Prayer Request

[fanuilh]

I don't do this sort of thing very often, in part because not everyone believes the same way I do and I'm not interested in offending anyone.

However. A friend of mine has been diagnosed with breast cancer. I'll quote from her e-mail here:

I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer about three weeks ago. I had a lumpectomy on Jan 20th and 12 cancerous lymph nodes removed. I’ve had a multitude of tests and scans, and luckily they can’t find any tumors anywhere else in my body. They did have to do a second surgery this past Wednesday because pathology reports showed they needed to remove more tissue for a better margin around where the tumor had been. They placed a port in my shoulder at that time as well – so I will be starting chemotherapy soon. Following that will be radiation and hormone therapy…

I know this email sounds rather glum – but I’m in good spirits and have faith that I will beat this – with a little help from my friends!

Any prayers or positive thoughts anyone might like to send in her direction would be appreciated. Her first name is Lisa, I don't think posting her whole name here without her permission would be a good idea, but God knows who she is.

Thanks. And please don't anyone get offended. If this isn't your cup of tea, just ignore it.

[Bmat]

I shall include Lisa and her friends and family in my prayers.

[fanuilh]

Thanks, BMat.

[fanuilh]

Saw this article today, I hope it turns out to be true.

BBC News: Frankincense a Possible Cure for Cancer

Which would be totally excellent.

[Bmat]

Wow. Yes it would.

[Ariel]

I will keep Lisa in my thoughts and prayers Fan. Keep us up-dated on her progress.

[Qray]

There's nothing offensive about a prayer request. I'll keep Lisa in my prayers, kiddo.

[who me]

prayers sent.

[fanuilh]

Thanks, you guys.

She posted a note on Facebook, apparently her oncologist and her surgeon are in a bit of a food fight about immediate treatment. The oncologist wants to begin chemo immediately, the surgeon wants to do a mastectomy first. She's trying to decide which way to go; it's her decision to make. It's a terrible position for her to be in -- they told her, after they removed the tumor and then the tissue around where it used to be, that they wouldn't have to do any more surgery.

I'll let you know if I hear anything else. And thanks again for the support.

[KarenW]

I have sent a prayer for Lisa. I believe in the power of prayer and hope Lisa knows there are many people pulling for her.

[fanuilh]

Thank you, KarenW. Lisa knows. And appreciates every one.

[fanuilh]

My friend is starting chemo tomorrow. She says she'll update when she can.