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New Member, Newly diagnosed
Hi, my name is Leila, i'm 34 and have just been diagnosed 24/06/16. I have four kids (7,9,13,15). I have been attending our local Baptist church for the last 5 years and was at a local Pentecostal church for about 8 years prior to that. I have found that my faith has been a real blessing to me in these first few crazy…
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sharing our faith
HI Group, I have accepted the role of Facilitator for this group. So to get us more active in here I thought it might be nice if I put up a bible study once per month that we can reflect on and also discuss... I know I was very isolated while going through treatment etc and that is when we often need to reflect on God's…
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Looking for a group facilitator
Hi everyone. This group doesn't have a facilitator. Is anyone interested in taking on that role? What does a group facilitator do? I'm so glad you asked. A group facilitator welcomes new members to the group, helps facilitate conversations, and just makes sure the group is fulfilling its purpose of being a supportive and…
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How's your faith now?
My faith is fairly simple and basic, believe in him. A long time ago, despite technically being a Christian I really wasn't. I had learned the bible passages and sang the hymns but it was taught to me and I hadn't taken up the reins so to speak myself. When my life had turned to absolute crap I asked formally for God to…
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Any current members in this group?
Would love to hear from anyone who is currently in this group ??
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Praying through cancer
Hello to everyone in this group. I want to share with you a great little book I have been reading called Praying Through Cancer. Its made up of short notes, each written by a woman as she confronts cancer in her life. I really like the way each woman is honest about her feelings and doesn't try to hide from the enormous…
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Newbie
Hi everyone, It's so lovely to FJ d this support group :D . I am a Christian living in Brisbane and was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive and DCIS breast cancer (not in lymph nodes) last month (October) I am tossing up the pros and cons of radiotherapy but hear more negative than positive. Would really appreciate your…
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First week of chemo done
had my first FEC chemo on Monday - today is saturday and feeling almost normal. This week has been awful - i'm sure you will not argue! The sickness, the weakness, the sadness. But really the side effects I'd feared are not happening so far - will they happen later I fear? My mouth is fine, my mind clear, my energy level…
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Stormy days
Hi everyone. About 5 weeks ago my husband was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. We are still learning to accept that .. and today I've been diagnosed with breast cancer, a large tumour. Needing to find the Rock under our feet. Glad to find you all here. Will listen to your stories, and pray with you. Ali
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facebook page
Hi girls. Just wanted to let you know about a facebook page I've started, for no other reason than to encourage me and other Christians on the cancer path to be hopeful. Please feel free to "like" and join in if you would like to. x Its called: Hope Wins - a community for Christians with Cancer.
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Book Review
I do not know if anyone is interested by I am currently reading a book, which was given to me by a dear friend, it is called Cancer The Defeated Foe, by Greg Biddell, it discusses peoples experiences with different types of cancer and how they where healed by the lord. Highly Recommend this book.
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Early diagnosis
Diagnosed on the 17th June 2013. Had my op on the 11 11th July 2013. Partial mastectomy and two nodes removed. Awaiting the results, very scared.
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Newbie
Hey, I was just diagnosed yesterday - doing ok (Praising God in the storm). Listening to a lot of Casting Crowns and very glad to have found this group.
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Mrs
The BCNA kit's and information has been the best thing. I also use it when I give talks about my journey and the Chicks 'n Pink at the Mater Brisbane have been life savers. I have just discovered this blog and after looking at the online groups - this one looks like the one for me so I have just joined! I don't have…
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Going well
Hi. My name is Ruth. I was diagnosed 7 Months after my Mother died from Breast Cancer. Praise God. That was thirteen years ago. I had three tumours and had Chemotherapy, Radium and take Arimidex. I have had a small lump in my other breast and am checked by ultrasound every six months. Thankfully, it has not grown. As I…