Haven't been on the board lately, it's been a rough couple of weeks.  I'm asking for prayers for my best friend and my mother-in-law.

My best friend, who is more a sister than a friend, is a 20 yr breast cancer survivor.  After bout of bronchitis, a chest x-ray, followed by a cat-scan revealed a 4 cm tumor on her lung that drs are pretty certain is cancer.  She goes in tomorrow for a pet-scan and a biopsy Monday.  This is a woman like no other you will ever meet.  Truly an angel on earth who has been my rock for years.  She is the kindest, sweetest person who gives and gives and asks nothing in return.  Her mission and career has been devoted to helping others.  I've never met anyone like her.  She is one of those people you naturally gravitate to and love.  She's only 55.

My mother-in-law beat the odds of stage 4 ovarian cancer by surviving the past 10 yrs when drs. gave her 1.   Her cancer has now returned for the 3rd time and undergoes surgery 1st week of Dec. to see if chemo is an option or if all avenues have been exhausted.

I'm coming to my other "family" and asking for prayers for these two special women in my life.  Thank you to all.

Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving.

They're both on my list and won't come off till you say so

-Dennis-

Prayers on the way from Canada for your friend and your mother in law.

Carol

Praying as I type.

Jerry

Thank you all.  Isn't it funny how people come into our lives?  My friend is 10 yrs older than me and we are complete opposites.  She's your all american girl next door with nothing stronger than chocolate milk running thru her veins, and me...well let's just say 1979 - 1989 are a little blurry  ...I LOVE Bon Jovi  ...she listens to the Letterman  , I've never heard her swear, and my language and sense of humor can be a little "salty" and the list of differences goes on....but from the day we met we became fast friends that soon turned into a sisterhood that is stronger than any friendship bond two people can share. 

Kind of like our family...the diversity here is brought together by a common bond.  Thanks again for the prayers and positive vibes...her faith and positive outlook are an inspiration and she will appreciate your thoughts and prayers very much.  Wishing my CH family a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

good thoughts heading your way from Texas!

Prayers for you all.

Update:  After 2 biopsies, my friend's lung mass came back cancerous.  It appears to be a reoccurence of breast cancer rather than a primary lung cancer, which we thought was good news as docs said they could treat that better.  She goes Mon for CT scans & MRI of brain, then she'll meet with her doc on Tues.  But, here's the thing...they already are asking her to participate in a clinical study and have sent her all the information.  Worse case scenario comes to mind when I think clinical study, last resort.  And I don't understand why they're suggesting this already when they don't know if it's spread to her brain or bones.  Anyway, she's asking for my input, so I'm researching clinical studies tonight....some say it's an opportunity rather than a last resort.  I'm scared and confused.

Question:  has anyone had any experience with clinical studies?  Thanks for any feedback.

I can't say for you, but as Carol said, those in the study get very carefully monitored care.  If it were me I would sign up for it if for no other reason than what we face with CH.  Somebody has to participate in the studies for them to work.  Just my $.02 (which is less than it used to be.)

I'll be praying for you both that you will advise her rightly and that she will make the best decision for her and for her recovery.

Jerry

A website you might want to share with her is stillinthestorm.com  It is a site put up by my boss for Melissa Huizinga, a young mother of I think 34 who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.  She has a blog on there in which she is sharing what she is learning through the experience and how she has found comfort in her faith in God's goodness and faithfulness.  Take a look at it and pass it along if you think it helpful.  I've known Melissa for several years, and you won't find a more caring person anywhere.

Jerry

Dear Wife...

Both have been on my Prayer List @ Church since you first advised when I posted about Shanna..

I will continue to keep them uplifted in Prayers as well as keep you up lifted also..

Peace & Blessing
Lady Luv

Continuing with the prayers and positive thoughts....

Thank you so much Jackie & Bill.  Everybody here is so wonderful!

Edit:  Dumb blonde move...said "Go Bucks" to Gator Bill (confused him with CoachBill who I know is a Buckeye Fan)...Gator Bill...sorry if you saw that, being "Gator" it dawned on me that you probably aren't cheering for the bucks..