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Tears, Anger, and Love:  My Sister's Perspective

1/23/2016

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As part of my #CCAM posts I asked some friends and family to tell about my cancer diagnosis from their point of view.  Today we will hear from my sister, Jennifer Rogers, as she reflects about what it was like when I was originally diagnosed and during my continued treatments.  It was enlightening to read about how this has impacted her.  Many of you don't know this but I lived with my father starting in middle school and my sisters lived with our mother.  So, we were raised in separate households.  We weren't particularly close, I left and went to college, and I haven't lived in the same town as them since I was 11 years old.  Cancer has brought us closer together.  She talks about anger in this post, it is the first time she has ever vocalized having anger with me about my treatment choices.  These guest blog posts have been really enlightening.  I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone, but if you have to have cancer I hope your support system is as supportive as mine - Erica

I’m amazed at how many different emotions surface when I’m not even the one who has cancer. When my sister was first diagnosed with cervical cancer I avoided it completely. Her treatment plan at that time made my reaction easier. It’s easy to avoid the fact that your sister has cancer when her treatment plan consisted of surgery and potentially small amounts of chemo, which she didn't end up needing at that time.  From the outside looking in, the treatment didn’t seem to affect her body.

The second time she was diagnosed I was scared. This time it was in more areas of her body and she fought the cancer more aggressively, which in return made her lose her hair. She was sick and hospitalized after her chemo treatments; she opened up about not being able to eat, and about how physically drained she felt. She also had radiation this time. All of these terms that you hear were now a part of Erica’s treatment plan…the cancer was “actually there” this time, and it was hurting my sister.

The third time my sister was diagnosed with cancer I was MAD. I’m not sure who exactly my anger was directed toward. At times it was directed toward God, and then redirected toward Satan. Sometimes it was directed toward the cancer itself, other times I let my anger be directed toward my sister. How in the world would she choose to not get a hysterectomy when she was first diagnosed? Why is she choosing to not fight it aggressively this time? What….we’re just going to “live with cancer” now? My sister’s answers to these questions made me mad, not because she’s choosing the wrong answer, but because I don’t want the cancer to take my sister away from me.

My sister’s third diagnosis seems like a thing of the past, like we’ve moved on from it. The anger is gone, the sadness is gone (mostly…I’m a cryer and my sister has cancer, so I cry.) I’m no longer avoiding the fact that she has cancer; it’s more like I’m accepting it. I’ve learned to accept the path that Erica’s taking and walk along it with her. I talk to my sister more and am more interested in her life now than I ever was when she didn’t have cancer; it should never take something so serious to give us the desire to strengthen a relationship. I love my sister deeply, and I honestly feel like I didn’t let that show until I was afraid of losing her. No sulking in the past though, we’re pressing on. From now on, my husband and I are here to help serve my sister in any way she needs, which most recently has been with assisting her in advocating and spreading awareness of cervical cancer. Advocating has helped to keep her grounded and focused.

She’s still getting Avastin treatments to keep the cancer where it is & prevent growth, I guess she always will until we get news of a miracle (Matthew 19:26, with God all things are possible) or the cancer decides to make her choose to fight aggressively again. Anything’s possible. Until then, Erica will continue to share her story as boldly as she can and frequent her Cancer Card, even when our younger sister and I veto it…hey, that thing has got to expire sometime! (laughter helps ☺)

-Jennifer

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7/2/2019 05:06:49 pm


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Laura Mildred
8/28/2020 04:10:42 am

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Falcao Roland
7/21/2019 06:37:53 am

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Falcao Roland
7/21/2019 06:38:24 am

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WhtasApp him via +2349053311935..

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9/7/2019 06:56:05 am

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9/21/2019 12:44:12 am

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3/25/2020 03:03:29 pm

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jessica allen
3/27/2020 09:29:26 pm

I am so happy, i never believe i will be this happy again in life, I was working as an air-hoster ( cabby crew ) for 3years but early this year, i loose my job because of this deadly disease called Herpes virus (HSV), I never felt sick or have any symptom, till all workers were ask to bring their doctors report, that was how i got tested and i found out that am HSV positive that make me loose my job, because it was consider as an STD and is incurable disease, i was so depress was thinking of committing suicide, till i explain to a friend of mine, who always said to me a problem share is a problem solved, that was how she directed me to Dr Aba, that was how i contacted him and get the medication from this doctor and i got cured for real, I just went back to my work and they also carry out the test to be real sure and i was negative. Please contact this doctor if you are herpes positive or any STD diseases his email is: dr.abaherbalhome@gmail.com or you can call or whatsApp his mobile number on +2348107155060   

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Carmellia Thomas link
4/14/2020 04:27:26 am

I Can’t still believe that i got cured from Genital HPV through herbal treatment from of Dr Destiny on how he hasbeen curing different people from different diseases all over the world, then i contacted him as well. After ourconversation he sent me the medicine which i took according to his instructions. When i was done taking theherbal medicine i went for a medical checkup and to my greatest surprise i was cured from HPV. My heart isso filled with joy. If you are suffering from HPV or any other disease you can contact Dr Destiny today on this Email address: dr.abaherbalhome@gmail.com or WhatsApp him on this Tell.Number +2348105074556, YOU CONTACT DR DESTINY FACEBOOK PADE: https://web.facebook.com/Herbal-Doctor-Destiny-105395461096061/          

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desiree jacobs
5/26/2020 03:41:14 am

Thank God for my life cuz i'm a living testimony today because i'm free from (GENITAL HERPES). Last year I started on COPD formula treatment from Dr Shaibu herbs foundation, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost A months, it reversed my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is also known as (HERPES DISEASES). My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, low energy, fatigue, chest tightness and others gradually disappeared with the help of Dr. Shaibu herbal treatment. I'm so happy for my life and grateful to Dr.Shaibu for his Awesome work. Visit Dr.Shaibu herbs foundation official today at drshaibuabacha@gmail.com.OR whatsApp on +2349051727475. This COPD treatment has improved the quality of my life greatly, i breath much better and feel comfortable doing so! thanks once again Dr. shaibu

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Melanie Case
8/30/2020 03:51:25 am

Hello Everyone out there,I am here to give my testimony about a Herbalist doctor who helped me . I was infected with HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS in 2011, i went to many hospitals for cure but there was no solution, so I was thinking how can I get a solution out so that my body can be okay. One day I was in the river side thinking where I can go to get solution. so a lady walked to me telling me why am I so sad and i open up all to her telling her my problem, she told me that she can help me out, she introduce me to a doctor who uses herbal medication to cure HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS and gave me his email, so i mail him. He told me all the things I need to do and also give me instructions to take, which I followed properly. Before I knew what is happening after two weeks the HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS that was in my body got vanished . so if you are also heart broken and also need a help, you can also email him at {oliha.miraclemedicine@gmail.com}
or whatsapp him number: +2349038382931. or website is https://olihamiraclemedicine.webs.com/
Contact him today and you will have a testimony...Good luck!

Dr. OLIHA Also Cures:
1. HIV/AIDS
2. HERPES 1/2
3. CANCER
4. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
5. Hepatitis B
6. chronic pancreatic
7. Emphysema
8. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Christina N
9/2/2020 09:25:14 am

I found out, that taking herbal treatment is the best to get rid of hpv as soon as i feel the symptoms of hpv is appearing, i took the healing process by contacting Dr onokun for natural treatment it works wonders, amazingly ever since I had the herbal treatment i have not feel these horrible disease anymore and my doc told me the virus is gone, i am glad i finally got cured out from this horrible disease. every hpv or herpes patients should also get in touch with this herbalist Dr to get ride of these disease forever his email address; dronokunherbalcure@gmail.com 

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Melanie Case
9/9/2020 04:59:04 pm

Hello Everyone out there,I am here to give my testimony about a Herbalist doctor who helped me . I was infected with HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS in 2011, i went to many hospitals for cure but there was no solution, so I was thinking how can I get a solution out so that my body can be okay. One day I was in the river side thinking where I can go to get solution. so a lady walked to me telling me why am I so sad and i open up all to her telling her my problem, she told me that she can help me out, she introduce me to a doctor who uses herbal medication to cure HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS and gave me his email, so i mail him. He told me all the things I need to do and also give me instructions to take, which I followed properly. Before I knew what is happening after two weeks the HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS that was in my body got vanished . so if you are also heart broken and also need a help, you can also email him at {oliha.miraclemedicine@gmail.com}
or whatsapp him number: +2349038382931. or website is https://olihamiraclemedicine.webs.com/
Contact him today and you will have a testimony...Good luck!

Dr. OLIHA Also Cures:
1. HIV/AIDS
2. HERPES 1/2
3. CANCER
4. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
5. Hepatitis B
6. chronic pancreatic
7. Emphysema
8. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Melanie Case
9/16/2020 06:51:37 pm

Hello Everyone out there,I am here to give my testimony about a Herbalist doctor who helped me . I was infected with HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS in 2011, i went to many hospitals for cure but there was no solution, so I was thinking how can I get a solution out so that my body can be okay. One day I was in the river side thinking where I can go to get solution. so a lady walked to me telling me why am I so sad and i open up all to her telling her my problem, she told me that she can help me out, she introduce me to a doctor who uses herbal medication to cure HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS and gave me his email, so i mail him. He told me all the things I need to do and also give me instructions to take, which I followed properly. Before I knew what is happening after two weeks the HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS that was in my body got vanished . so if you are also heart broken and also need a help, you can also email him at {oliha.miraclemedicine@gmail.com}or whatsapp him number: +2349038382931. or website is https://olihamiraclemedicine.webs.com/Contact him today and you will have a testimony...Good luck!Dr. OLIHA Also Cures:1. HIV/AIDS2. HERPES 1/23. CANCER4. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)5. Hepatitis B6. chronic pancreatic7. Emphysema8. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Melanie Case
9/29/2020 11:53:21 pm

Hello Everyone out there,I am here to give my testimony about a Herbalist doctor who helped me . I was infected with HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS in 2011, i went to many hospitals for cure but there was no solution, so I was thinking how can I get a solution out so that my body can be okay. One day I was in the river side thinking where I can go to get solution. so a lady walked to me telling me why am I so sad and i open up all to her telling her my problem, she told me that she can help me out, she introduce me to a doctor who uses herbal medication to cure HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS and gave me his email, so i mail him. He told me all the things I need to do and also give me instructions to take, which I followed properly. Before I knew what is happening after two weeks the HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS that was in my body got vanished . so if you are also heart broken and also need a help, you can also email him at {oliha.miraclemedicine@gmail.com}
or whatsapp him number: +2349038382931. or website is https://olihamiraclemedicine.webs.com/
Contact him today and you will have a testimony...Good luck!

Dr. OLIHA Also Cures:
1. HIV/AIDS
2. HERPES 1/2
3. CANCER
4. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
5. Hepatitis B
6. chronic pancreatic
7. Emphysema
8. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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solomoalfred
3/26/2021 06:36:21 am

Hi Friends i am so glad to writing this article today to tell the world how Dr odoma cured my HSV VIRUS,i have been detected with HSV-1 AND HSV-2 since five years ago, ever since then my life has been in complete bizarre and agony,i have used so many drugs that was prescribed to me by several doctors,but it didn't cure my HSV VIRUS neither did it reduce the pain,until a certain i was checking for solution in the internet,then miraculously came across Dr odoma the powerful herbalist that cure numerous individuals HSV-1 AND HSV-2 INFECTION,then i contacted his whatsApp number at +2348100649947 or email:drodomasolutionhome20@gmail.com    i explained everything to him and prepared a cure that cure my HSV-1 AND HSV-2 disease totally after receiving his herbal medicine, so my friends viewers why wait and be suffer when there is someone like Dr odoma that can cure any disease HIV/ CANCER/ HEPATITIS B VIRUS, you can contact his via : drodomasolutionhome20@gmail.com?. or WHATSAPP +2348100649947

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Juana Brown
11/23/2020 06:45:56 pm

Hi Friends i am so glad to writing this article today to tell the world how Dr AGBOMIAN cured my HSV VIRUS,i have been detected with HSV-1 AND HSV-2 since five years ago, ever since then my life has been in complete bizarre and agony,i have used so many drugs that was prescribed to me by several doctors,but it didn't cure my HSV VIRUS neither did it reduce the pain,until a certain i was checking for solution in the internet,then miraculously came across Dr AGBOMIAN the powerful herbalist that cure numerous individuals HSV-1 AND HSV-2 INFECTION,then i contacted his whatsApp number at +2347040843115 or email: dragbomianherbalcured77@gmail.com i explained everything to him and prepared a cure that cure my HSV-1 AND HSV-2 disease totally after receiving his herbal medicine, so my friends viewers why wait and be suffer when there is someone like Dr AGBOMIAN that can cure any disease HIV/ CANCER/ HEPATITIS B VIRUS, you can contact his via : dragbomianherbalcured77@gmail.com?. or WHATSAPP +2347040843115

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Caroline Parra
11/24/2020 01:17:10 am

Its a miracle that I am alive today. I encounter HPV VIRUS (HSV1/2) for good four (4) years, six (6) months with my calculations, before I meet the great Dr. AGBOMIAN. I am Tina Richard from Fresno California, united state of America and I was affected with hpv virus.Hvs is a viral infection cause by the Hpv virus, marked by painful, watery blister in the skin or mucous membrane or on the genitals. This was what I suffered for good four years. I have visited CVS Pharmacy in Fresno for treatment but no improvement. I meet Dr.AGBOMIAN online while I was searching for herpes cure I read a testimony about his work. I give a try that now becomes a testimony in my life. I contacted Dr.AGNOMIAN WhatsApp +2347040843115 or E-mail: Dragbomianherbalcured77@gmail.com

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    Erica is a 32 year old cervical cancer advocate who is out living cancer for the third time. When she isn’t advocating for cervical cancer and HPV awareness as a Cervivor Ambassador, she previously oversaw the STEM program at the school where she was an educator; she now helps coordinate the robotics program. Erica enjoys spending time with her husband and son in their Indianapolis neighborhood, as well as pursuing new and adventurous hobbies. She can most recently be found fawning over kayaks and daydreaming of returning to whitewater kayaking with First Descents, an organization for young adults impacted by cancer. 

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