Weekly updates - so emotional! My

Clinical trials, covid & flu shots, chemotherapy and another blood transfusion, oh my! Waiting for options is so difficult and anxiety provoking. At times, it's hard to control my emotions and I will suddenly start crying out of the blue.
I did get an update on clinical trials too.
#cancer
#chemotherapy
#ovariancancer
#clinicaltrials

[@marywilliams7176]

Maria...I have walked your walk. It is REALLY hard. I am a "Planner" and a "Doer".....and I am used to "driving my own bus." When cancer arrives, someone else takes that steering wheel from you and control goes out the window. You try to trust what so many people are telling you, and some decisions are not made by you. Three years ago my oncologist wanted to put me on Kisqali. It had been approved by the FDA for breast cancer patients but was still in trials for ovarian cancer. She reached out to the drug company and asked if I could take the drug "off label and off the trial." They surprisingly said yes and actually sent the drugs to me at no cost whatsoever. Perhaps you could ask your doctor to go to bat for you. You are doing great, girlie! Keep the faith...you CAN do this! I will be passing my 10-year mark from diagnosis. I certainly did not believe at the time I could still be alive in 10 years! Merry Christmas, sweet girl! Hugs from Alaska.....Mary

[@traceythudin9364]

Mary, this was a great story and information and just what Maria needs to hear!

[@marywilliams7176]

@@traceythudin9364 Thanks, Tracy! Hugs........!

[@deusvult2302]

As a fellow cancer survivor (stage IV NHL) I so totally agree with you. Being a person who doesn't like to lose control over myself/taking away that self control & planning my weeks it was one of the worst aspects of treatment. There was never a guarantee chemo or radiation would give me drastic side effects, which really messes with one's head. As my story concluded with a stemcell transplant, I was reverse isolated for near 3 month and that took away ALL planning as my cell count would determine WHEN isolation would be lifted. I am very happy you too survived and that you too hopefully are back to a normal life! Have yourself a great Christmas and happy & healthy new year! Sending many blessings your way.

[@chrischew9617]

Your message on having survived for 10 years is so encouraging

[@dogmom7698]

This poor sweet lady. I am glad she shared her journey because I am positive it will help someone.

[@kimdontcare244]

this woman was let down by health professionals like so many of us have they need to be sued...they killed this woman

[@cynthiaholland13]

They really did. They ignored her concerns for years

[@hmgrraarrpffrzz9763]

That's true. But isn't one of the problems also the two-party system of the USA and the voting system in general? I mean all the politicians who have influence on the healthcare system were voted for and put into power by people.

[@nancycosta2448]

Poor girl. Now on top of everything else you have a fever. That makes you feel so terrible. An angel nudged your neighbor and told them that you needed strawberries! May God and the angels comfort and bless you, sweet lady. I love Christmas too!

[@kimnixon4969]

I had not watched this again since she passed. She would have done anything to live, to be with her family and it is just so incredibly heart breaking and unfair. The positive that I take from this, is she is now an angel and in the presence of our heavenly father. RIP sweet Maria. You are really missed. #yourvirtualfamily

[@kristimartinez7528]

You are such a beautiful person Maria. You have every right to be emotional! We love and care about you 💖🤗

[@betsyslat7326]

Please dear God, hold Maria in the palm of your hand. Where there seems to be no path, you can make a path. Bless Maria with a shower of love from her family. I will hold you tight in my own humble prayers, Maria. ❤

[@juliej5917]

Of course your kids/family want to spend their time off with you! I can’t imagine all of the emotions the waiting causes. The right trial will show up for you; I’m certain. Watching Harley as he sniffed all over the tree for two or three minutes was adorable. He’s such a good boy. May your heart be full of love and light! 🌲❤️💚🐾✨

[@hydie0079]

It's so refreshing to read such a kind..compassionate comment..I love how encouraging you were with her...She is such a sweetheart with a beautiful soul..❤

[@emilyo2985]

I hope grace and light fills you with strength.

[@rebeccanyaga2381]

It's so nice to hear there's still good in this crazy world! What a beautiful gesture from your neighbor 🙂❤️

[@LorySuzanna]

I hope you had a wonderful time with your family over Christmas. Sending love and strength to you! ❤

[@lindawhite5006]

GOD BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!

[@shellcshells2902]

There are so many of us that have autoimmune issues that there has to be some trials for us. Keep us posted. I just like knowing how you're doing.

[@Teewriter]

Good bless you. I pray for your full recovery. You will kick its butt.

[@traceythudin9364]

I'm lifting you up in prayer, Maria. One day at a time is the best mentality when you are so dependent on the medical community. I know it's so hard, but let it force you to be fully immersed in your family right now. I hope you can enjoy Christmas and all of the feels that go with it. Something wonderful is going to happen in 2023 for you. I truly believe that!! Until then, focus on being calm and peaceful. Merry Christmas!

[@mianone7486]

Maria , I got so moved by your reaction for the neighbours gift. I could relate alot and remembered when i was admitted in the hospital for my fight with leukemia. All of a sudden a nurse knocked om my door and brought me a big box with gifts. It was from a lokal dog club who heard about my situation and sent a care"box". I cried like a baby and was so so touched. I will nerer forget that. Keeping you in my thoughts and best wishes. Keep fighting girl!! Merry Christmas from me in Sweden

[@compassionentheogen]

Merry Christmas Maria. I love your chemo shirt. Sending you a virtual hug. I have an autoimmune history and have tried two immunotherapies. I am doing chemotherapy now but waiting for a match with a clinical trial. My oncologist has entered me in a couple but I didn't not have the biomarker required for those trials involving car-t therapy. So now there is a new trial with Til therapy that we are applying for. I can empathize with you. All of the uncertainties are so hard to deal with. But then someone gives us chocolate dipped strawberries.🦄🙏🏽🙏🏽💚🙏🏽

[@ToRi-ik4gd]

We wish you all the strength! Don’t give up on hope of finding something which will work for you. Hope you and your family will have great Christmas. Take care and stay strong ❤

[@lynnmoreno6878]

Maria, my love and prayers go out to you and your family. You deserve everything this holiday season! ❤❤❤

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

You’re such an amazing person, Maria. That’s why you are loved by so many. Cancer is such an emotional thing. It’s so understandable. When my mom was fighting it, there were so many tears, quite often. Stay strong beautiful lady. Enjoy your holidays. You stay in our prayers. ❤️🙏🌲

[@tatumpiano8569]

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family. Prayers continue for you. Thank you as always for the update. You are such a beautiful, such a real person and people are so blessed to have you in their life. I'm with you in spirit always! ❤

[@wandadavis2468]

ITs O.K. to cry. You are going through alot and you are very strong but also human🙏❤

[@donnavogel8982]

Maria I am so sorry you have to go through this. I am following a couple of peoples journey on KZbin it breaks my heart. You are a beautiful woman and very inspiring to others. Praying for you and will continue on following. Hugs and prayers! I'm from Alberta Canada.

[@ertiebassy3612]

Maria thanks for this video. I am impressed with how good you look and how clear your mind is. If this is you with cancer, you must be one hell of a lawyer. I am hopeful that since you have had some positive changes since your treatments have begun, your doctors are on the right track. They will get you in a good trial program...keep in close contact with them. You are lucky to have a loving family and doggie. Just want to say 🤫 even when you're emotional, you are very lovable. 😉

[@terishumaker7461]

I don't know you personally Maria although I already feel as if I do just by keeping up with your journey. I walked this walk with my Mother 20 years ago and I must say you are very brave, strong, and courageous! It is extremely frustrating waiting for answers, appointments, and the not knowing sucks! I wish I could give you a hug and make it all better. Know your loved and prayed for from Sugarland Texas and you absolutely have the right to any feelings and emotions you're experiencing. You are truly amazing, thank you for sharing your journey ❤️ 🙏 .

[@pam164]

It just shows what lovely people there is like your neighbour and just what you craved too, choc strawberries. Your always in my prayers. I hope you have a lovely Christmas.

[@margaretries2606]

All the best. You are are such a sweet person. Have a great Christmas.

[@SaberTooth_TFG]

I’m glad that, despite what you’re going through, you remain positive and optimistic. You’re awesome, and I hope that you have an amazing Christmas! 😉👍

[@angelab5325]

One day at a time🙏make sure you advocate for yourself 🙏

[@michelles9897]

💖💖💖 Ps thank you for being so anaxing. You are strong and positive and also genuinely empathetic. May this week be an easy one for you, your family & your mom & dad.

[@kisslena]

Continued Prayers for improved outlooks towards a successful clinical trial🙏🏽

[@frokengron]

Bless your neighbor for delivering the treat that you were craving Maria! Your Christmas tree is beautiful and Harley is such a good boy. Fingers crossed that a suitable trial will open up for you asap! So glad that you will have your kids and family members around you at Christmas! All my love from Canada.

[@tvmom]

Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes of people who are traveling your journey. I appreciate seeing how much a small gesture of kindness can help others. Important reminder. Thank you.

[@donnamariedunn3944]

Maria, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are such a strong and wonderful lady. I wish you all the best and hope you find a clinical trial that is right for you. Have a great Christmas with your family. Merry Christmas Maria. ❤️🎄🎅⛄

[@lnewbury1]

Maria, I’ve been binge watching your channel since I found it yesterday. F cancer and all that comes with it. I wish I had a magic potion for you. I really do. One of my good friends is battling end stage pancreatic cancer now. You remind me of her with your grace, positivity and the willingness to tell your story so we can be educated on your journey. I believe in the power of prayer and sending positive light into the universe. God is light. I’m praying for you sweet Maria.

[@heidiyoung8207]

Oh sweet, sweet Maria, you are so beautiful inside and out. I really really wish there was something I could do to help. I can feel your pain both physically and mentally just by the tone in your voice. You will be in my prayers as I kneel by my bed tonight and every night. You can and will beat this, God is listening. Much love. ❤

[@michellelair3102]

Sending you lots of love, strength and positive energy. ❤🎄

[@elainebrown8600]

Maria I’m forever praying for you and so grateful you have your family and friends by your side I pray God makes a way for a clinical trial that will benefit you have a blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year ✝️🙏🏽❤️🎄🎉

[@debbiebayer4836]

Wishing you the most fun and loving time with your family at Christmas. My thoughts are with you and I pray for the right treatment to successfully iradicate your disease. You are such a beautiful person and Merry Christmas to you and your family and of course I hope it is magical in every way possible.

[@kimtongo3533]

With God nothing is impossible!! ❤❤Thank you so very much for updating us!!! I know it is hard not to be anxious. I am celebrating the progress that u have, the fluid has decreased, you can eat like you said and the chemo is doing something, hopefully the next scan u take shows something extremely miraculous or you fit perfectly into a clinical trial that will kill this cancer all the way!! I pray that u have a blessed week and Merry Christmas!!!🎄🙏🎄🙏🎄🙏🎄🙏🎄

[@karenboouk531]

Hello Maria your friend Karen here so so sorry that your not having a good day bless you darling I'm crying with you god bless you cancer bloody stinks I wish I wish it wasn't happening to you I so so sorry I'm here for you sweetheart your strong stay positive let's get ready to kick cancer XXXXXXXXXXX 🇬🇧🌹🌹🌹💕❤️💞💕❤️💞

[@judi7282]

Hi Maria, I am new to your vlog, but I wanted to tell you how amazing you are. I understand the paracentesis, I am a retired nurse from UofM in Michigan, and the para was a large part of my job. You are so strong, even if you do not feel you are. You are an amazing example of a true warrior fighting your cancer. What a gift you are sharing with all of your subscribers. I am praying for you! God bless you! ❤️❤️🙏🙏🎚🎚.

[@cindys6683]

I pray they make the exception for your lupus, and let you into a trial. I never imagined there would be exclusions for trials, based on auto immune disease. So many people have them. Try to enjoy your family time over the holidays. ❤

[@sadie4me2]

Merry Christmas..I’m praying for you.🙏😘

[@Geor197]

Praying for healing AMEN

[@vancekershaw6876]

Maria I hope you feel better soon and I'm sending you healing prayers and hugs.

[@nesekitty9703]

Maria passed away February 11th, 2023 😢🙏☮🕊🌹🌺🤍🧚‍♀✨

[@Willandpetesmom]

Wishing you well through your journey.

[@patsyanne8095]

Sweet Maria, you know by now my mantra is to keep on top of your pain always…morphine and oxycodone were manufactured for pain, you will not always have to be on these meds and one day you just might have to keep reminding another person of the value of good pain control. Chronic pain does not make a good quality of life, fear sets in, doubts emerge etc. enjoy the next two weeks with your family. Soak in the love surrounding you. A New Year dawns, I say again I believe in miracles. Happy Christmas Morning! ☃️

[@jillehr2402]

Sorry for your frustration. Best prayers and wishes coming your way. Enjoy your family

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you, I will

[@mo-anniemc8227]

Merry Christmas,Maria❤️Enjoy your time with your family.

[@karenshady8129]

You are always in my thoughts, and prayers. Merry Christmas from Australia.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much, merry Christmas!

[@clairebeever3038]

I ❤your positivity…. Yes your so right the waiting is torture …. ❤

[@ginnypowell8324]

You are so lovely.. keep advocating for yourself , you have too. Have a lovely happy Christmas with your family . X x x

[@Debilee16]

So sorry to hear that your suffering so much , I have Her2 breast cancer and do struggle on chemotherapy side effects, it's a means to a end , stay positive, I think you are doing amazing posting online ,so helpful to !

[@rachelbee7921]

Maria, I think of you often, and I will continue praying you may begin a trial soon. Perhaps you can see your Rheumatologist in the next week or so. Keep those spirits up! We are rooting for you! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year making memories with your loved ones. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’ve got the rheumatologist appointment booked for the first week of January! Fingers crossed

[@sherifricke3845]

❤ to you … stay strong . I know it’s harder than said but think of family and good times while you wait on these emotional updates . Occupy your mind with many things without neglecting to push your drs for answers too

[@cindyd3038]

Love & prayers Maria. Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄

[@calliecooper99]

Praying for you 🙏🏻❤️

[@sherrydawson6253]

Maria forgive me I'm doing your vlogs backwards to catch up with your journey. I can see why your emotional. Your going through so much. I'm praying 🙏 for you and that u do get into a trail. Idk why after all these yrs the medical system takes so long to get back to patients .they have to know how stressed we get. Hang in there honey, your a fighter. Never think your alone. You have a good support system with family and friends. We love ❤️ you and pray 🙏 for u. Thanks for shareing your journey with us.

[@alisalavine1052]

Dearest, Maria, I'm so sorry you've had such a rough week. But those little glimmers of hopeful news regarding your treatment aren't nothing. Hold onto those bright spots. And enjoy every second of your time with the kids. Not every week is going to be as difficult as this one was. And, hey, it's in the rearview mirror! You've come out the other side. Yes, Hanukkah starts tonight, the 18th, Sunday. And thank you, for acknowledging it. I'm not giving up my hopes for you. For treatment, for a cure and for a return to living without uncertainty. You've got this. Have a wonderful Christmas filled with family, joy and love.🎄❤

[@susancockerill8108]

Hi sweet Maria. Saw you’re lovely tray from your neighbor. Aren’t people wonderful. I so appreciate you sharing this journey with us and please know I include you in my daily prayer life. I’m a 69 year old woman from Missouri love that you have such a supportive family.

[@sterlingmatsui154]

Stay Safe & WARM Over There, Maria~Know a COLD Storm is Now Hitting Your Area☆...Happiest of Holidays from Holly in Surprise, Arizona♡:)

[@dianawolaver7981]

Sending prayers, prayers and more prayers for your total healing from our awesome God.

[@rebeccanyaga2381]

Praying for you ❤️🙏❤️

[@kathyglenn7773]

Maria, you are in my prayers. Much love from Texas.

[@sterlingmatsui154]

Stay SAFE & Warm During These Next COLD Few Days, Kathy~Our Nights Have Been Very Cold (For Us) Here in Surprise, AZ-☆...Happiest of Holidays to You & Yours♡:)

[@PaulaRenea]

Dear Lord I come to you to ask that you touch this precious lady with your healing hands. You ARE the great physician. Lord please open the doors that need to be open for her treatments. I pray all things work together for her healing. Comfort her Father. Place your loving arms around her and calm her fears and anxiety. I ask this in your precious Holy name, Jesus!! Amen

[@annettepurtle3757]

Never ever give up hope Maria, we got this hunny 💙 stay strong and fight ! My prayers for you dear 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 there’s always newer treatments coming out all the time. Just enjoy your family and have a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎅🧑‍🎄🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m definitely not giving up hope. It’s just so hard to keep hearing bad news. I’m going to turn the corner at some point!

[@joannpergakis4183]

Oh boy You are surely amazing A beautiful outlook on this journey I am to a big planner so I can see with this journey, you have to have lots of patience and go with the flow But wow your on top of it all So impressed with you I had a friend that needed a letter stating that lupus was under control She is cancer free from her trials Yes 2 of them Nice, you are so blessed to have your parents 🙏 Your in good hands with you lol You got this With my illnesses I am like you Pro active You look fabulous. Glad your temp went down Hugs and prayers your way Getting emotional is okay That fruit to me is a sign You were craving that fruit and got It Enjoy it People can be nice, so sweet My neighbor cut my grass last week I was so humbled Made them a few different new England breads lol Here in Texas , Hugs Have a bless day 🙏 Love your furbaby I have my son's for the past 7 years She is my baby lol Happy your outside getting those zz Thank you sharing

[@ElinorRumming]

I completely understand your frustration and emotions. ❤

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I'm not typically so emotional, so it has been a surprise to me to figure out how to manage so much emotion.

[@clairebeever3038]

Awww 🥰 I wish you the best … cancer is awful sending you love 💕 and emotions are so natural … I started to cry on a bus it came from no where …. My cancer has returned just had chemo again …. X x x

[@blancav1873]

Harley is so darn cute!

[@michellelyman7092]

well if you can't go shopping at all maybe someone can be your proxy on that and you can go along for the ride and bundle up and sit in the car in the parking lot and get in some real good people watching while a friend goes in and grabs what you need♥

[@joannpergakis4183]

Thinking of you Merry Christmas to you and your family Prayers that you have a good few days to enjoy Hugs

[@c.c.6930]

Let your emotions out and enjoy being SO loved...Lots of love to you dear!💕

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@kimtongo3533]

I couldn’t have said it better, Amen!!!! I totally agree with u!! We love you!!!!🙏✨🙏✨🙏

[@shellye7052]

Maria, I totally understand the cancer/autoimmune disease hoops. I have been going through breast cancer and scleroderma. At times I feel like I am discounted from doctors due to having both. I’m praying that a miraculous decision is made in your clinical trial favor. We need God to move a mountain here. 🙏🏼💕

[@LifeOfJimbo]

Sorry to hear what you're dealing with, but I have to ask, did the scleroderma make your cancer harder to detect?

[@shellye7052]

@@LifeOfJimbo I’ll be honest, the radiologists that were reading my 3D mammograms for the last six years, discounted that I have Scleroderma. It was my GP that finally pushed for my series of tests. I didn’t realize that there were “bands” of precancerous (DCIS) showing in my mammograms that the radiologists were ignoring . So no, they didn’t even consider my AI. I don’t think they were familiar with it. Now that I have been diagnosed with both, the oncologists and the rheumatologists are hesitant to touch me. My cancer was showing up, but the radiologists didn’t call it..until there was no other choice. I have HER2+, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. One component of my testing that I think messed with my surgeon’s head was that he went in to get lymph nodes, and submitted four “lymph node tissue samples”. The only problem is according to my pathology report, there were “no lymph node tissue” samples submitted. How does that happen? Did my scleroderma cause my connective tissue to look like lymph nodes? Therefore, I was not able to be staged.

[@Moopotsmum]

Oh Maria, everything is just a battle, your having a really tough ride!! I really hope you get on a trial, please keep us all informed. I loved to see Harley at the Xmas tree 😂🤣. As always I’m sending you love from UK 🇬🇧.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@luamada2002]

May God give you strength. As a survivor I know how you fell. Hang in there

[@fran1395]

Your in my prayers ❤

[@cat-annechats5362]

Prayers and hugs~

[@leaveittolefty]

the angel on top of your 🎄is spectacular!😍

[@gillsimpson4976]

Maria is it worth getting a 2nd opinion. The feeling for me, coming from your videos, is that there is no plan and this frustrating you. I’m in the Uk so not sure of what’s available but what about contacting the Mayo Clinic .? Sending you love xx

[@safaridreamer5831]

Prayers that you’ll get into a clinical trial…. In the meantime enjoy the holidays with your family!! It will be a good distraction for you……🙏❤️🙏🤗🙏

[@karenlindstedt4361]

Sending prayers your way

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

Keep fighting and have an amazing holiday season! 🙌🎅🎄

[@sandimartin8394]

You are in my prayers Maria. I am always anxious to hear from you and see how you are feeling. I hope you were able to enjoy your chocolate strawberries. So thankful you are getting to spend time with your family. I am sure they will be able to lift your spirits. You are such a strong young woman and I know you will beat this awful disease. You are a fighter and have lots of us praying for you. Merry Christmas Maria to you and your family. Including of course your beautiful dog. What breed is she? She is gorgeous.

[@lnewbury1]

I’m sorry to hear you have SLE and that it is affecting your ability to find a study that will accept you. I have a very sick liver (not cancer yet) and I’m in a clinical study for it. They make it very difficult to get into them. While I understand that, I think there needs to be exceptions for people who are literally fighting for their lives. I’m going to specifically pray that you can find a study that works for you. God hear my prayers!

[@leeleegirl8612]

Good luck getting into those trials. Merry Christmas! Enjoy.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Happy holidays!

[@vickybradley3432]

It sounds like you have a great family and wonderful neighbors. I hope your Christmas is wonderful. Let the family handle it for you! You need to sit back and enjoy every minute of it. I have been through Ovarian Cancer treatments on two different occasions and it is hard asking for help or letting people handle things for you. However, it will make them feel good to help you!! I pray that you get accepted into a clinical trial. I also will be praying for complete healing!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

You are absolutely right it is so hard to ask for help. Hopefully you are in remission after your two battles with this beast.

[@vickybradley3432]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria, yes, I am in remission. I currently take Rubraca twice per day. It has some bad side effects, but nothing like what we have already been through. I have to be tested every month with blood work. I have to see my Oncologist every 2 months and I still have a CT scan every 4 months to make sure my cancer has not returned. Praying for you!!

[@sheliasims5786]

prayers for you.

[@ilovepickles495]

Hi Maria, I've been following your story and it breaks my heart to see you upset like this. I can't imagine what you're going through. You seem like such a lovely person - I'm really rooting for you. I'm from the Boston area myself (I believe that's where you said you were from and getting treatment); if I can be of any help or support to your family, please let me know. Sending lots of love - Robin

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much, Robin. Yes, I am being treated at Dana-Farber in Boston and live in the area. We are so lucky to have such great medical care, so I’m sure you can understand how disappointing it was for me to know that at this time, I couldn’t enroll in a clinical trial.

[@genamartin229]

Thank you for pouring out your heart. My mother passed from ovarian cancer in 2010 after fighting four and a half years. She went through five rounds of different chemo, had two major surgeries and radiation. Although I was living with my parents and went to a few major appointments with her doctor, I was not really told much information about the chemo treatment process. So I’m grateful to you for sharing so much. A psychologist I was seeing a few years back told me that the higher your intelligence is, the more difficult it is for your mind to make sense of what you go through in a mentally challenging situation. I can see that in you. May God bless you every day and may you hold firm to His promises. Praying for you and your family along this harrowing journey! 🙏🏻💕🕊🎄

[@joannpergakis4183]

So sorry

[@sterlingmatsui154]

Know both our Sweet Mothers are flying high together~My Mama Jayne had Stage 3 and only could take one round of chemo due to her heart issues...Said goodbye age 64, 2001.

[@beverleycumming1876]

Such a sad time for you…its okay to feel overwhelmed…emotions are good…get it out…

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

The emotions definitely keep pouring out. Not something I’m used to.

[@bettyconnearney7943]

Maria I know all about the waiting game. Constantly saying 2 week appt then change to a month as the cancer took its toll. Because of Covid everything was backed up. Offices were packed at appts, so we waited even getting there earlier because we didnt want to be late. Holidays are the worst!! It is a waiting game for us because the cancer doesnt WAIT!! I pray you get your new trial!! Try to have a Very Merry Christmas with your family. Sending you prayers and Best Wishes❤

[@kristimartinez7528]

Unfortunately, she passed away a while ago 😔

[@robynholliday4794]

Pink suits you so well ❤

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@bonniepankhurst5437]

Happy Holidays💖

[@sylviagatterburg5318]

Blessings for you and your family for christmas, try to be elastic in waiting for a trial, you are in the hands of God, sure

[@kimtongo3533]

She sure is in the Hands of God!!🥰

[@debbrink6523]

From Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 Dear Maria, I just found you today on KZbin. I can totally sympathize with all you are going through as I am currently fighting uterine/omentum/lymph cancer. I just finished my 6 rounds (every 21 days) of chemo since October 13/22. I will be getting a CT Scan & MRI then surgery February 28/23🤞🏻🙏. I truly hope a plan of action happens quickly & you get accepted to a clinical trial. You have to have hope ‘cause that’s what’s going to pull you through. You are in my 🙏 & ❤️. Sendingyou virtual hugs 🤗.

[@debbrink6523]

From Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 It’s been a while so hope you are doing okay. My fate changed on February 13th when I fell ill with a Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, out of the blue. I was in hospital for 2 weeks (ER-2days, ICU-5 days, the rest on the Cancer/Inpatient floor). It was a very very difficult time. I am now set up for more CT/MRI Scans on the 15th of May to see about the cancer in my uterus etc.. I have a consult w/oncologist May 25th. If all is well I now have surgery for June 8th (it’s fluid, as she says 🤞🏻🙏). Hopefully you are on track with all you’re going through, keep me posted. Sending you my 🙏&❤️&🤗.

[@hannaczerwinska6286]

@@debbrink6523 the lovely lady passed away 😢

[@elizabethbaird8950]

Merry Christmas enjoy it with your family 🎄❤️❤️❤️❤️🎄

[@deusvult2302]

Dear Maria, first off, I wish to you and your loved Ones the most enjoyable, peaceful holidays. Enjoy your loved ones and allow yourself to be spoiled. You are a trooper, you are in my prayers and you too will kick the big C's behind!! As a P. A (medical professional) and a cancer survivor (stage IV NHL), I had a lot of trouble with various pain episodes and initially had the same meds to combat the pain which you use. My oncologist however decided back then to involve a pain specialist (anaesthesist with a specialty education in long term pain management for cancer patients)! That proved to be a blessing for me. She decided to put me on a pain patch called Durogesic SMAT which sticks to your skin like a bandaid for 3 days, then you switch it to a new one and it comes in different strength. The painmeds released through your skin are steady and continuous and additionally I could take oral pain meds as needed. It helped me a lot as my pains didn't get to those hard to manage levels anymore and it greatly reduced the need for additional oral pain meds as I had a lot of nausea and often didn't tolerate any oral meds very well! Maybe it could help you too, you might possibly discuss with your trusted doctors. Sending you virtual Christmas 🎄 hugs 🤗.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you for the information!

[@deusvult2302]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria you are very welcome, I hope it might be an option for you too!

[@starraustin9363]

You are blessed with neighbors

[@annettepurtle3757]

Merry Christmas Maria & family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🎄🎄🎁🎅🧑‍🎄🖐🏼

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Happy holidays!