Hello, New Here......

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Registered: 07-29-2002
Hello, New Here......
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Mon, 10-02-2006 - 9:33pm

I hope you can help me out.

My MIL was diagnosed with ColoRectal Cancer back in August. It is pretty advanced, it has already spread to her liver and lymph nodes.

She then was not able to start treatment right away. First she was fighting it, and then she had a heart attack, and then another heart attack.

She has now had 3 weeks of radiation, and they have had to hold off on Chemo because she is bleeding and her blood count is low. So, she now has to be treated for that.

Its fairly hard to deal with, mostly because it is so hush hush still. She will talk about it only for a minute and then changes the subject.

I am hoping maybe someone can offer some insight on her treatment and maybe explain a little bit, of what she is going through. That way at least then I can try and have a conversation and not feel like I am fumbling over my words hoping not to say something that might upset her.

Ok, Thank You. I am glad this board is here.

Anna

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 11-10-2006 - 4:04am

I know I havent posted on here very much. But I would like to Thank You for being here. Thank You very much Judy, you are a good friend, even if I dont know you well.


Thank you very much, I appreciate your thoughts.

Judy

cl-ivhjude

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Registered: 07-29-2002
Mon, 11-13-2006 - 10:56am

It seems as though MIL is really enjoying the time she has had with her boys so far. DH and his Mom were never really close, but now he calls her at least every few days and visits her as often as he can. She seems to really appreciate it too.

We will all be going up for Xmas, and I am nervous. The kids and I have not seen her since June, and then she wasnt looking too well (this was just before she was diagnosed). Im worried how the kids will react, they are fairly young.

Thanks Again. This is a wonderful board.

Anna

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 3:29am
Anna have you information about how your MIL's recovery is going, is she still in treatment?

Judy

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