Update

[cabenson]

My sister just called-

It's a very aggressive, rapidly growing tumor that involves her vagina, uterus, is attached to the back of her bladder and is putting pressure on her ureter. They could not determine whether it has involved her colon yet because it is just too large. These characteristics point in the direction of malignancy. She's one week shy of her 13th birthday.

We'll know more once the path report gets back. She is looking at aggressive chemo and possibly radiation in order to shrink the tumor to a size where they could remove it. Our family trees are riddled with cancer, we all know that we are walking time bombs, but I thought it would at least hit my generation first.

She should go home tomorrow from today's surgery. She's a tough ass kid, but even the toughest of us struggle to maintain our composure at this moment. I see these kids at work every single day, and I forced myself to become sensitized to it so I could do my job objectively. But can we ever truly be objective when it comes to children?

So now we pray for strength, grace and courage to face this battle with all we are and all we have.

Comments

[slammerkinbabe.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. You and she will be in my prayers. If she's as tough as you are, I know she'll put up a good fight, and that helps.

I'm just so sorry.

[returnofpiper.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh. That is absolutely horrible for your sister. I will definitely say a prayer for her and for your family.

[returnofpiper.livejournal.com]

Ahem. Sister and your niece. Typing not my strong suit.

[ciroccoj.livejournal.com]

Oh, god. Sending every positive thought & vibe possible to your niece.

[eclecticfan.livejournal.com]

There aren't words - it goes without saying, but if there is anything you or your family needs that I can do... say the word - know my thoughts are for only the best possible outcome

[darandkerry.livejournal.com]

So now we pray for strength, grace and courage to face this battle with all we are and all we have.

I truly believe in the strength of prayer both for the curing of the disease and the courage to battle it. I've been witness to three separate miracles involving cancer, one a young child, another a young adult, and still a third an older adult. Prayer combined with the advances in medicine can indeed be miraculous.

I continue to pray for you and your family as I hope and pray for a miracle for your niece.

[ki-finn.livejournal.com]

I wish i had the words CB but they fail me. You have my best thoughts.

[jadoreguy.livejournal.com]

That's terrible. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[inspiredjae.livejournal.com]

CB...well there really isnt anything that make this better, and although its seems trite to say it you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. My family has been through this more then we would like to say as well and they only thing I can say is keep hope <3

[sr-m-grammatica.livejournal.com]

Every good wish.

SMG

[lostingeekdom.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about that. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[bookgrrrl.livejournal.com]

You and your family, and especially your niece will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm very sorry that your family is going through this.

[emd4v15.livejournal.com]

That's terrible news. Hopefully the treatment plan they've laid out will be effective.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[armature.livejournal.com]

I know I've barely been a presence on lj for a while, but I wanted to let you know I have plenty of extra prayers lying around for her and all of the people that love her.

[maroukian.livejournal.com]

hey armature! How are you?
Everything ok? post an update when you get a chance...

[armature.livejournal.com]

Things are great. Where the hell is your journal?

[hippychild.livejournal.com]

I don't know what to say except that I'm truely sorry and my thoughts will be with you and your family right now.

[mrswoman.livejournal.com]

No words, just my thoughts, now and through this to you, Mrs CB, and the folks.

[maroukian.livejournal.com]

But can we ever truly be objective when it comes to children?

No, you're right, it's impossible, especially with a loved one.

Thinking of you, Mrs. CB and your family.

[ralst.livejournal.com]

Know that my thoughts are with you and your family.

[theholyinnocent.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. We will be thinking and hoping and sending every possible good wish her way.

[bluepoet.livejournal.com]

It blows my mind how this stuff can happen, especially to kids. I'm thinking about you all.

[ultraviolet730.livejournal.com]

Sending all good. positive thoughts to your niece and to you and your family, CB. I can't even imagine what she and all of you are going through. Take care of yourself, too, in all of this!

[godessillyria.livejournal.com]

Oh CB I'm so sorry to read this about your young niece. She most definitely will be in our prayers.