Slideshow of Cancer Fight

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by OneEyedFatMan

I am sorry to hear that as well. My wife was diagnosed two years and a couple of months ago, wen through chemo, surgery, radiation... in that order. To date she seems to be doing okay. had the port removed last Monday.

We love you John!

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Cindy

I had a lump years ago. Went to the doctor, she found it right away also. Prayed and had prayer. My doctor scheduled a Mammogram. Went for my Mammogram, before the procedure a hospital doctor came in and couldn't find the lump. Had the Mammogram, no sign of anything at all. It just disappeared.

Thank God you are okay Cindy!!!!!!

[TGBTG]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I'm all for plant based diets as well, ONCE they are converted into pork and steak by a third party, in this case either a cow or pig.

I also use "plants" (trees) as a source of charcoal to slow cook said meat!

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by TGBTG

Did you see the documentary "forks over knives", they had some interesting clinical studies that seemed to support the trend your friend experienced as far as plant based diet.

Ofcourse, I am also biased towards a plant based diet because that was what God told man to eat before the fall until after the flood, but that's a whole different story...lol

I've never heard of Forks over Knives, but I just googled it, and found their website. Reading it now.

And, yes, I do believe that the Lord gave us what we needed for good nutrition in foods that are found all around us, and not what comes out of a factory or a chemical process! Our family has been trying to steer clear of chemically produced foods in every way we can, and eating more green vegetables especially in our diet.

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I'm all for plant based diets as well, ONCE they are converted into pork and steak by a third party, in this case either a cow or pig.

I also use "plants" (trees) as a source of charcoal to slow cook said meat!

Lol... I love your sense of humor RW.... reminds me of what my husband would say about taking away his meat. However, I think I am going to order the movie Forks & Knives and see what they have to say. I believe that there is definitely something to eating a more healthy, plant-based diet, versus eating chemically altered or hormone filled food and meats.

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Cindy

I had a lump years ago. Went to the doctor, she found it right away also. Prayed and had prayer. My doctor scheduled a Mammogram. Went for my Mammogram, before the procedure a hospital doctor came in and couldn't find the lump. Had the Mammogram, no sign of anything at all. It just disappeared.

So thankful that the Lord took care of this Cindy!!!

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

So thankful that the Lord took care of this Cindy!!!

Amen

[ILG]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Lacey, Cindy and ILG, I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles with cancer in family and friend's lives. It is a horrible disease that strikes fear into all our hearts, I believe.

I was thinking about cancer after reading all this, and thinking that I really don't think anyone has not been touched in some way by the effects of cancer in a loved one's life. I wonder why this is? Why this disease is allowed to devastate and destroy in almost every home and family we know. Not saying that I have any answers, just more of a question.

Years ago tuberculosis and polio were the absolute dreaded diseases that were feared above all, and then a cure came along and the fear was no more.

I wonder if we'll ever see a day where there is a cure for cancer that doesn't involve the horrible treatments of chemotherapy and radiation. It seems to me that sometimes the treatment of cancer is worse than the disease itself.

I have a friend who 7 years ago was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was in her late 60s at the time. She tells me that as she was being admitted to the hospital to undergo the mastectomy, that she was going to get into the hospital bed, and something rose up inside of her and she stopped, turned around, and spoke to her husband, and the doctor and said, I'm going home.

They of course tried to talk her out of such nonsense. But as she tells the story, she felt within her heart that Jesus was her healer, and she would rather trust him than the doctors and their cures. She signed out of the hospital AMA (against medical advice) and went home.

She sought out a lady in the area who was a herbalist and who believed in the healing hand of the Lord. She began to eat differently eating vegetables and different things that were known cancer inhibitors. She never went back to the doctors for this problem. The lump in her breast dried up and went away. It has been seven years, and she has not been to see a doctor about this since. She believes that the healing hand of the Lord touched her that day, and completely took that cancer away.

I think about her story often. She is a special friend of mine who has taught me much about faith and trust in the Lord. I do believe that Jesus is the only Great Physician and that there are no diseases known to mankind that He can't heal. Sometimes He chooses healing here on earth, and sometimes healing doesn't come until we die.

I wonder about cancer, and the horrible effects of the treatments man has come up with to treat this dreaded disease, and even with all the treatments, people are still dying horrible suffering deaths because of it. Of course, people go on to live too with the treatments, but I know that the side effects of radiation, and chemo take their tremendous toll on those even who are survivors.

I wonder if there is a cure out there, but the drug companies, and doctors don't really want to utilize it, because cancer and all its treatments and medications are such a money making venture. Who knows?

My heart goes out to those who have had to struggle under the effects of the disease, and its treatments. I know that Jesus knows what the cure is. HE is the Great Physician, and Creator. My prayer is that He will help someone to find the cure and stop the suffering of those affected with cancer.

Thanks for sharing KBTW. My husband has had radiation and I worry about that too. But then, I know a number of people who have had surgery and radiation and seem to be doing fine years later....so I am not sure what to think. Sometimes the cure does seem worse than the disease, especially chemo in the later stages.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by OneEyedFatMan

I am sorry to hear that as well. My wife was diagnosed two years and a couple of months ago, wen through chemo, surgery, radiation... in that order. To date she seems to be doing okay. had the port removed last Monday.

My husband just passed his 5 year date. That made me very happy. However, it is never far from my thoughts...

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by ILG

Thanks for sharing KBTW. My husband has had radiation and I worry about that too. But then, I know a number of people who have had surgery and radiation and seem to be doing fine years later....so I am not sure what to think. Sometimes the cure does seem worse than the disease, especially chemo in the later stages.

For my sister it will be 21 years, this year. Praise God!!

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Cindy

For my sister it will be 21 years, this year. Praise God!!

Awesome! And I am glad your lump went away, Cindy!