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brer cat

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12. You are so right about humor. When my mother

Thu May 29, 2025, 10:37 PM

May 2025

was in her last days with ovarian cancer, my sisters and I were with her when she commented on something only she could see, and we started laughing. We quit quickly and the room was quiet. She said quite softly, "It is so much easier when you girls laugh." I will never forget that.

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I have been diagnosed with breast cancer (Invasive Lobular Carcenoma) [View all] brer cat May 2025 OP

That is a lot to deal with. I'm sorry, brer cat. Hoping for the very best. Solly Mack May 2025 #1

Thank you, Solly. brer cat May 2025 #2

Please keep us posted. A sense of humor helps a lot. Solly Mack May 2025 #10

You are so right about humor. When my mother brer cat May 2025 #12

Sending you strength and healing! yardwork May 2025 #3

A lot going on and awfully fast in your life. Take care of yourself first and your positive attitude will be the best Deuxcents May 2025 #4

So saddened to hear of your dx, BC SheltieLover May 2025 #5

So sorry you are going through this Lifeafter70 May 2025 #6

I'm so sorry bre cat. choie May 2025 #7

Stay optimistic. It helps. sinkingfeeling May 2025 #8

I'm so sorry. viva la May 2025 #9

We are all pulling for you. multigraincracker May 2025 #11

brer, I'm so sorry to hear this news. greatauntoftriplets May 2025 #13

Thank you, gaot! brer cat May 2025 #15

You're welcome. greatauntoftriplets May 2025 #17

You and your family have been getting getting hit from all sides, brer. sheshe2 May 2025 #14

Thank you, she. Support from my virtual friends brer cat May 2025 #16

You will always have that! sheshe2 May 2025 #20

So sorry you're having to deal with so much... maspaha May 2025 #18

Sorry you are dealing with so much! cate94 May 2025 #19

That's a lot! Lulu KC May 2025 #21

Wow, that's a lot to handle. I hope that you know that we are all Marie Marie May 2025 #22

Ohh, brercat.. sending my Love and Cha May 2025 #23

Thank you, Cha. I know that you understand. brer cat May 30 #29

I Love & Appreciate you So Much, brercat!💙🌈 Cha May 30 #34

my epal had breast cancer a few years ago. just lumpectomy + chemo i think. it reared back w/ a vengeance. a cough pansypoo53219 May 2025 #24

I'm sending you healing thoughts wrapped in warm light and hugs!🥰 MLAA May 2025 #25

Boy the challenges are coming at you one after anothet.. Permanut May 2025 #26

There have been strides in inproved breast cancer treatment. Catching it early is a great start. marble falls May 2025 #27

"" AllaN01Bear May 2025 #28

One of the things I learned when I got eary breast cancer 9 years ago dixiegrrrrl May 30 #30

I heard some good news on macular degeneration NJCher May 30 #31

Thanks, NJCher. I have one eye with dry AMD and the other brer cat May 30 #35

My very, very best wishes to you DarthDem May 30 #32

That is a lot to deal with. May all the good angels of The Universe step in to assist you. LoisB May 30 #33

Thank you, Lois. brer cat May 30 #36

I am so sorry but I am glad that this was caught early LetMyPeopleVote May 30 #37

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate it. brer cat May 30 #38

My mentor's first wife survived 14 years with stage IV breast cancer LetMyPeopleVote May 30 #39

Wishing you a quick recovery brer_cat JohnSJ May 30 #40

My dearest Brer Cat WhiteTara May 30 #41

Hugs and hope sent to you. BoomaofBandM May 30 #42

positive hugs for you, that is quite a bit going on for you, peacebuzzard May 30 #43

Oh no! BumRushDaShow May 30 #44

Thanks, BRDS. Now you know why I didn't sign up brer cat May 30 #45