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I am so very sorry, gaspode. If I may add my very timely fuck cancer - a co-worker passed away this weekend. She's the second person this year that breast cancer has taken from my life, and my sister is Stage 3. About half an hour ago I sent a checking-in email to someone awaiting a partial liver transplant due to his cancer. Stupid age. I also signed up for Race for the Cure today. It's in two weeks here. It can't hurt and let's me feel like I have something to do, although I harbor no illusions.

Thirding the fuck cancer. I'm not even going to begin to elaborate why I so desperately want cancer to fuck the fuck off, it will only make me cry. Reading "The Emperor of All Maladies" in order to understand the enemy better. If cancer were embodied as a person, I would beat him with a pointy stick.
So sorry, Gaspode.

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Really sorry to hear this.

Yrr, gaspode. I'm sure she'll be delighted to get the card.

I'm so sorry, gaspode. I have a feeling your card will be a comfort.

So sorry honey.

I'm so sorry.

Argh, so sorry, gaspode. That's a brutal thing to have to go through. *hug*

I'm sorry, (((gaspode))).

A friend of mine lost her mother after a long battle with cancer 7 years ago today. When I'm watching the Royal Wedding on Friday with my Mom and she's watching alone, I will give thanks again and again that my mom is still around. Fuck cancer.

Fuck cancer...You all know my history with that crap. And for those who don't: in three months I lost three people the three different kinds of cancer. My ex-husband Mr. V = Kidney Cancer. My brother's Mom-in-Law (and a really sweet lady) = Breast Cancer. And my next door neighbor (our sons are best friends) = Lung Cancer. I hate it. Passionately.

If there's anything "good" to come from it, it's the opportunity to really thank your loved one/friend for what they've brought to your life, to share memories and laughs, and to tell them you'll miss them.

Other than that...Fuck Cancer.

Yes I agree with the FUCK CANCER sentiment. My wife's twin is having a very good prognosis for her cancer, but my wife hasn't been checked yet, so I am scared.

What I will add though, is hospice is incredibly great at the end of life. I know how that sounds, but unless you've gone through it, you can't understand it. We had it for my father when he died over the summer, and I'm so glad they were there to help us. I have friends who are medical professionals (PAs and Drs,) who say the same thing. We are totally unequipped for this part of life, and they help with information for making decisions, and all kinds of preparation. Hospice is great in the bad situation.

Yes, it's a horrible thing. My best friend lost her mother to pancreatic cancer last week, which was amazingly swift - diagnosed two months ago. I know (not well) several others who have gone the same way recently. I'm young enough not to have had much experience with death of family and friends, and I'm not looking forward to having more.

I'm sure she'll be comforted by your card, gaspode.

My brother died 4 months ago from pancreatic cancer. He was misdiagnosed, then when they found cancer, he died before having any chance to fight it. I miss him a lot. Fuck you cancer. I'm so sorry for your news, gaspode.