Locks of Love, and don't regret it a bit(despite all the girl jokes about having long hair). Great thread Amy!
 
dont take this the wrong way but I cant take this thread.


I lost my dad and his father to this "C"rap and.............




We need a cure. Just like so many here...I wished we already had it.
 
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knife hunter said:
We need a cure. Just like so many here...I wished we already had it.
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AMEN, brother Hog! Twice was 2 times too many for me! I just pray God will not allow me to go through it again. Together, we can beat it!

Please support the ACS or foundation of your choice!!

End of rant....
 
I'mGatMan! said:
Ah...this all brings back some memories.

This was what my hair looked like before I got diagnosed:

IMG_0718.jpg


This is what I looked like just before getting my first chemo. (The shirt was given to me by a student before I left school for the year, and I promised her I'd wear it at my first session of chemo.)

Jay621.jpg


When my little sister (who lives in IL) found out I'd cut my hair, she cut off all but a few inches of hers and donated it to Locks of Love, an organization that takes human hair and makes wigs for cancer victims.

A few months ago she started training with an organization called "Team in Training"(http://www.active.com/donate/tntil/DAge2008) to run a half-marathon. She took donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society and ended up raising a little over $2,000. The above picture is the picture she had on her donation page. I personally am surprised it didn't scare everyone away. ;)

My sister is one of my heroes. :thumbup:
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You're a lucky young man. :thumbup::D

Ain't family grand? ;):cool:
 
OldPhysics said:
You're a lucky young man. :thumbup::D

Ain't family grand? ;):cool:
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AMEN to both!


with a big yee haa for Jason , Barb and all the survivors! :):thumbup:


and a prayer and moment of silence for all those that fought a great fight to the end.
 
I haven't been on the forum for a long time since my wife was diagnosed over one year ago with cancer.
It has been a nightmare since.
 
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Don't get me wrong on this, but I still think it is harder on the loved ones than the patient.

The level of frustration loved ones feel, the feeling of not being able to help, to protect, to take away the patients pain, fears, hurt, is overwhelming.

This is hard to put into words, but having been on both sides, well....

Sorry...
 
I would have had problems to understand this over a year ago but now I excactly know what you say.
 
Wicked said:
I haven't been on the forum for a long time since my wife was diagnosed over one year ago with cancer.
It has been a nightmare since.
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Sorry to hear that, mein Freund.

Hoping things get better for you ... and soon! :thumbup:
 
thatmguy said:
Don't get me wrong on this, but I still think it is harder on the loved ones than the patient.

The level of frustration loved ones feel, the feeling of not being able to help, to protect, to take away the patients pain, fears, hurt, is overwhelming.

This is hard to put into words, but having been on both sides, well....

Sorry...
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I'm sure my wife would more than happily agree with you on this. She delt with a lot of my issues and she wasn't even my wife yet, yes I am a lucky man.:D
 
Hey Amy! I'm hearing you! I have experienced it in people and my beloved pets too. It breaks your heart no matter what and always puts the important things of life into perspective. For me it has taught me to live life the way I want, do the things I want and enjoy it exactly the way I want. You never know, you might not be around tomorrow, so make the most of it.

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ironic. just logged on for the first time in over a month to let everyone know my mom made it through her surgery really well, but has a long hard road ahead of her with intense 3 day chemo treatments. by the grace of GOD she will be fine. she is really uncomfortable but keeping the faith. thank you all for your continued prayers.
best to all of you
jody
 
Hi Amy,

We hear you Amy. Our thoughts are with you and everyone touched by cancer. The insidiousness of cancer is rivaled by few modern diseases. This year over 1,437,180 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed. Include carcinoma in situ (noninvasive cancer), basal, and squamous cell skin cancers and you can bump this up another 1,000,000. Over 570,000 Americans are expected to die of cancer in 2008… that’s more than 1,500 people a day! These shocking stats call to our attention the amount of support and research needed to help arrest the many multiple forms of this disease.
One of my oldest friend’s husband is currently battling terminal brain cancer and putting up one hell of a fight. I believe he just might be as tough as INFI! Keep the faith and keep the Rant going.

Stats: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2008.
 
I am finishing up the last touches of the little thing I am doing to help raise money for Cancer. I will let everyone know as soon as I get it "in order"


but I will give you a hint.....


CHEESECAKE:):thumbup::) and INFI what else do you need:thumbup:

Thank You everyone!!!

I have read all of your posts and Pm's and it has touched me greatly and inspires me to do whatever I can to see the end of this terrible thing called Cancer

Hugs and Many Kisses

Amy-0
 
voracious said:
ironic. just logged on for the first time in over a month to let everyone know my mom made it through her surgery really well, but has a long hard road ahead of her with intense 3 day chemo treatments. by the grace of GOD she will be fine. she is really uncomfortable but keeping the faith. thank you all for your continued prayers.
best to all of you
jody
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Prayers and smoke on the way up from Virginia ... hoping everything keeps moving the right way. :thumbup:
 
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