Comments on: I am sick of pink

By: Tam

Tam — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:41:57 +0000

I share your anger and frustration at misdiagnosis. My Dad has just been diagnosed with liver cancer. It’s in all lobes and the nodes so no chance of resection. 15 mths of raised LFT’s and no one did anything! They thought he was an alcoholic in denial! How do we make these people see what they do to families with their incompetence?

By: NPs Save Lives

NPs Save Lives — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:35:23 +0000

I put a copy of this on my blog in support of you. A fellow NP was a little offended by the “F” word. Go see what I wrote in my response to that.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:14:08 +0000

(((HUG)))
No words.
Just a hug.

By: The T-Dude

The T-Dude — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:51:49 +0000

When my father was dying from AIDS in the early 90’s, I went through the same thing. I couldn’t stand those red ribbons.

But they did let me know that I wasn’t alone.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:30:34 +0000

OH, Emily , it is great to see you blogging again. I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time. I remember doing the same when my dad got sick. Cherish your moments with your mom and know that your friends surround you in prayer.

By: Greybeard

Greybeard — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:08:51 +0000

Damn!
In the above, I meant to say “Teal and Pink go great together”.

By: Greybeard

Greybeard — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:07:07 +0000

I love pink.
We lost one of our closest friends to breast cancer three years ago. Before she passed her family was giving away (for donations to the American Cancer Society) the pink rubber bracelets you often see. I donated and started wearing one, and it has not been off my arm since. If I get my way it won’t come off until we kick cancer’s ass.
(My bracelet has faded and really can no longer be called pink. What do you call pink when it’s half-pink?)

Eight months ago our niece was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer.
Another donation. Another bracelet… this one is teal.
I don’t give a damn what anyone thinks…
Teal and cancer go great together.

Take heart Em…
Attitude, prayers, and money…
Every day, we are one day closer to gettin’-r-done.

By: JS

JS — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:47:27 +0000

Emily, Your mom will be in my prayers again. I know we hold different beliefs… and sometimes with the stuff that we see I tend to question my faith, But I will pray anyway, It can’t hurt. Anyway, If there is anything I can do to help or maybe just take your mind off of it for a little while, just let me know! I think your Mom rocks, She is a very loving and caring person. I know that I don’t know here very well, but every time I see her she radiates care, love, and comfort! Again, if there is ANYTHING my clan or I can do just tell me! Keep your head up. John

By: NPs Save Lives

NPs Save Lives — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:54:27 +0000

Damn Emily! I’m really sorry to hear that your Mom is reactive in so many nodes. It’s especially hard when ,as a health care provider, that you can’t hide inside the denial stage even for a little while. I hope that you sue the shit out of whoever missed it. I know money doesn’t replace your Mom but maybe it will weed out the crappy medical providers out here.

By: BJ

BJ — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:41:30 +0000

Damn. My heart hurts. Fuck you cancer, pick on somebody who isn’t so loving, family oriented, smiley, and fun. There are enough shitbags in the world cancer, go fuck with them. Fuck you cancer. Leave Beama alone.