Mom got bad news...

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Registered: 07-06-2006
Mom got bad news...
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Sun, 07-30-2006 - 3:15pm

My mom went to the doctor Friday and got some bad news. They found a tumor on her right lung (all of her melanoma tumors are on her left side) and on her spleen. This means the TAXOL treatments didn't do any good. He now wants to try another treatment, one pill she'll take weekly and one experimental injection (not FDA approved yet) which she'll have to go to Houston once a week. She may not even qualify for this treatment because to take one of them, you have to have 1 strong lung. Her left lung is damaged and weak now from radiation.

She's scared now, but knew that it was coming. I'm terrified. I told my son and he didn't show any emotion, I don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing.

I don't know who to talk to....

Thanks for letting me get this off of my chest.
Cheryl

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 07-31-2006 - 2:13am

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Hi Cheryl:


I am so sorry Mom is going through so much.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 07-31-2006 - 5:15am

Thank you Cheryl for the update.

Judy

cl-ivhjude

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Registered: 11-30-2005
Wed, 08-02-2006 - 11:31pm
Oh, sweetie, I am sooo sorry about your mom! Trust me, here we are all terrified. But children are soo very resilient on these things. Maybe if he could draw a picture, or write a story, will help him deal with everything. Just make sure you look at what he writes or draws, so you can "see" what he is feeling. My kids are 19 and 16 and are scared to lose both their grandparents. (Mine are close together, if you read my post).
Please keep us posted about what is going on! We all care about you. I have learned this on many boards, and everyone always has time for you, kleenex when you need it, and we can all be in your pocket for a hand to hold, we have strong shoulders to cry on, and ears when you need to vent. Let us know what you need.
Love and huge hugs to you,
Keleigh
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