Being real with you all

[notsocomicaltv]

You are a fantastic woman! Did it all go alright?

[Vandalah]

Waw, I admire your courage :)

Wish I had that kind of courage too... Glad to know that you're now cancer free :) and hope that goes on forever!! Love you :):):) !!

[Joan3424]

Well, thank you so very much :-)

Mooowaaah!

Joanie

[Joan3424]

tHANK YOU SO MUCH, MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU AS WELL.

[Joan3424]

Thank you, sweetie - that video was a few months old, I had surgery and am now (cross your fingers) cancer free!!!

[millie73]

Hi Joanie. I'm a stranger but i'm going to remeber you in my prayers starting from tonight! x

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, but guess what? I had my surgery and now I am cancer free :-)!!

[millie73]

Oh gosh! i should of checked the date!

(((cancer free!)))) that is fantastic :-)

Well, i tell you what i'll do.Instead of a prayer of healing, i'll give a prayer of thanks :-)

God is good!

All the best Joanie x

[Joan3424]

Thank you, yes God is good!

Many blessings to you Millie

Joanie

[Brennan7658293]

im real srry i wish u good luck

[Joan3424]

Thank you Brennan, I had my surgery and am now cancer free :-)

[5oldgays]

I will add you to my prayers.

[Joan3424]

Well thank you sooo much

[Joan3424]

thank you*

[Tinkerlove13]

Hugs Joan!

I had Breast Cancer in Dec 2006.

I stay positive and I believe in Prayer.

I am sending you lots of Positive vibes and lots of Prayers. You stay strong!

Marykay

[Joan3424]

Wow, MaryKay, we are survivors, eh??

Thank you and I WILL stay strong!

Hugs,

Joanie

[Moonchimes]

Joan, I had a TAH/BSO on January 23, 2004. Ovarian Cancer was suspected, but not found. I'm so thankful that your daughter will be there to take care of you after surgery. I applaud you for making this video. Honey, You are in my prayers. God bless you. The website Hystersisters dot com has many supportive women on there. Hugs,~Marilyn

[nanciesweb]

Moral of the story: If you think something is wrong, insist on more tests, especially if you aren't known for being a hypochondriac. You know your body more than any doctor.

My mother had sudden back problems and insisted on being checked for blood clots in her lungs. The doctor didn't believe her, but because of her persistence, the doctor sent her to the emergency room (possibly to "shut her up") only to find out that she was right.

I doubt she would be alive today if she just went home.

[JeepGirl2]

Hi Joanie, I am glad you said something. Yes, it is very scary.

And the waiting can be pure torture. I have been in a similar situation. I had a hyst at 35 due to possible uterine cancer.

Been thru the multiple d&c's as well as uterine biopsies.

I do know one thing. You can do this! It will take time; but you can do this. If you want to talk just let me know. You are not alone in this.

[Joan3424]

aw, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this, too. Thank you for being there*

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, Rebecca, that means a lot, I will look up that Psalm.

Love,

Joanie

[iamthejer]

mylworldthroughvideos forwarded this to me. my best wishes to you and your family. i'm sending you positive energy and love.

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, I miss Darrell...

[CagedSongBird]

I just found out I have Lymphoma. I feel your pain so deep that I'm crying with you. I haven't had enough courage to go into this much detail about my cancer on YouTube. I admire your courage and you are in my prayers.  You aren't alone in this fight.

Sending my love to you.

(((Hugs))) to you...

Paula

[Joan3424]

({hugs}}Paula,

I pm'd you - you are not alone,

Joanie

[arielsandersmusic]

Aw Geez Joanie i am so sorry to hear about this .. try to be brave and fight the hell out of this ... we have a friend who had brain cancer and he beat it! So there is hope and we'll be hoping and praying for you!!!

xo-ariel

[Joan3424]

Thank you, sweetie!

[AutymnRosa]

I am so very sorry to hear about this. Definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much.

[desertjournalonline]

Hi, Joan, I like the collaboration idea, I guess we could start by doing video responses, so here's part 2. I'm not sure if I ever got Part 1 on and I can't seem to find it to make a video response (although when I go to my videos it is there - strange).

[MotherReiver]

I'm so sorry for the ordeal you are going through; it's so good that your daughter will be with you. I pray all will work out okay.

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much. *

[Joan3424]

Ozy, thank you so much and best wishes and bettert health to you, too!

Joanie

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, and I hope you find peace and health, too.

[buntah69]

Hi Joanie ... It's Linda J. I just want you to know how much some of us out here in your cyber life love you. You can beat this, my friend ... like you said, you're "a tough old broad" and from one tough old broad to another, let me tell you that I KNOW you will come thru this even tougher than ever!! Just keep the faith and remember that all of us are waiting to hear from you after it's all over!! XXXXOOOOXXXX

[Joan3424]

Linda! How cool, I did not know you had a YouTube account! {{{{hugs}}}} and you know I will keep you posted - Happy Birthday again :-)

Joanie

[Ledvolta]

wow, what a video. Hugs to you!

[Joan3424]

Thank you and to you, too*

[medicinesocks]

bill j is a friend-- through his videos i find myself here, listening to your story and wishing i could give you a hug too, and i will say many prayers for you. i sure wish there was more we could all do.life is so sweet and so perplexing. i've reached the age when illness is a very real part of my life and the lives of so many people i know and love. we're all scared, hon, but let's not feel too alone- let's reach out for the love and understanding we can all give one another in tough times.

[Joan3424]

Oh, this really touched me. Thank you so much and here's to your good health. I am going to subscribe to you. Thank you.

[medicinesocks]

good morning! thanks so much, i'm delighted that you're subscribing. thank you hon! keeping you in my thoughts today

[Joan3424]

Same here, sweetie, right back at ya!

[medicinesocks]

=^..^=

[rachaelpachel]

Hugs, hugs, and more hugs.

[Joan3424]

Thank you, sweetie and right back at ya!  Those hugs felt good :-)

[turquoise20]

I pray that all goes well. God bless and be with you and your family.

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much and God Bless.

[Joan3424]

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much!

[peteralig]

im really sorry to hear of your misforgin and i hope the doctor's can help u. All the best to u and your dather u are both in my paryer's....goodluck

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, how kind of you!

[2TheLeftOfNoWhere]

(((((Hugs)))))

[Joan3424]

Thanks, I felt that :-)

[Bikermom69]

my positive thoughts and prayers are with you!

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, sweetie!

[capergirl1976]

you don't know me at all but I saw a link to your channel on Beth's (Silverscreamgrl's) channel and when she said in the description you needed prayers I decided to click on it. (((((Huggggs)))))) you are in my thoughts and I am sending you all the light and positive energies that I can. I'm sure that there are lots and lots of youtubers doing the very same thing. You are a very brave woman & hopefully your story will inspire other women to listen to their bodies like you did. :) Alesha

[Joan3424]

Alesha, What a kind note to me. Its overwhelming to me how wonderful YouTubers are. Thank you so much.

[Joan3424]

Sue, Thank you so much for your encouragement, it makes me feel a lot better!

[pakaza]

My prayers are with you..

[Joan3424]

Thank you so very much.

[bizzarkreations]

In the learning line up there is a book to health the natural way. I know what you are talking about when I found out I droped to the floor, I am a cancer survivor.

Love And Light

Cheryl

[Joan3424]

Cheryl,

Wow, I would love to know more of your story, I subscribed to you.

Joanie

[desertjournalonline]

Hi, Joan, I just posted a video response here as I promised earlier today. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks.

[Joan3424]

I don't see your video response yet...

[desertjournalonline]

I had to remove it - wrong version - new one is posting now and I'll again post the response. Sorry for the inconvenience. I actually had three comments that I lost and the video was on there only a few minutes. The new one is the edited version (same content) and twice louder.

[Joan3424]

I saw it, loved it and responded. Thank you so much.  Maybe we can journal our stooories together.

[Spacemonkeyone]

Blessings, Nice smile....don't lose faith.

Peace

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot to me.

[MyRealityBytes]

I must confess, I came here because of Beth mentioning you on her channel. I watched the whole video and this touched me. I hope it helps to know that there are lots of us YouTubers out here(who don't even know you) that will be thinking of you and praying for you. Take care.

[Joan3424]

Aw, thank you so much, it means more than you know. This YouTube community has touched me deeply. I am humbled.

[dwljk]

I'm so glad you decided to talk to everyone about this. I hope it makes you feel better, gives you more courage to fight the monster - you're brave and I'm proud of you. I know you will do well, I love you, and I wish I could be there to help.

[Joan3424]

Dianna,  You are here, in my living room in this little box every day. And I thank you for being here. You are also in my heart.

[desertjournalonline]

I had a liver biopsy and it hurt for more than two weeks and my guts still feel a little raw from it. Wow. Your video may encourage me to perhaps reveal my own medical nightmare. I'm glad you did this for me and other people who hide behind their diseases or illness or what ailment or disability they suffer, but maybe sharing it with others will help others who suffer the same. By God, I think I will do it. And you are in my prayers, Joan, and please pray for me too.

[Joan3424]

I will pray for you, too, we can get through this together, I am subscribing to you right now.

Hugs & more hugs.

[Spammyguy712]

How very brave of you to do this Joanie! It just proves how strong you are. Believe you can lick this Sweetie and you will! My prayers are with you and your family, I know how scary it is for them as well as you. Do keep us posted on how you are feeling. Sends Love and Hugs~Spamble

[Joan3424]

You know how special you are to me. Thank you so much. You are just such a wonderful person. Hugs!!

[jrt31169]

you are definitely in my prayers, and please as you said, keep us up on how things are going. stay strong through it all!

[Joan3424]

Thank you, I will keep everyone posted. I subscribed to ou, so I hope to get to know you better.  Thank you for caring. wow. It's overwhelming.

[cindyjo57]

Oh Joan I'm so sorry to hear your news.Try to stay positive. And you will be in my prayers.

I can't imagine what you must be going through.

The not knowing has got to be the hardest part.

Cuz if you know at least you can start dealing with it.

[Joan3424]

Cindy, Thank you -- I think the hardest part is knowing its in there, wondering if its spreading, and having to wait until the dr. gets back on April 25th.

Thanks, sweetie,

Joanie

[scottfaithfull]

keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayers. ((hugs))

[Joan3424]

Thank you, Scott, that means a lot, and I'll take any hug I can get right now :-)

Joanie

[SuckLead]

Oh Joan!!!!!!!! You can count on my prayers, hun. I started praying before the video was even done. I wish I could give hugs in person, but know I'm hugging you through the computer and sending my best thoughts your way. I know you'll be just fine!

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, I need all the hugs and prayers I can get :-)

[Joan3424]

Thanks, Ricki, you are an inspiration!

[harrystrongwood]

I think everything is okay, I mean, is it not always one day at a time? You get this first thing taken care of, then you go from there. "cross that bridge when you get to it"

[Joan3424]

That's exactly how I plan to do it, Harry, one day at a time, one step at a time. thanks*

[Paniked68]

I am glad you decided to share this with us. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad that your daughter is able to come out and be there with you. (((HUGS)))

[Joan3424]

Oh boy, I needed those hugs. Thank you so much.

[Joan3424]

Thank you Connie, it means more than you know.

[Joan3424]

I know, Moomay, you are very precious to me, too. Thank you so much.

[Joan3424]

Susan, You are simply amazing and its so nice to know that you are just 'down the road'. Thank you so much for your prayers and support. You really don't know how much it means to me. I am humbled by it.

Joanie

[Joan3424]

Thank,s Carol, I felt those hugs.

[Joan3424]

Peaches, I thought it was only right to share this, I had to be real with everyone, and now I feel a tremendous support. wow. Thank you*

[Joan3424]

Thank you, I plan to stay tough, I have to.

[Joan3424]

Wow, I am really touched by this outpouring of love, thank you so much.

[Joan3424]

I hope I can say that soon!

[Joan3424]

Amen, Miss Ophelia!

[Joan3424]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[TubeSkanke]

God bless you, darlin

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much.

[liz4life07]

My heart is with you Joan. Stay strong,..but like you said, your tough. We all love you!

~Liz~

[Joan3424]

yep, one tough cookie here :-) Thank you Liz.

[edenbainbridge]

i second that! :)

[MadHobbit]

remember your never alone hunny xxxx

[Joan3424]

I know that, Jamie - I hear the Golden Girls music :-)

[Fluttershy]

Oh, Joanie... I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I just want you to know I'm thinking of you, and will keep you close to my heart. I'm glad your Daughter is there for you. Love you, Sweetie! I'll call soon!

[Joan3424]

Thank you, darlin, I'd love to talk to you, I am always up until at least 2am, so call anytime, I keep missing you!

[popparoc46]

That word 'cancer' is a scary word. It sounds as though you are in good hands with your doctors, and I am glad your daughter will be with you. It is important to have someone there to help you through this. YOu also have us. Yes, we are friends even though it is through the internet. As you say, you are tough! I will be thinking of you... -roc

[Joan3424]

Thank you, Roc, yes, I am blessed with a wonderful doctor and an incredible, unselfish daughter. I appreciate knowing you guys are all rooting for me, too! Thank you*

[Snuilp]

Don't be scared, pray. My thoughts will be with you.

[Joan3424]

I'm trying to be tough and not be scared, and I am definitely praying for me and for everyone whose body is invaded by this monster.  Thank you, sweetie.

[Snuilp]

Thanks! I'm not a Christian myself.

I had a NDE when I was 6! That world opened to me and it was just great!

I met some old friends that said: Go back into life! You are far to young! We just seperated!

All I can say is don't fear! I really felt so much love in that short moment. I think you're getting through this and for sure I hope you live some years, but even when it goes wrong, know that we are always there!

Oh, I had to put all religion away after this.

It just seemed so childish.

[Joan3424]

Wow. That had to be amazing. It's comforting to know that there is love and it feels good, do you think there is an afterlife?

[Snuilp]

I know there must be. My friends blocked the way so there has to be more. I recognized them and not on appearence but for who they were/are. You might declare me mad but they looked like spinning Cristmas-tree bulbs. Shining all coloured emorions from withing. I guess their bodys were not that important anymore. It was like meeting from soul to soul. I instantly knew I was with them once. All four of them 'told' me it wasn't my time yet. Floating back I saw a silver string that lead to my body.

[Joan3424]

Wow, that is amazing!

[goldilocks829]

Joanie - Thank you for opening up and sharing. I hope that alone helped you in some way. You will be in all my prayers. I know I don't know you in real life, but there is just something about you that makes me care so much about you. I'm glad your daughter can be there to help you through everything. Take care!

Janice

[Joan3424]

Janice, What a sweet thing to say. And yes, it did help me to open up...especially to my wonderful YouTube family. Thank you.

[Lacyanna]

Hi honey, as you know-my sister went through this. They did no less than 20 biopsies. She had a full hysterectomy. She actually sneaked a day back at work on the 2nd week. She found out day before yesterday that she has stage 1A ovarian cancer-and will receive 6 months of chemo. YOU are going to make it too. It's very scary-BUT you have all of us and some HOPE. Let me know if you want some links-to message boards and stuff. You can meet others too. Much Love!

[Joan3424]

Oh I am so sorry y our sister has to go through the chemo and everything, please keep me posted on her and yes, you can pm me any links like that, I would appreciate it. Thank you so much, you are beautiful inside and out.

[daster7]

dont worry joan u will pull through u are being so brave through this hard time and u have a graet daughter to take care of u :)

[Joan3424]

Thank you, sweetie, for always being there.

[Rhonda9]

I am very sorry to hear this Joan. I can imagine it must be very scary. I remember how we felt when my husband went through heart surgery. Biggest hugs to you and much love.

[Joan3424]

Rhonda, Heart surgery is a scary thing, too, I hope your hubby is fully recovered! Thank you for those wonderful hugs!

[bnessel1973]

I love you.

[Joan3424]

Right back at you, Brian, it amazes me how you can be so caring after all you have been through. Muahh!

[sjam2007]

love ya !

[Joan3424]

Tyler,

Right back at ya, sweetie*

[Daliwolf]

Fight it girl! Fight it tooth and nail! You are in my prayers, and I will get my family praying for you too. *hugs you tight*

[Joan3424]

Dali, Oh I am a fighter! Thank you so much for your prayers and good thoughts. Its amazing how wonderful you all are.

[oldcountrytunes]

Joan, since you are a "tough old broad" and many people, including yourself, are praying for you, you have a better chance of overcoming this terror. God will do what is best and you can book that!! Thank you for the video. It can help countless peoplel.

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much. I hope it does help people to realize that you have to be tough and that there is a whole wonderful, supportive community out here.

[mellowinpa2]

A measure of one's life is how we affect others. You have touched so many people with your sense of style, humor and class. Your positive attitude is truly inspirational. I envy your grace. God bless you, Joanie. You are in my prayers. Love, Stacey

[Joan3424]

Stacey, What a wonderful thing to say, you and Chris have really touched me. Thank you so much.

[Summer9293]

Joanie it was so brave of you to share this with everyone. You know we love you and you're always in our prayers!! Of course your scared. Just remember that we're here for you in anyway we can be.

[Joan3424]

I know that Summer, and I can feel the love, its amazing. Thank you, sweetie*

[PineyGal]

You'll remain in my prayer's Stay positive. My dad has Mesothemolimia A terminal Cancer, he has gone through Chemo to give his life a bit longer time wise and the only thing that keeps him going is staying positive & keeping his faith. I wish you all the best...My heart goes out to you.wishes for a speedy recovery.

Take Care

Karen

[Joan3424]

Thank you, Karen, and I will keep your dad in my prayers as well.

[dmfrederick]

Much love to you! I hate to watch videos like this about good people. Your in my prayers hun! We're all here for you

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, I plan to stick around for a long time :-)

[thesmiths1013]

Darrell sent me here to watch your video. This is one of the most touching videos I have ever seen. Many prayers from the Smith family will be heading your way, I promise.

Take care and God Bless

[Joan3424]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  Darrell is one in a million, isn't he?

[edenbainbridge]

good luck and much love!

xoexo

[Joan3424]

muahhh!  Thank you sweet Eden.

[harrystrongwood]

I am amazed you did the video without crying, because you brought me to tears. I hope you do well, and believe you will.

[Joan3424]

Harry,, aw, thank you so much, I feel bad that I made you feel bad. I fought the tears because I wanted to tell my story, just to be real with everyone. I'm still here, and I'm still Joanie. I just have cancer. For now.

[LatteSue]

Hi Joanie! I'm very happy to hear your daughter can come and help you out. Stay strong and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,

Sue

[Joan3424]

Thanks, Sue, I'd be lost without my incredible daughter and supportive son-in-law!

[hotgreg]

hi joan,im going to be praying for you as you go through this hard time,i hope everything goes well for you,stay strong and stay positive,im going to subscribe to you,you arent alone you have all of us,were here for you.

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, Greg, that means more than you know.

[Joan3424]

Thanks, Ricki! Was it the same circumstances? I hope to be saying that in 5 years!

[Betrisse]

..i'm sorry to hear that you have cancer..it's not easy to get that message from a doctor..it's scary! You're in my prayers. Wish you big luck! Hope you'll get well from this!

[Joan3424]

Why thank you so much.

[mysteryglo]

Hi Joan! I'm really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I'll be praying for you that they find that it HASN"T spread and the hysterectomy will be all you need! New subscriber! Hang in there! We are all praying for you!! xoxo Judy

[Joan3424]

Thank you, Judy, I will subscribe to you, too - I look forward to getting to know you

[ohjoannabanana]

Hang in there Joanie. We are all rooting for you and I know you will be okay. ((hugs))

[Joan3424]

Thank you JoAnn, I'm hangin in there :-)

[MichiganCutie69]

You are a tough lady and u can get through this.. You are in my thoughts and prayers

(((HUGS)))

[Joan3424]

Thank you soooo much.

[silverscreamgrl]

First, you look gorgeous tonight! I just LOVE your haircut. Such a saucy minx!

Second, you know it's been tearing at me for months now. I'm glad you "came clean." You will see that you will find a lot of support here, especially because you are such a kind, loving soul.

You ARE a tough broad. I KNOW that you will be fine. You know you're in my daily thoughts and prayers. Love you.

[Joan3424]

A saucy minx? LOL I will send you new glasses, girl. It does feel good to "come clean". It's hard to hide behind such a  huge thing. Love you, sweetie, you know that,

Joanie

[silverscreamgrl]

hahaha I don't need any glasses, I see what I see :)

[footprints6837]

Joan I will keep you in my prayers...

I agree with myworldthroughvideos your

eyes say allot that you're a sweet woman

going through allot...It's very scary I'm sure..You hang in there sweetie ...

HUGS!!!

Leslie~

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, Leslie, how kind of you.

[jogenova]

i'm glad that i signed on to youtube before i went to bed. Your in my prayers tonight Joanie. Muah. Remember girl. people who have no fear in situations like this already gave up. You say you are scared, but that is only because you know your gonna fight this till you get your health back. We will be right here with you too girl :)

[Joan3424]

Thank you, Joe, you are always so sweet - one of the nicest guys here. I may be leaning on you for some strength if the going gets tough.

[Joan3424]

Thank YOU Travers, that really touches me.

[Joan3424]

Darrell, Thank you so much, your support means a lot to me as I feel you are very special, too.

[craigsjourney]

Joanie, I will be praying for you daily--about your health, your recovery, guidance for the doctors, peace for you and your family, any financial issues. Let me know, if you want, what else to pray for specificaly. I know I serve a God who does miracles and He has used hard times in my past for the good of others, but it's still tough. I've got April 25th on my calendar.

[Joan3424]

Thank you so much, Craig, I need all the prayers I can get. I will post after the April 25th appt. to let you know what happens. In the meantime, I'm still here :-)

[dizzylizzybeth]

I love you I love you I love you!!! And you know I am here for you, if you ever need me and I can do it I will :D

I am praying

[Joan3424]

I love you, too sweetie, you know that!  Thanks :-)

[Talljim01]

I'm hoping everything gets taken care of and they get you healthy. We are all pulling for you.

[Joan3424]

I know you are, thank you, Jim.

[Joan3424]

Thank you Ms. Ophelia - I hope God recognizes you with your new hairdo :-)

Joanie