Pleural Mesothelioma and Cancer Cured

Pleural Mesothelioma

2099-04-18T22:40:00.000-07:00

Pleural Mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma that exists, and in its malignant form is the direct result of exposure to asbestos fibres. You can get benign tumours with mesothelioma.

Pleural Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma of the Pleura
Pleural mesothelioma is a disease that affects the lining of the lungs, or lung pleura. Sometimes doctors refer to this disease as mesothelioma of the pleura. It is a common misconception that mesothelioma is a type of primary lung cancer; it is not. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the serous membranes. These membranes enclose a number of organs throughout the midsection of the body, including the lungs. The most common type of mesothelioma is one that affects the serous membranes of the lungs: pleural mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma can also affect the serous membranes surrounding the abdomen, called peritoneal mesothelioma, and the membranes surrounding the heart, or pericardial mesothelioma. When mesothelioma spreads to the lungs from the serous linings of the lungs, abdomen or heart, it is considered secondary lung cancer. Also, pleural mesothelioma is sometimes referred to as an asbestos lung cancer. Technically, this is also incorrect, since it does not originate in the lungs. Asbestosis is a type of asbestos lung disease that does originate in the lungs and is often confused with mesothelioma.

Pleural Mesothelioma Cancer
Pleural mesothelioma cancer represents about 75% of all mesothelioma cases. The disease is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers that settle in the lungs. These asbestos fibers become inserted in the lung lining (the pleura). Over time, these fibers cause chronic inflammation that eventually leads to growth of cancerous tumors or, in some cases, asbestosis.

Pleural mesothelioma cancer normally appears as multiple tumor masses affecting the parietal surface (inside closer to the lung) and visceral surface (outside further from the lung) of the pleura. Typically the parietal surface has greater involvement than the visceral. The right lung typically shows a slightly higher incidence of mesothelioma, apparently due to the fact that the right lung is larger and has a greater amount of pleural surface area. Also, the lower lungs typically show more tumor masses than the upper lung. This is thought to be due to gravitational factors influencing how the asbestos fibers settle in the lungs after they have been inhaled.

Large growths in the pleura are normally noted in patients upon diagnosis. These growths lead to a complete obliteration of the lung cavity later in the disease. The tumors can spread from the lung pleura to other organs, including the heart and abdomen. This aggressive disease can also invade the lymph nodes and blood system.

Other types of tumors also grow in the pleura, but these are tumors that start in other parts of the body and are not considered pleural mesothelioma. These tumors have metastasized to the pleura. The most common form of non-pleural mesothelioma cancer that occurs is lung cancer, representing about 36% of the cancer occurring in the pleura. The next most common forms are breast cancer (25%), ovarian cancer (5%) and gastric cancer (2%). Lymphoma also accounts for a portion of cancer that has metastasized to the pleura.

Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms
The most common symptom for pleural mesothelioma patients is chest pain. But, the pain is often not associated directly with the lung pleura and often appears in the shoulder or upper abdomen. Shortness of breath, called dyspnea, is also a symptom. Cough, weight loss and anorexia are present in some patients, but are less common symptoms. The pleural mesothelioma cancer tumors grow quickly and enlarge the pleural space, causing it to fill with fluid. This fluid leads to the discomfort or pain associated with first detection of the disease.

Pleural mesothelioma patients display all three types of mesothelioma cancer cells: epithelioid mesothelioma, sarcomatoid mesothelioma and biphasic mesothelioma.

Pleural Mesothelioma Prognosis
According to a study of 167 patients with proven pleural mesothelioma, the median survival rate of patients following diagnosis was 242 days. The survival rate was also affected by the type of mesothelioma cancer cells; patients with biphasic cell types have the shortest life expectancy.

Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Moving Forward

2008-11-03T09:06:00.001-08:00

Hi,

My mom had her first appointment with the onocology group on friday.
She ended up with a terrific dr from what others have told us. He said
she is lucky that it has been caught early. It is "borderline"
inflammatory breast cancer. She has a PET/CAT scan for Friday and her
next appointment (with another dr in the group) on the following
Friday. Along with that she also has a MUNG (?) test he ordered and he
is going to start with chemo so she is getting a port put in.

She will have a mastoctomy at a later date of course and he said at the
moment he does not think she will need radiation.

I am feeling a bit better....

Wendy

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Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Researchers Find More Genes Linked to Lung Cancer

2008-10-23T18:02:00.000-07:00

Researchers have identified 26 genes associated with the most common
type of lung cancer, adenocarcinoma -- more than doubling the number of
genes known to play a role in the deadly disease.

For more informations please folow This Link!
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Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Frustrated!

2008-10-21T11:28:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

Well my mom had her sugical bipsy done on Friday and the surgeon said
yes it is cancer BUT he does not know where it started yes (skin or in
the breast) and that will be determained later this week. He said she
will need a mastectomy and chemo but which comes first will be set by
what kind it is. (already knew that) She called yesterday as she was
told to for an appointment later this week and they said first
appointmetn with him would be NEXT Tuesday since he only works on
Tuesday...great now lets waste MORE time...it is bad enough that it was
2 months before they got to the bipsy part of it all since they all were
saying since we have no family history there is no real rush...it is
just an infection lets try more antibotics !!!!! They don't know if it
has spread to her body and siad they won't do that until the mastectomy
(but what if the chemo comes first???)

I am thankfull that my mom is taking it fairly well, my father is
slowling coming out of the denial stage, my younger sister is still a
mess (she has always been very emotional), my daughter is bouncing
between ok this is what we must do to I don't want Nana to die. Our
austic son just knows nana is sick. (working on how to tell him as we
live above them and he sees her everyday) My husband has not said much
about it all...I am keeping it together most of the time becuase I am
doing the research (what I do for a living kind of) and also keeping
everyone else from falling apart...I however did find you should not cry
and then fall asleep as it causes you to wake up with a headache.

Anyone have any ideas???Last time I wrote I got great ideas from woman
here about calling area centers but because she did not have a diagnoses
of cancer already they said nope...no help.

I am so mad at the system...my daughter was ill and she almost died
because of folks saying well she is not sick enough!!!! Now I see it
happening again....except my mom already has Lymes & MS....this is going
to be really hard to begin with and all this false hope they were
feeding her/my family and now dragging feet it seems like to me is
driving me NUTS!

HELP!!!

Wendy

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Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Re: Hello

2008-10-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

They said I am stable enough to go home and be on strict bedrest

--- Original Message ---
From:"MARY KING" <melissyking@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tue 10/21/08 1:45 pm
To:daughtersofmomswithbreastcancer@yahoogroups.com
Subj:Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Re: Hello

Hi! I am sorry about your mom having to have a mastectomy, but You should be proud of her and let her handle it in her own way! I have been thru a mastectomy and I wasn't lucky enough to have reconstruction . I know that so many things went thru my mind and I had to deal with it in my own way. It is sort of like grieving, we all may do it differently, but in the end you have to deal with it. I think she is handling it the best way that she knows how and I am glad she has GOD on her side! Good luck to her and you and your family. We will keep her in our prayers for a speedy recovery and pray for your dad as well. GOD Bless you! melissy

--- On Tue, 10/21/08, xiomara_crtz <xiomara_crtz@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: xiomara_crtz <xiomara_crtz@yahoo.com>
Subject: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Re: Hello
To: daughtersofmomswithbreastcancer@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 10:42 AM

--- In daughtersofmomswith breastcancer@ yahoogroups. com, "Nicole"
<nicoledarrell2002@ ...> wrote:
>
> Im new to the group. My mom got diagnosed with breast cancer at the
> end of Sept. She is having surgery on monday and we are all really
> scared. She is 62. She is having a mastectomy on her left
breast,and
> from what I understand they are going to go ahead and reconstruct
her
> breast at the same time instead of making her wait. I also
understand
> that they will follow up with chemotherapy and radiation. Its hard
> enough that my dad is terminally ill and has been for yrs now and
now
> this with mom is overwhelming. I'm only 33 and its alot to deal
with.
> I feel mom is in denial. She has taken it too good for her own
good.
> She is cracking jokes about it and acting like its no big deal. It
> floored us when we found out. So far it hasnt spread to the other
> breast yet but she does have calcium deposits in it now. I asked
her
> how she can be so non chalont about it and she said "I asked God
for
> peace". Thats great and I'm a believer myself but man she has got
to
> be scared! She also stated that "God put doctors on this earth to
help
> me and if they can't, I guess he will take me home". That is
totally
> not my moms thinking at all. I don't know what to think myself!
>

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Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Re: Hello

2008-10-21T10:45:00.001-07:00

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Subject: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Re: Hello
To: daughtersofmomswithbreastcancer@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 10:42 AM

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Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Re: Hello

2008-10-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

--- In daughtersofmomswithbreastcancer@yahoogroups.com, "Nicole"
<nicoledarrell2002@...> wrote:
>
> Im new to the group. My mom got diagnosed with breast cancer at the
> end of Sept. She is having surgery on monday and we are all really
> scared. She is 62. She is having a mastectomy on her left
breast,and
> from what I understand they are going to go ahead and reconstruct
her
> breast at the same time instead of making her wait. I also
understand
> that they will follow up with chemotherapy and radiation. Its hard
> enough that my dad is terminally ill and has been for yrs now and
now
> this with mom is overwhelming. I'm only 33 and its alot to deal
with.
> I feel mom is in denial. She has taken it too good for her own
good.
> She is cracking jokes about it and acting like its no big deal. It
> floored us when we found out. So far it hasnt spread to the other
> breast yet but she does have calcium deposits in it now. I asked
her
> how she can be so non chalont about it and she said "I asked God
for
> peace". Thats great and I'm a believer myself but man she has got
to
> be scared! She also stated that "God put doctors on this earth to
help
> me and if they can't, I guess he will take me home". That is
totally
> not my moms thinking at all. I don't know what to think myself!
>

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Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Thanks for the response dear.

2008-10-19T19:48:00.001-07:00

Hi Megan! I don't mind telling you that my grandmother was 88 years old and her heart gave out on her.So she had survived over 10 years and my mom survived the breast cancer for 19 years. My mother died from liver disease(drinking) . After my father passed she drank too heavy and ended her life before her time in my way of thinking. It was a horrible death and horrible for us to watch. Alcoholics just don't know the horror they will go thru when their time comes! The women in your family have had a rough go of it too with the dreaded "C". It amazes me that there are so many of us women that are affected by this disease! I also have had several aunts to have breast cancer. I have no idea about the gene thing as I guess it wasn't known about either by the doctors or us when we were all going thru it. As far as my making it thru all of it, I don't mind telling you that I couldn't have made it without GOD and my wonderful husband and
family. They were there every step of the way and at the time I had one of the world's Best friends. She helped me so much ! I can never repay her for all she done for me. If I have helped you even for a minute, then I am glad as that is what I would like to be able to do for you and anyone that just needs someone to talk to. Continue to believe in your self and GOD. You will be blessed and I know things will get better for you, a friend, melissy

--- On Sun, 10/19/08, Megan Sanchez <megan2007_4208@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Megan Sanchez <megan2007_4208@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Thanks for the response dear.
To: daughtersofmomswithbreastcancer@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2008, 3:29 PM

Wow. You sure have been threw alot. You know how it feels to loose somebody so close to you. I was wondering, your mother, and grandmother passed away, do you feel comfortable sharing from what, and what has helped you get threw tough times?! If not, thats understandable.

My family genetics for the Breast Cancer gene ( BRAC 1 & 2 ) are very strong:

My grandmother ( mother's mother ) passed away from it. She also had Ovarian Cancer. I dont know much about her, and never got the privelige to meet her. Nobody in the family has told me any specifics about her.

As you know my mother just recently passed away from it. When she found out she had it, the tumors had grown beyond 5 cm wide. She had a Bilateral Masectomy, and had 14 out of 16 total lymph nodes removed under her right arm. She went threw numerous rounds of Chemotherapy and Radiation, and also Hormonal Replacement Therapy. There was a 90% chance of it returning within a 5-year mark. I was so surprised to see how fast it did, and all the side affects from it ( Bone Pain, Persistant Cough, Fatigue, Weight Loss,) and how fast it had spread to numerous other organs. She then attempted to start her oral Chemotherapy again, along with tackling each individual body part with Radiation. Then right out of the blue, she had asked me ( almost begged me in a way) to take her off life support. I don't blame her. It was hard for her to communicate, and she couldnt move on her own, since her white blood count had plummeted to 0.3. She was trying everything
in her power, with no progress, it spread very quickly.
I told my mother shes a BC survivor in my book. She survived it as long as the Lord allowed her too!

My aunt June passed away from BC as well. She chose not to do anything about it.... she was too afraid. It has been several years since her passing. I totally know how you feel, if she would have been brave enough to conquer this, she might still be "around" today. Im sorry for your loss.

My aunt Janice had 2 different kinds of BC, ( Ductal & Invasive Lobular Carcinoma), she also had a Bilateral Mastectomy with/ Reconstruction , Chemotherapy.

My aunt Judy who refers to BC as the "C" word, couragously decided to be proactive when she had found out she had the BRCA2 gene, to have a Bilateral Masectomy, Reconstructive Surgery, and also a Hysterectomy.

My sister Sommer who refuses to get any mamograms, or do self breast exams monthly is ten years older then I am. I hope and pray often that her body is not infected with this terrible disease. It was always a wish of my mothers that Sommer and I would be very aware of how strong the gene is in our family , and to take care of our bodies, no matter what the decisions are that you have to make. If she can do it then , my sister & I can do it.

As for me, I have been told I have a cyst in my Right breast, which is called a Calcification. I have talked with my prenatal doctor about scheduling a mamogram shortly. I told her how important this is for me. Im currently 25 weeks pregnant, and wish to Breastfeed, it its safe for my child .. I am doing my best to be open-minded, with a little help from the Lord. He gives me strength everyday, whether I ask for it or not. Thinking positively helps a great deal. Knowing that I can speak my mind freely in an environment like this reassures me I have support no matter what! I do alot of research on this, which helps alot.

Im sorry to hear that you had a tumor in your thyroid, I did as well when I found out what the problem was. I've had hypothyriodism since I was 15 years old. Malnutrition growing up didn't help matters. You know when you told me that I seemed to be "dwelling on it", you really opened my eyes. I don't need too stress so much, thats also something that the "C" word loves to thrive on. Whether you know it or not, you have helped me which I deeply appreciate. Keep being strong and supportive, your doing a great job.Thanks again, ~Megan~

--- On Sat, 10/18/08, MARY KING <melissyking@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: MARY KING <melissyking@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Doing alright today!
To: daughtersofmomswith breastcancer@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:46 PM

Hi Megan! I don't mind you asking why I joined this group. My grandma, my mother and myself all had breast cancer. All three of us are breast cancer survivors. My mom and grandma died from other causes, not breast cancer. That is why I believe so strongly in prevention. If found early enough ,breast cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence. I am sorry for the women that weren't diagnosed early enough, but there are so many women that won't go to a doctor for mammograms that could be cured and live cancer free lives if they weren't so afraid. I had a mastectomy when I was 44 years old and now they can do lumpectomies and you don't have to go thru what I did years ago. As for my thyroid, I have hypothyroidism. I had a tumor in it and had my thyroid erradicated! I am on synthroid for the rest of my life for it. My over all health is good now. Thanks for asking! I think it would be wonderful for you to go back to school and I know your mom
would be proud of you for that. i am sorry for your loss as I still miss my mom after 14years. She was my best friend and a wonderful person. Please try to hang in there and remember that GOD doesn't ever give us more than we can handle. I will keep praying for you and your baby. melissy

--- On Sat, 10/18/08, Megan Sanchez <megan2007_4208@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Megan Sanchez <megan2007_4208@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Doing alright today!
To: daughtersofmomswith breastcancer@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 1:35 PM

Dear Melissy,

Thanks for responding to my email. Your right, I do sit and dwell on it. By doing that I think it will bring her back, or show her how much I want her back. But I have realized no matter how many tears I shed over this, its still the same, and reality sets in. As you were suggesting that my boyfriend takes me out somewhere to get me out of this darn house, he said he would buy me a bus pass ( since I have no vehicle) so that I could go back to school. I haven't gotten my G.E.D. yet, and its something of importance to me in my life. He only wants to see me succeed, and I know that. It makes me feel very lucky to know that I have such a supportive partner.

May I ask you something? Why did you join this group? Theirs many different reasons then just the obvious. I hope that your health is well. I read that you mentioned you have thyroid problems as well. I have had the problem for about 6 years or so. Hopefully everything is going somewhat well, if not better, in your life.

I'm going to take my boyfriends advice and go back to school. It will put my focus onto a brighter subject. Once I get my G.E.D. not only will my boyfriend be happy, but my mother as well. I'm not going to be the only one in my family who didn't graduate. When you think about it im not just doing this for myself, also my child too!

Anyways, thanks for responding. It helps knowing that when you reach out for help, someone is always there. Have A Blessed Day. ~ Megan~

Sent with Love By: Megan

--- On Fri, 10/17/08, MARY KING <melissyking@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: MARY KING <melissyking@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Doing alright today!
To: daughtersofmomswith breastcancer@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, October 17, 2008, 9:43 PM

Hi Megan! I am so sorry that you are having so many problems. I wish you had a really good friend that you could talk to about all of this and see if that would help you in dealing with everything you are going thru! It sounds like you are staying in the house too much and dwelling on it all. Could you get your boy friend to take you somewhere? You need to get out more,even if it is just for a drive in the country! Your mom would want you to go on with your life. When you get more relaxed and calm, I am willing to bet you will be able to hear from your mom spiritually. You are so keyed up that you probably can't hear her coming thru to you. Don't forget that being pregneant messes with your hormones and puts you on a roller coaster. Be sure and go back to the doctor for your thyroid. I have that problem and you need to be on medicne for it. I will pray for you and I hope you can feel better real soon and just keep good thoughts about
your mom in

your mind and heart and you will feel better soon. Good luck to you and may GOD bless you!! If you want to talk, I am here for you. A Friend, Melissy

--- On Fri, 10/17/08, MeGaN <megan2007_4208@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: MeGaN <megan2007_4208@ yahoo.com>

Subject: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Doing alright today!

To: daughtersofmomswith breastcancer@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Friday, October 17, 2008, 6:38 PM

Hi this is Megan. It's been a little while since I have written

anything in not just this group, but my journal as well. When that

happens I know its time for me to reach out. I always hear myself

saying " I don't need those people, they don't understand my

situation" No offense to anyone reading this.

My depression and grieving process is getting really "raw". I cry my

eyes out almost twice a day. I am so angry that my mom can't make her

presence known to me. She always told me that she would in one way or

another let me know. It's so difficult for me to have a spiritual

relationship with her. All my friends say " shes still in your spirit

in your heart. " But what exactly does that mean? I have always just

been able to talk to her, and have her talk back. Now whenever I talk

to her, and no matter how loud I cry she doesn't answer me.

I will be getting back on Zoloft, which is an anti-depressant. I

stopped taking all the medications I was on for Bi-Polar Disorder and

Panic Disorder when I became pregnant ( one month prior to my mother

passing away, and also a month after giving my two other children to

another family for adoption). My emotions and hormones seem to be on a

constant roller-coaster. I have been advised that only taking Zoloft

is relatively safe during pregnancy. I am having lots of mood swings.

The nightmares are getting somewhat better. I feel so alone. I don't

leave my house for longer then a few hours a week. I was also advised

that my thyroid level is dangerously low. My nurse called me this

morning and notified me that they found it in my blood. My boyfriend

is being somewhat supportive, he doesn't know what to say. I'm

basically writing in here because im soooo lonely. I can't remember

the last time when someone knocked on my door to come and visit me. It

was probably my birthday which was August 9th.

I dont know if im making any since at all. Anyone is willing to

respond to this.

Thanks for listening to me blab and complain.

Megan

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Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Thanks for the response dear.

2008-10-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

Wow. You sure have been threw alot. You know how it feels to loose somebody so close to you. I was wondering, your mother, and grandmother passed away, do you feel comfortable sharing from what, and what has helped you get threw tough times?! If not, thats understandable.

My family genetics for the Breast Cancer gene ( BRAC 1 & 2 ) are very strong:

My grandmother ( mother's mother ) passed away from it. She also had Ovarian Cancer. I dont know much about her, and never got the privelige to meet her. Nobody in the family has told me any specifics about her.

As you know my mother just recently passed away from it. When she found out she had it, the tumors had grown beyond 5 cm wide. She had a Bilateral Masectomy, and had 14 out of 16 total lymph nodes removed under her right arm. She went threw numerous rounds of Chemotherapy and Radiation, and also Hormonal Replacement Therapy. There was a 90% chance of it returning within a 5-year mark. I was so surprised to see how fast it did, and all the side affects from it ( Bone Pain, Persistant Cough, Fatigue, Weight Loss,) and how fast it had spread to numerous other organs. She then attempted to start her oral Chemotherapy again, along with tackling each individual body part with Radiation. Then right out of the blue, she had asked me ( almost begged me in a way) to take her off life support. I don't blame her. It was hard for her to communicate, and she couldnt move on her own, since her white blood count had plummeted to 0.3. She was trying everything
in her power, with no progress, it spread very quickly.
I told my mother shes a BC survivor in my book. She survived it as long as the Lord allowed her too!

My aunt June passed away from BC as well. She chose not to do anything about it.... she was too afraid. It has been several years since her passing. I totally know how you feel, if she would have been brave enough to conquer this, she might still be "around" today. Im sorry for your loss.

My aunt Janice had 2 different kinds of BC, ( Ductal & Invasive Lobular Carcinoma), she also had a Bilateral Mastectomy with/ Reconstruction, Chemotherapy.

My aunt Judy who refers to BC as the "C" word, couragously decided to be proactive when she had found out she had the BRCA2 gene, to have a Bilateral Masectomy, Reconstructive Surgery, and also a Hysterectomy.

My sister Sommer who refuses to get any mamograms, or do self breast exams monthly is ten years older then I am. I hope and pray often that her body is not infected with this terrible disease. It was always a wish of my mothers that Sommer and I would be very aware of how strong the gene is in our family , and to take care of our bodies, no matter what the decisions are that you have to make. If she can do it then , my sister & I can do it.

As for me, I have been told I have a cyst in my Right breast, which is called a Calcification. I have talked with my prenatal doctor about scheduling a mamogram shortly. I told her how important this is for me. Im currently 25 weeks pregnant, and wish to Breastfeed, it its safe for my child .. I am doing my best to be open-minded, with a little help from the Lord. He gives me strength everyday, whether I ask for it or not. Thinking positively helps a great deal. Knowing that I can speak my mind freely in an environment like this reassures me I have support no matter what! I do alot of research on this, which helps alot.

Im sorry to hear that you had a tumor in your thyroid, I did as well when I found out what the problem was. I've had hypothyriodism since I was 15 years old. Malnutrition growing up didn't help matters. You know when you told me that I seemed to be "dwelling on it", you really opened my eyes. I don't need too stress so much, thats also something that the "C" word loves to thrive on. Whether you know it or not, you have helped me which I deeply appreciate. Keep being strong and supportive, your doing a great job.Thanks again, ~Megan~

--- On Sat, 10/18/08, MARY KING <melissyking@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: MARY KING <melissyking@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Daughtersofmoms withBREASTCANCER Doing alright today!
To: daughtersofmomswithbreastcancer@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:46 PM