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Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:08 pm Subject: Update on Mom

Hi everyone,

I'm sorry I haven't been around much over the past couple of weeks. Between mom, work, and family, I barely have anytime for me these days but we're all doing okay. We had the life scared out of us a couple of weeks ago when mom's oncologist told us that it was possible the cancer had spread and could have gotten into her blood stream. Crying or Very sad

Of course, we had to wait over a week to hear the GOOD NEWS! The tumor was bigger than expected but it was still contained. There was nothing in her blood stream, her liver, lungs, everything looked clear. Very Happy

She had a port put in today so she can start her chemotherapy on Wednesday along with her radiation. She will do two full weeks of chemo, she will have a pump with her, that's why the port was put in. She will have radation five days per week for almost six weeks. Then they will schedule the surgery after that but she has a good prognosis. Smile

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:10 pm Subject:

Oh,Mishele-that sounds good.Glad to know it hasn't spread.I have wondered about you and you mon,you both will be in my prayers Very Happy

...Karen

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:18 pm Subject:

I am so happy!! That's awesome news!! You will continue to be in my prayers.

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:20 pm Subject:

Good to see you back!! Everyone here will be happy with the good news. Medicine has advanced a lot over the few years. With proper diagnosis and medication, cancer can be stopped from spreading over. After some researches in medical science, there will be a complete cure of this disease.

I am sure there are good doctors in your area taking care of your mother and giving out good results. We all are praying for your mother every now and then. Be positive! Everything will be alright, Mishele

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:17 pm Subject:

Mishele, that is wonderful news for your family. I am so happy for you. I miss seeing you around here, you missed all the fun this afternoon!

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:44 pm Subject:

Thanks everyone for the well wishes, I feel like I've been gone forever Crying or Very sad

I've just been very busy with my mom, work, etc. All in all, things are good!

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:49 pm Subject:

I miss ya Mishele! Smile

I'm so happy that everything came out good with your mom! Smile

*hugs*

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:08 pm Subject:

Good to hear from you Mishele! Glad to hear things are going well Very Happy

We'll be here waiting for you when things calm down...Karen

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:56 pm Subject:

I was just thinking about you today too!!!
Glad you're doing ok, so good to see ya!

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:21 pm Subject:

We've missed you! I'm glad your mom is great, how are YOU?

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:04 am Subject:

Hey fin & all,

I have good days and bad. My sister and I are trying to find a local support group for family members of cancer patients. We found one that we are really interested in because this is very much the emotional roller coaster. Fin, how is your hubby doing?

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:05 am Subject:

Mishele-it's good to hear you are trying to find a support group.It is such tremendous help to be and talk with others that are going through what you are,just like this forum! Call the American Cancer society. They have a wealth of info.,and can direct you to some groups. I wish they had these when my dad had cancer,it would have been great help. Good Luck-your family and you are in my prayers. If you ever need to talk,let me know,or PM me Very Happy

...Karen

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:34 pm Subject:

hey mishele, also try your mom's oncologist or the faacility where she gets the chemo, either may have some great referral groups for boty your family and your mom

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:24 pm Subject:

Well, I got to my first support group tomorrow night. JJ, I was able to go through her cancer institute to find it. I just asked for some info and whamo I got it. I need it because today I broke down in tears. The chemo and radiation is starting to hit my mom hard. I met her at her radiation appt today and she was crying. I tried not to cry in front of her but it was contagious. They are also offering a seminar on stress management Monday night. I registered for that as well. Smile

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:33 pm Subject:

Good for you,Mishele-get all the help and support you can.Are they able to give your mom any of the new meds they have out for the nausea and stuff? I know they gave my day some,and it helped,and that was years ago,now they supposedly have new ones out. Am keeping you all in my prayers. Very Happy

...Karen

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:45 pm Subject:

Mishele, I am glad you are getting some help for yourself. I cannot imagine what you are going through and you are in my thoughts! Take care of yourself, your mom needs you there for her.

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