Hello everyone! My name is Aeryn and I will be your host for this issue. Let me tell you a little about myself… I was diagnosed with stage 2b Cervical Cancer on March 4th of this year at the age of 24. I have gone through 4 surgeries, chemotherapy, external radiation and internal radiation treatments and am now on the mend. I don’t believe I would have made it to this point without the wonderful support of my loving husband, family and the wonderful friends I have made online. Especially Cary and Lori! They are such an inspiration to us all.

Blogs By Cancer Patients

Jenny’s Belly is having to meet with a substitute oncologist since her regualr one is out of town on vacation. Her post Paging Doctor Jerk shows you just how it feels to get a doctor you don’t really like.

Positive Perspectives submitted a post about how an amazing woman used her cancer experience and knitting to come up with something amazing! It is titled Just When You Thought You’ve Seen It All…. Tit-Bits, so check it out a maybe make a little purchase of your own!

Minerva has written yet another amazing letter to her Cancer telling it just what is going on and exactly where it can go. The post is titled Hey you….yes, you…. so please go check out the wonderful progress she has made!

Blogs By Caregivers

Amanda over at cancer. it’s not just an astrological sign anymore. has written a truthful post that shows us all what it’s like to spend on germ patrol for someone you love. Please check out her post titled mind fuck to see how cancer effects not only the patient, but everyone around them.

Medical Blogs

It looks like Cary has finally found some news about a possible new treatment that could really help his wife Lori! Promising New Treatment For Metastatic Liver Tumors is about how scientists have managed to treat metastatic liver tumors for the first time with shaped-beam radiation without doing too much damage to the healthy cells.

The Genetics and Public Health Blog has found that eating more cruciferous vegetables can help protect you from lung cancer! Please check out the whole article titled Inactive GSTM1 and GSTT Genes? Eat Your Veggies.

Real Cancer, Real Lives Needs You!

If you would like to submit a post for inclusion in Real Cancer, Real Lives, please do so via the Carnival Submit Form. When submitting your blog entry, be sure that Real Cancer, Real Lives is selected in the menu space provided. If you are interested in hosting the carnival, you can check available dates at the Real Cancer, Real Lives main page…just drop Cary at Cancer NewsWatch an email to let him know which date you’d like.

I hope you enjoyed this fifth edition of Real Cancer, Real Lives. Next week’s edition will be held at Two Hands on November 13th, so don’t forget to drop in!