Just received some very sad news.

[chekmark]

Shortly after I was diagnosised I went on a cancer walk. All kinds of cancer. I was still emotionally a wreck but I thought I needed to do this. I met a very inspirational lady named Cheryl, she had just reached her 2 year anniversary and was just a ray of sunshine. She was not her2 by the way but a breast cancer survivor. It was like god sent her directly over to me cuz he knew I was weak that day and I walked that walk feeling like a new person and thought that I will not let this cancer stop me. Well Cheryl passed away last night and I just needed to share it with people who understand. Stupid cancer. I am so sad but god has a special angel and I am so happy that I got the pleasure to meet such a wonderful person. When I was told her cancer was back I knew that she would beat it but her blood counts were too low to receive additional chemo.

My prayers go out to her family. She just became a grand mother last week. She was 52. Lets all prayer that they find a cure for this horrible disease soon!

[Sheila]

I know how hard it is to lose a friend.....I lost my best friend to cancer then a couple years later, lost a special friend that I met through breast cancer...we became a support to each other....never expected her to go so quickly.....savor all the memories, you were brought together for a reason.....prayers for her family, and especially for at new grandchild that barely got to meet her.

[Paula O]

Dear Chekmark,

I'm so sorry about Cheryl's death. (((Big hugs)). Boy, it sure is hard to lose friends to cancer. It's such a sneaky, indisious disease, such a ruthless robber, and it sure doesn't "play fair". It is a sad thing to have loved ones die of cancer and it certainly is sobering watching others pass on as we battle cancer ourselves.

I'm glad you were able to have that special walk and talk with Cheryl that day. She sounds like an extraordinary woman and I'm glad her sunshine glowed on your life and she had such a positive impact during a tough time. The "sisterhood" among cancer survivors is a beautiful bond, one of the sweet joys in the storm.

I just joined you in praying for a cure as well as praying for Cheryl's family and friends including you, :)

Paula

[yanyan]

It is very hard to lose a friend in the same battle. Three people i knew passed away from breast cancer since i was diagnosed 18 months ago. One of them had some good conversations with me. I still remember her smile, her fighting with the insurance and she was a very chatty lady. Those people have influenced me in a way they didn't know. They taught me to cherish each day and to be thankful of what we have.

[NEDenise]

Darlene,
So sad.
Sending a gentle hug.
Denise

[karen z]

I am sorry- this is very sad news. What Sheila said is so true. You must savor the memories and fight on.
K

[KDR]

Hi,
Last month, I became the last one standing in our Friday group of five patients. It was difficult, catapulting me into wondering if I'm kidding myself, questioning chemo (especially after a thread here recently), and life itself. Then I reminded myself that we all have different medical journeys and histories, not to mention differing life purposes. Our remaining family members have made a pact to stay close, because after all, cancer is not what defines us.
After two years with these wonderful people, same time slot, same shared experience, it is hard not to become enamored, hard not to feel. We measured our successes and failures against each other, discussed treatment options, shared family stories. While it is never easy to lose a friend, or in our case, watch a friend decline, lose the game, it is important to remember that we are all walking our own paths, and keep those we cared for close to our hearts, and our happy memories close to our hearts. I personally get more aggressive about being well, to the extent I'm in control, when I hear about the fallen. Gives me a new fire.
Love
Karen

[chekmark]

Thank you everyone that responded, you all said such kind, comforting words. I feel blessed to have gotten to know her, she will be missed. You put tears in my eyes with your comforting words. Thank you again.

[twosenuf99]

Sending you hugs and thoughts. Sad how many wonderful people we lose to this horrible disease.

Tracy

[Jean]

Dear Chekmark,
I felt so sad after reading your post...it is painful and difficult to lose a friend. Everyone fights so hard and is so brave....we need a cure yesterday...

sending you a hug.
jean