My Sons Fiancee'

Hi Smores! The news came back yesterday that my sons fiancee (Stacy) had 16 lymph nodes removed and only 1 tested positive for cancer. She also has clear margins. She still has to take chemo and radiation........but the doctor thinks her prognosis is good. I have just been sick about this whole thing. I have also read so much on breast cancer this past week. And I learned something VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!! Just because youre young, doesnt mean you cant have breast cancer. Stacy is only 32 and didnt think she had to do self-exams. I shudder to think what might have happened if she didnt go to the doctors when she did. And, breast cancer in women under 40 is on the rise. PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE start to do self-exams REGARDLESS of your age. Breast cancer CAN happen to you!!! (could someone please help me down off my soapbox?) I love you guys and I dont want to see anything happen to any of you willby PS: I know, I know go back under my

Hi Willby, Oh I am so glad to hear that she is doing so well. Just reminder her to keep a positive attitude going through Chemo and Radiation. It can be a very difficult time for a person. She will need quite a bit of space to herself. I totally understand what you mean about cancer. My dad is 13 out of 13 children and most of them have died of cancer. And there are only 3 still surviving. My brother was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 25 years old. So I know what you mean about cancer. I say this all the time Cancer knows no age it just attacks when it wants to. My brother passed away this year at the age of 40 on July 4th. Even though he is gone I was just glad to see that he is no longer in any pain. My brothers was not caught in time... he suffered a great deal and never complained. Cancer spreads like wildfire if you don't get catch it early. I am so glad that they caught hers early! Hugs, Monica F. If you ever need to talk I am here!

Monica, I am truly sorry about your brother. Cancer is a terrible thing. Thank you so much for being here for me. willby

hi willby: i'm so glad the news is good - well as good as it is. you can get on your soapbox out of concern for us anytime you want - IMHO. thanks for caring and updating us on stacy. now - take care of yourself and get out from under that chair. hugs dorthe

Dorhte, Thank you! Are you sure you just dont want to join me under this chair? its a good place to go when the world gets too scary willby

Willby, that is great news, I am so sorry that you all have to go through this but thank God it sounds like she will be okay. There are a LOT of scary things we will face in our lives, and it is nice knowing we have each other, so stop hiding and lean on us, we are here for you! Karyn

great news willby. Keep your spirits up. And tell Ginger we are all prayer for her.