Comments on: When It Comes to Cancer, I Say Why Take the Chance

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Cancer – Can You Get it From Your Environment? » Nature Moms Blog — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:27:37 +0000

[...] Jennae at Green and Gorgeous, has a child battling cancer, and she asks the question When it Comes to Cancer, I Say Why Take the Chance? [...]

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:41:54 +0000

When doctor’s say ‘I don’t know’ that really means ‘there’s so much money being made in this industry there’s no way they’re going to shut it down.’
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By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:58:16 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. I agree with you 100% when you say that you are not going to wait for everyone else to decide it’s time to change. Unfortunately, so many people are stuck in a certain mind frame and can judge you when you decide to take responsibility for your own health or the health of your family and make those changes. I’m only 25 and have always been active and healthy and was diagnosed with Lymphoma last year. I think it is harder for my Mum to deal with than it is for me. I just know that I’m going to be fine and I’m sure your daughter will be too.

My prayers are with you.
Amanda´s last blog ..Green Earth Festival

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:35:06 +0000

Your daughter, and your family, remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Stories like yours underscore why we can’t afford to be complacent. Our children deserve better than to face battles like these. Until we know for certain what is and isn’t safe, we absolutely must err on the side of caution.
Amber´s last blog ..My Shampoo-Free Experiment

By: Laurie Gaudino

Laurie Gaudino — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:44:45 +0000

I wish you and your entire family well as you deal with your daughter’s health challenges. I am attaching a link to a blog I hope can help you through this ordeal. This woman, Sheila Ulrich, is a cancer survivor and talks about practical issues, and about treating the whole body, mind, and spirit. http://sheilaulrich.com/blog/ You can also find her on Facebook.
God bless.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:45:25 +0000

Jennae,

No family should ever have to go through what yours is right now. Certainly no child should ever have to. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m wondering whether your little girl would like to receive cards or anything else from your supporters. If so, maybe you could post an address where we could send? I don’t mean to impose, but I know that kids enjoy this so if it’s something she would like, I’d love to contribute.

Warmly,
Lynn

By: mother earth aka karen hanrahan

mother earth aka karen hanrahan — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:59:12 +0000

I am so glad you found your voice for this post. It speaks volumes considering all that you have been through. It’s good also to see you get some of those thoughts out to others. In baby well care they forget the feet, and unless your child has obvious feet issues they seemingly just don’t care. One day my son in HS said hey mom my feet hurt like all the time. Long story short the podiatrist told me his now life long issues and concerns with his feet could have been prevented with some simple well care and prevention. I lost my mom mind that day.

By: jennae

jennae — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:23 +0000

Thank you for all your support, ladies! It means so much to me!

By: Jennifer Taggart, TheSmartMama

Jennifer Taggart, TheSmartMama — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:35:56 +0000

Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad that you were able to add your voice to this month’s carnival. Childhood leukemia is scary and frustrating and heartbreaking. I hope your daughter does well with the treatment. I remain convinced that educating about the increased risk of childhood leukemia associated with conventional pesticide use around the home/garden and elevated radon levels – both of which can be prevented/reduced – is important, but so too is educating that you just can’t prevent or stop some disease. Unfortunately.
Jennifer Taggart, TheSmartMama´s last blog ..Walking upstream to eliminate environmental causes of cancer

By: Anna @Green Talk

Anna @Green Talk — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:42:18 +0000

My prayers are with you. My journey to build a greenier home was because of my kids. You start to wonder if any of your ways caused any of their issues. Hopefully people will read your story and find it too close for comfort. All of us need to speak out on how we can change our habits to make it safer for our children.

Love the website!
Anna @Green Talk´s last blog ..Are Toxic Chemicals Lurking in your Furniture and Building Products?