Cancer Child

My niece was diagnosed with Leukemia when she was 8 years old. After lots of prayers and about a year of treatment, she was cancer free. Although all members of my family consider this to have been our worst year ever, we are stronger for it.

You will have many days of tears before you will come to terms with this awful disease which has reduced your wonderful daughter to exhaustion. I truly believe that we have trials in this life to bring us closer to God and help us remember that we need him. Turn to him in prayer and he will be there for you.

I read your post and knew I needed to respond even if just to say how sorry I am and that I'll keep you in my prayers. I can't even imagine how hard this is for you. KOA Campgrounds particiate in a program called Camp and Care. It's a summer camp for kids with cancer. KOA does a special weekend in May where they promote the program and we go camping during this weekend every year. Go to KOA.com and watch come of the videos they have. The kids just love it and it's very therapeutic for them. They get to spend a week or two with other kids who know exactly what they're going through. Stay strong and find support groups for yourself too. Don't forget to take care of yourself as you're caring for your daughter.

Sending positive thoughts of support for you and your daughter ~

I see you are from Phoenix. Have you heard of singleton moms? singletonmoms.org They help single mom who are going through cancer. However they may know of a support group you could become involved in, maybe they could even help you out. I cant even begin to imagine what you are going through. Are you going to the cancer center? My friends mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer for a 2nd time. She said the staff, facility, and support are amazing. I do hope you find a connection soon. I will be praying for you and your daughter.

I do not have a child with cancer. My heart and soul aches for you during this time. Friends of ours daughter had brain cancer. It was a long road for them but she is 3 yrs cancer free. Its amazing the treatments they have. I can say be strong stay positive but no one knows the pain you are in other than other moms dealing with the same thing. Reach out find a support group. Cry in your bed and let it out. I just found out my mom has lung cancer. They caught it early and her prognosis is good. But I am in a hell of my own. Not compared to yours. But I know pain and how truelly bad it can be. Reach out and take all the support you can so that you will build yourself up for your daughter. I am so so so sorry you are going through this and I am praying for the best possible outcome for your child. God bless you. I am here if you ever want to talk you can mess me anytime. You are not alone.

I don't have personal experience but I just wanted to send good thoughts to you. They do have great treatments for childhood cancer now. Check out online support groups.