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Written by Melody, Roanoke Rapids
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My hair fell out in hunks. It was on a Friday night, so I knew I would not see a doctor until the next week. I went on the internet looking for information and I found the "dreaded" Autoimmune disease Alopecia. When I saw a doctor, my research was confirmed. At the time, I had not been saved, but I did believe in God. |
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Written by Shannon Wood
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Shannon was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer in February at 30 years of age. After three chemotherapy treatments, she sought a second opinion from another doctor, who changed the diagnosis to stage IV. |
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Written by Tony, Atlanta
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Two years ago I lay in a hospital bed after the doctor shared his prognosis of my condition. “Tony, the primary source was removed but unfortunately it is stage IV having metastasized multiple times in your liver as well as the presence of innumerable pulmonary metastasized nodules. With proven drugs we can maintain our quality of life for a period of time.” In other words, “Tony you have colon cancer stage IV. There is no cure only treatment to extend you life slightly and minimize the suffering. You should be dead in 1-2 years”
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Written by Jack, Shelby
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Cancer has been a big part of our lives. My father and father-in-law passed away from cancer. A very close friend – I’d call her my sister in everything but blood –passed away from cancer. My wife Chris has a rare pre-cancerous disease called Paget’s disease for which there is no cure. She has been under constant doctor’s care for the last 9 years. So, when I was diagnosed with Stage IV prostrate cancer that had spread to my bladder, I knew what I was up against. I had been retired four years after working as a music teacher for 30 years and was busy with my new career as a student travel planner. I am forever grateful to my doctor who let us know he was not going to give up on me. The doctor’s words to us were, “You are too young to have prostate cancer. I’m not going to be happy giving you five years; I’d rather give you 30 years.” |
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