Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by Heavenleahangel

Hello, Everyone; I feel so ackward posting on this thread, but I offically "belong" to this community.
My right foot was swollen and tender so I went to my primary care and was told it's nothing to worry about. After 4 months of not being treated and not getting anywhere, I was deperate and went to a podiatrist. He immediately sent me for a xray, then a nuclear bone scan, then a white blood cell skin tag or scan and was told I actually have cancerous bone cells in my foot and I am going to start a biphosponate chemo infusion called Aredia on Monday the 23rd. I have had family members on chemo, but not this type. I have scoured the websites on what to expect and it is scary.
I don't have a lot of family/close friends to help me through this, but I do have my son I adopted and is 4 years old. I have had him since he was a newborn.
I appreciate any encouragement and if anyone has any experiece with Aredia, I would love to hear it-good or bad. Thanks, Heavenleahangel

Heavenleahangel,

Welcome to the best support group you could ever not want to be a part of! Like Dapper, I'm not too familiar with bone cancers, but I can sure give you a cyber hug when you need one! My partner and I both went through cancer this year and are both doing GREAT! I'm so sorry you are facing this with a little one to care for on your own.Just know there are a lot of fabulous people here who will help lift you up when you feel too tired to make a go at it on your own.

Much love and light,

Novela

[mustangjeano]

Dear Heaven, I just saw your post and want to jump in and assure you that you will not fight this battle alone. There are many amazing people on this thread who will support you and keep you in their hearts and prayers. I am not familiar with that particular chemo drug but I have taken the chemo ride.
Please feel free to pm me if you wish and I will also watch for updates from you on here.I love your poem.
Sending healing energy and love to you. Jean

[Countyfem]

Hi Heaven so sorry to hear of your troubles...

Make sure you pay close attention to the side effects of Aredia, I did some research on Web MD not wanting to scare you just want to make sure you are WELL informed.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your young man and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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[clay]

(((((((((((((((((((Heavenleahangel)))))))))))))))) )
See how awesome the people in here are!!!!! You will feel love here. This is when people stand together...and hold onto one another, cry with one another, laugh with one another, and support one another...we are HERE....for you..anytime...we are all woven with having faced the same diagnosis as you (in varying forms that is.)
I want to talk with you tomorrow...call me pls? Hugs my sweet friend...Clay
PS This thread is all about people who have suffered the anguishes of that dreaded C word...have lived and nearly died from that and fought to live another day..we have walked on that battlefield of life...and survived..so will YOU. Dig deep...BELIEVE and stay positive...we are all here for you...anyone of us will lend an ear, a shoulder, and anything else you may need....anytime. The Planet is awesome in times of crises...people all pull together....