Throat cancer

repentandbelieve · #1 13th February 2007, 01:21 PM

I've recently been diagnosed with throat cancer and will very soon begin both radiation and chemotherapy treatments. I would like to converse with other Christians who gone through radiation and/or chemotherapy so I can find out a little more as what to expect.

Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

DesultoryLife · #2 14th February 2007, 06:59 AM

Hi!

I've not had any experience with what will certainly be trying times ahead for you...but, for some inexplicable reason I felt compelled to share this overwhelming sense I have of God's presence within you and the wish to convey this as reassurance in the strength of His love for you and the fortitude to overcome all you will endure with the strength in your love for Him.

I tried to express that as clearly as I could, so I hope it makes sense to you -- I may ask for an interpretation someday.

My thoughts and prayers are with you...

repentandbelieve · #3 14th February 2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by DesultoryLife

Hi!

I've not had any experience with what will certainly be trying times ahead for you...but, for some inexplicable reason I felt compelled to share this overwhelming sense I have of God's presence within you and the wish to convey this as reassurance in the strength of His love for you and the fortitude to overcome all you will endure with the strength in your love for Him.

I tried to express that as clearly as I could, so I hope it makes sense to you -- I may ask for an interpretation someday.

My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Thank you for the words of encouragement DL. Jesus is at my side, helping to bear the weight of the affliction and words of hope and encouragmen, like yours, are regarded by the Father as spoken directly to Him.

I'm trusting in God, that this trial which seems so bitter and hard to bear will prove a blessing. The Lord will work for all who put their trust in Him. Precious victories will be gained by the faithful. Precious lessons will be learned. Precious experiences will be realized.

Thanks again.

peacechild4 · #4 15th February 2007, 11:32 PM

I don't have any experience of this or cannot help with what you ask.. but I can pray for you..

Dear Father God I come to You through Jesus name.. Thank You for this trial that has come upon this brother for we know that You said to always praise You in everything.. Father thank You that You will be with him all the way through.. Thank You that You are greater then any circumstances and though we don't understand why.. We will not stop to dwell on the circumstances but look straight to You.. For Your comfort, peace.. strength... and healing.. Father thank You that You do heal.. and miracles do happen.. I ask for a healing for this brother.. and know You will help him because You are so good and great and merciful.. Halleujah.. amen

Psa 145 (KJV) David's Psalm of praise.

I will extol thee, my God, O king;
and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
{2} Every day will I bless thee;
and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
{3} Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
and his greatness is unsearchable.
{4} One generation shall praise thy works to another,
and shall declare thy mighty acts.

DInsight · #5 16th February 2007, 06:25 PM

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Healer:

Let every cancer cell destroy and remove; let there be the genesis of new and whole cells to the glory of our God and Christ. Amen!

Idolhunter · #6 1st March 2007, 03:04 AM

Dear repentandbelieve:
I was diagnosed with a Stage 4 tonsil cancer in 2002. I underwent radiation and chemotherapy for 3 months. At the same time, I cried out to God for a greater understanding of my life and His will. He answered me by directing my focus away from the sometimes overwhelming reality of disease and treatment. Even as I cooperated with my physicians, I was prompted to search in the Bible for the living words I had always hoped were there. God was faithful to speak personally to me through His Word about His healing intention for me. I am not a super-believer and He was patient and kind in the midst of my fear and doubt. I'm sure that your doctors have briefed you on what to expect from treatment (side effects, etc.) and may or may not have given you their opinion on your prognosis. I'm sure that they are competent and caring. I want to encourage you to resist the temptation to view your doctors or the statistics as the final authorities over your life. I want to encourage you to hold on to the truth that God is the final authority. I know it's difficult, but if you can place God "at the front of the line", even as you undergo treatment, I am convinced that He will speak to you about this. I believe that the place to begin is with a sincere, needful heart and your Bible. Just start reading in a regular quiet time and be open to the message beneath the literal or historical meaning of the words. It is in this place beneath that the Spirit speaks; almost like a parable.
I want to encourage you as face the upcoming struggle. The treatments will be difficult, and much of the future will seem uncertain. A huge part of the struggle will be in determining what you truly believe. I know that God wants to be more real and more powerful than you ever imagined. Blessings, Idolhunter

ChowdersMom · #7 1st March 2007, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Idolhunter

Dear repentandbelieve:
I was diagnosed with a Stage 4 tonsil cancer in 2002. I underwent radiation and chemotherapy for 3 months. At the same time, I cried out to God for a greater understanding of my life and His will. He answered me by directing my focus away from the sometimes overwhelming reality of disease and treatment. Even as I cooperated with my physicians, I was prompted to search in the Bible for the living words I had always hoped were there. God was faithful to speak personally to me through His Word about His healing intention for me. I am not a super-believer and He was patient and kind in the midst of my fear and doubt. I'm sure that your doctors have briefed you on what to expect from treatment (side effects, etc.) and may or may not have given you their opinion on your prognosis. I'm sure that they are competent and caring. I want to encourage you to resist the temptation to view your doctors or the statistics as the final authorities over your life. I want to encourage you to hold on to the truth that God is the final authority. I know it's difficult, but if you can place God "at the front of the line", even as you undergo treatment, I am convinced that He will speak to you about this. I believe that the place to begin is with a sincere, needful heart and your Bible. Just start reading in a regular quiet time and be open to the message beneath the literal or historical meaning of the words. It is in this place beneath that the Spirit speaks; almost like a parable.
I want to encourage you as face the upcoming struggle. The treatments will be difficult, and much of the future will seem uncertain. A huge part of the struggle will be in determining what you truly believe. I know that God wants to be more real and more powerful than you ever imagined. Blessings, Idolhunter

Wonderful testimony and advice for anyone who finds themselves in an "impossible" situation. Thank you, Idolhunter.

peacechild4 · #8 1st March 2007, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by repentandbelieve

I've recently been diagnosed with throat cancer and will very soon begin both radiation and chemotherapy treatments. I would like to converse with other Christians who gone through radiation and/or chemotherapy so I can find out a little more as what to expect.

Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Dear Father God, I come to You through Jesus mighty name.. Father I lift our brother to You.. Father that You would indeed reveal Yourself to Him and Your presence become more real to him.. Father that indeed the Spirit open up the Word to him and speak life to his spirit and health to his flesh.. Father may he have wisdom and guidance and peace to keep him looking steadfastly towards Your face.. Oh Lord that You bless him and use him in a mighty way through these valleys.. Father we know he will come through them.. and I pray against fear and anxiety.. I pray against the evil ones plans for this brother.. that Your plans succeed.. and that Your healing presence shadow over him and restore all things for Your glory.. Father we give You praise for this journey.. and thank You that You go before him and with him and behind him.. Father guide the right people to aid and assist our brother.. bring light to his pathway and hope to his heart.. We celebrate Your presence with him.. and Your going before.. amen