pogo needs as much Pixie Dust as you can spare.

[Here we go again...]

Pogo,
I am sending my prayers and well wishes. My SIl sent me a message 2 days ago about a friend that was having an emergency double mastectomy asking for prayers for her.
She sent the same message... get a yearly mammogram. Is saved her friends life. She had a drastic life change but the cancer was confined and all was removed.

I am also sending my love and prayers for you. I know you are dealing with a few issues lately and though you are one of the strongest men I have met I know the prayers will help.

[disneydrmr]

hugs, prayers and pixie dust!

[PAYROLL PRINCESS]

Prayers & Pixie Dust for your friend. I hope her prognosis is a good one!!

[merlinmagic4]

[pogo]

I just came from a meeting with my client and she has laid out her life plan with the help of her Doctors.

We are getting her scheduled for a double Mastectomy and a double reconstruction using implants. I think all the lymph nodes will be removed as well.

She will do Chemo and Radiation Therapy as needed and hopes to return to work as soon as possible after the surgery.

She is going to try to work during the chemo treatments, but I told her to take it as it comes.

I'll know more about when her surgery will take place, but we are trying to get her in ASAP.

We've talked and decided she will purchase a wig to wear during chemo. The cost is about $400.

Thanks for all your support, prayers and for her. I'm afraid she will need all the help she can get to survive to see her little girl grow up.

One more time .......... if you have not scheduled your Mammogram yet..... please do so.

[pogo]

I am also sending my love and prayers for you. I know you are dealing with a few issues lately and though you are one of the strongest men I have met I know the prayers will help.

Thank you Angel. I don't know how strong I am, but I will take all the love and prayers I can get.

Some things I've learned through the years.....

1. live each day as if it is your last.
2. get up each day with a smile on your face.
3. say "thank you Lord for giving me another day to enjoy this gift of life you have given me."
4. Tell everyone that you love, how special they are and hug them all !
5. if in doubt..... refer to # 1 !

[ElenitaB]

Positive thoughts and prayers for your friend, Tom.

Be sure to look at her insurance policy. Most of them do cover a wig (it's called a prothesis). I have a lovely one from the last time I lost my hair that didn't get much use and that was rather expensive. I'd be more than glad to pass it on if she'd like to be a brunette for a while.

Also, friends are great during this period, but there is absolutely nothing more valuable (besides faith) than the wisdom earned the hard way and support of those who are walking this road. Feel free to have her contact me regarding support groups, if she's interested.

[LauraleeH]

I'll be praying for her and her baby girl

[pogo]

We have surgery all scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 EST. My client is scared but remarkably calm and knows she must do this to survive and make a life for her little girl.

Thank you again everyone for your kind words, prayers and on her behalf.

Ellen..... Thank you for your help. I had already put her in touch with our local Gilda's Club but thanks for inviting her to contact you.

Her Aflac cancer policy will pay $250 towards her wig. Her health insurance does not have benefit for hair pieces.

Keep her in your prayers and keep sending her

God bless...

[pogo]

The surgery went extremely well yesterday and my client is resting comfortably today.

There did not appear to be any cancer spread so we're hoping for an easy recovery. The plastic surgeon followed and started to do the rebuild.

Please keep her in your prayers.

Thanks for the wonderful support.

[jrkcr]

and prayers!!

Your posts really made me think. Although my granny had breast cancer (mastectomy), I have never thought about getting a mammogram. I'm not yet 40, and just thought I'm not old enough to worry about it. But I guess age doesn't matter...

[pogo]

Your posts really made me think. Although my granny had breast cancer (mastectomy), I have never thought about getting a mammogram. I'm not yet 40, and just thought I'm not old enough to worry about it. But I guess age doesn't matter...

I'm glad you are listening. If you have a family history of breast cancer, please do your screenings every year. It could save your life and I'd like that a lot.

I spoke with my client this morning and she is very upbeat and positive. This is very important. She is getting great support from our local Gilda's Club and many of the ladies there have taken her under their angel wings.

She will be starting Chemo in about two weeks so keep her in your prayers.

[DizNee143]

so glad to hear such great news!!!