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Date Posted: 11:36:47 09/26/11 Mon
Author: Louise (hopeful)
Subject: Re: A column of a different kind..........
In reply to: Ravenbeauty 's message, "A column of a different kind.........." on 04:58:27 09/25/11 Sun

Raven, don't cry. You are not alone, the spirits of people who care about you are standing by your side, invisible yes, but the power they surround you with is strong. Take the bull by the horns and move forward. Don't falter in your determination to beat this disease. Envision God, smiling, standing on a cloud, his hand extended, pointing towards you, palm up. He blows on his hand and a powerful white healing light comes down from heaven and surrounds your body. You drawn in pure, healthy energy in every breath and expell toxic cells with every exhale. Positive thinking is one of your weapons to fight this disease. Faith, great doctors, knowledge and medications are others.


Positive Thinking Keeps you Healthy

"Scientists have demonstrated a connection between our body's immune system and our emotions. The one who is happy and content is less sick. Happy people are not sick as often, because positive thinking strengthens a specific region of the brain. And this region also affects the immune system positively. This was shown by a study with 52 participants by American scientists. This is so true. Watch funny movies, enjoy nature, read the posts from loving fans. Don’t let anything negative you hear about what happened to someone else or may be occurring in your own body affect your determination to get better. Miracles happen all the time."

Read about Lance Armstrong and his determination to beat cancer.

“Anything is possible. You can be told you have a 90-percent chance or a 50-percent chance or a 1-percent chance, but you have to believe, and you have to fight. By fight I mean arm yourself with all the available information, get second opinions, third opinions, and fourth opinions. Understand what has invaded your body, and what the possible cures are. It's another fact of cancer that the more informed and empowered patient has a better chance of long-term survival”
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http://www.shop.wearease.com/main.sc

post-mastectomy garments to wear to make you feel more comfortable about your appearance.

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http://www.stjudenovena.org/prayingthenovena.html
Pray to St. Jude. I can't tell you how many times I saw people posting thanks to St. Jude in the newspapers for prayers answered over the years.


Very Important:

After Treatment for Breast Cancer: Preventing Lymphedema read up on this. cancer.net

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http://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reconstruction.html


I saw a show about a year back where three woman had reconstructive surgery after their mastectomies and were very happy with the results.

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Read up on new drugs coming to market.

Bristol-Myers Squibb's BMS-247550 in Phase II and BMS-310705 in Phase I, Novartis's EPO-906 in Phase II, and Kosan Bioscience's epothilone D in Phase I."

From Roche:

http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/09/25/us-cancer-roche-tdm-idINTRE78N2W120110925

Data from a mid-stage clinical trial of the new combination drug, trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), in HER2-positive breast cancer found patients given T-DM1 had a 41 percent improvement in the time without their breast cancer worsening compared with those given trastuzumab, or Herceptin, plus chemotherapy.

Side effects were also significantly reduced in the T-DM1 group, a factor that was "particularly important and very clinically meaningful," said the study's lead investigator Sara Hurvitz, since far fewer T-DM1 patients opted to stop treatment during the phase II trial.

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Think about taking herbs or vitamin supplements.

One herb that is gaining attention in its ability to fight cancer is selenium. Take selenium as an effective antioxidant that will battle cancer-causing free radicals. Combine it with vitamin E for a boost in the immune system that can help the body fight against cancer cells

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Sometimes when I have a heavy heart before bedtime I imagine my guardian angels wings encasing me as I sleep.

God bless and BELIEVE.

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[> Re: A column of a different kind.......... -- John B (Prayers & Good Wishes), 12:01:43 09/26/11 Mon [1]

I only found your column a short time ago, but I've been impressed by your caring and sharing. My mom is a 20+ year breast cancer survivor. Though her cancer had spread into her lymph nodes, she had been determined to beat it and her oncologist told her that attitude was 99% of the cure. From what I've seen, you are one strong woman and this column really proves that. Although you are in a very scary situation, take one day at a time, believe that God will take you by the hand and that you will beat it. There are many of us out here praying for you and that will continue for as long as you need it. Draw love and strength from all of us. It's always here for you. Take care of yourself and your needs and don't worry about anything else. May God help you every step of the way and please let us know how you're doing when you can. HUGS!


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