Simply Balisha

Simply Balisha

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Just a note from me

After being in the hospital all week and going through a million tests....they found cancer cells in the fluid that they drained from my abdomen. They also drained fluid from my lung to make it easier to breathe.The final diagnosis is Ovarian Cancer. The tumor is about 7 inches across.....about the size of a honeydew melon. I had my yearly physical at the end of Nov and everything was fine. So, starting chemo on Tues. After an aggressive chemo....I think for 6 months....I will have surgery at Universary of Madison, Wis.I'm so afraid of the future...I guess the mystery of not knowing how my body will react to the treatment is why. I hope you all continue to pray for me.
I'll be back here probably daily if I can manage.
Hugs from Balisha

27 comments:

  1. Oh Balisha, my heart is with you
    The boy's dad ( my ex ) just completed a round of chemo not too long ago and his was discovered early as yours has been. He' ok now as you will be. You are surrounded by prayer and many good friends in both the physical world and the cyber world of blogging.

    I am so glad that you let us know what is going on....been checking in every day :)

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  2. Sending strength your way in however it needs to be. Prayers for you all. Thinking of you. I don't have a blog, I call myself a blog "stalker" and I check your blog every day and will continue. loving

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  3. Mom, You will beat this as you are a strong and vibrant woman. We all love you and are here for you. XOXOXO

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  4. So sorry to hear that you are going through this. I pray for the best treatment and best outcome for you.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  5. I am praying for you. I am a follower and have never commented before but I am a cancer survivor. I did the chemo and radiation and want you to know I am here for you if you ever need to just talk.
    Nonie

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  6. Dear, dear Balisha ~ I am sorry to hear this news and you are most definitely in my prayers. May you feel God's love and peace flowing through and surrounding you at this time. Do keep us posted when you feel up to it.

    Love, hugs and prayers ~ FlowerLady

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  7. Sorry to hear your diagnosis but know that I (we!) are thinking of you and sending prayers for you. Mary Lou

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  8. Dear Balisha....I am new to your blog, and have so enjoyed getting to "know" you over the last few months. I am so sorry for this trial you are going through, and I'm glad that you have such a strong faith in God. He will be with you every step of this journey, and will provide a comfort and peace that modern medicine can't give. I have been praying daily for you the past week, and will continue to do so. God bless you.

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  9. Oh, Balisha you have been in my thoughts and prayers several times a day. I am sorry to read this news. I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and prayers. The priority is for you to take care of yourself.

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  10. Oh Balisha.... no wonder you've been feeling so rough! Please post whenever you feel up to it so that we can continue to send you messages of love and support. Jx

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  11. Came over from Facebook Pat and am so sorry to read this.. What can I say. Will keep you in my prayers. Hard to imagine just what you are feeling right now. I pray that you will know that peace that passes the all understanding and will feel Gods loving arms around you as he carries you through new journey. Lots of Love and Blessings.

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  12. Balisha, you will have my prayers for as long as it takes. I also pray God will give you strength and courage to face whatever is ahead. I was aware of a possible diagnosis after I looked it up. Hopefully they caught it early since there was no sign of it at your last physical. I had you put on our church's prayer list after your first mention of the problem. You have been on my own all along. Have courage! Your body has great healing power on it's own!

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  13. Take this just one day at a time, dear friend....

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  14. Prayers for you, will be said . Thinking of you as you begin this journey. Hugs, Alice in Texas

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  15. Dear Balisha, I have been checking on you all week. I felt it may not be good news since you
    had not posted. So sorry to hear the news. I will continue to pray for you. Take care. Thinking
    of you, Bobbie.

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  16. I am praying hard for you my friend. I can only imagine how terrifying this is. Please don't lose hope.
    Sending hugs to you,
    Pat

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  17. You are in my thoughts. Here is hoping for a speedy recovery.

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  18. I will continue to pray for you.

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  19. Noooo! I have been so worried and when you said your abdomen was swollen, I knew there was something bad going on. My BFF lived many years with Ovarian Cancer and was rarely ill. She felt quite good all the time in fact. They will get the treatments going and the surgery and a bit more treatments and then you will have remission. You have so many Prayer Warriors on here and in your life--we will be praying every day for you.

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  20. Balisha,
    I'm praying for you and will light a candle for you at Mass.
    Beth

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  21. Balisha, I am so very sorry
    wish I could visit you.
    Continual prayers and without our
    faith in God
    how else would we go through something like this.
    Love, Ernestine

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  22. Balisha, I am so sorry
    Continual prayers going your way
    and our faith in God
    helps us
    minute by minute.
    Love, Ernestine

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  23. Prayers for strength and a successful treatment over the next few months. You will be back in your garden before you know it!

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  24. Balisha, I am one of your blog followers and just wanted to send along a note that you will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery... Francine

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  25. Oh my gosh, Balisha...I just cannot believe this. I am so very sorry. I don't know what else to say except that I am still praying for you and will continue to do so. God bless you, my dear friend and keep you in His care.

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  26. I had to go back and search through your post to find this one! My God! I am praying for you and your family! I know you are a woman of faith and will make peace with this. Cancer is cured daily. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in August and has gone through chemo and next is radiation. She is strong in faith like you. My prayers, hugs, and best wishes are with you and your family!

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  27. I have been away for a couple of weeks and was so shocked to read what has happened. I've also known many people that have gone through cancer treatment and have also been cured. Your faith and your friends and family will get you through. Sending prayers for you and your family and your caregivers. ~ Diane

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