I cannot believe I am writing on this message board but I now join you all as my beautiful mother has just been diagnosed with this cancer. The family are still in shock, not one family member has been directly connected with the big C before and we never thought anyone ever would. What wishful thinking. My mother is such an important part of our family I cannot comprehend how our family will be without her in it. But then I stop myself from thinking the worst and reading all the different stories and outcomes on this site is a blessing and a strength. I have lived far from my family for the past 20 yrs (they are all in Australia, I am in the US) but now is the time to make the transition, my kids are gaining their independence and I am planning on moving my life back to Australia, if this is not a good enough reason nothing would be. Mom starts chemo next Tues and we are all hoping and praying for some positive results. I have so much to learn about all the drugs and the numbers etc. I still cannot believe this is happening. Please pray for us.