Lexy Grace 103696 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 Firstly I'd like to say, I hope I'm posting in the proper area. Many of you have noticed I have been gone since the end of August and I want to thank those who sent emails/PM's/text messages of concern and care. I had to leave NS very quickly to get to my eldest Sister's side once I received a call that she was in hospital and passed 10 days after I arrived. She passed from cancer at the rare tender young age of 37. I really don't want to get in to all the details in the general forum or the type of cancer it was but I will say it was spread through her entire lady area regions and untreatable. My message to the ladies and gents, please don't just brush weird pains and symptoms off, get checked regardless if it is a false alarm. I'm taking it one day at a time and I have suffered much lose due to this evil disease in many forms over the years and for me it doesn't get better only easier to deal with each day. I'm happy to be back and I have missed you all greatly. All My Love and Hugs, Lexy 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 Thank you Lexy. I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, it is very important to have problems checked out. I had a relative who complained of pain. Her doctors kept giving her antibiotics for bladder infections. She was a modest woman in her senior years. As she had a complete hysterectomy, she felt a pap test was not needed. So she kept taking her antibiotics and suffered the pain. One day however, it became obvious that something was terribly wrong and went to emergency. They found a tumor on her cervix. It turned out she was stage 3b and started treatment. She fought a hard battle and succumbed to this disease. She was in her 80s when this occurred. She survived heart disease yet cancer ended up being her killer. For women, even if you've had a complete hysterectomy, there is still a portion of your cervix attached. They cannot remove all of the cervix. Continue getting regular gyno exams. Don't ever think you are too old for these exams. Pay attention to your body and any pains you experience. Again Lexy, my deepest sympathies for your loss. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toklat77 4616 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 My condolences on your loss and welcome back! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emiafish 30979 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 So sad hearing someone so young succumbing to that dreadful disease. You have my most profound sympathy for your loss. Thank you for the good advice. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfmonty 130 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 My condolescences on your loss, your story really hit home since I just recently learned my sister has cancer. I really know how you feel. For my sister, having a car accident and not getting over it a quickly as one should lead to early detection leaving us with some hope for recovery. I fully concur with getting any changes in your health situation checked out. Also don't just take one doctor's word. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyboy 27113 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 Lexy, I have come to understand loss as a result of this horrid disease. The way that it can claim a life so swiftly and randomly, has an impact that can't be fully understood until you have seen it up close. (It was my mother last year for me.) I know that the pain you are experiencing seems insurmountable. Time will not ever cure that completely, but it eventually will make it more bearable. Know that you have friends here. My thoughts are with you. Mikey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fortunateone 156618 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 My mother's oldest friend, someone she'd known since they were children, also succumbed to undiagnosed cancer. She was old, she complained of hip pain, doctor prescribes a scooter so she can get around, the usual story. Women tend to ignore or don't push thru to make a nuisance of themselves when things don't feel right, especially that generation. Sorry about your loss, it is always a tragedy when someone passes. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marriedbutnotdead 3844 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 I lost my mother at the young age of 48 with ovarian cancer and she said she should have gotten her ovaries taken out when she had her hysterectomy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 As my new BFF John Oliver might say........ FUCK YOU CANCER.....YOU AND THE HORSE YOU RODE IN ON......FUCK YOU!! I'm well into double digits of family and friends that have have fought this battle and lost. I recall many years ago an article that suggested 1 in 4 or 25% people you know will face some form of cancer. These days those odds would look pretty freaking good....... My mother, grandmother and aunt within 45 days of each other, my sister at 48, a cousin at 35 and on and on and on. 2 friends battling today. So any time Cancer.......feel free to fuck off.......we're good here. Peace MG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Guy1 230 Report post Posted October 7, 2014 Very sad , more so as she was so young - robbed of half a lifetime :( 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ice4fun 78396 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 Lexy... while we have never met I know the pain of grief and loss that you have experienced... my thoughts are with you. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintbarton95 110 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theliquor (Lost but not fo 50595 Report post Posted October 13, 2014 May your sister be without pain and suffering. May you get the rest and care You need to be back and being the super friend and caring Lady you constantly demonstrate to us. Hugs 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
