Thanks for letting us know JF. Cancer does come with many unexpected and uninsured expenses, including things like a cool cap (probably not for John😉),massage therapy, chiropractic care etc, that can make treatments less unpleasant. You are a good friend🙏
I am so sorry about this for John and Jenny. Thankfully his cancer was in early stages and treatments are working. My beloved husband Gene suffered during Covid with pancreatic cancer that was not diagnosed until 3 weeks before his death in early February 2022. Too late for any treatments. At the time, he was given the usual antacids, antibiotics of different types, etc, not ever checking for cancer. My heart remains broken over all of his suffering. So another Covid casualty…hospitals/doctors too overwhelmed to be able to properly diagnose illnesses other than Covid. An unreported outcome of having an incompetent government when his cancer began in late 2019, as far as my daughters and I have estimated. 😭💔😡
Oh, Emily… this is devastating to read. I can’t imagine what you and your family have been through/are going through? I would have to indulge into scream therapy, or take a sledgehammer to drywall (I know it’s a thing, isn’t it?). I don’t know if any words of mine will bring you solace, but I want you to know that I see you, and I hope that wherever you are in your healing process… you always put yourself at the top of your list. May Grace continue to shower upon you.
I appreciate your kind words and thoughts very much. It is very difficult in dealing with, but I am sure that many others have devastating circumstances as well. We have to keep going, no matter what challenges, and praying for us all in these dark times. 🙏🏻❤️🌷
Through my daughter's circle of friends, I continue to learn of secondary deaths from Covid due to a medical and governmental system operating way out of it's league.
How devastating, Emily. I know so intimately how cruel and insidious this type of cancer is, and the way it hides, looking like 10 other issues, if it even gives any symptoms at all.
Jenny, you’re exactly right! Gene had been told , “oh, it’s probably this or that, we’ll see if another antibiotic helps.” And this “your weight loss means you can be taken off your high blood pressure meds”! 😟
And Jenny, you DO know as you and John are living it. Thank you for your kind words, as our friends on JF’s community have also been very kind. I hope and pray for you and John to continue to receive excellent care and healing from this very cruel disease, which last I checked, under this present regime, cancer research funding has been cut. 😡
Emily, It was such a difficult and lonely time, when you couldn’t be with people for the love and comfort that you needed. I’m so sorry that this happened to you and Gene.
Thank you, Anne. It was like you said, even at UNC Rex in Raleigh (a wonderful hospital by the way) who had diagnosed him within 5 hours of our arrival at the ER, but bc of COVID, which I understood completely, one of my daughters and I had to wait in the car while he was being tested but we could see in the ER waiting room once it got dark outside. He had his phone with him and would text us between tests. We saw when he was wheeled in and out of the ER waiting room and knew they were running tests from his updates. Also then, there were very few rooms bc they were full of Covid patients. I had not thought of all that in a while. Thank you and the other kind friends here for caring. 🙏🏻💕🪻
My husband got a chuckle out of the picture of the Crisis Mitigation Kit, which brought on a story about standing in line at the store, chatting away with the woman ahead of him, while the man behind him patiently waited while they talked about their cats.
Done. I lost two friends to this terrible disease, and I would be so happy if your friend makes it through. Please keep us posted from time to time if possible.
I am so sorry that you lost two friends. How awful.
It must be one of the most insidious cancers, the way it lurks hidden for so long. In my husband's case, its position caused it to block his stomach before it had a chance to metastasize, weirdly probably saving his life.
It won’t ever be enough until cancer is eliminated, but great strides have been made. Colon cancer used to be a death diagnosis, not any more. And many forms of breast cancer, too. 🤞🏽 for a speedy and full recovery. (I had a little tuxedo girly with a black nose and white whiskers. Bobbie, she was one in a million!) C.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help your friends. Sending best wishes for a full recovery. Also, doesn’t everyone need a crisis mitigation kit? 🥰
Kindness, prayers and generosity. J. F., Thank you for sharing this. It’s hard to fight through a cancer battle. Our health care system makes it even more challenging. Contributing now.
Thank you for letting us know about John and Jenny. I'm glad to contribute a bit, and hope that many others will; I know that chemo and procedures are not cheap.
Thanks for letting us know JF. Cancer does come with many unexpected and uninsured expenses, including things like a cool cap (probably not for John😉),massage therapy, chiropractic care etc, that can make treatments less unpleasant. You are a good friend🙏
I am so sorry about this for John and Jenny. Thankfully his cancer was in early stages and treatments are working. My beloved husband Gene suffered during Covid with pancreatic cancer that was not diagnosed until 3 weeks before his death in early February 2022. Too late for any treatments. At the time, he was given the usual antacids, antibiotics of different types, etc, not ever checking for cancer. My heart remains broken over all of his suffering. So another Covid casualty…hospitals/doctors too overwhelmed to be able to properly diagnose illnesses other than Covid. An unreported outcome of having an incompetent government when his cancer began in late 2019, as far as my daughters and I have estimated. 😭💔😡
I am so very sorry. Your story is truly heartbreaking.
Thank you, Jan. 🙏🏻🌷🦋💕
Oh, Emily… this is devastating to read. I can’t imagine what you and your family have been through/are going through? I would have to indulge into scream therapy, or take a sledgehammer to drywall (I know it’s a thing, isn’t it?). I don’t know if any words of mine will bring you solace, but I want you to know that I see you, and I hope that wherever you are in your healing process… you always put yourself at the top of your list. May Grace continue to shower upon you.
I appreciate your kind words and thoughts very much. It is very difficult in dealing with, but I am sure that many others have devastating circumstances as well. We have to keep going, no matter what challenges, and praying for us all in these dark times. 🙏🏻❤️🌷
As hard as it must be to relive, your story is valuable to hear. I wish you well in the long process of healing.
Thank you, Nancy. 🙏🏻❤️
My deep sympathies for your family.
Through my daughter's circle of friends, I continue to learn of secondary deaths from Covid due to a medical and governmental system operating way out of it's league.
Thank you, DL. I imagine there are many more stories like mine in some way that we may never know about. 😔
How devastating, Emily. I know so intimately how cruel and insidious this type of cancer is, and the way it hides, looking like 10 other issues, if it even gives any symptoms at all.
Jenny, you’re exactly right! Gene had been told , “oh, it’s probably this or that, we’ll see if another antibiotic helps.” And this “your weight loss means you can be taken off your high blood pressure meds”! 😟
And Jenny, you DO know as you and John are living it. Thank you for your kind words, as our friends on JF’s community have also been very kind. I hope and pray for you and John to continue to receive excellent care and healing from this very cruel disease, which last I checked, under this present regime, cancer research funding has been cut. 😡
Emily, It was such a difficult and lonely time, when you couldn’t be with people for the love and comfort that you needed. I’m so sorry that this happened to you and Gene.
Thank you, Anne. It was like you said, even at UNC Rex in Raleigh (a wonderful hospital by the way) who had diagnosed him within 5 hours of our arrival at the ER, but bc of COVID, which I understood completely, one of my daughters and I had to wait in the car while he was being tested but we could see in the ER waiting room once it got dark outside. He had his phone with him and would text us between tests. We saw when he was wheeled in and out of the ER waiting room and knew they were running tests from his updates. Also then, there were very few rooms bc they were full of Covid patients. I had not thought of all that in a while. Thank you and the other kind friends here for caring. 🙏🏻💕🪻
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My husband got a chuckle out of the picture of the Crisis Mitigation Kit, which brought on a story about standing in line at the store, chatting away with the woman ahead of him, while the man behind him patiently waited while they talked about their cats.
Cancer is a devastating illness at any stage. Thank you for your kindness Ms. Riordan 🦋
When our daughter was diagnosed with cancer, a go fund me was established for her, totally helpful.
Donated a very small amount, but hopefully lots of little donations can make a difference. ❤️🇨🇦
That’s what it takes. Thank you.
Me too.
They honestly Do!
I'm floored. Completely speechless. A bit teary-eyed. May God bless everyone for their kindness, regardless of gifts.
I am so happy to help in a tiny way. There's almost nothing we can do, but we do what we can with joy.
People are the most important part of our lives, whether we've ever actually met. I wish more folks realized that.
This is what communities are for.
Done. I lost two friends to this terrible disease, and I would be so happy if your friend makes it through. Please keep us posted from time to time if possible.
I am so sorry that you lost two friends. How awful.
It must be one of the most insidious cancers, the way it lurks hidden for so long. In my husband's case, its position caused it to block his stomach before it had a chance to metastasize, weirdly probably saving his life.
It won’t ever be enough until cancer is eliminated, but great strides have been made. Colon cancer used to be a death diagnosis, not any more. And many forms of breast cancer, too. 🤞🏽 for a speedy and full recovery. (I had a little tuxedo girly with a black nose and white whiskers. Bobbie, she was one in a million!) C.
Happy to help.
Because you asked, you shall receive 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help your friends. Sending best wishes for a full recovery. Also, doesn’t everyone need a crisis mitigation kit? 🥰
I think this is why God created companion animals in the first place.
Thank you and done!
Kindness, prayers and generosity. J. F., Thank you for sharing this. It’s hard to fight through a cancer battle. Our health care system makes it even more challenging. Contributing now.
Thank you for letting us know about John and Jenny. I'm glad to contribute a bit, and hope that many others will; I know that chemo and procedures are not cheap.
Cancer is a four letter word … sincerely hoping your friend fully recovers.