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xmas74

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229. A friend had cervical cancer.

Thu Nov 16, 2017, 12:44 AM

Nov 2017

She was in her late twenties. It was caused by HPV, which was spread to her by her husband. He was asymptomatic and had it before they met. They had no insurance so she put off yearly paps, figuring she'd be ok since she'd had tubal ligation.

Gardasil was new on the market when she passed. She made me promise to have my very young daughter vaccinated as soon as she was old enough. She was 32 when she left us and I kept my promise. My kid finished her series when she was 12.

I'm so sorry for your loss and I wanted you to know that there are others who've been affected by this disease. I'm a strong supporter of that vaccine and I'll tell her story to anyone who'll listen, hoping to convince them to vaccinate.

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I don't know why, but I have this yearning to tell you here: My husband died Friday night [View all] OKNancy Nov 2017 OP

I'm so very sorry for your loss. femmedem Nov 2017 #1

So very sorry for your loss... Dorian Gray Nov 2017 #2

what a kind-looking man... I'm so sorry OKNancy hlthe2b Nov 2017 #3

I'm so sorry for your loss janterry Nov 2017 #4

My heart goes out to you, Nancy TexasProgresive Nov 2017 #5

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Metatron Nov 2017 #6

Yes, cancer does that. hamsterjill Nov 2017 #7

I know how you feel, Nancy. zanana1 Nov 2017 #8

Sorry to hear about your loss too! Like you, ill have to RestoreAmerica2020 Nov 2017 #19

Zanana and Nancy.... luvtheGWN Nov 2017 #72

... progressoid Nov 2017 #123

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My sincere condolences, Nancy. Dennis Donovan Nov 2017 #11

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I'm sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #13

So sorry to hear this. Callalily Nov 2017 #14

Sorry about the loss of your husband..please take care RestoreAmerica2020 Nov 2017 #15

I'm so sorry for your loss and for the suffering of both of you. no_hypocrisy Nov 2017 #16

My condolences TxDemChem Nov 2017 #17

Condolences. n/t FSogol Nov 2017 #18

No one should go through what you guys did. Hortensis Nov 2017 #20

Deepest sympathy malaise Nov 2017 #21

My sincerest condolences to you, babylonsister Nov 2017 #22

How awful lillypaddle Nov 2017 #23

I'm so sorry, Nancy. yardwork Nov 2017 #24

Im so sorry for your loss. cate94 Nov 2017 #25

i'm sorry to hear this JI7 Nov 2017 #26

Love and peace to you... Freedomofspeech Nov 2017 #27

i'm so sorry for your loss. barbtries Nov 2017 #28

... shenmue Nov 2017 #29

I am so sorry to hear of this very great loss and that Robert had to go through Tanuki Nov 2017 #30

My deepest sympathies,Nancy mascarax Nov 2017 #31

Nancy, I am sorry to read this sad news. May you hold your family close in this japple Nov 2017 #32

Deepest sympathy Laf.La.Dem. Nov 2017 #33

Sorry for your loss Cary Nov 2017 #34

Lost my dad to cancer nearly 18 years ago now... Adrahil Nov 2017 #35

Oh my what sweet words you all have written OKNancy Nov 2017 #36

oh my gosh! I am so sorry!!!..what a heartbreaking experience for you. samnsara Nov 2017 #37

so sorry for your loss. sarah FAILIN Nov 2017 #38

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through. Vinca Nov 2017 #39

Deepest sympathy orangecrush Nov 2017 #40

My condolences for your loss. TexasTowelie Nov 2017 #41

I'm so sorry, Nancy. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #42

You have my deepest sympathy, OKNancy. brer cat Nov 2017 #43

So very sorry for your loss. 7wo7rees Nov 2017 #44

I am so sorry for your loss... Tom_Foolery Nov 2017 #45

... spanone Nov 2017 #46

My condolences rock Nov 2017 #47

Condolences to you and your family. mamas Nov 2017 #48

A burden shared is an easier burden to bear. Ligyron Nov 2017 #49

Prayers are with you JackInGreen Nov 2017 #50

A terrible loss The Blue Flower Nov 2017 #51

Very sorry for your loss flakey_foont Nov 2017 #52

So sorry for your loss. mfcorey1 Nov 2017 #53

So sorry. democrank Nov 2017 #54

I am so so sorry. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #55

He looks like he was good company for the years you had DFW Nov 2017 #56

Again... you Democrats are the best people in the world. OKNancy Nov 2017 #57

So sorry for your loss, Nancy Maeve Nov 2017 #58

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Arkansas Granny Nov 2017 #59

Set of three, not a big deal. xmas74 Nov 2017 #230

So sorry for your loss, Nancy mcar Nov 2017 #60

Im so sorry for your loss. He was a handsome man spooky3 Nov 2017 #61

My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so very sorry to hear the sad news. NurseJackie Nov 2017 #62

Condolences, Nancy. IUPACify Nov 2017 #63

So sorry... tavernier Nov 2017 #64

That is a great description Freddie Nov 2017 #107

Im so sorry for your loss. octoberlib Nov 2017 #65

Deepest sympathy. Have long followed your comments here bobbieinok Nov 2017 #66

My condolences to you and your family OK Nancy Achilleaze Nov 2017 #67

That smile in the face of what he was going through then speaks so loudly of his grace Tom Rinaldo Nov 2017 #68

Very sorry for your loss JPPaverage Nov 2017 #69

My deepest condolences to you and yours. longship Nov 2017 #70

My condolences on your loss. sl8 Nov 2017 #71

I am so sorry......... a kennedy Nov 2017 #73

Rest in peace, Robert. yallerdawg Nov 2017 #74

I am sorry to hear about your loss. muntrv Nov 2017 #75

Deepest sympathy. Scarsdale Nov 2017 #76

Very sorry for your loss Nancy. boston bean Nov 2017 #77

Such a nice looking and pleasant man. RKP5637 Nov 2017 #78

My same thoughts. A handsome dude. efhmc Nov 2017 #132

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Nancy. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2017 #79

I'm so sorry for your loss. n/t AirmensMom Nov 2017 #80

So sorry Nancy. panader0 Nov 2017 #81

So sorry, Nancy. GallopingGhost Nov 2017 #82

Oh Nancy MuseRider Nov 2017 #83

I am so sorry for you Nancy. bronxiteforever Nov 2017 #84

So sorry for your loss... VaBchTgerLily Nov 2017 #85

I'm very sorry for your loss DesertRat Nov 2017 #86

Just saw this. How terrible a loss in your life. CTyankee Nov 2017 #87

I am so sorry to read this. MineralMan Nov 2017 #88

No Words DownriverDem Nov 2017 #89

((OKNancy)) salin Nov 2017 #90

My sympathy DonCoquixote Nov 2017 #91

Ohmigod! He looks like a great guy and you must be devastated... TreasonousBastard Nov 2017 #92

Nancy, I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. KatyaR Nov 2017 #93

Of course you can come here. annabanana Nov 2017 #94

And so, now you know.. Permanut Nov 2017 #95

My deepest condolences Sanity Claws Nov 2017 #96

how awful, OKNancy bigtree Nov 2017 #97

Peace be with you, Nancy. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2017 #98

I am sorry ismnotwasm Nov 2017 #99

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolence. jrthin Nov 2017 #100

OKNancy -- I hope you will be "OK" CountAllVotes Nov 2017 #101

I'm so sorry OKNancy Starry Messenger Nov 2017 #102

My condolences Denis 11 Nov 2017 #103

Condolences to you and your family in the loss of your husband. Frustratedlady Nov 2017 #104

You and your children have my condolences. So sorry for your loss. SummerSnow Nov 2017 #105

I'm so sorry. CaptainTruth Nov 2017 #106

I am so sorry, Nancy NRaleighLiberal Nov 2017 #108

I'm very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. PatrickforO Nov 2017 #109

I send sympathy TEB Nov 2017 #110

I am so plcdude Nov 2017 #111

I'm so sorry for your loss. yellerpup Nov 2017 #112

I'm so sorry. I had a fried in California who died of the same thing 2 weeks ago. You hear about it OregonBlue Nov 2017 #113

I'm so sorry... Phentex Nov 2017 #114

Im so sorry... onecaliberal Nov 2017 #115

oh, Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss fishwax Nov 2017 #116

I am deeply sorry for your loss. irisblue Nov 2017 #117

So sorry Omaha Steve Nov 2017 #118

Terribly sorry. cilla4progress Nov 2017 #119

I am really sorry for your loss. KitSileya Nov 2017 #120

I am sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Nov 2017 #121

My deepest sympathy Marthe48 Nov 2017 #122

I'm so sorry! The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #124

Im sorry for your loss, Nancy. BainsBane Nov 2017 #125

I am so sorry, Nancy. murielm99 Nov 2017 #126

Please accept my condolences MontanaMama Nov 2017 #127

Not one damn person in this great Country should work all their lives to end up BROKE over medical.. Bengus81 Nov 2017 #128

So sorry, OKNancy. Greybnk48 Nov 2017 #129

So sorry for the loss Skidmore Nov 2017 #130

You have my very deepest sympathy, OKNancy The_jackalope Nov 2017 #131

Thank you for posting this. So sorry for the loss of someone you so obviously love GoneOffShore Nov 2017 #133

I am so sorry for your loss, Nancy. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #134

I'm so sorry. kcr Nov 2017 #135

My heart goes out to you gopiscrap Nov 2017 #136

So sorry for your loss Nancy! denvine Nov 2017 #137

Thank you for sharing your story, OKNancy. Hugin Nov 2017 #138

Condolences to you and your family Fla Dem Nov 2017 #139

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you and Robert fought as hard you could. Tess49 Nov 2017 #140

May he snowybirdie Nov 2017 #141

Sincere condolences pandr32 Nov 2017 #142

I am so very sorry, and I hope you find comfort and peace in the coming days. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #143

What a distinguished-looking gentleman. Aristus Nov 2017 #144

:( Heartstrings Nov 2017 #145

I'm am so sorry for your loss. CrispyQ Nov 2017 #146

My deepest condolences, dear Nancy ailsagirl Nov 2017 #147

Terrible News carburyme Nov 2017 #148

I'm so sorry, Nancy. blogslut Nov 2017 #149

Nancy I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find some solace at this hard time Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #150

Very sorry for your loss. awesomerwb1 Nov 2017 #151

I'm so sorry to hear this OKNancy. smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #152

Condolences. wildeyed Nov 2017 #153

So sorry for your loss, hoping memories intheozone Nov 2017 #154

No, dear OKNancy... we aren't your 'best friends' but we ARE your community here... TygrBright Nov 2017 #155

Nancy Dear librechik Nov 2017 #156

Very sorry for your loss dbackjon Nov 2017 #157

I am so sorry for your loss nini Nov 2017 #158

So sorry, nt trocar Nov 2017 #159

This is terribly sad... I'm so so sorry, OKNancy BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #160

So very sorry for your loss. cyberswede Nov 2017 #161

I am so sorry, Nancy uppityperson Nov 2017 #162

... Skittles Nov 2017 #163

Old timer, kahuna here. We are and have been your friends for a long time now. Kahuna7 Nov 2017 #164

I am sorry. My deepest sympathies to you. davsand Nov 2017 #165

Oh Nancy...I am so very sad for you The empressof all Nov 2017 #166

Sorry for your loss Nancy! BadGimp Nov 2017 #167

My deepest condolences to you and family. oasis Nov 2017 #168

Nancy, very sorry to hear this mvd Nov 2017 #169

I'm very sorry for your loss and everything you and your family have undergone during his illness. Texin Nov 2017 #170

So sorry for your loss, sending my condolences Tumbulu Nov 2017 #171

OMG I'm so sorry for your loss of life and life funds CousinIT Nov 2017 #172

You did the right thing by letting us know. We are a community, friends who have gone through lunamagica Nov 2017 #173

Deepest Condolences Nancy! ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #174

My deepest condolences question everything Nov 2017 #175

I am deeply sorry for your loss. dewsgirl Nov 2017 #176

I'm so sorry for your loss, Nancy. MelissaB Nov 2017 #177

"A problem shared is a problem halved (divided)." sprinkleeninow Nov 2017 #178

Sorry for your tremendous loss. Your husband was so handsome. flying_wahini Nov 2017 #179

I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, Nancy. herding cats Nov 2017 #180

I am so sorry, oknancy peacebuzzard Nov 2017 #181

Very sorry for your loss. Vibes to your family. applegrove Nov 2017 #182

I am very sorry for your loss. dae Nov 2017 #183

So very very sorry ... diva77 Nov 2017 #184

I am so sorry for your loss, and glad you shared with us SoCalDem Nov 2017 #185

I'm overwhelmed. Thanks to all for the words of comfort OKNancy Nov 2017 #186

I am so very sorry for your loss... Hekate Nov 2017 #187

Very sorry n/t lordsummerisle Nov 2017 #188

That is a horrible thing to go through. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #189

So sorry for your loss Luneybin3804 Nov 2017 #190

I'm sorry for your suffering and loss....just donated a small amount adigal Nov 2017 #191

I am in tears reading this. BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #192

(((hugs))) Nancy. I am so, so sorry. sueh Nov 2017 #193

A kindred spirit RoadRunner Nov 2017 #194

We're family, Nancy. WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2017 #195

So very sorry for your loss Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #196

For what little they're worth, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2017 #197

Sorry for your loss Stuart G Nov 2017 #198

Lots of love here for you Nancy. Brentar Nov 2017 #199

Fair winds and following seas for him, Nancy obamanut2012 Nov 2017 #200

I so very sorry. My heart goes out to you & all who love him. nt WePurrsevere Nov 2017 #201

So sorry for you. Du is a family of sorts so it is right for you to reach out to us. The Wielding Truth Nov 2017 #202

. . . GaryCnf Nov 2017 #203

I am so terribly sorry. Lefta Dissenter Nov 2017 #204

My sincere condolence, Nancy. aikoaiko Nov 2017 #205

I'm so very sorry for your loss. emmadoggy Nov 2017 #206

So sorry Nancy! stevenleser Nov 2017 #207

Sorry For Your Loss Corey_Baker08 Nov 2017 #208

So sorry to hear this, Nancy ucrdem Nov 2017 #209

Aw, I'm so sorry to hear this, OKNancy. calimary Nov 2017 #210

I am so very sorry, Nancy Rhiannon12866 Nov 2017 #211

I'm so sorry Raine Nov 2017 #212

heartfelt condolences my fellow DUer orleans Nov 2017 #213

Thank you for sharing your sorrow. SergeStorms Nov 2017 #214

I'm sorry for your loss, Nancy. Chemisse Nov 2017 #215

I am so sorry for your loss, OKNancy. mnhtnbb Nov 2017 #216

Sending you all loving thoughts and peace. VOX Nov 2017 #217

So sorry TuxedoKat Nov 2017 #218

Our sympathies and thoughts to you, Nancy. kentuck Nov 2017 #219

I'm so sorry.... LeftInTX Nov 2017 #220

I'm so sorry for your loss. Lisa0825 Nov 2017 #221

Kick. They are half way there (nt) question everything Nov 2017 #222

I know. I'm shocked. OKNancy Nov 2017 #225

So sorry for your loss mokawanis Nov 2017 #223

Sorry for your loss marlakay Nov 2017 #224

So very sorry to hear this cpamomfromtexas Nov 2017 #226

Im so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Nov 2017 #227

Have been thinking about you since this post. salin Nov 2017 #228

A friend had cervical cancer. xmas74 Nov 2017 #229

I am so sorry for your family's loss. phylny Nov 2017 #231

I'm going through the donation page and trying to thank everyone OKNancy Nov 2017 #232