Prayers Please. My Stepdaughter has Cancer.

[Janice]

My husband's daughter was diagnosed with advanced malignant melanoma. She's 42 and has a four-year old daughter. I've known her since she was 16. Please say a prayer, or keep her in your thoughts. I just can't believe this. She needs a miracle.

[Darren J.]

I'll be praying for your stepdaughter and her daughter. To lose a parent that young is a traumatizing event. A kid I grew up with was orphaned at age 7. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Just out of curiousity, how does she have advanced melanoma that young? She must have had a lot of exposure to the sun without lotion.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Oh Janice, I'm so sorry. This just isn't fair. You have been through so much. She will definately be in my prayers. I hope she makes a full recovery. :(

[EmoJoe]

thats terrible...she'll be in my prayers :(

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Janice, I'm so sorry. That's just awful. :( I really hope for the best.

[Marvo301]

I'm very sorry to hear about your step-daughters diagnosis. I just want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Here is a hug for you:

:bighug:

[Janice]

Just out of curiousity, how does she have advanced melanoma that young? She must have had a lot of exposure to the sun without lotion.
Nothing extreme. She was always tanned in the summer, but didn't overdo it, as far as I could see. She didn't have that overly tanned look, and wasn't going to tanning beds in the winter. She's a healthly girl, always works out, takes good care of herself. She's the last person I'd expect to get this. A suspicious mole on her back has turned into a nightmare.

[Chocoholic]

I will certainly keep her in my prayers.

[Darren J.]

Nothing extreme. She was always tanned in the summer, but didn't overdo it, as far as I could see. She didn't have that overly tanned look, and wasn't going to tanning beds in the winter. She's a healthly girl, always works out, takes good care of herself. She's the last person I'd expect to get this. A suspicious mole on her back has turned into a nightmare.


That's very weird. Sound like it was just a freak thing that sadly happened to your stepdaughter. I've seen plenty of teens and even women in their 20s go to tanning beds and some look almost orange.

[AKA]

Wow, I'm very sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[browneyes106]

I'm sorry about your stepddaughter Janice. I will keep her in my prayers.

[Cactus Jack]

Sorry to hear this :(

[catlover79]

:bighug: I'm so sorry, Janice. My heart and prayers are with your stepdaughter and whole family!!

[Jude The Obscure]

I'm very sorry to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers that the Lord will touch your stepdaughter are coming through. God Bless!

:bighug:

[Janice]

That's very weird. Sound like it was just a freak thing that sadly happened to your stepdaughter. I've seen plenty of teens and even women in their 20s go to tanning beds and some look almost orange.
She's very fair with blonde hair and blue eyes, and I know that makes a person more susceptible to the disease. Perhaps she did get too much sun. She was always going on vacations, and she does love the beach. She was always tanned in the summer. I just didn't think she was overdoing it, but maybe she was. I read that a bad sunburn as a child can cause malignant melanoma as an adult. Last night, I was Googling until 4:30am, trying to find what I wanted, but I couldn't. It's bad. 'Stage 4, ulcerated'. That's the diagnosis.

[dawsongirl]

Nothing extreme. She was always tanned in the summer, but didn't overdo it, as far as I could see. She didn't have that overly tanned look, and wasn't going to tanning beds in the winter. She's a healthly girl, always works out, takes good care of herself. She's the last person I'd expect to get this. A suspicious mole on her back has turned into a nightmare.
Of course...it's always one you can't see very well. And who thinks to have someone else check their moles? :( Very sad. Has it spread too much?

[dawsongirl]

She's very fair with blonde hair and blue eyes, and I know that makes a person more susceptible to the disease. Perhaps she did get too much sun. She was always going on vacations, and she does love the beach. She was always tanned in the summer. I just didn't think she was overdoing it, but maybe she was. I read that a bad sunburn as a child can cause malignant melanoma as an adult. Last night, I was Googling until 4:30am, trying to find what I wanted, but I couldn't. It's bad. 'Stage 4, ulcerated'. That's the diagnosis.
I had a blistering burn when I was like 2. So I'm always worrying about my skin. I'm fairer than anyone I know; but I don't try to tan anymore. It's too pointless. I'd love to be tanner, but skin cancer scares me. :(

[Janice]

Of course...it's always one you can't see very well. And who thinks to have someone else check their moles? :( Very sad. Has it spread too much?
From all my reading last night, Stage 4 means it's metastized, usually to the liver, brain, lungs, and/or lymph nodes. :(

[HuntingtonM15]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Your stepdaughter will definitely be in my prayers.

[dawsongirl]

From all my reading last night, Stage 4 means it's metastized, usually to the liver, brain, lungs, and/or lymph nodes. :(
:(

[catlover79]

I had a blistering burn when I was like 2. So I'm always worrying about my skin. I'm fairer than anyone I know; but I don't try to tan anymore. It's too pointless. I'd love to be tanner, but skin cancer scares me. :(
You sound like me - I have light hair, blue eyes and fair skin. In other words, I don't tan, I fry. But I don't really mind. I have no interest in those tanning lotions and have never had a desire to enter a tanning bed. I have had several bad sunburns in the past, and that worries me. Maybe I should talk with my doctor.

[Hollow]

i'm sorry. :( :hug: i'll be thinking about her.

[PunkyP0WER]

Janice you have all my prayers and thoughts! I pray for her recovery and wellness!

[Yooch]

My husband's daughter was diagnosed with advanced malignant melanoma. She's 42 and has a four-year old daughter. I've known her since she was 16. Please say a prayer, or keep her in your thoughts. I just can't believe this. She needs a miracle.




You can count on my prayers, Janice.

[Family Ties Forever!]

Janice, I'm very sorry that she has cancer. My heart goes out to you and your family. :hug:

[Zoneboy]

Sorry to hear about this and I'll definitely keep you and your family in my prayers.

[OH Nuts!]

Janice, this is the first I've seen of this and I'm so sorry and of course I'll say a prayer and keep your stepdaughter in my thoughts. I see how giving and nurturing you are to people here and know you will readily bring this gift to your stepdaughter - and it will help her so. I'll make sure to say a prayer before I go to bed and one in morning. God bless.

[JamesG]

I wish her well through this and that she keeps up her strength.

[Faith]

I will definitely keep her and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers.. :hug:

[Brian Damage]

Nothing extreme. She was always tanned in the summer, but didn't overdo it, as far as I could see. She didn't have that overly tanned look, and wasn't going to tanning beds in the winter. She's a healthly girl, always works out, takes good care of herself. She's the last person I'd expect to get this. A suspicious mole on her back has turned into a nightmare.


Janice, you and your family are always in my prayers. This is just horrible news. If you ever need someone to talk to, you have my number. May God bless her.

[steevo]

Janice, you and your family will definitely be in my prayers. :(

Praying for the best.

[TVFactFan]

Sorry to hear this terrible news Janice, I will pray for you and your family.

[Brad Russ]

I am so saddened to hear this Janice, I'm just in shock. You and Lou have been through so much, and now this. :( You have been there for me through thick and thin, and I will be here for you every step of the way!! I will pray for Lou's daughter daily, and will do it without ceasing. Just remember that miracles can happen, and you can bet I'll be praying for that miracle!! I love you, and am here for you always!! May God comfort, and wrap his loving arms around Lou's daughter, and all of your family during this difficult time!!! :heart:

[LuLu Rogers]

Janice,

I will be praying for Lou's daughter everyday! I know that God will take care of her. Hang in there and know that I love you and Lou VERY much, and if you need ANYTHING, please let me know! :bighug:

[treky]

oh Janice honey, I'm SO sorry to hear this.:bighug: :bighug: :bighug:


Your stepdaughter will be in my thoughts and prayers, and if you need to talk; you have my e-mail address, so feel free to use it.

[70s show watcher]

you and your family will be in my prayers janice

[Dr. John Becker]

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, Janice.

[ponytail]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I pray she makes a full recovery.

[80s_Fan]

My husband's daughter was diagnosed with advanced malignant melanoma. She's 42 and has a four-year old daughter. I've known her since she was 16. Please say a prayer, or keep her in your thoughts. I just can't believe this. She needs a miracle.



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Janice, I am so sorry to hear about your stepdaughter; she's so young.
Hope she will be ok and that everything will work out for her and the family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers; please keep me posted.

:(

[Pus$y Galore]

From all my reading last night, Stage 4 means it's metastized, usually to the liver, brain, lungs, and/or lymph nodes. :(


Oh Janice this is just horrible!!!! When will this all end for you? :(

Yes, unfortunately it sounds as though this is the worst diagnosis she could get. Please, please call me and we can talk. My phones are charged and ready to go.

Is there any kind of research or anything I can do for you? How is Lou holding up? If there's ANYTHING I can do at this end just let me know.

:bighug:

[Janice]

You guys are just the best. It's amazing the comfort a person can get from reading the kind words of others. My heart is very heavy, and seems to get worse with time. I'm sure it will level off. My husband doesn't know the full extent of it. He knows it's bad, but he keeps saying that she'll beat it. I've always felt that denial has its advantages. They're be plenty of time for tears. He talked to her, and she's feeling upbeat. She told him that they're going to try a new treatment. He couldn't explain it, so I'll have to talk to her myself. It's just a hard phonecall.

Laurie was always the daughter I never had. She's cried in my arms many times over bad breakups. She loves the theater, and Boston has a fantastic theater district, so I'd take her to plays all the time. She has a real zest for life. Ever since I met her, she was always trying something new. Got her brown belt or whatever, did some modeling (she's a knockout), went to school for graphic design.....aced the course, spent 10 grand, then decided it wasn't what she wanted to do for a living. She never felt any regret about it either. She loves to paint and possesses talent. She took a college art course. She taught aerobics for years. Was a bartender, restaurant manager, owns a car auction business with her boyfriend, never stayed too long at a job because she always felt the need to move on. She even took some sort of knitting or weaving course with her aunt. She's always taking courses and has a real thirst for learning. She's one of those professional students, always taking night courses. She's belongs to a book club group that meets once a month to discuss the assigned book. She and I went to the Boston Musuem of Fine Arts a few times, and she'd always get held up just staring, mesmerized, at a painting that was hundreds of years old. She has an eye for beauty.

When her daughter was born deaf, she didn't cry about it, she just mastered sign language and made sure her daughter has the latest treatment available. I remember the day she found out she was pregnant, she called me almost screaming with joy (that's Laurie), she told me that she had just called her father to tell him, and then said "Oops, I have to call and tell my mother. Please don't tell anyone I called you first." Quick to laugh, prone to moody outburts that are over before you realize it happened, and quick to apologize, she's still the 16-year old girl to me. This is starting to sound like a eulogy, so I'll stop. I just want to give some an idea of the type of woman who is Laurie.

[Fleet]

Janice,

I will hope for the best for your Stepdaughter.

[Lee]

My husband's daughter was diagnosed with advanced malignant melanoma. She's 42 and has a four-year old daughter. I've known her since she was 16. Please say a prayer, or keep her in your thoughts. I just can't believe this. She needs a miracle.


I will pray for you and her.

[bandito]

I'm sorry to hear about your stepdaughter, Janice. I will pray for her and your family. :(

[Pus$y Galore]

J she sounds like she's lived life to the absolute fullest (thank God). She sounds strong and will be ready and at peace with it when the time comes. Yah, I don't want this sounding like a eulogy either, but reality is what it is unfortunately. If anything, I think it's a huge blessing when we've been given time to "clean up loose ends" to really appreciate everything and everyone who was in it.

Is she a Pisces at all? I figured this was the one who wore your dress. I know exactly the one you mean and know you've always felt very close with her and proud.

[PrettyinPink55]

My thoughts and prayers go out to your step-daughter and family!!! :(

[Number 9 Dream]

Janice, I am so sorry about Laurie. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

[Stuck In The '70's]

You guys are just the best. It's amazing the comfort a person can get from reading the kind words of others. My heart is very heavy, and seems to get worse with time. I'm sure it will level off. My husband doesn't know the full extent of it. He knows it's bad, but he keeps saying that she'll beat it. I've always felt that denial has its advantages. They're be plenty of time for tears. He talked to her, and she's feeling upbeat. She told him that they're going to try a new treatment. He couldn't explain it, so I'll have to talk to her myself. It's just a hard phonecall.

Laurie was always the daughter I never had. She's cried in my arms many times over bad breakups. She loves the theater, and Boston has a fantastic theater district, so I'd take her to plays all the time. She has a real zest for life. Ever since I met her, she was always trying something new. Got her brown belt or whatever, did some modeling (she's a knockout), went to school for graphic design.....aced the course, spent 10 grand, then decided it wasn't what she wanted to do for a living. She never felt any regret about it either. She loves to paint and possesses talent. She took a college art course. She taught aerobics for years. Was a bartender, restaurant manager, owns a car auction business with her boyfriend, never stayed too long at a job because she always felt the need to move on. She even took some sort of knitting or weaving course with her aunt. She's always taking courses and has a real thirst for learning. She's one of those professional students, always taking night courses. She's belongs to a book club group that meets once a month to discuss the assigned book. She and I went to the Boston Musuem of Fine Arts a few times, and she'd always get held up just staring, mesmerized, at a painting that was hundreds of years old. She has an eye for beauty.

When her daughter was born deaf, she didn't cry about it, she just mastered sign language and made sure her daughter has the latest treatment available. I remember the day she found out she was pregnant, she called me almost screaming with joy (that's Laurie), she told me that she had just called her father to tell him, and then said "Oops, I have to call and tell my mother. Please don't tell anyone I called you first." Quick to laugh, prone to moody outburts that are over before you realize it happened, and quick to apologize, she's still the 16-year old girl to me. This is starting to sound like a eulogy, so I'll stop. I just want to give some an idea of the type of woman who is Laurie.
Laurie sounds like a wonderful person Janice. It's just not fair what has happened to her. I'm praying for a miracle. :(

[Lee]

I will pray for you and her.


I apologize if I was insensitive

[TJ]

I'm very sorry to hear about this. You, Lou and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. She sounds like she is a fighter. I hope for the best.

[Family Ties Forever!]

Try to hang in there Janice. I know it's not easy. If you need to talk I'm here. :)

[Brad Russ]

Laurie sounds like an absolutely amazing person, with a huge heart, and great character. I just finished praying for her, and will say another one tonight, and everyday after that. From reading your biography of her, it's obvious that she's lived an amazing life, and is amazing person. It's too bad there aren't more people like her on this earth, because if there were, this world would definitely be a better place!!! :) God bless Laurie and her four year old child, and may God Bless, and comfort your entire family during this very difficult time!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :hug:

And of course, if you ever need someone to talk to, you know I'm always here for you my friend!! :)

All My Love,
Brad

[Janice]

Here's a picture of Laurie's daughter, Gianna. She's two years old here, and will be five this summer. It's my favorite photo of her.

[LuLu Rogers]

Here's a picture of Laurie's daughter, Gianna. She's two years old here, and will be five this summer. It's my favorite photo of her.

What a precious little angel! :)

[Pus$y Galore]

She's sooooo sweet J!

[coffield3]

I'm sorry about your stepddaughter Janice. I will keep her in my prayers.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Here's a picture of Laurie's daughter, Gianna. She's two years old here, and will be five this summer. It's my favorite photo of her.
Awwww Janice...she is adorable. :)

[Yooch]

Awwww Janice...she is adorable. :)

Amen to that. She is in my prayers, Janice :) .

[Family Ties Forever!]

Here's a picture of Laurie's daughter, Gianna. She's two years old here, and will be five this summer. It's my favorite photo of her.

Aww! She's so cute! :)

[Brad Russ]

That is an absolutely adorable picture. She's so precious. God Bless Her!!! :)

[crystaldawn]

So sorry to hear about this Janice! I'll be praying for you, Lou and Laurie.

[Hollywood Rock Chic]

Okay, I am going to break Lent, because Janice means a lot to me...

Janice,
You, and your husband (Lou), Laurie and Gianna are in my prayers and in my thoughts. I pray that a miracle, because Laurie sounds like a wonderful human being (and Gianna is absolutely gorgeous; what an Angel). You are truly blessed to have such an amazing daughter-in-law, and I wish, hope, pray (everyday and night) that she will end up being strong and healthy. I also pray for strength for your entire family and loved ones.

Remember, you have someone in San Diego that really cares.

I am there for you, girl:)

[Janice]

Okay, I am going to break Lent, because Janice means a lot to me...

Janice,
You, and your husband (Lou), Laurie and Gianna are in my prayers and in my thoughts. I pray that a miracle, because Laurie sounds like a wonderful human being (and Gianna is absolutely gorgeous; what an Angel). You are truly blessed to have such an amazing daughter-in-law, and I wish, hope, pray (everyday and night) that she will end up being strong and healthy. I also pray for strength for your entire family and loved ones.

Remember, you have someone in San Diego that really cares.

I am there for you, girl:)
Tara, I appreciate you breaking Lent for me. It means more than you know, that I mean that much that you would do that for me. God will understand. :) Thank you for your kind words and prayers. You are truly an Angel. :hug:

To everyone else, thanks so much, especially for the compliments for my granddaughter Gianna. Yep, it's true, they call me Nana. I guess there's a chance that Laurie's cancer could be a stage 3, and not a stage 4. She's seeing her doctor on Friday, and we should know then.

Stage 3 is bad, but not as fatal as stage 4. To put it in perspective, patients with stage 4 have a 9 to 15% chance of survival. Patients with stage 3 have a 25 to 60% chance. Grim prognosis, but with stage 3, at least there's hope.

[Family Ties Forever!]

I hope the doctor appointment goes well and it turns out to be stage 3. Like you said, at least there's hope then. :)

That's sweet that you're known as Nana. That's what my mother goes by too. She won't let the grandkids call her Grandma.

[Scoobiedoo30]

I will pray for your Step Daughter

[Pus$y Galore]

We always called my maternal grandmother "Nana" too (Nana Jean).

Let's hope it does turn out to be Stage 3. As you say, at least there's some hope there then. MA has some great hospitals too so let's hope she's in very good hands.

That was really sweet of Tara to break Lent! And yes, of course God will understand - what better reason than to send a prayer and words of encouragement.

I look at my rosary every morning and say a prayer for you and Laurie.

[AB]

I hope everything will work out well for your stepdaughter.

[treky]

Tara, I appreciate you breaking Lent for me. It means more than you know, that I mean that much that you would do that for me. God will understand. :) Thank you for your kind words and prayers. You are truly an Angel. :hug:

To everyone else, thanks so much, especially for the compliments for my granddaughter Gianna. Yep, it's true, they call me Nana. I guess there's a chance that Laurie's cancer could be a stage 3, and not a stage 4. She's seeing her doctor on Friday, and we should know then.

Stage 3 is bad, but not as fatal as stage 4. To put it in perspective, patients with stage 4 have a 9 to 15% chance of survival. Patients with stage 3 have a 25 to 60% chance. Grim prognosis, but with stage 3, at least there's hope.
I hope the doctors appt. turns out good for her Janice. As you said; at least there's hope with stage 3.

My mother is also known as "Nana" to my nieces and nephews-she also doesn't like to be called "Grandma" or "Grandmother"-which is what we called her mother.
And my father is called "Pop-Pop" by them-he dosen't like "Grandpa" or "Grandfather".

[Janice]

Here's two recent pictures of Laurie's daughter, Gianna.

[sunshinefizzy]

^ What a pretty little girl. I pray your stepdaughter makes it out of this mess. I have a feeling all of you are going to be just fine. Just keep hanging on to your faith.

[Janice]

Well, most of her test results are in and....drumroll please... :drummer:

IT'S NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!!

They haven't staged it yet, but the oncologist (cancer doctor) told Laurie that it's definitely not a stage 4, and in fact, it's not even a stage 3!! There is lymph node involvement, which will have to be removed. He told her that it may be an early 2. We'll know that within the week. I almost had a heart attack when I got the news. I woke up to a phone message from her. I'm kind of confused, and I don't know where the stage 4 came from. I asked her, and she said the doctor told her last week that from all early indications, that it was looking like a stage 4. I can't believe that a doctor would even utter the words "stage 4" without being absolutely positive. Then again, when my sister was 16, her doctor told my parents that it looked like she had MS, when it turned out to be a bad case of the flu.

So my husband and I are thrilled, but cautiously so. I couldn't stop crying. Lou had to hold me in one place as I was going almost in circles just crying and ranting. Odd reaction to good news, but I've been in hell for the past nine days, and it was like a dam breaking. Laurie asked the doctor if she was going to die. He told her that eventually she would, but not likely from malignant melanoma. Little doctor humor there. He told her that she's got quite a battle on her hands, but given her positive outlook and the tremendous shape she's in, that he's "very optimistic".

Thank you to everyone who prayed. The prayers worked! Thank you for all the kind words on this thread as well as the private PMs and e-mails. I'll NEVER forget this. Those who saw this thread and ignored it can kiss my ass, you bitter nasty creeps. Just had to get that off my chest. Also, as a side note, my husband's family has been semi-estranged for reasons I won't bore anyone with, yet the family huddled together these past nine days. Fences were mended. When something this serious comes along, you can't even remember why you were mad at a person. The Lord DOES work in mysterious ways. Makes me wonder.

I love you guys. Laurie lives! She lives! Gianna has a mother to drive crazy, who will fix up her dorm room, go shopping with for her wedding dress, to hold her first baby, Laurie's first grandchild, it goes on and on. I can't imagine growing up without my mother. I'm starting to slobber again, so I'll mercifully end this.

:bighug:

[HuntingtonM15]

Great news!!! So glad to hear that it's not stage 4.

[PunkyP0WER]

congratulations janice that is the best news in the whole world. may God continue to bless you and yours and keep them safe and always show his divine mercy and grace upon you.

[Jude The Obscure]

Great news!!! So glad to hear that it's not stage 4.


For you, Janice... :bighug:

:party: :cheers:

And I know how you feel about getting ignored about health issues, so don't worry.....true friends always hang in there w/ya! :thumbsup:

[bandito]

That is fantastic news, Janice. I hope everything gets nothing but better for your family. :)

[Family Ties Forever!]

Well, most of her test results are in and....drumroll please... :drummer:

IT'S NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!!

They haven't staged it yet, but the oncologist (cancer doctor) told Laurie that it's definitely not a stage 4, and in fact, it's not even a stage 3!! There is lymph node involvement, which will have to be removed. He told her that it may be an early 2. We'll know that within the week. I almost had a heart attack when I got the news. I woke up to a phone message from her. I'm kind of confused, and I don't know where the stage 4 came from. I asked her, and she said the doctor told her last week that from all early indications, that it was looking like a stage 4. I can't believe that a doctor would even utter the words "stage 4" without being absolutely positive. Then again, when my sister was 16, her doctor told my parents that it looked like she had MS, when it turned out to be a bad case of the flu.

So my husband and I are thrilled, but cautiously so. I couldn't stop crying. Lou had to hold me in one place as I was going almost in circles just crying and ranting. Odd reaction to good news, but I've been in hell for the past nine days, and it was like a dam breaking. Laurie asked the doctor if she was going to die. He told her that eventually she would, but not likely from malignant melanoma. Little doctor humor there. He told her that she's got quite a battle on her hands, but given her positive outlook and the tremendous shape she's in, that he's "very optimistic".

Thank you to everyone who prayed. The prayers worked! Thank you for all the kind words on this thread as well as the private PMs and e-mails. I'll NEVER forget this. Those who saw this thread and ignored it can kiss my ass, you bitter nasty creeps. Just had to get that off my chest. Also, as a side note, my husband's family has been semi-estranged for reasons I won't bore anyone with, yet the family huddled together these past nine days. Fences were mended. When something this serious comes along, you can't even remember why you were mad at a person. The Lord DOES work in mysterious ways. Makes me wonder.

I love you guys. Laurie lives! She lives! Gianna has a mother to drive crazy, who will fix up her dorm room, go shopping with for her wedding dress, to hold her first baby, Laurie's first grandchild, it goes on and on. I can't imagine growing up without my mother. I'm starting to slobber again, so I'll mercifully end this.

:bighug:

That's great Janice! :) You don't need anymore heartache. :hug:

[Stuck In The '70's]

Well, most of her test results are in and....drumroll please... :drummer:

IT'S NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!!

They haven't staged it yet, but the oncologist (cancer doctor) told Laurie that it's definitely not a stage 4, and in fact, it's not even a stage 3!! There is lymph node involvement, which will have to be removed. He told her that it may be an early 2. We'll know that within the week. I almost had a heart attack when I got the news. I woke up to a phone message from her. I'm kind of confused, and I don't know where the stage 4 came from. I asked her, and she said the doctor told her last week that from all early indications, that it was looking like a stage 4. I can't believe that a doctor would even utter the words "stage 4" without being absolutely positive. Then again, when my sister was 16, her doctor told my parents that it looked like she had MS, when it turned out to be a bad case of the flu.

So my husband and I are thrilled, but cautiously so. I couldn't stop crying. Lou had to hold me in one place as I was going almost in circles just crying and ranting. Odd reaction to good news, but I've been in hell for the past nine days, and it was like a dam breaking. Laurie asked the doctor if she was going to die. He told her that eventually she would, but not likely from malignant melanoma. Little doctor humor there. He told her that she's got quite a battle on her hands, but given her positive outlook and the tremendous shape she's in, that he's "very optimistic".

Thank you to everyone who prayed. The prayers worked! Thank you for all the kind words on this thread as well as the private PMs and e-mails. I'll NEVER forget this. Those who saw this thread and ignored it can kiss my ass, you bitter nasty creeps. Just had to get that off my chest. Also, as a side note, my husband's family has been semi-estranged for reasons I won't bore anyone with, yet the family huddled together these past nine days. Fences were mended. When something this serious comes along, you can't even remember why you were mad at a person. The Lord DOES work in mysterious ways. Makes me wonder.

I love you guys. Laurie lives! She lives! Gianna has a mother to drive crazy, who will fix up her dorm room, go shopping with for her wedding dress, to hold her first baby, Laurie's first grandchild, it goes on and on. I can't imagine growing up without my mother. I'm starting to slobber again, so I'll mercifully end this.

:bighug:
Wow Janice. I am so happy for you and Lou. This is just great news. The power of prayer does work.

party: party: :woohoo: :woohoo: party: party:

[70s show watcher]

im very very happy to hear the news janice:) :)

[Hollow]

Well, most of her test results are in and....drumroll please... :drummer:

IT'S NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!!

They haven't staged it yet, but the oncologist (cancer doctor) told Laurie that it's definitely not a stage 4, and in fact, it's not even a stage 3!! There is lymph node involvement, which will have to be removed. He told her that it may be an early 2. We'll know that within the week. I almost had a heart attack when I got the news. I woke up to a phone message from her. I'm kind of confused, and I don't know where the stage 4 came from. I asked her, and she said the doctor told her last week that from all early indications, that it was looking like a stage 4. I can't believe that a doctor would even utter the words "stage 4" without being absolutely positive. Then again, when my sister was 16, her doctor told my parents that it looked like she had MS, when it turned out to be a bad case of the flu.

So my husband and I are thrilled, but cautiously so. I couldn't stop crying. Lou had to hold me in one place as I was going almost in circles just crying and ranting. Odd reaction to good news, but I've been in hell for the past nine days, and it was like a dam breaking. Laurie asked the doctor if she was going to die. He told her that eventually she would, but not likely from malignant melanoma. Little doctor humor there. He told her that she's got quite a battle on her hands, but given her positive outlook and the tremendous shape she's in, that he's "very optimistic".

Thank you to everyone who prayed. The prayers worked! Thank you for all the kind words on this thread as well as the private PMs and e-mails. I'll NEVER forget this. Those who saw this thread and ignored it can kiss my ass, you bitter nasty creeps. Just had to get that off my chest. Also, as a side note, my husband's family has been semi-estranged for reasons I won't bore anyone with, yet the family huddled together these past nine days. Fences were mended. When something this serious comes along, you can't even remember why you were mad at a person. The Lord DOES work in mysterious ways. Makes me wonder.

I love you guys. Laurie lives! She lives! Gianna has a mother to drive crazy, who will fix up her dorm room, go shopping with for her wedding dress, to hold her first baby, Laurie's first grandchild, it goes on and on. I can't imagine growing up without my mother. I'm starting to slobber again, so I'll mercifully end this.

:bighug:
that is GREAT news!!! :D :hug: what a relief. i hope things keep going uphill from here.

[sunshinefizzy]

Sooo happy for you!!! I knew in my heart that everything was going to be okay!!!

[Hollywood Rock Chic]

Well, most of her test results are in and....drumroll please... :drummer:

IT'S NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!!

They haven't staged it yet, but the oncologist (cancer doctor) told Laurie that it's definitely not a stage 4, and in fact, it's not even a stage 3!! There is lymph node involvement, which will have to be removed. He told her that it may be an early 2. We'll know that within the week. I almost had a heart attack when I got the news. I woke up to a phone message from her. I'm kind of confused, and I don't know where the stage 4 came from. I asked her, and she said the doctor told her last week that from all early indications, that it was looking like a stage 4. I can't believe that a doctor would even utter the words "stage 4" without being absolutely positive. Then again, when my sister was 16, her doctor told my parents that it looked like she had MS, when it turned out to be a bad case of the flu.

So my husband and I are thrilled, but cautiously so. I couldn't stop crying. Lou had to hold me in one place as I was going almost in circles just crying and ranting. Odd reaction to good news, but I've been in hell for the past nine days, and it was like a dam breaking. Laurie asked the doctor if she was going to die. He told her that eventually she would, but not likely from malignant melanoma. Little doctor humor there. He told her that she's got quite a battle on her hands, but given her positive outlook and the tremendous shape she's in, that he's "very optimistic".

Thank you to everyone who prayed. The prayers worked! Thank you for all the kind words on this thread as well as the private PMs and e-mails. I'll NEVER forget this. Those who saw this thread and ignored it can kiss my ass, you bitter nasty creeps. Just had to get that off my chest. Also, as a side note, my husband's family has been semi-estranged for reasons I won't bore anyone with, yet the family huddled together these past nine days. Fences were mended. When something this serious comes along, you can't even remember why you were mad at a person. The Lord DOES work in mysterious ways. Makes me wonder.

I love you guys. Laurie lives! She lives! Gianna has a mother to drive crazy, who will fix up her dorm room, go shopping with for her wedding dress, to hold her first baby, Laurie's first grandchild, it goes on and on. I can't imagine growing up without my mother. I'm starting to slobber again, so I'll mercifully end this.

:bighug:


Janice, that is wonderful. I am so happy for you and your family. What a relief!!! Yes, it proves that prayers are answered. I am glad mine where:)

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Janice, that is wonderful news! I'm sooo glad to hear it!

[Number 9 Dream]

Janice, that is amazing news! I am so happy it is better than we thought :)

[catlover79]

PRAISE THE LORD!! We will keep praying and hoping for a full and speedy recovery!! :D :D :D :D :D

[Marvo301]

I'm so happy for your good news!! God does indeed work in mysterious ways. Its great that this ordeal has brought your family closer together. Maybe that was God's purpose all along! Anyway I will continue to pray for your step-daughter's complete recovery.

[LuLu Rogers]

Well, most of her test results are in and....drumroll please... :drummer:

IT'S NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!!

They haven't staged it yet, but the oncologist (cancer doctor) told Laurie that it's definitely not a stage 4, and in fact, it's not even a stage 3!! There is lymph node involvement, which will have to be removed. He told her that it may be an early 2. We'll know that within the week. I almost had a heart attack when I got the news. I woke up to a phone message from her. I'm kind of confused, and I don't know where the stage 4 came from. I asked her, and she said the doctor told her last week that from all early indications, that it was looking like a stage 4. I can't believe that a doctor would even utter the words "stage 4" without being absolutely positive. Then again, when my sister was 16, her doctor told my parents that it looked like she had MS, when it turned out to be a bad case of the flu.

So my husband and I are thrilled, but cautiously so. I couldn't stop crying. Lou had to hold me in one place as I was going almost in circles just crying and ranting. Odd reaction to good news, but I've been in hell for the past nine days, and it was like a dam breaking. Laurie asked the doctor if she was going to die. He told her that eventually she would, but not likely from malignant melanoma. Little doctor humor there. He told her that she's got quite a battle on her hands, but given her positive outlook and the tremendous shape she's in, that he's "very optimistic".

Thank you to everyone who prayed. The prayers worked! Thank you for all the kind words on this thread as well as the private PMs and e-mails. I'll NEVER forget this. Those who saw this thread and ignored it can kiss my ass, you bitter nasty creeps. Just had to get that off my chest. Also, as a side note, my husband's family has been semi-estranged for reasons I won't bore anyone with, yet the family huddled together these past nine days. Fences were mended. When something this serious comes along, you can't even remember why you were mad at a person. The Lord DOES work in mysterious ways. Makes me wonder.

I love you guys. Laurie lives! She lives! Gianna has a mother to drive crazy, who will fix up her dorm room, go shopping with for her wedding dress, to hold her first baby, Laurie's first grandchild, it goes on and on. I can't imagine growing up without my mother. I'm starting to slobber again, so I'll mercifully end this.

:bighug:


PRAISE THE LORD!! OUR PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED!!!!!!!!!! party:

[OH Nuts!]

Well, most of her test results are in and....drumroll please... :drummer:

IT'S NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!!

They haven't staged it yet, but the oncologist (cancer doctor) told Laurie that it's definitely not a stage 4, and in fact, it's not even a stage 3!! There is lymph node involvement, which will have to be removed. He told her that it may be an early 2. We'll know that within the week. I almost had a heart attack when I got the news. I woke up to a phone message from her. I'm kind of confused, and I don't know where the stage 4 came from. I asked her, and she said the doctor told her last week that from all early indications, that it was looking like a stage 4. I can't believe that a doctor would even utter the words "stage 4" without being absolutely positive. Then again, when my sister was 16, her doctor told my parents that it looked like she had MS, when it turned out to be a bad case of the flu.

So my husband and I are thrilled, but cautiously so. I couldn't stop crying. Lou had to hold me in one place as I was going almost in circles just crying and ranting. Odd reaction to good news, but I've been in hell for the past nine days, and it was like a dam breaking. Laurie asked the doctor if she was going to die. He told her that eventually she would, but not likely from malignant melanoma. Little doctor humor there. He told her that she's got quite a battle on her hands, but given her positive outlook and the tremendous shape she's in, that he's "very optimistic".

Thank you to everyone who prayed. The prayers worked! Thank you for all the kind words on this thread as well as the private PMs and e-mails. I'll NEVER forget this. Those who saw this thread and ignored it can kiss my ass, you bitter nasty creeps. Just had to get that off my chest. Also, as a side note, my husband's family has been semi-estranged for reasons I won't bore anyone with, yet the family huddled together these past nine days. Fences were mended. When something this serious comes along, you can't even remember why you were mad at a person. The Lord DOES work in mysterious ways. Makes me wonder.

I love you guys. Laurie lives! She lives! Gianna has a mother to drive crazy, who will fix up her dorm room, go shopping with for her wedding dress, to hold her first baby, Laurie's first grandchild, it goes on and on. I can't imagine growing up without my mother. I'm starting to slobber again, so I'll mercifully end this.

:bighug:

Happy things have turned out FAR FAR better than you were first thinking...I'm happy for you (and Laurie)...you deserve the best bec. you are the best!!!:thumbsup:

[Brad Russ]

This is the best news I've heard in a long long time!!! Thank you God for not letting it be as bad as it was originally thought to be!!! I'm so happy for you Janice, I could dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:

Seriously Janice, I truly couldn't be any happier for you. I know it's been horrible for you these last 9 days, and my heart feels great this morning hearing this wonderful news!!! :heart: :hug:

[AKA]

That's so cool. Jesus is awesome. Keep us posted.

[ThomasE]

PRAISE THE LORD!! We will keep praying and hoping for a full and speedy recovery!! :D :D :D :D :D


I know that's right! Janice, I know you are somewhat relieved. I am happy for you. You deserve to have peace within. I know that you have been through some hellacious times. I have already prayed for you and your family regarding the matter and pray that ministering angels come towards your direction and give you and the family peace, health and a successful recovery. :)

[Brian Damage]

Hallelujah! Praise God! Janice, this is fantastic news! Believe in the Lord, give him your absolute all and miracles can indeed happen.

[Janice]

Thank you everyone! Your prayers and kind word mean the world to me. I think in the excitement of hearing that Laurie's cancer isn't advanced, I've lost sight of the fact that she still has cancer. She has an uphill battle ahead of her. She has to have all sorts of injections and lymph node surgery. Whether or not she needs chemo or radiation remains to be seen. Still, I'm sleeping much better these nights. I thought I was losing my mind for that week. I honestly think that was the best news I've ever received in my entire life. :)

[Brian Damage]

Thank you everyone! Your prayers and kind word mean the world to me. I think in the excitement of hearing that Laurie's cancer isn't advanced, I've lost sight of the fact that she still has cancer. She has an uphill battle ahead of her. She has to have all sorts of injections and lymph node surgery. Whether or not she needs chemo or radiation remains to be seen. Still, I'm sleeping much better these nights. I thought I was losing my mind for that week. I honestly think that was the best news I've ever received in my entire life. :)


Janice, she does have a long road ahead, but something tells me she will fight this and win. My prayers have been with you and your family and will continue.

[Family Ties Forever!]

I hope the tests and treatment go well for her. I know it won't be easy.

[ThomasE]

Thank you everyone! Your prayers and kind word mean the world to me. I think in the excitement of hearing that Laurie's cancer isn't advanced, I've lost sight of the fact that she still has cancer. She has an uphill battle ahead of her. She has to have all sorts of injections and lymph node surgery. Whether or not she needs chemo or radiation remains to be seen. Still, I'm sleeping much better these nights. I thought I was losing my mind for that week. I honestly think that was the best news I've ever received in my entire life. :)


We will keep at it for you Janice. Still wishing you all the best. :wave:

[treky]

Janice, I'll still be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

[Liza]

Thank you everyone! Your prayers and kind word mean the world to me. I think in the excitement of hearing that Laurie's cancer isn't advanced, I've lost sight of the fact that she still has cancer. She has an uphill battle ahead of her. She has to have all sorts of injections and lymph node surgery. Whether or not she needs chemo or radiation remains to be seen. Still, I'm sleeping much better these nights. I thought I was losing my mind for that week. I honestly think that was the best news I've ever received in my entire life. :)

True, but I'm sure it will all be fine. We're all thinking of her, and of you :bighug:

[Stuck In The '70's]

Thank you everyone! Your prayers and kind word mean the world to me. I think in the excitement of hearing that Laurie's cancer isn't advanced, I've lost sight of the fact that she still has cancer. She has an uphill battle ahead of her. She has to have all sorts of injections and lymph node surgery. Whether or not she needs chemo or radiation remains to be seen. Still, I'm sleeping much better these nights. I thought I was losing my mind for that week. I honestly think that was the best news I've ever received in my entire life. :)
She's still in my prayers Janice. I'm confident that everything will turn out okay. I'm so glad that you're sleeping better now. Nobody should have to go through what you have the last few years. You are without a doubt a very strong woman. I don't think I could have made it through all that.

[Pus$y Galore]

This is excellent news! Thank God this prayer was answered!!!

That is unbelievable that a doctor would just throw around "stage 4" like that without really knowing. But the main thing is that he was wrong! This is something that can be cured when caught early so it changes the whole battle for her! I know she has so much strength with you and Lou behind her. And what better motivation than that beautiful little girl!

I'm sorry I didn't see this great news earlier J - I just haven't been on that much the past few days (I've had the flu and terrible back pains). I'll email you privately.

This is truly great news though! I can't tell you how happy I am about it!

[Brad Russ]

I know she's not out of the woods yet, so you can bet Laurie will remain in my prayers as well!! :)

[catlover79]

I know she's not out of the woods yet, so you can bet Laurie will remain in my prayers as well!! :)
Same here. :D

[Yooch]

The news sounds encouraging, Janice, and I will continue to keep Laurie and you and your family in my prayers. What a precious child.

[Janice]

You guys are just so sweet. I appreciate everyone's kind words and prayers. Dear God, I had her dead and buried. One night I actually saw my husband going through a file in our desk, and he took out the deed to some cemetery plots. They were given to us years ago by Lou's mother. His family has a huge family plot. I told him to put it away, as it will jinx things. He was just cracking up, I think. When he got the message she left us on the phone that things are "pretty good", the look on his face was unreal. After 26 years with a man, you'd think I'd seen it all, but this was really something. His eyes got so wide, his jaw dropped, then we both started hugging and crying. I'll never ever forget that.

[James"Thunder"Early]

I will definitely keep her in my prayers.

[Janice]

I will definitely keep her in my prayers.
Thank you. It's greatly appreciated. :)

[Marvo301]

Janice I have been praying for you and Laurie and your family since you first posted about this and I will continue to pray for you guys as Laurie goes through treatment.:bighug:

[Scoobiedoo30]

Your Step Daughter remains in my prayers.

[littlebelle]

My prayers and thoughts go out your step daughter, Janice. God bless.

[Shine]

I heard about your stepdaugter, Janice, and I said a little prayer for her in church.

[catlover79]

Any more updates, Janice?

[beautifuldreamer]

Awww, things like this are so horrible to hear. I shall keep her in my prayers, and you as well. I hope everything will be okay.:(

[Janice]

I heard about your stepdaugter, Janice, and I said a little prayer for her in church.
Thank you Mike, and everyone else. It means more than I can put into words.

Yes Monika, there is an update. It did spread to two of her lymph nodes, but they got it out. She's always having tests done. It's sort of a wait and see thing, but they think she'll be okay. Dear God, she had better be okay.

[Scoobiedoo30]

She will Still remain in our Prayers.

[Hollywood Rock Chic]

Thank you Mike, and everyone else. It means more than I can put into words.

Yes Monika, there is an update. It did spread to two of her lymph nodes, but they got it out. She's always having tests done. It's sort of a wait and see thing, but they think she'll be okay. Dear God, she had better be okay.
Janice, Laurie will always be in my prayers and in my thoughts; a lot of love and good vibes :hug:

[Brad Russ]

Janice, Laurie will always be in my prayers and in my thoughts; a lot of love and good vibes :hug:

The same goes for me Janice. Laurie will never leave my prayers. God Bless Her!!! :heart:

[Chocoholic]

How's your stepdaughter doing?

[Janice]

How's your stepdaughter doing?
She's doing fantastic. Thank you so much for remembering. :) She had to undergo round of chemo, but it wasn't for a long time. They caught her cancer in time, thank God. At first, we had misinformation, and it looked worse than it was. She has to be watched closely for a few years, and probably forever really. The importance of early detection can't be overstated.

[Hollywood Rock Chic]

She's doing fantastic. Thank you so much for remembering. :) She had to undergo round of chemo, but it wasn't for a long time. They caught her cancer in time, thank God. At first, we had misinformation, and it looked worse than it was. She has to be watched closely for a few years, and probably forever really. The importance of early detection can't be overstated.
That is awesome news, Janice. Laurie is still in my thoughts:)

[ZeldaGilroy]

She's doing fantastic. Thank you so much for remembering. :) She had to undergo round of chemo, but it wasn't for a long time. They caught her cancer in time, thank God. At first, we had misinformation, and it looked worse than it was. She has to be watched closely for a few years, and probably forever really. The importance of early detection can't be overstated.
That is wonderful news! It is such a good thing they caught it early. I know it was awful to be misinformed and live with that fear, but thank God everything turned out okay.

[GGfanforlife]

I didn't see this thread until a few minutes ago. I am glad to hear that she is better than she was. Thank God.

[Stuck In The '70's]

That is great news Janice. :)

[Fleet]

She's doing fantastic. Thank you so much for remembering. :) She had to undergo round of chemo, but it wasn't for a long time. They caught her cancer in time, thank God. At first, we had misinformation, and it looked worse than it was. She has to be watched closely for a few years, and probably forever really. The importance of early detection can't be overstated.
That certainly is good news. Glad to hear it!

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Glad to hear everything's going okay. :)

[catlover79]

So glad to hear the good news, Janice. :D

[PunkyP0WER]

i'm glad to hear she's doing well janice! i know how heartsick you and lou were over this and by God's grace everything has worked out. i'll pray for her continued health.

[Chocoholic]

I'm glad to hear she's doing better.

[LuLu Rogers]

That's great that she's doing better, her precious daughter needs her mommy :)

[TVFactFan]

Fantastic News Janice, so glad it turned out ok

[coffield3]

Great news!! :)