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Post by gelly14 on Feb 17, 2012 14:40:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the wishes and prayers guys. Don't worry gelly. I can sometimes fall apart about something trivial. But when it comes to a crisis, my NJ upbringing kicks in and I'm a tough little bitch. seoulmate, she lives in Florida and I live in NY. Hubby works for Jetblue, so we fly for free though. Also, my step dad is a great and patient care giver. The doctor determined that it's lung cancer. Shit. She goes for a pet scan and Monday to see if it has spread to anywhere else. Please, please, please no. Once that result is in, he'll send her to an oncologist and we'll take it from there. Just praying that it's minor and will just require surgery. She's a pretty healthy 74 year old - thank god. The whole thing is kind of a double whammy. My uncle (her twin brother) was recently diagnosed with cancer of the kidney which is spreading. They cannot operate or do chemo because of his poor health in other areas. My Mom lives on a motor coach and they went down to Florida to take care of my uncle. The whole thing really sucks, but I'm trying to think positive. Thanks again. xoxoxo Well shit. That sucks indeed. :( I know you are tough sugaree. I really hope the scan won't show any spreading elsewhere and surgery can be done. Please let us know what has happened.
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Post by stardust on Feb 17, 2012 20:49:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the wishes and prayers guys. Don't worry gelly. I can sometimes fall apart about something trivial. But when it comes to a crisis, my NJ upbringing kicks in and I'm a tough little bitch. seoulmate, she lives in Florida and I live in NY. Hubby works for Jetblue, so we fly for free though. Also, my step dad is a great and patient care giver. The doctor determined that it's lung cancer. Shit. She goes for a pet scan and Monday to see if it has spread to anywhere else. Please, please, please no. Once that result is in, he'll send her to an oncologist and we'll take it from there. Just praying that it's minor and will just require surgery. She's a pretty healthy 74 year old - thank god. The whole thing is kind of a double whammy. My uncle (her twin brother) was recently diagnosed with cancer of the kidney which is spreading. They cannot operate or do chemo because of his poor health in other areas. My Mom lives on a motor coach and they went down to Florida to take care of my uncle. The whole thing really sucks, but I'm trying to think positive. Thanks again. xoxoxo Wow! Well, hopefully they caught it early and it will be treatable. Thinking good thoughts for you and your family!
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Post by herovillain on Feb 22, 2012 4:41:45 GMT -5
Sugaree, that is sooooo scary! I can totally relate, since my mother went through a similar scare. Best of LUCK to you and your own!
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Post by sugaree on Feb 24, 2012 11:36:03 GMT -5
Hi guys. Mom gets the results of the pet scan today at 1:00. I need a little virtual hand holding here. I'm nervous as hell.
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Post by adamated on Feb 24, 2012 12:09:25 GMT -5
Sugaree- virtual hand reaching out.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2012 12:24:07 GMT -5
Sugaree, we are ALL here for you.
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Post by gelly14 on Feb 24, 2012 12:29:23 GMT -5
Hi guys. Mom gets the results of the pet scan today at 1:00. I need a little virtual hand holding here. I'm nervous as hell.
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Post by sugaree on Feb 24, 2012 15:13:17 GMT -5
Hi. Good news! Sort of. She has two very small spots on her lung. The doctor recommends having surgery to remove it and most likely no radiation. He is sending her to a surgeon he works with. She'll give me more details when she gets home. That was like the longest 4 hours in my life. Still have surgery to go through, but thank the universe cancer wasn't found anywhere else.
Thanks again for the hugs guys.
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Post by gelly14 on Feb 24, 2012 15:30:04 GMT -5
Hi. Good news! Sort of. She has two very small spots on her lung. The doctor recommends having surgery to remove it and most likely no radiation. He is sending her to a surgeon he works with. She'll give me more details when she gets home. That was like the longest 4 hours in my life. Still have surgery to go through, but thank the universe cancer wasn't found anywhere else. Thanks again for the hugs guys. omg sugaree these are great news!!!!!!! And no radiation? GREAT GREAT! Awww I hope everything goes well with her surgery, this was the best news you could get considering the situation!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2012 15:47:03 GMT -5
Considering the situation, that is pretty good news! I hope the surgeon is great and you have many more years ahead to share with your mom.
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