originally posted on Real Estate Brokerages 
Those who know me or at least have followed me, know that I am a breast cancer survivor -- 4.75 years ---
I have written many posts for my blogs on early detection and the importance that I put on having the double mastectomy.
Every visit that I have made to the oncologist, I hole my breath until Dr. Christian tells me I'm cancer free.
Liza Loadholt Valero
This time it is not me, but my daughter --- Liza -- 43 years old.
This past Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2010), Liza was diagnosed with breast cancer -- stage 2.
The crazy thing is that one of Liza's best girlfriends, Anson Beckman, was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer on Friday Oct 8, 2010.
We have met with the surgeon and she will have her surgery this coming week -- we will find out the day and time, tomorrow, Oct. 18th.
I gotta tell you that sitting there with Liza and her husband, Art, and Boyd (hubby) and hearing the news was devastating. I truly thought that I would throw-up. We listened as our family doctor, Dr. Strait Fairey, confirmed that the lump was indeed cancerous. We listened as he prepared Liza for the possibility of radiation and chemo. Boyd and I have had a really hard time focusing this week.
Our entire family has been beside ourselves with worry -- As Liza said, the not knowing the extent of this until after surgery is the worse.
I'm sure there are lots of you out there saying - "Many people go through this -- they are not the only ones."
Well, my having cancer is one thing, but my child having it is a huge -- one feels so helpless. We just have to have confidence that we have the very best doctors.
We are confident that we do have the best - beginning with our family doctor (Dr. Strait Fairey) , to the surgeon (Dr. Telfair Parker) to the oncologist (Dr. Elizabeth Christian).
Dr. Strait Fairey Dr. Telfair Parker Dr. Elizabeth Christian
Liza had wanted to keep this private. But she told me this morning that I could write about it -- you see we wants as many prayers as we can get -- we pray that the cancer is contained in the one breast and that it has not spread to the lymph nodes and/or elsewhere.
Liza also is interested in making people more aware of having mammograms regularly. Don't think just because you are young, that this cannot happen to you.
I can tell you that this morning as I lay in bed thinking about this and praying, I had this calmness come over me --- I feel like it was God telling me that it is going to be OK.
Using Liza's words -- "It is what it is" and "we shall deal with it" -- Yes, we are going to fight with all our mite.
Some of you are probably wondering about the mastectomy -- yes, she is going to have the double. She & Art do not want to have to worry about it coming back in the other breast. Great decision.
I will keep everyone updated through this blog.
Dear Lord, I pray for a cure for cancer. Amen.
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Hugs and prayers to you and your daughter. I'm sure the early detection for your daughter made a difference for her....
Why does it always hurt us more if it happens to our children?
Liz, while cancer happens to many people, it's always devestating and very scary. My prayers are with your family.
Oh Mama Liz, I was so saddened to read your post. Not a pleasant one for sure. In 2008, I had a brain tumor and my Mom was right by my side when I got the news that day. I am survivor but my Mom went through alot of stress during that time because I was her only daughter. It was a difficult time but we did get through it. If there's anything I can tell you we learned from that is always stay positive and with the love, support and prayers of family and friends, it will help you through it. God Bless. My prayers are with you and your daughter at this time.
Know that my prayers are with all of you. I hope the surgery goes well and it hasn't spread.
Loreena, thank you so much -- I really appreciate the hugs and prayers.
Eva --- thanks so much for your prayers -- cancer is a terrible thing. I pray for a cure for cancer.
Michele -- thanks for your response and for letting me know your story. I am so thankful that you are a survivor --
Tammy --- thank you so much -- I appreciate your prayers -- we are praying that it is contained in the one spot.
Liz: If I were there I would give you a HUGE hug. My prayers are with you and your daughter. She is in excellent hands and will get through this.
Liz,
I know exactly how you feel to a degree. My mother in law, sister in law and aunt in law all passed away due to breast cancer. My wife is terrified to death, she may get it. We had her tested and she has the mutated gene. She has a mammogram and ultrasound scan once every six months to catch it early if she get it. So far, we have been okay. We pray everyday. We will pray for your daughter now also.
Liz my thoughts and prayers are with your family as you deal with your daughters upcoming surgery and recovery.
Liz....you and your daughter are both in my prayers......I hope your daughter has a speedy recovery and goes into remission quickly......
Liz, I wish you and your daughter all the best, and hope that your prayers and all the prayers and good wishes on behalf of your daugher will offer you some comfort and support.
Liz - my thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughter and your family. I made a comment on another post earlier tonite stating how thrilled I am to be living in this day and age with all of our medical advancements. Stay positive, stay strong and be good to yourselves.
Praying for you from Canada.
Liz, you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers while you deal with this.
Liz, you, Lisa and family will be in my prayers.
Liz - My mom is also breast cancer survivor and I'm so grateful that she had excellent doctors. My prayers and thoughts go out to you, your daughter and family.
Liz - Your daughter Liza is in my prayer, I hope she recover soon canser free.
Liza, I send my vision of you gray haired and 80 walking a beach somewhere reflecting back on where life has taken you and full of love and life and relishing the trials and the victories.
Thank you Mama Liz. I have been given a second chance and I pray that your daughter will have one too!
Your daughter is in my prayers, as are many other victims of this disease.
Hi Liz , It goes without saying that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this tough time with this terrible disease. But it seems like you all are on top of this and all will I am sure come thru ok. Bless you all
Liz, I am so sorry to hear about this, I know it must be so hard for you and your family to get this news. You all will be in my thoughts.
I don't think I've ever been by your blog, but found this on a reblog. My prayers are with your family.
Hi Liz,
I am new to your blog, but I want to say my prayers are with you and your family as your daughter goes through surgery and her recovery.
Your daughters prayer chain is going to be a long one. I will pray for her and all of your family. Keep the faith that the surgery will go well and soon she will be cancer free.
Liz know that we are praying for and in agreement with you for Liza. I can't imagine how it must feel to hear this about your child, but I know that she has a strong mother and will have many prayers lifted up for her surgery and recovery. She to will be a survivor and advocate as you have been.
To all of my friends who have extended their prayers --- our entire family so much appreciates them.
I have not been emotionally able to respond to my post comments -- even today, I am sitting here with tears --- a lot of tears of joy, now.
Again, thank you soooooo much, my friends.