My Aunt Needs Your Prayers - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ArthurS · 2004-08-11, 05:01 PM

So I found out today that my aunt whom I am very close to has ovarian cancer. They found it during a operation. She now has to undergo 2 weeks of kemo (sp?) and only has a 30% chance to live.

I am normally not religious, but I am hoping for the best. She lives in Tahoe and I visit her almost whenever I goup there.

U53D · 2004-08-11, 05:02 PM

i pray before i go to bed everynight.. id be more than happy to say something in there for her

ArthurS · 2004-08-11, 05:06 PM

Thanks....the hard part is knowing she will be in L.A. with my family doctor and I may not have a chance to see her after the kemo (sp?)

MattR · 2004-08-11, 05:26 PM

Sorry to hear Art, Cancer is the worst, my grandma has been fighting it for over two years now, I'm sorry I know how you feel..

murphy · 2004-08-11, 05:56 PM

yes my hopes go with your aunt and family...my aunt just ret. home from surgery to remove cancer after weeks of kemo.
I hope doctors are wrong.

dknv · 2004-08-11, 06:19 PM

Art, she and your family will be in my prayers. What is her name?

IheartSTI · 2004-08-11, 06:30 PM

sorry to hear that ART, your aunt and your family will be in my prayer's also

Nick Koan · 2004-08-11, 07:04 PM

nothing but good thoughts and prayers for your aunt.

sti deede · 2004-08-11, 07:06 PM

Very sorry to hear of this bad news. Your Aunt and you will be in my prayers also.

ArthurS · 2004-08-11, 07:51 PM

Thanks all. They don't expect her to make it more then 3 weeks since the chances of recovering after kemo are now down to 20%...and even if she does get through it, there is a 50% chance she will get it again. They have found the cancer on 7 parts of her body now.

Her name is Mary Witte Crawford. A great family. 2 kids. One is finishing med school top of his class....other played for the dolphins for years.

Just incase anyone likes to know....

She has Stage IIIC Ovarian Epithelial Cancer. This is the description:

Stage III

In stage III, cancer is found in one or both ovaries and has spread to other parts of the abdomen. Stage III is divided into stage IIIA, stage IIIB, and stage IIIC.

* Stage IIIA: The tumor is found only in the pelvis, but cancer cells have spread to the surface of the peritoneum (tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen).
* Stage IIIB: Cancer has spread to the peritoneum but is 2 centimeters or smaller in diameter.
* Stage IIIC: Cancer has spread to the peritoneum and is larger than 2 centimeters in diameter and/or has spread to lymph nodes in the abdomen.

Cancer that has spread to the surface of the liver is also considered stage III disease.

I might be flying out tomorrow.... again...thanks everyone.

miahmarie · 2004-08-11, 09:06 PM

Dearest Lord,

Thank You for the immense blessings on this world. Thank you for the awesome gift of Mary who is loved by so many in her family. Lord I ask that You help Your child through this dark tunnel. Take her pain and fill her with Your strength. Lord I ask that You give Mary the doctors she needs whose wisdom and knowledge are centered on Your word. Lord guide them to the center of the cancer so they may utilize the new technologies to bring her cancer into remission. Lord I ask that You give Mary a heart for You. I ask that You use her for Your testimony. May she be a light to the those who treat her. Thank You in advance for hearing the prayers of those who love her. Our strength lies in You. Lord I ask that You touch Arthur and his family and strengthen them as well. If they believe, and they ask they shall receive according to Your word:

Matthew 21:21-22

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

Lord I know You answer prayers. I believe that it is in Your power to heal Mary. Please send an angel to watch over her and her family. I pray this in the precious name of Your son Jesus Christ.

Amen

miahmarie · 2004-08-11, 09:25 PM

Phase III Randomized Study of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin With or Without Gemcitabine, Doxorubicin HCl Liposome, or Topotecan in Patients With Stage III or IV Ovarian Epithelial or Serous Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma

UC Davis is doing clinicals on this very stage now. Some new breakout therapy of combining treatments to kill off the cancer. Our pastors wife actually works for a cancer research institute that uses a very aggressive therapy that is working-it is paving the way for future cancer survivors!!! I would be happy to put you in touch with her. Here is the information for the clinical trials at UC DAVIS.

University of California Davis Cancer Center

David Gandara, MD Ph: 916-734-3772

Email: dgandara@cc.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

I will continue to be in prayer for your Aunt. When she is better I can share some awesome stories of people who have survived with less than a .001% chance-I do not know how they come up with that number but I know some extrodinary people who have fought this disease.

ArthurS · 2004-08-11, 10:21 PM

Thank! I will find out more tomorrow about the plans to help her. I know kemo isn't the last option, but I think its their first.

sp00ln · 2004-08-12, 06:49 AM

Im sorry art

They're not going to perform surgery? Is it because it's spread towards the abomin? I've had some experiance with this cancer and it usually requires an opperation?

JC · 2004-08-12, 07:13 AM

I'm not the praying type, but I wish her the best of luck.

MikeK · 2004-08-12, 08:06 AM

I am sorry to hear Art, I hope she makes it through ok.

ArthurS · 2004-08-12, 08:08 AM

I will find out the exact plan later today. I assume sugery might be difficul since its spread onto the liver, and other organs.

I'll let everyone know.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-12, 08:49 PM

I wish her the best, Art - I'm really sorry to hear about that. One of my best friends has had two (2) separate bouts with extremely serious lymphoma here in the last five years... I hate cancer.

2004-08-11, 05:01 PM	#1
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	My Aunt Needs Your Prayers So I found out today that my aunt whom I am very close to has ovarian cancer. They found it during a operation. She now has to undergo 2 weeks of kemo (sp?) and only has a 30% chance to live. I am normally not religious, but I am hoping for the best. She lives in Tahoe and I visit her almost whenever I goup there. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-11, 05:02 PM	#2
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	i pray before i go to bed everynight.. id be more than happy to say something in there for her __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-11, 05:06 PM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Thanks....the hard part is knowing she will be in L.A. with my family doctor and I may not have a chance to see her after the kemo (sp?) __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-11, 05:26 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Sorry to hear Art, Cancer is the worst, my grandma has been fighting it for over two years now, I'm sorry I know how you feel.. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-11, 07:04 PM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	nothing but good thoughts and prayers for your aunt. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-08-11, 05:56 PM	#5
murphy EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: RENO Posts: 484 Car: 03 evo, 06 R6	yes my hopes go with your aunt and family...my aunt just ret. home from surgery to remove cancer after weeks of kemo. I hope doctors are wrong.

2004-08-11, 06:19 PM	#6
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Art, she and your family will be in my prayers. What is her name?

2004-08-11, 06:30 PM	#7
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	sorry to hear that ART, your aunt and your family will be in my prayer's also

2004-08-11, 07:06 PM	#9
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Very sorry to hear of this bad news. Your Aunt and you will be in my prayers also.

2004-08-11, 07:51 PM	#10
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Thanks all. They don't expect her to make it more then 3 weeks since the chances of recovering after kemo are now down to 20%...and even if she does get through it, there is a 50% chance she will get it again. They have found the cancer on 7 parts of her body now. Her name is Mary Witte Crawford. A great family. 2 kids. One is finishing med school top of his class....other played for the dolphins for years. Just incase anyone likes to know.... She has Stage IIIC Ovarian Epithelial Cancer. This is the description: Stage III In stage III, cancer is found in one or both ovaries and has spread to other parts of the abdomen. Stage III is divided into stage IIIA, stage IIIB, and stage IIIC. * Stage IIIA: The tumor is found only in the pelvis, but cancer cells have spread to the surface of the peritoneum (tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). * Stage IIIB: Cancer has spread to the peritoneum but is 2 centimeters or smaller in diameter. * Stage IIIC: Cancer has spread to the peritoneum and is larger than 2 centimeters in diameter and/or has spread to lymph nodes in the abdomen. Cancer that has spread to the surface of the liver is also considered stage III disease. I might be flying out tomorrow.... again...thanks everyone. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-11, 09:06 PM	#11
miahmarie n00b Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Temporary-awaiting His Kingdom Posts: 6	Mary's Prayer Dearest Lord, Thank You for the immense blessings on this world. Thank you for the awesome gift of Mary who is loved by so many in her family. Lord I ask that You help Your child through this dark tunnel. Take her pain and fill her with Your strength. Lord I ask that You give Mary the doctors she needs whose wisdom and knowledge are centered on Your word. Lord guide them to the center of the cancer so they may utilize the new technologies to bring her cancer into remission. Lord I ask that You give Mary a heart for You. I ask that You use her for Your testimony. May she be a light to the those who treat her. Thank You in advance for hearing the prayers of those who love her. Our strength lies in You. Lord I ask that You touch Arthur and his family and strengthen them as well. If they believe, and they ask they shall receive according to Your word: Matthew 21:21-22 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Lord I know You answer prayers. I believe that it is in Your power to heal Mary. Please send an angel to watch over her and her family. I pray this in the precious name of Your son Jesus Christ. Amen __________________ Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

2004-08-11, 09:25 PM	#12
miahmarie n00b Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Temporary-awaiting His Kingdom Posts: 6	Phase III Randomized Study of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin With or Without Gemcitabine, Doxorubicin HCl Liposome, or Topotecan in Patients With Stage III or IV Ovarian Epithelial or Serous Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma UC Davis is doing clinicals on this very stage now. Some new breakout therapy of combining treatments to kill off the cancer. Our pastors wife actually works for a cancer research institute that uses a very aggressive therapy that is working-it is paving the way for future cancer survivors!!! I would be happy to put you in touch with her. Here is the information for the clinical trials at UC DAVIS. University of California Davis Cancer Center David Gandara, MD Ph: 916-734-3772 Email: dgandara@cc.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu I will continue to be in prayer for your Aunt. When she is better I can share some awesome stories of people who have survived with less than a .001% chance-I do not know how they come up with that number but I know some extrodinary people who have fought this disease. __________________ Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

2004-08-11, 10:21 PM	#13
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Thank! I will find out more tomorrow about the plans to help her. I know kemo isn't the last option, but I think its their first. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-12, 06:49 AM	#14
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Im sorry art They're not going to perform surgery? Is it because it's spread towards the abomin? I've had some experiance with this cancer and it usually requires an opperation? __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-08-12, 07:13 AM	#15
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	I'm not the praying type, but I wish her the best of luck. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-08-12, 08:06 AM	#16
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I am sorry to hear Art, I hope she makes it through ok.

2004-08-12, 08:08 AM	#17
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I will find out the exact plan later today. I assume sugery might be difficul since its spread onto the liver, and other organs. I'll let everyone know. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-12, 08:49 PM	#18
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	I wish her the best, Art - I'm really sorry to hear about that. One of my best friends has had two (2) separate bouts with extremely serious lymphoma here in the last five years... I hate cancer. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."