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  • A post for Linda

    Posted by Cynthia on July 22, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Linda posted this in the blog area and I wanted to put it here so it would get the attention it deserves.

    2 years ago I was first diagnost with this awful desease. Went through Chemo. that almost killed me. Now it’s back, I was told there is nothing they can do now. I am a 53 year old female. Just looking for any helpful advice,or just a chat. Thank you for this site!


    Cynthia Kinsella
    T2 g3 CIS 8/04
    Clinical Trial
    Chemotherapy & Radiation 10/04-12/04
    Chemotherapy 3/05-5/05
    BCG 9/05-1-06
    RC w/umbilical Indiana pouch 5/06
    Left Nephrectomy 1/09
    President American Bladder Cancer Society
    Melodie replied 15 years, 7 months ago 5 Members · 4 Replies
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    melodie

    Member
    July 26, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Linda,

    Where there is life, there is hope. You obviously haven’t given up or you wouldn’t be here at the forum. You have warrior spirit, and as Bill said, God is right there by your side…you have only to ask Him to provide the grace and strength you need to continue to see you through this ordeal. And we here on the forum, are more than willing to offer what support, encourgement and comfort we can. And ones like Pat and Cynthia can give you links to trials, etc. that may be helpful.

    Please tell us more about your situation. Where do you live? What was your stage/grade? How long did you do chemo and what kind? MVAC? How many doctors have you seen? It’s so critical to get several opinions and from the very best physicians you can find. Were they they very experienced in the field of bladder cancer? It’s usually the major medical centers that seem to really know how to manage BC…and even then, I, as well as plenty of other gals, have had to wait in rooms filled primarily with males over 50 dealing with prostrate issues. :huh:

    Anyway, we are here for you. You are still young and that is an advantage. Try to focus on whatever positives you have going for you. As bleak as it may seem, there are always positives.

    Are family and friends there for you? It’s tough for caregivers to always know how best to help us warriors. We have a “caregivers” section that you might refer them to and which might be helpful to them as well.

    You might want to visit my website…you will find it at the bottom of my signature at far left bottom. I will be praying your journey finds you gaining positive momentum and peace of mind. Sending you big hugs,


    Melodie, Indy Pouch, U.W.Medical Center, Seattle, Dr. Paul H. Lange & Jonathan L. Wright
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    doninrichmond

    Member
    July 24, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    :kiss: Prayers coming to you from VA.

    “Remember, when you think He is the farthest from you, that’s when He is the closest. You may feel He has turned His back on you, but He is there awaiting your call in Prayer, Give Him a call!”.


    Bill Jr
    Tumor removed 5/4/09
    “T1 high-grade”
    Started “BCG” 5/21/09
    Have a 2-yr treatment schedule
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    stephany

    Member
    July 23, 2009 at 3:53 am

    Linda, I’d be happy to chat anytime, or you can join us on Sunday (those of us who remember…..:huh:

    Tell us a little about you and your diagnosis.

    Stephany in Iowa

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    July 22, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    Well thats just a bummer Linda….did you have a cystectomy and reconstruction? There’s lots of trials out there.
    http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00589017
    Thats one….where are you located Linda?
    The home page here has a link to current trials around the country from the NCI.
    http://www.bladdercancersupport.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=18&Itemid=66
    Pat

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