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Anyone At All?

Post By: Ginnie

Message:

My mother was recently diagnosed with
lung cancer, small cell and limited to
her right lung and lymph nodes of the
throat. She has an 80% chance at
surviving and getting it into remission,
and starts chemo either next week or
week after that.

Sounds great, right?

She has no ride to chemo or to
radiation. I don't have a permit yet,
and we don't have that much family here.
She's called around, and we can't find
anyone to take her. My father says that
he can't take off anymore work to take
her there when she starts chemo because
his boss will fire him.

I've been praying. I've tried everything
to get my mind off of it- my friends
have their own problems like divorce,
and personal issues- I just need some
kind of shoulder to lean on.

I feel so alone. I don't know anyone
with a parent or close relative who's
had or has cancer.

Reply By: Resource

Message:

I am sorry that you feel alone. Call the 

Cancer Center's at the local hospitals 

and the ACS navigator, they can provide 

your mom with free rides. There are lots 

of resources out there. You need 

someone to help you get started

Reply By: Tess

Message:

Call the American Cancer Society in 

your area.  They provide free rides to 

and from cancer treatment centers for 

patients in just the same situation as 

your mom.  It is called "Road to 

Recovery"  If you don't know where the 

American Cancer Society is located, call 

1-800-ACS-2345 and they will direct you 

to your nearest site.

Reply By: Sara

Message:

Ginnie-

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You and 

your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as 

your mother begins treatment. You are certainly 

not alone in facing this trial.

Reply By: Ronde

Message:

I am also sorry to hear about your

mother.  I pray that by now she has gone

to treatment and is surviving this.  My

prayers are with you and you are not alone.

Reply By: katie

Message:

i'm so sorry to hear about what you're

mom is going through. my boyfriend has

been diagnosed with cancer for the third

time, and he also is having trouble

getting rides to the hospital. i know

what you're going through, and i pray

that everything will turn out okay.

Reply By: Kaitlyn

Message:

I am so sorry to here about your mom. 

My mom also has cancer just not lung 

cancer. I am soooo sorry you feel alone. 

Even though I dont actually know you, 

I'm here for you. Keep replying to this 

message and I promise to keep writing 

back!!!!!

Reply By: MONKEY

Message:

IM SOSORRY I ALSO FELL A LONE TOO 

MY GRANDPA HAS LIVER CANCER I 

NEED A FRIEND WILL U BE MY FRIEND

Reply By: monkey

Message:

im here for u!!!!

Reply By: cookie

Message:

 I kinda well really know what you feel. My 

grandma just got diagnosed with breast cancer and  

i cant imagine life without her.

Reply By: notafraidtofall1

Message:

my mom has cancer, i know how you feel :)

Post Reply

Maggie, 13

When I was 9 years old my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. My feelings ranged from sad to confused to hopeful. My feelings don't matter- all that matters is that my mother lives a faith-filled life and the holy spirit heals her.

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