The "Fuck you cancer!" thread

[Apple_of_Eden]

My SIL lost her battle with brain cancer last night. Or maybe not...she is no longer in pain, she left this world knowing she was loved, she saw all her children before her passing, she finished her battle with cancer on her own terms (to the best of her ability). And as her sweetie my BIL said, she left to go with God. Maybe, just maybe, that is not a battle lost so much as surrendering her body to save her grace, her laugh, her soul! In any event, I will miss her and mourn her passing. Cancer still, mostly, pisses me off! Makes me a little crazy I guess, to see cancer as such a real villain. I wish all of you continued strength and peace as we deal with the soul sucker! FUCK YOU CANCER!!! [/QUOTE

Peace and comfort sent your way and to your family. May you all be held in the comfort and arms of each other. Hugs, thoughts, and prayers are being sent to you. So very sorry scotluvsoral, yet, I agree with your assessment of "surrendering her body to save her grace, etc"....Sometimes death is not the worst option is it?

 

[tedsbeds]

Fuck you cancer

My SIL lost her battle with brain cancer last night. Or maybe not...she is no longer in pain, she left this world knowing she was loved, she saw all her children before her passing, she finished her battle with cancer on her own terms (to the best of her ability). And as her sweetie my BIL said, she left to go with God. Maybe, just maybe, that is not a battle lost so much as surrendering her body to save her grace, her laugh, her soul! In any event, I will miss her and mourn her passing. Cancer still, mostly, pisses me off! Makes me a little crazy I guess, to see cancer as such a real villain. I wish all of you continued strength and peace as we deal with the soul sucker! FUCK YOU CANCER!!! [/QUOTE

Peace and comfort sent your way and to your family. My you all be held in the comfort and arms of each other. Hugs, thoughts, and prayers are being sent to you. So very sorry scotluvsoral, yet, I agree with your assessment of "surrendering her body to save her grace, etc"....Sometimes death is not the worst option is it?

I lost my mother to cancer. She told me the night before she died "Somethings gotta kill me" It may have took her body but never touched her soul. she lived her life,enjoying it to the end saying Fuck you cancer.
Peace be with you and her.
Ted

 

[LallyH]

This morning, I ran 5k with over a thousand other women in an annual fundraising event for a cancer research charity.

This is the 3rd time I've done this and it's always an emotional event. Last year, we were introduced to a 7 year old girl who had been treated for and recovered from a rare form of childhood cancer. All her family were there, and she sounded the klaxon to begin the run.

She was there again today, but we were told that her cancer has now returned and she's having to fight a second battle, at 8 years old. But she was happy and smiling, and got to start us all off again, her mother in tears next to her.

So we all ran through the woods, up and down the hills, round the lake and back to the finish line. And as I ran, I thought about all the people I know whose lives have been affected by cancer, about those I have known and loved who have lost the battle, and those who are still fighting. All of you who share your stories on this thread were very much on my mind.

So once again.....fuck you cancer.

Xx

 

[Keroin]

Thoughts are with you

Thank you.

Wonderfully written. Thanks for sharing that!

Happy to share.

My SIL lost her battle with brain cancer last night. Or maybe not...she is no longer in pain, she left this world knowing she was loved, she saw all her children before her passing, she finished her battle with cancer on her own terms (to the best of her ability). And as her sweetie my BIL said, she left to go with God. Maybe, just maybe, that is not a battle lost so much as surrendering her body to save her grace, her laugh, her soul! In any event, I will miss her and mourn her passing. Cancer still, mostly, pisses me off! Makes me a little crazy I guess, to see cancer as such a real villain. I wish all of you continued strength and peace as we deal with the soul sucker! FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

So sorry. Hugs your way.

I hope not too, K. It's weird when you start thinking in terms of, "okay, this may be the last time I see her in street clothes. Or, "this could be the last time she's able to truly understand me."

I chose yesterday to give my mom a long letter thanking her for ways big and small that she's helped make me who I am. I just started writing and came up with tiny things, like a memory of her cleaning me up as a crying 3-year old, after a mud fight, to big things such as thanking her for conveying to me an openness to unusual ideas.

It was incredibly uncomfortable to give her, because not only was it tremendously personal, it was as close as you can come to saying, "you could be dead in three days, so, um, here."


FYC.

Uncomfortable perhaps but good. My sister is barley lucid now and even though I was able to spend some time with her, talking about our lives, over these past three months, there's still so much I wish I could say now. I knew this was a possibility but I didn't expect her to slide so fast.

Say what you need to say while you still can. While the person you love is still able to hear or read and comprehend.

Love to you, DGE. Your mom needed your words.

 

[GoAztecs]

My SIL lost her battle with brain cancer last night. Or maybe not...she is no longer in pain, she left this world knowing she was loved, she saw all her children before her passing, she finished her battle with cancer on her own terms (to the best of her ability). And as her sweetie my BIL said, she left to go with God. Maybe, just maybe, that is not a battle lost so much as surrendering her body to save her grace, her laugh, her soul! In any event, I will miss her and mourn her passing. Cancer still, mostly, pisses me off! Makes me a little crazy I guess, to see cancer as such a real villain. I wish all of you continued strength and peace as we deal with the soul sucker! FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

Sorry for your loss

 

[scotluvsoral]

I'm so sorry, SLO. Truly. Her being at peace doesn't make it so for those left behind.

Thank you



I hope not too, K. It's weird when you start thinking in terms of, "okay, this may be the last time I see her in street clothes. Or, "this could be the last time she's able to truly understand me."

I chose yesterday to give my mom a long letter thanking her for ways big and small that she's helped make me who I am. I just started writing and came up with tiny things, like a memory of her cleaning me up as a crying 3-year old, after a mud fight, to big things such as thanking her for conveying to me an openness to unusual ideas.

It was incredibly uncomfortable to give her, because not only was it tremendously personal, it was as close as you can come to saying, "you could be dead in three days, so, um, here."


FYC.

*S* I applaud you sharing all you needed to share with her...because if you had waited and lost that opportunity, it would haunt you for a long time!

My SIL lost her battle with brain cancer last night. Or maybe not...she is no longer in pain, she left this world knowing she was loved, she saw all her children before her passing, she finished her battle with cancer on her own terms (to the best of her ability). And as her sweetie my BIL said, she left to go with God. Maybe, just maybe, that is not a battle lost so much as surrendering her body to save her grace, her laugh, her soul! In any event, I will miss her and mourn her passing. Cancer still, mostly, pisses me off! Makes me a little crazy I guess, to see cancer as such a real villain. I wish all of you continued strength and peace as we deal with the soul sucker! FUCK YOU CANCER!!! [/QUOTE

Peace and comfort sent your way and to your family. May you all be held in the comfort and arms of each other. Hugs, thoughts, and prayers are being sent to you. So very sorry scotluvsoral, yet, I agree with your assessment of "surrendering her body to save her grace, etc"....Sometimes death is not the worst option is it?

Thank you and you are right, that death is not the worst option

I lost my mother to cancer. She told me the night before she died "Somethings gotta kill me" It may have took her body but never touched her soul. she lived her life,enjoying it to the end saying Fuck you cancer.
Peace be with you and her.
Ted

Thanks for sharing that!!!

This morning, I ran 5k with over a thousand other women in an annual fundraising event for a cancer research charity.

This is the 3rd time I've done this and it's always an emotional event. Last year, we were introduced to a 7 year old girl who had been treated for and recovered from a rare form of childhood cancer. All her family were there, and she sounded the klaxon to begin the run.

She was there again today, but we were told that her cancer has now returned and she's having to fight a second battle, at 8 years old. But she was happy and smiling, and got to start us all off again, her mother in tears next to her.

So we all ran through the woods, up and down the hills, round the lake and back to the finish line. And as I ran, I thought about all the people I know whose lives have been affected by cancer, about those I have known and loved who have lost the battle, and those who are still fighting. All of you who share your stories on this thread were very much on my mind.

So once again.....fuck you cancer.

Xx

Every cancer walk I have ever been on, has brought me tears and hope, sadness and optimism, people who have inspired me and through it all, I always am thinking about those people you mention. I get mad at cancer but am happy and joy filled about life. The disease we fight sucks, but the people and the hope and the courage...that is all about celebration!!

Thank you.



Happy to share.



So sorry. Hugs your way.

Thank you!


Uncomfortable perhaps but good. My sister is barley lucid now and even though I was able to spend some time with her, talking about our lives, over these past three months, there's still so much I wish I could say now. I knew this was a possibility but I didn't expect her to slide so fast.

Say what you need to say while you still can. While the person you love is still able to hear or read and comprehend.

Love to you, DGE. Your mom needed your words.

Sorry for your loss

Thank you!

 

[scotluvsoral]

I am little surprised each time I come here, how much compassion those struggling have for others struggling, how much peace i find resting here awhile and HOW much joy and inspiration I pull from all you who are fighting on or supporting those who are. Thank you for each of your contributions to this thread. It is life affirming and powerful! FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

 

[LallyH]

In the weeks leading up to my run, I was doing my best to get pledges and donations. It's difficult when times are hard, and there are so many worthwhile charities needing money, so I've tried not to bug people too much The family and close friends donated straight away, of course, and some whining on Facebook brought in a bit more.

At work, I had details of my run and donation page in my email signature, and a couple of people donated that way. I changed it this morning from 'I will be running...' to 'I ran....' and, out of the blue, I've had several donations from customers and suppliers alike, all of whom have told me their stories of how cancer has affected them.

One woman, whom I knew was off sick for a while last year, has just told me that it was because she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but following chemo and a hysterectomy, she's been given the all clear (albeit with checkups for 5 years). She'd been through so much, and I never knew until today.

I know that it should be obvious that there are so many people fighting their battles with cancer, but today has reminded me of how prevalent it is. But also it's reminded me that we can all support one another and that surely must be a positive to hang on to.

FYC

 

[Keroin]

I lost my sister yesterday. She was 55. I loved her so much. Everything hurts.

 

[scotluvsoral]

I lost my sister yesterday. She was 55. I loved her so much. Everything hurts.

*big old bear hug* Sorry for your loss!

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

Big hug and lots of love to you and your family, Keroin.

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Oh God, K. I'm so sorry.

May you and your family find consolation.

I wish I could hug you 'til it hurts.

 

[LallyH]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Keroin. Sending love and thoughts to you and your family

 

[IrisAlthea]

I lost my sister yesterday. She was 55. I loved her so much. Everything hurts.

I'm so sorry for your loss Keroin!

 

[GoAztecs]

I lost my sister yesterday. She was 55. I loved her so much. Everything hurts.

Sorry for your loss

 

[GoAztecs]

Well I have exhausted my disability and time off at work. I have to go on catastrophic leave, where other coworkers can donate their vacation hours.

I was skeptical about this process as people really yearn for those hours. However, I received a call today that most of my coworkers have donated hours and they have asked other departments in the city to also donate to me. Nice to see this act by them. I never would have guessed that they would.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[DVS]

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[gypsy*seer]

I'm so sorry, K. Please know that you are always close in my thoughts and prayers.

I wish I could hug you huge, too.

 

[Apple_of_Eden]

In the weeks leading up to my run, I was doing my best to get pledges and donations. It's difficult when times are hard, and there are so many worthwhile charities needing money, so I've tried not to bug people too much The family and close friends donated straight away, of course, and some whining on Facebook brought in a bit more.
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I know that it should be obvious that there are so many people fighting their battles with cancer, but today has reminded me of how prevalent it is. But also it's reminded me that we can all support one another and that surely must be a positive to hang on to.

FYC

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Thanks for making the run for everyone who can't, LallyH. I think you should be very proud of yourself, we are all proud of you.

Even among all of the negatives, once in a while, a positive shows its light. You're right, we must hang on to the positives. I'll share a positive with you. After four days of testing, scans, blood tests etc.. My brother finally received the first good news we've had in more than a year (in regard to his cancer), his tumors did not grow~! So, even though the new chemo combo drugs he is on, have their down sides (a few), they also have their benefits.

Thanks again for all you do and for making the run~!
FYC~!

 

[Apple_of_Eden]

I lost my sister yesterday. She was 55. I loved her so much. Everything hurts.

After the death of both of my parents, I felt the "Everything hurts" kind of pain. It was truly heart crushing pain. Reading your posts about your sister over that past several weeks, made me think of my brother, his cancer, and our sibling bond.

I can only guess at the pain you are experiencing, but the tears I shed now, are for you Keroin. I'm so sorry you have to feel her loss so painfully, but your memories will soon bring smiles to go with your tears and the tears will lessen. It's in your heart, in your memories, and through those who knew and loved her, that will carry on your sister's memory and her life here on earth.

Hugs, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family.

 

[scotluvsoral]

Well I have exhausted my disability and time off at work. I have to go on catastrophic leave, where other coworkers can donate their vacation hours.

I was skeptical about this process as people really yearn for those hours. However, I received a call today that most of my coworkers have donated hours and they have asked other departments in the city to also donate to me. Nice to see this act by them. I never would have guessed that they would.

How affirming of the basic generosity of people to see them step up so! It lifts your spirits in the way that a cancer walk or run does, in that you see people genuinely concerned for others! FYC!

 

[Keroin]

Thank you everyone.

The "arrangements" are keeping me busy and distracted for now. This is a good thing.

 

[CutieMouse]

 

[HellBenttoo]

recurrent leiomyosarcoma...at least they finally agree on what it is, now if they can sort of agree on what we do next.