I'd like to talk about my mom.....
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| Sun, 08-12-2007 - 1:29pm |
My mother's cancer diagnosis is very new, and sadly, the cancer is so advanced, she has opted not to treat it.
My mom was sick for months (if not longer) and she refused to go to the doctor. After she had lost 25 lbs, could hardly walk because of hip pain, could barely make it up he steps because of shortness of breath, had a hoarse voice for two months, felt a lump in her throat and rib, and was coughing up bloody phlegm, we finally dragged her to the doctor. She didn't want to go, but I told her she needed to so she could go out on short-term disability at work so she would continue to get paid.
So....we went to the doctor. She had a CAT scan. They found tumors everywhere. My mom has been a smoker for 40+ years. They found numerous tumors in her lungs, sinus, chest, several tumors in her neck, and in her adrenal gland. She also has palpable tumors on her ribs. She has opted for Hospice care.
As of this point, she is barely able to swallow. She can no longer eat solid food, but she can drink fluids. I can't imagine how long she can go on like this. The doctor and Hospice said they can't give a specific timeframe.
I feel very sad, but I just want to maximize the amount of quality time I have with my mom until then end. That, and keeping her as comfortable as possible are my two main goals. Thanks for listening.

Hello
I am so sorry your mom is so very ill.
My husband suffered for over a year going to 3 different doctors before they finally diagnosed his stage 4 cancer.
GOD BLESS YOU
Thank you all for your kind words and support. Although my mom is starting to fail a little more each day, she's still here. We thought she wouldn't last a week, but she's been hanging on for almost a month.
Again, I appreciate your thoughts and will continue to check in.
Thank you for checking back in and updating on your Mom's condition.
I have watched two people very dear to me suffer with cancer. The first was my friend Sharon. For a number of years she battled breast cancer. Then a particularly agressive tumor took root in her breast. She had a single mastectomy and got rid of the first type. Then it appeared in the second. At that point she removed the second breast and also chose to have a total hysterectomy as well. Things went well for awhile when she started to have visual changes. The cancer had returned in her brain. She took medications to combat it when they found that the tumors were spreading. She fought the most agressive for about three months and then passed on. During that time she spent time with the many friends and families that her wondrous life had touched. We actually got to talk with
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