Cancer has been a fact of life for humanity for many, many years, some countries more than others. What is cancer? It is abnormal growth of abnormal cells leading to the formation of abnormal tissue. In other words, your cells freak out and make tumors. They can spread pretty quick, too. And if you've had a type of cancer before, you are, I gather, at a higher risk for having your cells freak out again in some other area.
Like my aunt. She had and beat breast cancer. She's one tough cookie. But she went to the doctor yesterday because of persistent pain in her leg.
She has bone cancer.
It was not a good day for the home team, yesterday.
Posted by Random Penseur at April 15, 2005 08:52 AMrp,
i'm very sorry to hear about your aunt.
i think everyone here will agree...
we will do what we can to support the home team.
they have one hell of a line up.
RP, I'm very sorry to hear this sad news. My fondest wishes for another recovery for your aunt.
Posted by: Victor at April 15, 2005 12:31 PMOh, RP...I hurt for you guys. What a rough break for your aunt. Good vibes/prayers/energy/whatever-you-believe-in to you and your family.
Posted by: Allison at April 15, 2005 01:13 PMI never do know what to say. I am so sorry.
Posted by: nic at April 15, 2005 03:25 PMRP,
Gosh that is terrible news, I'm so sorry. I hope, pray that your aunt can pull off another another win against this.
We are all pulling together with your home team with our good wishes, prayers and whatever else it takes!
Posted by: dee at April 15, 2005 03:43 PMI never know what to say, either. Other than I'm very sorry, for your aunt and all who love her. It seems wholly unjust that someone who has fought the good fight and won once already should be forced to don the armor again.
Posted by: Jennifer at April 15, 2005 04:53 PMBest wishes to your aunt and to all of you who love her.
Posted by: Kathy at April 16, 2005 01:04 AMRP, I am sorry. The same thing happened to my mother-in-law. She beat breast cancer and then got bone cancer years later. She was a wonderful person.
The months ahead will be tough. My sympathies to all involved.
Posted by: chandra at April 16, 2005 11:35 AMBless your heart and your Aunt's heart. I will be pulling for the home run for the home team.
Posted by: Azalea at April 16, 2005 04:25 PMSo sorry to hear about your Aunt. Frinklin's and my prayers go out to her and your family.
Posted by: ensie at April 17, 2005 12:32 AMI am so sorry...I am praying for her health and recovery.
Hugs to all.
Posted by: Rachel Ann at April 17, 2005 02:29 AMI'm extremely sorry to hear that. Life sometimes just isn't fair.
Posted by: Simon at April 17, 2005 10:39 AMHope she can beat this one, too. We're rootin' for the home team!
Posted by: Tuning Spork at April 17, 2005 03:30 PMTerribly sorry to hear that, RP. It's a constant worry for my family too - my Mom is in remission and my aunt is in chemo. Cancer truly sucks.
Best wishes for your Aunt.
Posted by: Jim at April 18, 2005 05:43 AM