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I think I'm going to die, and I'm scared?

I have growth up and down my spine. I don't know if it's cancer or not, and won't until the end of the month. I have no family around, no friends. I've been a hermit for a long time, except for on here. I don't want answers, just support, and maybe an email or two. I'm all alone, and I'm in serious pain, and I'm terrified. I know the people on here are caring, and I need some of that.

peace

Update:

I've been to the doctor and had 2 mri waiting on 3rd, I'll be seeing a neurosurgeon on the 29. I'm not just sitting here waiting to die. I'm waiting on doctors to do more than give me pain pills.

Update 2:

I am alone, I have no friends, family, or other intimate people in my life. Read my question again. this is to the first person who answered.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I'm so sorry for you honey.

    Don't feel that you're alone we're here . email me at profjassy@yahoo.com. i want to email you. i'll be one of your new family. Don't feel scared, you can change your illness into complete health with your will, it is scientifically true. IN Latin there is a saying " carpe diem" it means " cease life/ live every moment" because you only live once. So, if there is only moments in our life we have to got hope and live. God bless you. email me inorder to know yours.

  • 1 decade ago

    Is that appointment on the 29th when you'll get test results, or will it be the first time seeing the neurosuregon? You shouldn't have to wait that long to see a doctor if you might have cancer! There ought to be something you can do to speed up that appointment. Does anyone else on here know what that would be?

    I would also recommend you talk to a therapist or join a cancer support group. Both can help a lot. There are lots of support groups on the Internet where you can talk to people about whatever you're going through.

    Do you have any family you could get back in touch with? Or any old friends? Even if you don't have good friends now, what about a good friend from high school or college? Even if you haven't been in touch with them for years, it's worth a try. They probably still think about you sometimes and wonder how you are.

    Don't be afraid to accept help from others, if anyone reaches out to you.

    I really hope things get easier for you.

  • 1 decade ago

    Get That Right Out Of Your Mind Put Your Shoulders Up An Say I'm Going To Make It Throw Anything The Doctors Throws At Me Were All Here For You At Questions And Answers For You OK Never Never Give Up OK Keep Pushing Forward Here's My Email Get In Touch OK jean_hart2007@yahoo.com OK God Bless You And Watch Our You Love You Honey Hang In There

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  • 1 decade ago

    I have osteo-arthritis in the severe degenerative stages, with severe neurological damages. I've had surgery eight times on my spine, now they can't do any more.

    I live on pills and in pain. I know how you feel. If they took all the necessary test that I think they did, they should be able to give you an idea by now. If they are tumors, most in these areas are benign tumors, they can be removed easily.

    You would have had some sign by now according to the seriousness of the disease.

    I am all but totally handi-capped. I can't be on my feet for more then several hours with the future looking at a wheel chair.

    I keep busy to keep my mind off my problems. If I sat and wondered, I would go crazy.

    If you like, leave a dot com for me I'll contact you.

    Source(s): former MedLab technologist, supervisor
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  • 1 decade ago

    The testing is the longest and most emotionally challenging stage. But through that you need a real person to talk to and be your support. Try to talk to a friend or a family member so you have someone to talk to.

    Have they done biopsy's to know what is happening? The biopsy's are usually first. If the just tell you a name of what they think you have you can actively research your health. Being informed and not in the dark is VERY helpful.

    God Be With you and Good Luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    i just had to say that reading your situation sounds like a friend of mine. when he was a senior in high school they found a growth wrapped around his spinal chord that was cancerous. he had to have surgery to remove it and they told him he only had a fifty percent chance of walking again. after surgery (and physical therapy) he was walking just fine didn't need the help of a cane or walker or anything, no paralyzation. then he had to have chemo as well since it had spread everywhere. they told him not to plan on college and not to make any plans for the future b/c the doctors were certain he wasn't going to make it. he pretty much told them where they could shove it and continued to excel in all of his classes at home. he beat it and started college one semester later than he would have if he hadn't gotten sick. that was 6 years ago. he graduated from college with a masters and is now very successful, owns his own house, car and works as a computer programmer. he hasn't had a recurrance yet. if he could beat it, so can you. i know how terrifying it can be, especially the waiting and not knowing part. for me when i was waiting to find out that was the hardest part. at least after i found out i had cancer i felt a little better because then i could do something. if i may suggest you try to find something to take your mind off of the upcoming results if you can. i had a weekend getaway while i was waiting for my results. even though it was there in the back of my mind the entire time i was out of town, i wasn't sitting around at home just mulling over the possibilities. and if it does turn out that you have cancer, be VERY pro active in your treatment. a cancer survivor is someone who does NOT give up, we dont take no for an answer, and we DONT just let the doctors go to town on us. we find out everything we can about our illness and possible treatments, and we become part of the medical team along with our oncologist.

    good luck, lots of hugs for you, and keep that chin up! no matter what happens, you WILL be ok!

  • 1 decade ago

    1. Read every healing scripture you can and meditate on it.

    2. And read every story of a survivor you can. Star Jones had a "death scare" but she's here. Read about Lance Armstrong. Let those stories play in your mind, that you will live for a testimony.

    3. Don't kill yourself with fear. Read Norman Vincent Peale positive thinking books and booklets, to reprogram your mind.

    4. Have a happy heart and cheerful mind.

  • 1 decade ago

    What are you doing to yourself girl. Get outta that. Please for your loved ones. And get to a doctore sweety. Get admitted. I wish i knew what it was, but i am not expert. Get help ASAP. Hope you become well and may god bless you.

    Sorry i didnt mean it that way. But the fact that you are asking for internet help, isnt practically. I am sure you must have some family. This is the time to go to them, snuggle up to them, hug them and feel loved and protected. There is no better healing power than love. You dont have to be alone, i am sure you must have one or two immediate family memebers right? Call them and ask them to come over, or go to their place. Change of location too might help distract you and in process ease the pain. God Bless You.

  • 1 decade ago

    I know it may be difficult to keep your faith in the Universe in this difficult situation, but hold on to it. Ultimately it will be the thing that will get you through this. But whatever happens, it will be for a reason. This will help you grow strong, no matter the results. My heart goes out to you.

    In love and peace.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Dear Linda,

    Grace & Peace from God & Son Unlimited.

    Quote, from Home Alone Movie: Pew Scene:

    Boy to Elder: Aren't you a little old to be afraid.

    (meant to be puny, not to accuse nor condemn)

    Result of it: the elder was reconciled to family.

    Freedom from "fear hath torment",

    is by freedom from the source of fear: law;

    which is also the root source of all dis-ease.

    JC went about healing all oppressed of the law.

    Pls note, but not for condemnation, rather awareness:

    Mt 18:35 visit from tormentors is due to unforgiveness;

    which is also noted in the PS to Lord's Prayer: Mt 6:15.

    I would have you edified and exhorted to comfort only.

    The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.

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