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STEPHANIE BELL wrote:
Thanks Stuart, I hope my computer doesn't act up again, but it probably will.I took some time to read the album as well as read about those who received their Mol wings. As I type, the tears are running down my face uncontrollably. I can't say why for sure, but reading the dedications made me feel for all of the molers, their family as well as for my mother and myself... I am trying so very hard to be brave and tough for my mother and the rest of my family that times like this when it hits, it hits me really hard. Maybe reading the dedication was also a reality check for me that my mother very well could lose the battle.
The road I know won't be easy but I must and will get through. I don't know what God has planned for my mother but whatever it is, IT WILL BE GREAT, I believe this with all my heart.
Mere word can't explain what I feel about joining this group and how in just a day, I feel as if I know each and everyone of you. Thank you all for being who you are and making me feel like a family member..you came into my life when I truly needed friends such as yourself, thank you, thank you and thank you a million times over...
Stuart Scott Harth wrote:
Dear Stephanie - welcome aboard. I enjoyed chatting with you last night, even as
you popped in and out (and you sure did pop in and out, in and out, in and out!!!)
Computers - they can be a godsend, but what a pain in the a... sometimes. Bounce
you out at the drop of a hat. The Molers are a wonderful group of people. My
prayers will be with you and your Mom through this very difficult ordeal. You both
keep your spirits up and your faith strong - she should do well.PS My motto is : call on Nanc or Lil ---they'll know what to do !!
STEPHANIE BELL wrote:
> Thanks Lillian, I enjoyed chatting with you and the rest that were on line.
> Finding this site has been a godsend for me. Who better than to chat with than
> those who have been there and done that.. My motto is:
> "The best way to forget your own problems is to help someone solve his"..
>
> I have fallen in love with this site, thank you molers!!!!
>
> Lillian wrote:
>
> > Well Molers lets welcome Stephie, and look at her already jumping in to help
> > someone out. Good job girlfriend! Thanks! lillian
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: STEPHANIE BELL <SABELL@mail2.acninc.net>
> > To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
> > Date: Monday, April 05, 1999 8:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: [MOL] hello! -Reply
> >
> > >Troy,
> > >
> > >My name is Stephanie, my mother was just recently dx with Stage 3 or C as
> > some
> > >say. She had about 4 feet removed but also had to have her entire rectum
> > >removed and also had 14 lymph node removed with 4 being cancerous and now
> > has a
> > >stoma. This all took place about 4 week ago. Today is her first day of 6
> > months
> > >of chemo and six weeks of radiation treatment.
> > >
> > >Yes, time of the essence, her doctors here in Indiana are being very
> > aggressive
> > >with the treatment. The only reason they waited 4 weeks to begin chemo and
> > >radiation was to allow her body to heal some and allow her to gain some
> > >strength.
> > >
> > >Without the treatment my mother would only have about a 10 to 20% chance
> > but
> > >with the treatment she has a 50/50 chance. I am praying for the 50%
> > curable
> > >rate. The treatment my mother will have should not have any side effects
> > other
> > >than, maybe having sores in her mouth. Her hair is not suppose to fall
> > out,
> > >which she doesnt need to deal with along with have a stoma (opening in her
> > side
> > >for the colostomy bag)..
> > >
> > >When you meet with the doctor, don't just sit there and listen ask guess
> > and
> > >make sure he or she explains it in detail..
> > >
> > >I pray that all will be well for you
> > >
> > >My email address is sabell@acninc.net
> > >
> > >
> > >Troy Isreal wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi MOLERS,
> > >>
> > >> I am new to your website. Two weeks ago, a very close friend, in
> > >> their early 30s, was diagnosed with colon cancer. Surgery was
> > >> performed wherein 2 feet of the large intestines was removed, along
> > >> with the appendix. Although 14 lymph nodes were removed, only 2 that
> > >> were close to the primary tumor were found to be malignant. In my
> > >> pursuit to acquire as much knowledge as I could about this disease, I
> > >> came across your web-site. I feel very fortunate that I did. In the
> > >> few days that I've been reading the E-Mails, I've learned that you are
> > >> very caring and intelligent group of individuals. During my search,
> > >> I also came across significant amounts of information that made it
> > >> very clear that with respect to treatment, time is of the essence.
> > >> However, this is not the impression that I'm getting from the doctors.
> > >> The appointment with the oncologist will not occur for another week.
> > >> In addition, the HMO communicated that having an oncologist that
> > >> specializes in colon cancer was unnecessary. It seems to me that the
> > >> health professionals' approach toward's my friend is very nonchalant,
> > >> almost cavlier. From what I've read, the cancer is in Stage 3 which
> > >> I believe has less than a 50% survival rate. Is the doctors' approach
> > >> par for the course? I'd also like to know what my friend can expect
> > >> during this initial consultation and what questions should my friend
> > >> ask? Any other words of wisdom and advice would be more than
> > >> appreciated. I want to be armed as best I can, to help my friend as
> > >> much as I can in the fight of their life. Thanks for sharing.
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