A year back I lost my beautiful mum to jaw cancer, my father in law to blood cancer, my grandma to Cervical cancer, grandad to lung cancer.. And my darling fur baby to bladder cancer a month ago 😭😭cancer has taken from me very important people…
To the cancer warriors, I pray that you will.always be positive, fight your fight and own your victory.. Stay blessed 🙏
Debbie Wilken-poole
Cancer what can I say. You sit opposite the specialist to tell you the leison under yr left kidney in the uterer is low grade cancer. Shock, fear unbelieve wtf. Your world is shattered. Had operation removed no treatment afterwards. Then about 3 and half years later bam the ugly monster reared it’s head endometrial cancer. When I got the call in April I felt my world falling apart. 2 months later I had a check up with urologist went into theater he found 5 tumors which was scraped out and a shot of aggressive chemo. Came out of theater heard about it I was shocked. Then 2 weeks later had a hysterectomy. Then 2 weeks later back to theater with urologist for check up. Saw oncologist everything low grade cancer. I went on ivermectin mebendazole methylene Blue keto diet. Got all protocols. Researched but there’s not a day that passes I try not open that door to fear. I keep my eyes on Jesus. God was and is with me through this. Prayed healing scriptures which gets me through when fear knocks at my door. To all of you may God be with you through your journey.
Jaqueline Viljoen-batties
Im 52 diagnosed 2019 with stage 3A breast cancer had 2tipes of chemotherapy and 15 radiation treatments is was the hard i ever have to figth in my life this was the hardest journey ever im in remission on I’m having my last Drs visit on the 23September hope everything is still ohk i never and still don’t feel myself any more but im still greatfull to God i believe that CANCER IS BIG BUT MY GOD IS BIGGER
Rachal Mangroo
I was diagnosed 3 months at at the age of 39 had to operation done I turn 40 in July it’s a years to remember I’m so thankful for the support of my family and friend I’m not afraid to say it anymore
Heslynne Petersen
My daughter was diagnosed with Brian cancer at the age of 16 for three years she was misdiagnosed and this will haunt us for the rest of our lives.Shes been through so much her young life was taken from her….teenage years stolen and it cuts like a knife all she wants is to be normal a normal young lady now but she can’t even have that the constant tiredness and being sick makes her so sad.Its been a up and down journey fulled with her love and laughter that she shows for others.She loves life and that is all she wants is to life….God has been her rock .God is her miracle worker she lives for him and is a gorgeous young lady.Cancer has been a difficult journey but it has thought my daughter so much aswell.The bad days she turns into a good day her words will be God has my back mommy dont worry…..
Susan Benjamin
I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2020l had chemotherapy left side mastectomy and also went through 15 treatment’s of radiation l also became a widow the same time it was a very difficult time and the journey was very tough I’ve been through so much of pain it was really tough but with the help of my dear family and friends l fought for survival l truly love and appreciate my Jesus been there always for me he has never left my side l truly appreciate the life l now live cancer has brought to the new person l am I’m still on treatment for 5 yes taking tamoxifen going for check ups it changes our lives forever our body and emotions are not the same we get up every day been so grateful and thankful for life and strength to fight this battle we need to think positively l hope my story will be an encouragement to those that are fighting cancer 🙏 God bless
Belinda Hanekoms story
I’m 52. Diagnosed with Grade 3 Her2+ Breast Cancer on 10 Feb – left breast. Doctors acted very quickly. Lump 1cm x 0.9 mm + 2 lymph nodes under arm removed on 19 Feb. Did not spread at all But Her2+ hormone 80% which means its very aggressive and needed aggressive adjuvent (preventative) treatment to prevent it from returning and spreading. Treatment started on 17 March.
Currently still busy with Chemo – 2 sessions to go
then 20 radiation treatments. Also still doing targeted therapy every 3 weeks (x18).
C changes your live forever. Your faith becomes much stronger because thats the only thing – apart from the love, prayers & encouragement from friends & loved ones – that carries you through. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the only answer. He is my Saviour. I’m already in remission because I chose to do my mammogram religiously every year. Early detection saved my life
I pray for all who is and has been part of the C family every day. Find your strength in the Lord
Ronica Jansen!💔🙏
My daughter, Ronica passed away last year on the 27th July, 2024….
She was only 35 years old, energetic, loved life more than herself, and a child of God.
Three weeks before she passed on, she went in for a Historektomie, however she had no kids, and that was a big dream for her, she had endometriosis and the gini said that was her only option.
She went in to theater, and as soon as she was put under, the gyni, discovered this big tumor, and stop the operation. 💔
I was called by my son in law, asking g me to sit as he has bad news. After telling me what happened and that the Dr called out of theater, I had to be strong for them both. My heart teared in to pieces, as I did not know what kind of cancer. When Ronica woke up after the anesthetic worked out, she found out that they did not operate, immediately she called me,” mom, what’s wrong with me, why did they not operate”
This mother heart broken, but had to be strong for her. I said im not sure she must wait till the Dr comes around.
5 min later she called again and said mom you know, please tell me!😪😪
Me as mother had to tell my daughter over the phone that she had cancer and that they will do more tests on her.
We were now in two different Provinces, so I had to arrange to fly ASAP to her, as she said, “mom,I need you, please come.”
We gladly got tickets on the plane for the next morning.
After the test ,MRI was done, they discovered that the cancer spread to various parts of her body, and daily another part was infected by the terrible C!
She was heartbroken, but still believed that God can heel her, if it’s not her time. Me and her siblings spend 3 weeks with her in hospital, and I was so grateful that the oncologist gave permission that I can sleep with her in her room, be there 24/7.
They could not start chemo or radiation as she was to week and had numerous blood clots in her lungs, that was also full of cancer. With all of this, she kept positive and always smiled! However our wishes and what we want, if it is not God’s plan, we need to accept it, even if your heart breaks in thousand pieces.💔💔
On the 27th July 2024, in the morning she walked her last walk in the hospital room, climb into her hospital bed, and went into a coma…
1 o clock that afternoon, at 13h00, THE ANGLES CAME AND SHE LEFT OUR WORLD TO HEAVEN. 🙏💔😪
We spend a page for her on fb: memories Van ons dogter Ronica, as even if she is not with us anymore, we will always treasure her memories in our hearts.♥️♥️
Mike kurah
I was diagnosed with stage 4 Melanoma on my right shoulder blade. Today I am lucky enough to still be alive and well, with a beautiful heart shaped scar on my back. Sadly the day I found out that I was cleared and clean of my cancer, my uncle passes away from brain cancer. He was such a awsum uncle. He has this horrible mask he would wear and scare me with, lol until one day I found it and threw it away. He was such a beautiful soul.
MP
In 2006, I was diagnosed with Breast cancer at 38 years old…was so naive about this disease.. felt a lump but ignored ..Had a mastectomy..Had 8 chemos and radiation…after first chemo..refused to go on..went for second opinion.. hoping for doctor to say you don’t need this..you ok…but no change…but took my hands and asked me if I had children. Said yes..a daughter..well there’s your reason yo fight…I didnt see that before…when I walked out ..I walked out with the confidence and reason to fight and I fought…stayed in remission until 2020. But in 2017 my daughter was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma..if anything that could of broke me was this…I would of taken it on for her..she didnt deserve this…but we knew we will overcome…she gave us the strength..so.positive ..but sadly my baby was taken from us in 2018..my worst nightmare…I gave up on.life..my check ups etc..was no reason..
But at end of 2020 felt a lump in right breast and above my left mastectomy.
Again..diagnosed with breast cancer, sarcoma due to radiation I had in 2007 and tumor on left lung..went through chemo.. no radiation ..had mastectomy, removal of sarcoma and tumor on.lung…in 2023..found tumor on liver..had operation to remove..so far Im in remission…. on cancer tablets and monthly check ups..all this is nothing compared to the loss of my darling daughter. In 2007 I joined Reach for Recovery to give others hope.
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