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(Message started by: maffumatt on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:01pm)
Title: my mom
Post by maffumatt on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:01pm
My mother called me at work today and told me that she has cancer. Its melanoma and has spread pretty fast. The docs thought it was a skin lesion at first and said it was nothing to worry about. Then they thought it was shingles. She isn't the type of woman that just goes to the doctor for nothing and she had had it for awhile before she went. After a biopsy they finaly found out what it was. A few prayers wouldn't hurt and would be appreciated.
Matt
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Jonny on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:03pm
All that I can give, Bro!!
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:04pm
Prayers goin' up for your Mom, Matt.

Carol
Title: Re: my mom
Post by maffumatt on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:05pm
Thank you Jonny, Carol. Nothing like family is there?
Title: Re: my mom
Post by medic1852 on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:06pm
Matt I will pray for her, I will also add her to the churches prayer list. I am sorry and my thoughts are with you. Keep us posted.
Rodgerhttp://bestsmileys.com/hugging/1.gif
Title: Re: my mom
Post by BarbaraD on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:10pm
Thoughts and prayers are with you Matt. Call if you need anything.....

Hugs BD
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Redd715 on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:12pm
I'm sending tons her way Bro.

Candle is lit...
Title: Re: my mom
Post by minnie on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:14pm
 Matt I am sorry to hear about your mom.Prayers headed out and will put her on the prayer list sunday in church.
  Minnie
 first name please
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Melissa on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:16pm
Matt, I'm here for you.

hugs,
mel
Title: Re: my mom
Post by alchemy on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:43pm
prayers are on the way matt.   jim
Title: Re: my mom
Post by JenniferD on Apr 21st, 2006, 7:55pm
Prayers and vibes to your mom.  Matt, check your pm's

Jen
Title: Re: my mom
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Apr 21st, 2006, 8:32pm
Vibes headed out, bro
B$
Title: Re: my mom
Post by broomhilda on Apr 21st, 2006, 8:34pm
On their way Matt...

Hugs

Andrea
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Sean_C on Apr 21st, 2006, 8:53pm
O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you. For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you.

Amen

Matt I'll give you and your family all I got my friend, let mom know we're thinking of her and keep us posted when you can.

Sean........................................
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Jimi on Apr 21st, 2006, 9:23pm
Add me as another link to this prayer chain.  :)
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Lizzie2 on Apr 21st, 2006, 9:25pm
Very sorry to hear this, Matt...  :'(

Sending lots of prayers up for your mom and your family.

Hugz,
Carrie
Title: Re: my mom
Post by ShariRae on Apr 21st, 2006, 9:45pm
Oh Matt..I am so sorry.Prayers of healing,strength and love going out for your family...
Much Love
Shari
Title: Re: my mom
Post by cootie on Apr 21st, 2006, 10:00pm
My mom is a survivor........she had it bad.........had to at first keep gettin small areas removed from her face and she kept complaining her nose didn't feel rite but the doc said not to worry. She went to anouther doc and they found out she had melenoma really bad and the main tumor was in her nose area and here they had been removeing small tumors it was sending out thru roots or sumthing or other and the main part left go. Well anyone that knows this stuff KNOWS it does not like messed with and will spread. Anyhow......they got it all out of her nose area and she had to have her nose reconstructed. It's be about 7 or 8 years now and s far so good. So.......it CAN happen. Wish upon a star Pam
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Post by nani on Apr 21st, 2006, 10:57pm
Oh sweetie... I'm sorry. I'm sending everything I've got!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/nani36/17_1_10.gif   hugs and much love, nani
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Dragnlance on Apr 21st, 2006, 11:15pm
Prayers for Your mother and for you!

Lance
Title: Re: my mom
Post by JDH on Apr 21st, 2006, 11:27pm
Your mom, you and your family are in our thoughts Matt.
Be strong for her.

Jim
Title: Re: my mom
Post by pattik on Apr 21st, 2006, 11:32pm
You've got 'em, Matt.  Stay positive.
Patti
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Opus on Apr 21st, 2006, 11:48pm
Will do.

Opus/Paul
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Karla on Apr 21st, 2006, 11:53pm
I will be praying for your mother and your family as you go through this.
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Ree on Apr 22nd, 2006, 12:01am
I will add my prayer
Gods love be with you and your dear sweet mom... Matt.  Ree


Sean you should have been a priest..... I love your sweet prayers.  ree
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 22nd, 2006, 12:14am



wow.

  Ree is right.   Sean you are the man.......and Matt....? all I can say is ditto to what Sean said.    I will go to church and be  lighting  a candle tomorrow for her and also one for you.

You have the strength to endure this because you are a strong wonderful person.   I pray that you can somehow give her YOUR  strength to fight the good fight.


Linda







Title: Re: my mom
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Apr 22nd, 2006, 2:48am
Matt, Sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of both of you this weekend and include your mother in my morning prayers. Just stay strong it is what she'll need the most !
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Jasmyn on Apr 22nd, 2006, 2:54am
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Title: Re: my mom
Post by sandie99 on Apr 22nd, 2006, 2:59pm
Matt,

I'm so sorry to hear that... :'(

I'll be praying for your mum and you after I've finished typing this post. As you might recall, I do know what it's like to have a parent with cancer. So if you want to talk about it sometime, feel free to send me a PM anytime. :)

Best wishes & lots of vibes,
Sanna
Title: Re: my mom
Post by maffumatt on Apr 22nd, 2006, 6:16pm
Thanks guys.
Title: Re: my mom
Post by floridian on Apr 22nd, 2006, 7:42pm
Matt,

sorry to hear about your mom. Melanoma is a tough one, but not impossible to beat. As a non-toxic addition to the standard treatments, consider ECGC, apigenin and quercetin.  


Quote:
Int J Cancer. 2000 Aug 15;87(4):595-600.      

   Flavonoids apigenin and quercetin inhibit melanoma growth and metastatic potential.

   Caltagirone S, Rossi C, Poggi A, Ranelletti FO, Natali PG, Brunetti M, Aiello FB, Piantelli M.  Department of Oncology and Neurosciences, G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy. caltagir@cmns.mnegri.it

   Flavonoids are a class of polyphenolic compounds widely distributed in the plant kingdom, which display a variety of biological activities, including chemoprevention and tumor growth inhibition. Our aim was to investigate the effects of several polyphenols on the growth and metastatic potential of B16-BL6 melanoma cells in vivo. Intraperitoneal administration of quercetin, apigenin, (-)-epigallocathechin-3-gallate (EGCG), resveratrol, and the anti-estrogen tamoxifen, at the time of i.m. injection of B16-BL6 cells into syngeneic mice, resulted in a significant, dose-dependent delay of tumor growth, without toxicity. The relative descending order of potency was EGCG > apigenin = quercetin = tamoxifen > resveratrol > control. Furthermore, polyphenols significantly potentiated the inhibitory effect of a non-toxic dose of cisplatin. When tested for the ability to inhibit lung colonization, quercetin, apigenin, and tamoxifen (but not EGCG or resveratrol) significantly decreased the number of B16-BL6 colonies in the lungs in a dose-dependent manner, with quercetin and apigenin being more effective than tamoxifen. Interestingly, quercetin, apigenin, and tamoxifen (but not EGCG or resveratrol) significantly decreased the invasion of B16-BL6 cells in vitro, with quercetin and apigenin being more effective than tamoxifen. This suggests that anti-invasive activity is one of the mechanisms underlying inhibition of lung colonization by quercetin and apigenin. In conclusion, quercetin and apigenin inhibit melanoma growth and invasive and metastatic potential; therefore, they may constitute a valuable tool in the combination therapy of metastatic melanoma.


ECGC is from green tea - decaf is a good source if caffeine is an issue (and this is a time to get more than the occasional cup). Foods rich in quercetin include apples and onions - chicken soup is more than a placebo, and onion soup is more than French!  A rich source of apigenin is chamomile, and it is also available in a purified form in capsules in most good health food stores.
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Dragnlance on Apr 22nd, 2006, 8:45pm
Wow, floridian, Great Information. I am going to keep this myself!
Title: Re: my mom
Post by JDH on Apr 22nd, 2006, 9:38pm
As always, amazing info Flo, thanks.

Jim
Title: Re: my mom
Post by kimmiedawn81 on Apr 22nd, 2006, 10:47pm
Thinking of you and your mom and your family.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Gator on Apr 24th, 2006, 2:34pm
Been away for a few days and missed this.  All my best to your Mom and to you, Matt.
Title: Re: my mom
Post by tanner on Apr 24th, 2006, 3:17pm
 Matt, our prayers are with you and your family and I know if your Mom is 1/2 as tough as you are she will get through this with flying colors!


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May today there be peace within.
May you trust your highest power
that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received
and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let his presence settle into our bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It`s there for each and everyone of us.

...tim and linda
Title: Re: my mom
Post by aprilbee on Apr 24th, 2006, 3:20pm
Sorry, I just got to this one...so sorry to hear your news, sending you prayers...
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Charlotte on Apr 24th, 2006, 4:02pm
Adding my prayers.

Charlotte
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Ghost on Apr 24th, 2006, 4:42pm
OMG Matt sorry to hear. :'(
Praying for you and her and all your family.

Mike
Title: Re: my mom
Post by echo on Apr 24th, 2006, 5:00pm
They're on the way.  Sorry this has happened.
Title: Re: my mom
Post by TxBasslady on Apr 25th, 2006, 4:51pm
Matt,

I'm so sorry..

You know you have all the prayers I can give.

If you need anything.....let me know, sweetie.

Lots of love,

Jean
Title: Re: my mom
Post by LadyLuv on Apr 25th, 2006, 6:30pm
Matt...

Your Mother will be included in my Prayers and I would like to add her name to my Church Prayer list when I attend Bible Study tomorrow night, could I please have your Mom's first name.

Matt remember that there is nothing to hard for God.

While I am Praying for your Mother, I am also Praying for you. Your Mom will diffenately need for you to be strong as she fight this battle, I know, I'm a 22 year breast cancer survivor.

Peace & Blessings
Lady Luv
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Charlie on Apr 25th, 2006, 7:33pm
Sorry to learn this Matt but you can add me to the list of clusterheads thinking and praying for you your and your family.

Lots of vibes. Do you feel them yet?


Charlie
Title: Re: my mom
Post by maffumatt on Apr 26th, 2006, 12:24am

on 04/25/06 at 19:33:39, Charlie wrote:


Lots of vibes. Do you feel them yet?


Charlie

How can i not after reading the response to this thread. Not a better bunch of people out there than you guys. Thank you All.
Matt
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Jackie on Apr 27th, 2006, 4:47pm
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.....

Love to you,
Jacks 8)
Title: Re: my mom
Post by LeLimey on Apr 27th, 2006, 5:33pm
Matt I'm late seeing this but I'm no less sorry to hear your news.
Praying for a speedy recovery for your mum
lots of love
Helen
Title: Re: my mom
Post by Woobie on Apr 28th, 2006, 1:23am
I'm sorry Matt. :'(
Sending all I got.

Keep your chin up.
tina and ramon
Title: Re: my mom
Post by pfunk on Apr 28th, 2006, 1:31am
Matt-
Ihaven't posted much over the last few weeks but I definitely had to send out my biggest prayers and well wishes here.  Much love and positive vibes brother!

Patrick


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