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Registered: 07-28-2006
Hi, I'm new here....
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Fri, 07-28-2006 - 10:26am
My mom got diagnosed with lung cancer about 9 months ago. She had half of her right lung removed. She also has amphysema nd is on oxygen. Her pulmonologist told her that he did not think her lungs could handle radiation or chemo and if she went to see the cancer doctor he would make her do it. Her lungs should have sealed in 3-4 days after the surgery but they took 6 weels. My mom never went to the oncologist. She fell and her pain wasn't getting better so she went to the doctor. She now has bone cancer at the bottom of her spine and in the l5 disk. I feel so sick I can barely function. My mom is in a lot of pain. We took her to emergency Sunday night because she had so much pain in her leg. She is coming home today. She starts radiation on August 7th and possibly chemo after that. My mom just turned 71 years old. I am not ready to lose my mom. I love her so much. I have a 4 year old little boy who adores his grandma. I just don't know what to do...............
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Fri, 07-28-2006 - 1:29pm

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Hi Ann


So very sorry that your family has this to face.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 07-29-2006 - 8:40am

Ann welcome to the board, I am so sorry to hear about your mom.

Judy

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Registered: 07-06-2006
Sun, 07-30-2006 - 3:17pm

Hi Ann,
I know what you are going through. My mom was diagnosed 3 years ago with melanoma, she just found out Friday that it has metasized to her lung and spleen. I'm scared and don't know where to turn sometimes. it's only my 10 year old and I.

Take care and you and your family are in my prayers!!!!

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Registered: 11-30-2005
Wed, 08-02-2006 - 11:46pm
Hang in there Darlin'. I will be in your pocket if you need a hand to hold, I have kleenex to dry your tears, I have an ear when you need to vent, and I have tons of prayers for you and your family. Just take care of yourself, so you can take care of your family.
Lots of lovies and huggies and prayers to you,
Keleigh
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