My beautiful 2 and a half month old daughter was just recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma on her liver. It is difficult for me as a mother to raise my first child let alone a child with cancer. I was just wondering if there was anyone else in my area who has a child with cancer. It would just be nice to know that I'm not alone and that there is someone near by who can share similar feelings. Please let me know if you would be willing to share your experience with me. Thank you.
Hi Reyna,
I am not in your situation, but wanted to say that my thoughts are with you! It must be extremely difficult and scary for you, I'm very sorry. I hope you find some good support from this site and from the people around you. Can your doctors recommend any support groups in your area as well?
Take good care of yourself as well as your daughter. I hope things improve soon!
Heather
Dear Reyna,
You are not alone! Although I am not in your situation, I know that The American Cancer Society has a wealth of information that may help you, including support groups. www.cancer.org. You can search their site with your zip code and a whole list of resources pops up. You can also call them.
I wish you and your daughter all the best in what can only be a very uncertain and scary time.
Reyna,
Hugs to you.
HI, first off I would like to say how sorry I am. I know how your life changes. My first cousin @ the age of 23mo. was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. I will get incomtact with my aunt and give you her email address. They live in Healdsburg. How are you doing right now?
Regards Ashley
There is support available at Parents Helping Parents www.php.com You can call or email them and they should be able to match you up with a parent who has had some similar experiences. The phone number is 408 727-5775 and you can connect with TRudy by email at [email protected]
Even if you are not in the Bay Area they may be able to connect you with resources in other regions
Hi Reyna,
Unfortunately I don't have the ability to relate with you completely. I just wanted to lend my mental/spiritual support. I have a congential heart child who had her first surgery at 10 days old at Children's Hospital in Madera. In our grief, my husband and I walked the halls of the hospital. We saw all the children suffering from all types of illnesses, and especially noticed the cancer children. We looked at each other and realized how blessed we were that our child had something that could be fixed, as opposed to something where there was no guarantee of anything from one day to the next. I was in awe of the braveness of those children, and the strength of their parents. I wish you all the best and will be praying for you. You may have a long road ahead of you, but children hold a very special and dear place in God's heart. He is faithful and will be there for you when you feel you can't go a step further. God bless.
Hi Reyna,
I just wanted to say that our prayers are with you and your little girl. I wish her a full and speedy recovery. The Mamasource Mommies are always here for you if you need to share.
All the best, Diana
((((((Reyna))))))
Just thinking of you and your beautiful daughter, and sending lots of mama love and support to you both.
Reyna,
I cannot relate to your situation, but wanted to offer lots of positive, healing vibes and tell you my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I sincerely hope you find some support out there.
Sending you hugs!!
I do not have a child with cancer. My daughter does have special needs and is 2 1/2 almost. She is getting ready to undergo her 4th surgury. She has shown us there are so many things to be thankful for. If you havent before, you will find the positive in things you didnt before. This will be hard, but you wouldnt be given something you can't handle. This is a special child, and angel from above. What you can do is Google for some cancer groups to find that needed support. I even found groups on Facebook!
Good luck to you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
I my self am a cancer survivor and have 2 autistic boys... maybe not what you need but if you want to talk about alternative treatments that help, call me!!! (209)545-3342
Sorry you are going through this... God bless you!!!
Love, Gabby. :0)
http://stemcellforautism.blogspot.com/
"I know of nobody who is purely Autistic or purely neurotypical. Even God had some Autistic moments, which is why the planets all spin." ~ Jerry Newport
Dear Reyna,
I do not have the answers you are looking for. Nor am I a parent to a child with cancer. However, my heart sank when I read your request. I hope that you can find the strength that you need to keep yourself positive for your sake and that of your daughter. There is a childrens cancer organization in Freedom which isn't too far from Santa Cruz. It's called Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Association. I found them on the web after I read your request. It looks like they have programs and services that can help your family. The website is jacobsheart.org.
I hope your experience turns out to be a positive one.
Sincerely,
Daiju
Dear Reyna,
First of all, my heart and my prayers go out to you and your little girl. Well, to your entire family.
Neither of my children have had cancer, but my best friends went through it with their first child.
We live in a very rural area, so they had to travel long distances for his treatments, etc, on top of everything else. It was certainly the most painful and taxing thing that they have ever endured, but I want to say that the boy is 18 years old now and has remained cancer free all this time. He is healthy, extremely talented, a full time university student, plus he works and is in two bands. I've known him since he was little and he has grown up to be a truly wonderful person. So, hang in there and keep the faith. You are doing the right thing by reaching out.
If you would like to send a private message with your e-mail address, I will pass it on to his mother if you would like her support. She is a teacher, has a husband and another son in the 8th grade, so she is super busy, but she might be able to give you some words of comfort.
You will have a LOT of people keeping you in their thoughts.
God bless!
Reyna ~ I am so sorry to hear about your daughter being diagnosed with cancer. I personally do not have any experience with a child being diagnosed with cancer, but I still wanted to write you a little note, and let you know that you are not alone! God is always with you, and He loves you and He hears your prayers. I will be praying for you and your family and for wisdom for the doctors and nurses, and any other staff that will be helping to care for your daughter. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family! Love & Prayers ~ Janine
Blessings on you and your daughter. and to all the mothers in similar circumstances who respond to your request...
Hi Reyna,
My heart goes out to you. Thankfully, my children are fine, but my 2-year-old nephew was diagnosed with melanoma the week before Christmas. He goes in next week for full body scans and to have more lymph nodes removed. It is so hard to see our little ones going through this. You are in my prayers.
Hi Reyna,
God bless your lil' one! Keep the faith! She will grow to be a very strong lady!
love&prayers,
Mini
Hey Reyna! I don't have any experience with children with cancer, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! I can't imagine what thoughts and feelings you're experiencing right now, and I truly hope that everything will be fine!!!!
Hi Reyna,
My grandmother died too soon from cancer, so even though I don't have a child with this disease, I want you to know you're not alone. Lot's of kids have made it through cancer. Hang in there and keep the faith.
Love and Healing,
Myra