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"Agressive Treatment"
By laughinglady
on July 15 2010 at 8:21 pm
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Just got back from a very long, uncomfortable visit with the ENT...seems she has a new treatment plan she would like me to try..A very "Aggressive" treatment (her words)..so for the next few weeks I will be on 4 medications and 1 includes a sinus form of delivery that I experienced in her office today and all I can say is She seems to think that without this treatment things won't go so well for my future..but with it I may actually have more of a future than originally predicted..so what the heck I am in..GAME on as they say...Not looking forward to it as some of the medicines have some severe side effects and will make me sicker before better...My Babe and I have a hard time understanding why our medical practices still seem as though they are from the dark ages!!! And why do the medicines make us so damn sick!! I would not have considered the medicine if she hadn't made things sound so dire...*sigh* My turn I guess to ask for prayers and candles....Wish me strength to stick with this program...I promised my family I would do whatever I can within reason..I am still doing all the holistic things too so maybe the combination will win the war...ok Time to get started...(crossing all my parts that are crossable) Oh yeah she also said that quitting smoking is enabling my body to fight for itself and heal more effectively That was cool to hear!!!
For the new people who think all of this sounds like a code! I was diagnosed with cancer of the vocal chords in 2008 and refused traditional treatment ie surgery,chemo and radiation...I have tried, juicing, sugar free diet, alkaline diet, dandelion root, essiac tea and a special juice we drink called 'ageless'...and of course mind over matter!!!which I will always believe is 50 % of the battle!!!
If I had of quit smoking in 1999 when the doctor first told me what was happening to my vocal chords and lungs I would not be dealing with this now...so if your health is still good QUIT NOW..and if it's not QUIT anyway and give yourself a fighting chance!!!!
Take care my QSJ family....and DONT smoke....
~Cami~
Everything is Possible
~05/07/09~
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Message by sweetp
on July 15 2010 at 8:32 pm
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Hugs Colleen
"Today I choose not to smoke..."
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Message by Earlz
on July 15 2010 at 9:11 pm
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Do whatever seems right to you, good luck with the treatments my fingers are xxxxxxxxxxxxx for you. I met a man a few years ago, every time I saw him he was whistling and singing he went around his neighborhood mowing everyones grass for free,he told me a year earlier he had been sent home to die, he had cancer of the throat he could not talk or eat solids, he had went back in to be checked and they could no longer find a sign of cancer.
I hope that a year from now they can no longer find a sign of cancer in you
Protect the Children
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Message by ltlsqueak
on July 15 2010 at 9:24 pm
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It's often a comfort knowing that God never gives us more than we can handle. Remember that when you're at your weakest and know that he's here for you! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! 
I'd like to send this to viewers choice NOT to hurt you by spreading your news, but to let other people know just how important it is to QUIT! As hard as it is, we must listen to our doctors at times. I'm glad you've given it thought and made your decision. Hoping for only the best and we are all here for you!!!! (((hugs))) I wish you knew what an impact you've had on me and how you've touched me in so many ways! Luv ya!!!
Sherri
Quit date: March 22, 2010
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I can do this...I HAVE to do this!
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Message by LynnEEE
on July 15 2010 at 9:28 pm
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God bless you Cami and may God protect you from all harm!
I started to live like God intended...smokefree! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and so can you!
‹(•¿•)› LynnEEE♥
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Message by jllanclos
on July 15 2010 at 10:10 pm
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My prayers are with you dear...you've meant so much to my dear friend and so many others here...even though I don't know you, I'm in tears tonight and hoping for the best for you. Thanks for pouring your life into others and being an inspiration to many. You can win this battle.
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Message by Babs
on July 15 2010 at 10:14 pm
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You know that you have my prayers.
Do what it takes Cami.
My good friend just finished radiation to the throat and is free and clear now.
She gained weight of all things and is walking 5-7 miles a day now.
My hand to yours.
Not One Puff Ever and
Keep a Sense of Humor.
Babs ~
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Message by Sophie
on July 15 2010 at 11:07 pm
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Thinking of you and praying for nothing but the best for you!!!!
TAKE CARE!!!!!!
TGIF - Thank God I'm Free
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Message by ozzy
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Hey Cami
Good to see you again, my thoughts and prayers are with you,
Ozzyxxxx
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Message by Dewey
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Medications for treating cancer can be fairly debilitating when you are taking them but, if they help, it is worth going through the treatment. Had a client who had the same thing as you and while he hated having the treatment and felt pretty horrible for a while, he is well 8 years on from there. You are such a strong lady and are doing everything you can to help yourself. I'm glad you decided to go with the treatment. Hang in there. Sending big (((((((((HUGS))))))))) your way and will keep you in my prayers.
Dewey
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Message by mroxanne
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My prayers are with you Cami. Keep those positive thoughts going and I am sending more your way, can you feel it (teeheehee). I too believe in the power of positive thinking. Treatment sucks but the outcome will make it worth it. ((((((((((BIGHUGS)))))))))
Roxanne
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Commit to the Quit one day at a time.
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Message by Eglswng46
on July 16 2010 at 9:33 am
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:( I will write you a note later ma'am. I don't like hearing any of this. Love, hugs, and peace with you and Babe through this... we love you guys...
***Kim*** F.F. and O.S.
Let your faith be your strength and your love be your guiding star
Dan Fogelberg...
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Message by Vicki
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Damn it. Why do bad things happen to good people? Rhetorical question. Bad things happen to all of us. I read a passage in my Simple Abundance book the other day that said something like....Lord help me now until you help me later. Wish I could remember it exactly. What it meant to me was to help someone get through the tough times to get to the good times. I pray for you sweet Cami. I pray that these meds and all the other good things you do for your body heal you.
I have a friend who had vocal cord cancer about 12 years ago. She is completely fine. I know you will be too.
Sending you love.
Vicki
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Message by Dannie
on July 16 2010 at 12:06 pm
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God bless you my sweet friend. Sending strength your way, you already have so many, prayers and friends we will keep our good thoughts going your way......... Lots of love and hugs!
Dannie
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Message by tictac
on July 16 2010 at 2:20 pm
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Thoughts and prayers coming your way, hang in there girl.
Remember you cannot smoke "just one", EVER.
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Message by LB Sherrie
on July 16 2010 at 3:13 pm
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I feel I can write you a prayer here and you would be okay with it.
Dear Lord,
My friend is in a storm unlike any I have faced. The only way I know to help her is to tell her how faithful you are in my storms. Please calm her heart as only you can. Amen
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comforts; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the confort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1: 3-4
Thanks for being here for me. I am praying for you...Hugs
Today is a good day for I woke and didn't smell roses or hear organ music, which means God has given me another day.
Aka StickLady July 16, 2009
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Message by Rickr
on July 17 2010 at 8:45 am
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ryn - thanks. You are one sweet lady. Nice to know someone is.
I am not quitting forever, but today I chose not to smoke.
Quit Date 9/23/08
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Message by LynnEEE
on July 18 2010 at 1:07 pm
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Hi Cami,
How are you doing? I am praying for you my friend! Let me know how treatment is going. You can do this, Cami!
Yes, when you move to California we must get together. I know we would have a great time.
 Take care, my friend. Praying for healing and many more years for you!
I started to live like God intended...smokefree! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and so can you!
‹(•¿•)› LynnEEE♥
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Message by Gigi72
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Oh sweet heart! My prayers are with you.
Thanks for your encouragement.
Thinking of you
xoxo
QD Aug25/10
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Message by deelsch
on July 19 2010 at 1:27 pm
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And with all that you are dealing with you still had time to check on me... you are such a sweetheart. I will send you lots and lots of prayers. You will beat this... I know it.
As for me.. just got back from vaca. Sat. Very wonderful... weather... and stuff.. had lots of fun. I am back to work (Monday) uggh... busy .. busy ... busy... price to pay for taking vaca I guess. So I am really going to think about my quit date. Thanks a bunch for all your encouragement... I need it. It won't be long. Love ya girl ((((((((hugs))))))))
I can do it..... I know I can.
Deena
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Message by Crys
on July 19 2010 at 10:21 pm
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I have everything crossed for you too, sugar.
Crys
Life dances and you have to dance with it...whether it is taking you on a wonderful ride, or is stepping on your toes.
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Message by Scout
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Modern medicine can truly sound barbaric at times. Hang in there.
And thank you for doing quit dates.
(((((Cami))))
Scout; QD 5/17/05
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