09/25 Rob Lowe's Ordeal
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Posted by: mooresgirl
Posted on: 2002-09-25 10:27:42
What a moving show. I cried many much needed tears. My dad is on his second round of cancer..first 3 years ago was colon, treatment, cancer free for 3 years until this past June. He went for a his yearly checkup. CT scan showed he now has cancer on the top of his stomache and two places on his liver. Treatments once more.
This "C" word causes an emotional roller coaster ride. Had it not been the faith I have in God I could not have gotten through it.
His firs cancer was in June of 1999 and in November of that year, I lost my best friend my mother. So I not only lost my mother but I was afraid I was going to loose my dad.
I an so thinkfull for Dr. Phil having Rob Lowe on his show today. Thank You Dr. Phil. I went and took a look see at the site that Rob formed.. By My Side. Thank you Rob for all the infomation you have posted there. I have not read everythin just yet but I will be returning to his site. I also LOVE Dr. Phi's site.
Phyllis of S.C.
Posted by: mooresgirl
Posted on: 2002-09-25 10:27:42
What a moving show. I cried many much needed tears. My dad is on his second round of cancer..first 3 years ago was colon, treatment, cancer free for 3 years until this past June. He went for a his yearly checkup. CT scan showed he now has cancer on the top of his stomache and two places on his liver. Treatments once more.
This "C" word causes an emotional roller coaster ride. Had it not been the faith I have in God I could not have gotten through it.
His firs cancer was in June of 1999 and in November of that year, I lost my best friend my mother. So I not only lost my mother but I was afraid I was going to loose my dad.
I an so thinkfull for Dr. Phil having Rob Lowe on his show today. Thank You Dr. Phil. I went and took a look see at the site that Rob formed.. By My Side. Thank you Rob for all the infomation you have posted there. I have not read everythin just yet but I will be returning to his site. I also LOVE Dr. Phi's site.
Phyllis of S.C.
Regarding Today's Cancer Segment
Posted by: telia65
Posted on: 2002-09-25 10:29:59
I am 37 years old and I have had cancer three times surviving by the Awesome grace of God. First in 1990 I was diagnosed with Non-hodgkins lymphoma major surgery followed along with months of Radiation therapy. Second time in 1998 I had color rectal cancer in which specialist had a hard time believing on so young could have this. I should have waited until I was at least 50 years old one Doctor stated. I laugh and said you are not serious. He seem like he was I had to get a new Doc. I did. I had several surgeries to remove all the polyps, but we decided for anaoscopy once a year, and flexsig's at least twice a year to keep it in check. We decided I was to young for a colostromy bag. At the same time I kept inquiring about a little floating knot or nodule like a tumor in my abdomen. The Doctors didn't pay it much attention. By 2000 I was concerned even more because the knot had grown in size significantly, then my onocologist said, "given my history he'd better check it out." Biopsy, after Biopsy, finally about the third time they got a piece of it. My onocologist and surgeon scheduled me for exploritory surgery. They ended up removing a signficant amount my small intestine. The cancer had surround it like an octupus.
Thank you for your segment I was trying for understand why I would sabotage any relationship worthwhile. I thought since I would or could go anytime that I should probably settle for less or be alone with my kids for the rest of my life. As you we
Posted by: telia65
Posted on: 2002-09-25 10:29:59
I am 37 years old and I have had cancer three times surviving by the Awesome grace of God. First in 1990 I was diagnosed with Non-hodgkins lymphoma major surgery followed along with months of Radiation therapy. Second time in 1998 I had color rectal cancer in which specialist had a hard time believing on so young could have this. I should have waited until I was at least 50 years old one Doctor stated. I laugh and said you are not serious. He seem like he was I had to get a new Doc. I did. I had several surgeries to remove all the polyps, but we decided for anaoscopy once a year, and flexsig's at least twice a year to keep it in check. We decided I was to young for a colostromy bag. At the same time I kept inquiring about a little floating knot or nodule like a tumor in my abdomen. The Doctors didn't pay it much attention. By 2000 I was concerned even more because the knot had grown in size significantly, then my onocologist said, "given my history he'd better check it out." Biopsy, after Biopsy, finally about the third time they got a piece of it. My onocologist and surgeon scheduled me for exploritory surgery. They ended up removing a signficant amount my small intestine. The cancer had surround it like an octupus.
Thank you for your segment I was trying for understand why I would sabotage any relationship worthwhile. I thought since I would or could go anytime that I should probably settle for less or be alone with my kids for the rest of my life. As you we
re: telia65
Posted by: buddha2833
Posted on: 2002-09-25 13:41:36
I nearly fell out of my chair when I read about the "floating knot or nodule" in your abdomen. I also have little nodule in my abdomen that comes and goes and my Drs. are not concerned. Did you have any other symptoms? Did your Dr. do an ultrasound or MRI of the area? I think I need a 2nd opinion but I don't really know what kind of test I need to demand.
Posted by: buddha2833
Posted on: 2002-09-25 13:41:36
I nearly fell out of my chair when I read about the "floating knot or nodule" in your abdomen. I also have little nodule in my abdomen that comes and goes and my Drs. are not concerned. Did you have any other symptoms? Did your Dr. do an ultrasound or MRI of the area? I think I need a 2nd opinion but I don't really know what kind of test I need to demand.
cancer came back
Posted by: bronco71
Posted on: 2002-09-25 15:43:15
My best friend had breast cancer in 1999, she thought she had it beat, just two weeks ago. she found out that her cancer was back, & that it went into her lungs, she had her first chemo on Sept. 19. & they will take an xray to see how many chemo treatments shw will have to take. With the chemo treatments she has been given 17-20 months to live. We hope it will be longer, she has a grandchild in April & her oldest daughter is getting married in March of 2004! I would like to see her see the grandchild grow up!
Posted by: bronco71
Posted on: 2002-09-25 15:43:15
My best friend had breast cancer in 1999, she thought she had it beat, just two weeks ago. she found out that her cancer was back, & that it went into her lungs, she had her first chemo on Sept. 19. & they will take an xray to see how many chemo treatments shw will have to take. With the chemo treatments she has been given 17-20 months to live. We hope it will be longer, she has a grandchild in April & her oldest daughter is getting married in March of 2004! I would like to see her see the grandchild grow up!
cancer
Posted by: weihan
Posted on: 2002-09-30 15:26:16
We need to look at our present treatments for cancer. Are they doing more harm then good? Are they working?
The reason why it comes back so often is because we have put so many toxins in our body and the body cannot assimilate it all so it bottle necks in another area and it shows up again. In order to break the cycle you need to detox the body and start putting nourishment into that body. A human body cannot heal by constantly bombarding it with chemo and cutting it out everytime you see it.
Posted by: weihan
Posted on: 2002-09-30 15:26:16
We need to look at our present treatments for cancer. Are they doing more harm then good? Are they working?
The reason why it comes back so often is because we have put so many toxins in our body and the body cannot assimilate it all so it bottle necks in another area and it shows up again. In order to break the cycle you need to detox the body and start putting nourishment into that body. A human body cannot heal by constantly bombarding it with chemo and cutting it out everytime you see it.
Mother/daughter cancer victims
Posted by: kdsaa4
Posted on: 2002-09-25 10:48:17
Dr. Phil, Don't you agree the mother/daughter relationship was extremely strained before the sister died of cancer? The daughter made it clear that the fact her mother didn't attend the memorial was "typical of mother". I think she was mad at mom long before sis died. But as usual, you did a fantastic job. Karen
Posted by: kdsaa4
Posted on: 2002-09-25 10:48:17
Dr. Phil, Don't you agree the mother/daughter relationship was extremely strained before the sister died of cancer? The daughter made it clear that the fact her mother didn't attend the memorial was "typical of mother". I think she was mad at mom long before sis died. But as usual, you did a fantastic job. Karen
Rob Lowe's Ordeal
Posted by: marylou66
Posted on: 2002-09-25 13:05:42
I thought the show about Rob Lowe's father was great. I lost my father at 15 to leukemia and just recently lost my mother-in-law to AML. Now, my father-in-law has prostate cancer and is going through 81/2 week treatment of radiation. So, the show was a help to know that if I have any questions there is a web site I can view. Thanks for the information.
Posted by: marylou66
Posted on: 2002-09-25 13:05:42
I thought the show about Rob Lowe's father was great. I lost my father at 15 to leukemia and just recently lost my mother-in-law to AML. Now, my father-in-law has prostate cancer and is going through 81/2 week treatment of radiation. So, the show was a help to know that if I have any questions there is a web site I can view. Thanks for the information.
ROB LOWE'S ORDEAL
Posted by: sprakerj
Posted on: 2002-10-01 10:43:10
MAKE A DIFRERENCE! YOU HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY THIS DISEASE TOO MANY TIMES AND BOUNCING BACK IS DIFFICULT. BE HEARD AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. VIEW MESSAGE #94 OF THIS SITE LIKE I DID. WE ARE HEARD BETTER IN NUMBERS AND IT IS TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. STOP BEING A VICTIM OF THIS DISEASE.
Posted by: sprakerj
Posted on: 2002-10-01 10:43:10
MAKE A DIFRERENCE! YOU HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY THIS DISEASE TOO MANY TIMES AND BOUNCING BACK IS DIFFICULT. BE HEARD AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. VIEW MESSAGE #94 OF THIS SITE LIKE I DID. WE ARE HEARD BETTER IN NUMBERS AND IT IS TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. STOP BEING A VICTIM OF THIS DISEASE.
Rob's Ordeal
Posted by: sharkim
Posted on: 2002-09-25 13:47:44
I found it too hard to watch, because Cancer has struck so many in my life, in the past and lately. In May two long time friends died in the same week. This has been so hard to accept. A good friend is now on Chemo, and a 33 year old young Mom, we have known since the age of 3, is going through the same. Another friend's husband died after finding out he had pancreatic cancer, it was sudden. So, even tho I know this kind of program probably helps some, I did not watch. I wish this disease would have more successes than losses. It seems it is taking too long for more cures. Thanks for the opportunity to remember my friends and family members. Best to all!!!!
Posted by: sharkim
Posted on: 2002-09-25 13:47:44
I found it too hard to watch, because Cancer has struck so many in my life, in the past and lately. In May two long time friends died in the same week. This has been so hard to accept. A good friend is now on Chemo, and a 33 year old young Mom, we have known since the age of 3, is going through the same. Another friend's husband died after finding out he had pancreatic cancer, it was sudden. So, even tho I know this kind of program probably helps some, I did not watch. I wish this disease would have more successes than losses. It seems it is taking too long for more cures. Thanks for the opportunity to remember my friends and family members. Best to all!!!!
Moms 2nd Bought
Posted by: kaleidokid
Posted on: 2002-09-25 21:06:16
I missed the first part of the show. I missed Robs whole story. A friend called me and said I should turn the show on about half way through. She was right, I needed to watch it. My Mom, age 55 has just been diagnosed with re-current small cell lung cancer. They say there is no hope this time for cure. I never believe there is no hope because I have a loving God. It will be His will in the end. My Mom is my very best friend and I don't know what is going to happen but I am so grateful that she knows The Lord. None of us are coping real well, and we need help getting through this but I am so grateful that we all believe in God because I don't know how we would make it without him. Please if anyone has been through this let me know.
Thanks,
Denise
Posted by: kaleidokid
Posted on: 2002-09-25 21:06:16
I missed the first part of the show. I missed Robs whole story. A friend called me and said I should turn the show on about half way through. She was right, I needed to watch it. My Mom, age 55 has just been diagnosed with re-current small cell lung cancer. They say there is no hope this time for cure. I never believe there is no hope because I have a loving God. It will be His will in the end. My Mom is my very best friend and I don't know what is going to happen but I am so grateful that she knows The Lord. None of us are coping real well, and we need help getting through this but I am so grateful that we all believe in God because I don't know how we would make it without him. Please if anyone has been through this let me know.
Thanks,
Denise
HOPE NEVER FAILS
Posted by: doville
Posted on: 2002-09-25 22:09:29
My Dad died last year--pancreatic cancer. When he was diagnosed, they told us that he would not leave the hospital and that he needed to get his affairs in order. My Dad taught me to live to live and not to live to die. He would say that "everybody is terminal." During those thirteen months, there were many close calls and doctors urged us to let him go and stop putting him through this pain. My Dad never wanted to quit so we didn't let him. The doctors only saw pain and suffering. They didn't see him the day before when he fixed breakfast for us (french toast) or the week after when he was tarring my driveway in the afternoon heat. Things are not always as they appear. There were many ups and downs in his health.
Up until the very end, my Dad persevered. Maybe that was the purpose--to teach us to never quit. Even when my Dad died, doctors said he would pass on Sunday but he hung in there until Monday. I saw his last look. His eyes were bright and he looked as though he might even get up. I said, "Look he is awake," and he was gone by the time I finished my words. I know that God is taking care of him.
I would never trade those 13 months with my Dad even though there was so much suffering. My Dad transformed and learned to look at things differently when he was sick. He never stopped growing. Dad showed us how to persevere and make the most out life--even life's tragedy. I love him and miss him daily.
Posted by: doville
Posted on: 2002-09-25 22:09:29
My Dad died last year--pancreatic cancer. When he was diagnosed, they told us that he would not leave the hospital and that he needed to get his affairs in order. My Dad taught me to live to live and not to live to die. He would say that "everybody is terminal." During those thirteen months, there were many close calls and doctors urged us to let him go and stop putting him through this pain. My Dad never wanted to quit so we didn't let him. The doctors only saw pain and suffering. They didn't see him the day before when he fixed breakfast for us (french toast) or the week after when he was tarring my driveway in the afternoon heat. Things are not always as they appear. There were many ups and downs in his health.
Up until the very end, my Dad persevered. Maybe that was the purpose--to teach us to never quit. Even when my Dad died, doctors said he would pass on Sunday but he hung in there until Monday. I saw his last look. His eyes were bright and he looked as though he might even get up. I said, "Look he is awake," and he was gone by the time I finished my words. I know that God is taking care of him.
I would never trade those 13 months with my Dad even though there was so much suffering. My Dad transformed and learned to look at things differently when he was sick. He never stopped growing. Dad showed us how to persevere and make the most out life--even life's tragedy. I love him and miss him daily.
to moms 2nd bought
Posted by: tammy1010
Posted on: 2002-09-26 00:37:11
Hi kaleidokid
I lost my mom to small cell lung cancer, she never gave up but the doctors were slow in catching and treating the cancer. My mom was 72. She came to my house for her last week and did not have any pain. I will pray for your mom.
Posted by: tammy1010
Posted on: 2002-09-26 00:37:11
Hi kaleidokid
I lost my mom to small cell lung cancer, she never gave up but the doctors were slow in catching and treating the cancer. My mom was 72. She came to my house for her last week and did not have any pain. I will pray for your mom.
Pony up
Posted by: julibell
Posted on: 2002-09-26 09:05:10
Geez Dr. Phil, what is up with that, get those folks some kleenex. I mean that was bad, tears dripping down their neck. Maybe Oprah can pony up for some, I hear she's loaded
Posted by: julibell
Posted on: 2002-09-26 09:05:10
Geez Dr. Phil, what is up with that, get those folks some kleenex. I mean that was bad, tears dripping down their neck. Maybe Oprah can pony up for some, I hear she's loaded
rob lowe-thanks
Posted by: midwest2u
Posted on: 2002-09-25 15:02:36
i'd like to thank rob lowe for sharing his story and website; i agree with dr.phil--it's nice seeing celebrities using their celebrity/tv exposure to inform and help others; thanks again rob and dr.phil!
Posted by: midwest2u
Posted on: 2002-09-25 15:02:36
i'd like to thank rob lowe for sharing his story and website; i agree with dr.phil--it's nice seeing celebrities using their celebrity/tv exposure to inform and help others; thanks again rob and dr.phil!
Website?
Posted by: kaleidokid
Posted on: 2002-09-25 21:08:13
Please reply with the address of the website. I missed the first half of the show.
Thanks,
Denise
Posted by: kaleidokid
Posted on: 2002-09-25 21:08:13
Please reply with the address of the website. I missed the first half of the show.
Thanks,
Denise
website name
Posted by: midwest2u
Posted on: 2002-09-26 15:40:21
the website is bymyside.com
it has tons of info..i only had time to look at a few topics
Posted by: midwest2u
Posted on: 2002-09-26 15:40:21
the website is bymyside.com
it has tons of info..i only had time to look at a few topics
dr.phil
Posted by: therasa_49
Posted on: 2002-09-25 15:05:53
Dear Dr. Phil, I think you are the greatest and you really help people...Wish I knew how to talk to my dad and get him to understand how he's hurt me and my sisters.... He was never there for us and I hate that he wasn't there and that he never sees his grandchildren or great grandchildren, he has never seen most of them, and my mom makes me feel guilty if I say I talked to him....What to do? Once again Dr. Phil, you're the best....I never miss your show....Sincerely Therasa
Posted by: therasa_49
Posted on: 2002-09-25 15:05:53
Dear Dr. Phil, I think you are the greatest and you really help people...Wish I knew how to talk to my dad and get him to understand how he's hurt me and my sisters.... He was never there for us and I hate that he wasn't there and that he never sees his grandchildren or great grandchildren, he has never seen most of them, and my mom makes me feel guilty if I say I talked to him....What to do? Once again Dr. Phil, you're the best....I never miss your show....Sincerely Therasa
Me too!
Posted by: asadtale
Posted on: 2002-09-25 17:45:00
I too wish I could even talk to my dad.
He has shut off most of our family and the
hurt follows me every day. I find myself
looking for him as I drive sometimes. Yes,
he's made mistakes, but before it's too late
we all would love to make ammends. He missed
my sisters wedding, my sons university
graduation and now my sons wedding coming
up next summer. I know in my heart that he
doesn't want things like this, but he can't
and won't take the first step and also won't
allow us to do so. Frustrating isn't the
word!
Posted by: asadtale
Posted on: 2002-09-25 17:45:00
I too wish I could even talk to my dad.
He has shut off most of our family and the
hurt follows me every day. I find myself
looking for him as I drive sometimes. Yes,
he's made mistakes, but before it's too late
we all would love to make ammends. He missed
my sisters wedding, my sons university
graduation and now my sons wedding coming
up next summer. I know in my heart that he
doesn't want things like this, but he can't
and won't take the first step and also won't
allow us to do so. Frustrating isn't the
word!
