Post by dannysmom on May 13, 2011 8:57:21 GMT -5
Jennifer's post about her little sister having cervical cancer got me to realize that I never reached out here for prayers for my little sis too.
Back in Nov, my little sis (only 34 yrs old) has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. When I say my sister is my best friend, I mean it with all my heart. She suffered in silence for too long. She felt a lump...but chalked it up as gaining weight, or a cyst....she was too young for routine mamograms...so it was only when she started having back pain she finally went to the doctor. By that time, her nipple was inverted...and the cancer had spread to her bones.
It's been a rough couple of months, but there are some things to be thankful for.
1. Her organs are clear, no cancer in them.
2. The tumors she had on hips, spine...have been treated with radiation and she is no longer in any major pain.
3. She tested estrogen positive so is on hormone therapy and not traditional chemo (she will someday need chemo...but for now hormone therapy is their first line of defense.
4. She has a great quality of life right now. Normal activity, feels like herself
Please pray for her. Her name is Marissa. She'll be 35 in June and we are planning a big party for her along with our nephew who turns 18 and my son Danny who will be 6. A big birthday bash is planned.
Thank you everyone for your prayers for my little sis. She is one amazing soul.
Back in Nov, my little sis (only 34 yrs old) has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. When I say my sister is my best friend, I mean it with all my heart. She suffered in silence for too long. She felt a lump...but chalked it up as gaining weight, or a cyst....she was too young for routine mamograms...so it was only when she started having back pain she finally went to the doctor. By that time, her nipple was inverted...and the cancer had spread to her bones.
It's been a rough couple of months, but there are some things to be thankful for.
1. Her organs are clear, no cancer in them.
2. The tumors she had on hips, spine...have been treated with radiation and she is no longer in any major pain.
3. She tested estrogen positive so is on hormone therapy and not traditional chemo (she will someday need chemo...but for now hormone therapy is their first line of defense.
4. She has a great quality of life right now. Normal activity, feels like herself
Please pray for her. Her name is Marissa. She'll be 35 in June and we are planning a big party for her along with our nephew who turns 18 and my son Danny who will be 6. A big birthday bash is planned.
Thank you everyone for your prayers for my little sis. She is one amazing soul.
I can't believe Danny will be SIX!!! OMGoodness, time flies!
