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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 17:00:16 GMT
My mom's stem cell rescue was 15 years ago, and today she's alive and cured of cancer because of it. She's mentioned that she'd like to do something to mark this occasion, but she'd never do anything for herself or agree to let my sister and I do something for her, so just asking her isn't really an option (but YES, she DOES want it acknowledged/marked in some way).
Ideas? We've considered a party.
She doesn't wear jewellery, so that's not an option.
Most gift ideas I can come up with seem to pale in comparison to the significance of the occasion.
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Post by uksue on Sept 27, 2015 17:08:47 GMT
How about sponsoring a child through a charity? Celebrating your own survival by enhancing someone else's life would be perfect for me personally .
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Post by KelleeM on Sept 27, 2015 17:10:02 GMT
I stink at coming up with great ideas.
I'm so glad your mom was cured!
I hope to say I'm a 15 year survivor some day.
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Post by Lexica on Sept 27, 2015 17:20:52 GMT
We planted a tree each year that my son remained in remission. My sister has a large ranch property and was happy to host my son's 'cancer forest' as he used to refer to it. We used to drive to Minnesota for his checkups, and if he was clear, we would go buy another baby spruce tree to take home to plant.
I don't know if planting something would work for your mom, but we enjoyed watching my son's trees grow and his little forest get bigger and bigger with each cancer-free year.
I'm happy that you have this momentous occasion to celebrate!
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Post by jenis40 on Sept 27, 2015 17:25:08 GMT
My mom's stem cell rescue was 15 years ago, and today she's alive and cured of cancer because of it. She's mentioned that she'd like to do something to mark this occasion, but she'd never do anything for herself or agree to let my sister and I do something for her, so just asking her isn't really an option (but YES, she DOES want it acknowledged/marked in some way). Ideas? We've considered a party. She doesn't wear jewellery, so that's not an option. Most gift ideas I can come up with seem to pale in comparison to the significance of the occasion. I just celebrated my one year stem cell transplant anniversary and consider it my other "birthday" (mine was a donor transplant so I am genetically a new "person"). I am planning a small party with my favorite people. If people feel the need for gifts I am asking them to donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or charity of their choice. Fifteen years is awesome and gives me such hope. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 17:28:45 GMT
Thanks, everyone! We are so lucky.  When my mom was first diagnosed, her cancer was stage IV, and after one round of chemo her doctor told her that the tumours did not respond and there was nothing else he could do for her, and he could keep her comfortable for 6 months. My mom disagreed.  And she found another doctor that treated her like a person, instead of a statistic, and he gave her more options and hope. Her transplant was autologous. |
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Post by MichyM on Sept 27, 2015 17:56:56 GMT
As a 23 year cancer survivor, I think a party would be lovely! And I like the idea of suggesting if people would like to give gifts, donations to the Cancer Society (or other charity that is near and dear to your mom's heart) would be perfect.
Another idea is your mom is a gardener would be living gifts such as rose bushes, a favorite tree, etc to commemorate the occasion.
Have a blast!
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Post by houston249 on Sept 27, 2015 19:27:40 GMT
I am not a party person for this sort of thing. Small talk, medical, private issues, dressing up in a group of happy people? Ahhhh no. So if your Mom is like this
A trip somewhere, a new restaurant with a few very close friends or new paint that i have been dreaming of on my living room walls, i am a memory kind of girl. I want to celebrate by seeing my new paint every dqy, by going somewhere I have never known or (i am a foodie) trying a new resturant. Maybe the beach to visit the ocean (tybee is on my bucket list).
If she was a baker, how about indulging her with something she wants but would never buy (kitchen aid mixer for example)
If she loves plays, how about season tickets or even just one play she wants to see.
If she loves parties and dressing up, then a party would be great!
Seriously, since I have typed this up, i will leave it as a stock answer BUT the first i should have done is asked and am asking now is...
What does she dream about? What really makes her happy?
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Sept 27, 2015 19:47:43 GMT
I was also going to suggest planting something. I think the party idea is really something special to do for her and since you scrapbook maybe put together a book of memories for her and have guest sign it.
So glad she is ok.
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When my mom was first diagnosed, her cancer was stage IV, and after one round of chemo her doctor told her that the tumours did not respond and there was nothing else he could do for her, and he could keep her comfortable for 6 months. My mom disagreed. 
And she found another doctor that treated her like a person, instead of a statistic, and he gave her more options and hope. Her transplant was autologous. 
