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chris1979 Joined Sun 10/14/07 Posts: 4987	Sat 04/05/08 02:41 PM
I found out that i have a tumor in my brain. it is active and the doctors want to operate. but i am just a little scared. thought i would tell people.

IndnPrncs Joined Sun 11/04/07 Posts: 58420	Sat 04/05/08 02:42 PM
((((Chris)))) I'm so sorry... I will say tons of prayers for you....

FireOfThePhoenix Joined Thu 02/07/08 Posts: 14098	Sat 04/05/08 02:42 PM
So sorry!!!! Prayers going your way!!

justme32 Joined Fri 03/21/08 Posts: 1515	Sat 04/05/08 02:42 PM
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things go well for you.

chris1979 Joined Sun 10/14/07 Posts: 4987	Sat 04/05/08 02:43 PM
well thank you

boredinaz06 Joined Sun 10/15/06 Posts: 22764	Sat 04/05/08 02:46 PM
That Sucks! Sorry to Hear that! Get the Surgery, Don't Wait. good luck

mssilverfox Joined Sat 12/08/07 Posts: 10529	Sat 04/05/08 02:53 PM
Oh Chris, I am so sorry to hear that..I know it is easy for us to say "have the surgery" but you need to do what you feel is right for you..My thoughts and prayers to you.. You are not far from me. I may have to pay you a visit..

willy_cents Joined Sat 07/14/07 Posts: 4471	Sat 04/05/08 03:04 PM
My nephew had one several years ago. He had the surgery and came through it ok. Good luck

misty_57 Joined Sat 12/01/07 Posts: 1618	Sat 04/05/08 03:13 PM
You will be in my prayers Chris

smilingeyes_976 Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 1152	Sat 04/05/08 03:34 PM
Good Luck Chris! I'll be thinking of you and saying prayers.

creationsfire Joined Wed 01/24/07 Posts: 4548	Sat 04/05/08 03:35 PM Edited by creationsfire on Sat 04/05/08 03:36 PM
saying prayers for you no matter what you decide, but brain surgury has come a long way now days & have heard many sucess stories. My lil bro has a tumor inside his spinal cord and chose not to have surgery. So best of luck to you and again, will keep you in prayer.

Marie55 Joined Wed 08/30/06 Posts: 7007	Sat 04/05/08 04:03 PM
Get a second opinion too. They have so many different kinds of treatment now too, gamma knife that uses radiation to "surgically remove" the tumor without cutting into the brain and stereotactic surgery. There are lots of different types of treatments. Call the Cancer Society, they have all kinds of information. I am sure they will send you to an oncologist too who can help you sort things out. I have heard of the Cancer Care Alliance Treatment Centers who use a more alternative approach too, may want to call them and see what they say. You will be bombarded with information while you go through this process and have decisions to make, have a friend or relative go with you to help you sort through it, it is a lot to deal with. Talk to other cancer survivors too to get their opinion if you want. Don't try to go it alone though, is a lot to deal with. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. But never give up, you can never say never in medicine. How many times have you heard of someone being told they have 6 months or whatever and they go on for 15 or 20 years of good life yet, or even live to be 90 years old, so don't give up and keep fighting it. I truly believe a good deal of the fighting the cancer is your attitude. Take care.

LAMom Joined Tue 12/12/06 Posts: 26866	Sat 04/05/08 04:11 PM
Chris... Marie has given you some great advice,, All Of which I took into consideration not to long ago,, Long story short,, I have had two brain tumors,, and if you need to talk or just vent I am an email away,, Love & Light Denise

debbie1980 Joined Sun 09/09/07 Posts: 20487	Wed 04/09/08 11:37 AM
I found out that i have a tumor in my brain. it is active and the doctors want to operate. but i am just a little scared. thought i would tell people. goodluck, my prayers are with you.