CancerCompass message board discussion started by needinfo07 on 7/7/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25812,0.htm Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My Mom passed away on June 8th 2008 at the young age of 60. She lost her very short battle and only lived ten months from diagmosis to the end. It had spread to her liver  I took her out to dinner on Mother's day and she was mobile and feeling tired. Less than 3 weeks later she became jaundiced and very weak. Hospice also increased her meds 5 fold but it didn't help the pain. I took her to the hospital on Wed evening. By Sunday morning she had gone into a come (which I believe was medically induced) and passed away at 10:50 am that day.  SHe fought until the very end to live.  I hope everyone that has relatives gets yearly exams. It is a shame there is no formal research for this "pushed aside disease" I ended up askinf for St. Jude's to get donations at her funeral. since the American Cancer Sociely uses very little of the money they get for actual research. It's a terrible disease And I wish strenght and courage to all that have to fight against it. needinfo07 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi,I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even image what you must be feeling or going through. Although, I do understand your pain of this disease. My husband, 36, has stage IV stomach cancer and is currently on chemo. I totally agree with you about how it is the "set aside" disease. I get so angry when I can't find much recent nformation on it. I have looked for races or any fundraisers that raise money so that more advanced research can be done. Yet, I have not been so lucky. Well, I hope time and prayers will help heal your heart as you move on with your life without your mom. Again, sorry about your loss and you will be in our prayers. Samantha staceyvansc Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.  My husband Mike died on February 22 from this horrible disease after fighting it for three years.  He fought to the very end as did your mom.  We asked that donations be made to St. Jude's Hospital in Mike's name.  I hope you find peace in your heart.Diane, Mike's wife Anniedips Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your mother rest in peace. This disease certainly doesn't get the resources it deserves (but when dealing with health issues, not much does it seems). You are in my thoughts and prayers.Paul Oaklanders Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this trying time. We are so sorry she had to go through this terrible disease called cancer, but now it is over and she is no longer in stress. Just remember to think about the good times you had with her in your life. You deserve the calming salve of those memories, not the terrible ones at the end. Take care of yourself.Scott Eliot1 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers;I hope someday more research is done on the dreaded type of cancerI wish everyone reading good health and peace of mind in these trying times needinfo07 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT