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    Please pray for my cousin

    She was diagnosed a few days ago with colon cancer. Went in for a routine cystoscopy and comes out with a diagnosis of cancer. She had no symptoms or anything. Anyway, please pray for her. She is the caregiver for her 80 year old mother (my aunt) who is in poor health too.

    My cousin was told the cancer is either stage 2 or 3 and that she will have radiation/chemo for 5 weeks then will have surgery to remove the tumor and 12 inches of her colon.

    Please keep her and my aunt in your prayers.
    And she told me to tell everyone I know . . . get that first colonoscopy if you have been putting it off.
    hugs,
    Janie
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    I will keep your cousin and your family in my prayers

    They have come a long way in treating cancer and I pray that your cousin beats this colon cancer.
    Miss Bessie

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    • #3


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      • #4
        Dear Janie, I will pray for your cousin tonight. I am so sorry to hear about your terrible news, but don't despair, Dear. There have been a lot of successful cases where the colon has to be removed and the patients live on to long and happy lives. I had 12 feet of my colon removed when they botched my hysterectomy 14 years ago. You can read my profile on line. Just want you to know that you are not alone tonight, we are there for you and I believe in miracles and that God hear's our prayers.
        God Bless & keep you with him, and those you love,
        Curlette
        Hugs,
        Curlette

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        • #5
          'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

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          • #6
            for your Cousin.
            Sharon

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            • #7
              Thank you everyone, This has really been an eye opener for me. My cousin has always eaten healthy foods, kept her weight down, and exercised. She was the last person I thought would get this at a relatively young age (52). Hopefully, she will make a full and complete recovery.
              hugs,
              Janie

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              • #8
                Absolutely!!!
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                  • #10
                    Christine



                    I have been diagnoised for 6 1/2 years now. I have taken a long break from the ICN but really miss helping out my fellow IC patients and want to get back into posting.
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                    I have been lucky enough to see Dr Hanno, the top IC specialist in PA who has told me due to the fact that I have not responded to any "standard" treatments that I have a severe, end stage case of IC with a horrible quality of life (didn't have to tell me that last part!)

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                    • #11
                      I am so sorry to hear about your cousin's illness. I will pray for her, your aunt, and the rest of your family. I know cancer is such a scary word, but there have been great strides recently. My cousin had Stage 4 cancer and was given weeks to live. That was 4 yrs ago. She has been in complete remission for the past three! The cancer had spread all over. There was no hope except thru the power of prayer, and that's exactly what did it! I will join the others in prayer for your cousin, aunt, and your family.

                      Hugs,
                      Amy

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                      • #12
                        I am so sorry...
                        Hugs
                        Ronda

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                        • #13
                          My cousin found out today that the cancer is stage three and in her lymph nodes. Thank you Amy for your optimistic words and the story of your friend with stage cancer who has recovered. My cousin is a devout Christian and has unshakeable faith so I pray that she'll be healed.
                          hugs,
                          Janie

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                          • #14
                            I join with you in that prayer, Janie.
                            Sharon

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                            • #15
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