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Posted: Dec 22 2011 at 8:39pm | IP Logged Quote KauaiCatholic

As I typed the title I realized I don't know what to call it: her uterus has been removed but that's where they found the cancer. And it's spread so what do you call it then? Sorry this is all new

I have asked for prayers for her before, when she had emergency surgery for a ruptured ovarian cyst and then the hysterectomy. So please bear with me as I beg for more since now the prognosis is back: stage 2 cancer. She'll need 5 months of chemotherapy. A full recovery is expected but please pray for her family as they process this news and prepare for the road ahead.

Thank you so much. Keeping all of your intentions close to my heart.

UPDATE: well, actually a correction. apparently she doesn't have uterine cancer, she has a rare form of ovarian cancer (adult granulosa cell). I know prayers work either way but I wanted to be accurate. and thank you all so much; she has been so encouraged by your prayers!

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Posted: Dec 22 2011 at 9:10pm | IP Logged Quote stellamaris

Dear Viviane, your sister and her family will be in my prayers.        

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Posted: Dec 22 2011 at 9:16pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Oh, Viviane, of course I will pray! This will be a long road, but I hope that our prayers will smooth it somewhat.

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Posted: Dec 22 2011 at 9:56pm | IP Logged Quote cathhomeschool

I am so sorry, Viviane! I am adding my prayers for your sister, her doctors, and all of you! May God give you the strength and wisdom to walk this road and find the best treatment for your sister!

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Posted: Dec 22 2011 at 10:01pm | IP Logged Quote Kathryn

Oh gosh. What a very scary time. "Thankful" I suppose it's stage 2 and treatable but still a tough road ahead with the treatment. Prayers for everyone.

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Posted: Dec 22 2011 at 10:20pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

This is an intention very close to my heart, Vivianne! Know that I'm remembering your sister in my prayers this Christmas, and beyond. It isn't easy being the sister walking alongside either, my friend! When we love our siblings so much, we hurt right along with them! Prayers for you as well!

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Posted: Dec 22 2011 at 11:21pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

Oh my! Praying for her and her family, and for you!

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Posted: Dec 23 2011 at 12:12am | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Viviane, God bless your sister and all who love her. I'm so sorry for this shocking news and pray for complete healing.

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Posted: Dec 23 2011 at 12:20am | IP Logged Quote AmandaV

prayers for your sister.

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Posted: Dec 23 2011 at 1:26am | IP Logged Quote MaryM

Offering prayers for her, for her treatment and recovery.

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Posted: Dec 23 2011 at 6:48am | IP Logged Quote SeaStar

Praying!

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Posted: Dec 23 2011 at 8:58am | IP Logged Quote St. Ann

Praying for your dear sister, Viviane.

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Posted: Dec 23 2011 at 9:49am | IP Logged Quote Mimip

Praying for this intention....

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I am so sorry to hear this news. Praying for your sister and her family. Your desire to donate hair for a wig for your sister is one of the most precious things I have ever heard. God bless your sweet heart!

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Posted: Dec 23 2011 at 1:23pm | IP Logged Quote KauaiCatholic

thank you so much for all your kind words and prayers! this board is such a comfort.

Jen, I appreciate your empathy and warning, and Megan, don't think so highly of me. hair feels like such a small thing to contribute, since I live too far away to be able to help with laundry, cooking, chemo visits and helping with her 4 DC. seems like all I can do is pray ... and come here for help.

thank you all, so very much, for remembering her in this busy time of year.

ETA: yes, we are so grateful she is "only" stage 2. and, as she told me yesterday, the only organ she lost (uterus) is one she's already done with and the next loss (hair) is something that will grow back. so, not too bad!

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Sending prayers....I'm so sorry that you all have this hardship. But as hard as it is to see there is a God given reason. I will pray, too, that all who are involved will see God working in this hard time.

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Praying, for your sister, her family, and you.    

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Praying here as well.

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