CancerCompass message board discussion started by Patty5 on 7/24/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,26400,0.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hi Everybody,                 Just a little background info for those that do not know my Mama's story. She had stage 1 breast cancer in 2000. In Dec 2006 was diagnosed with EC and had chemo and radiation for 5 1/2 weeks. This year has been awful. She has been in the hospital 5 times since Dec for COPD (lungs). She has really gotten much better the last 8 weeks. Almost back to her normal. She will be 77 years old Aug 28th.       My concern. Yesterday we found out she has calcium deposits in her breast that had the cancer. The Dr wants to do an ultrasound and another mammogram. I can't seem to get my mind off of this. Is this cancer AGAIN? She deserves a break ! Has anyone heard of EC coming back to the breast first ? If it is cancer I don't know what they could do. Her lungs would not stand a surgery. I wish I could relax and stop the worry until I know. It could be from radiation but would it take 8 years for calcium to build up ? If anybody has any thoughts on this please let me know. Mainly I just want some prayers for her. Thanks for letting me vent also.                                                                               Pat  Patty5 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Pat,You are so right, your Mama needs a break.  I don't have any knowledge about any of this, I just wanted you to know that I am praying for Mama.  What a strong family you are!Take care and try not to worry.-Becky Strong4him Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thank you for your prayers Becky. My Mama is the strong one. She told me she knew that God would take care of her and she wasn't worried. This woman doesn't have quit or give up in her. She is truly amazing. Thanks for your support.                                                   Pat  Patty5 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Patty,Just wanted you to know that I am praying for your mom and for you too!"Peace be within thee." Psalm 122:8.Chrysti GeorgesGirl Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Patty,You and your mom are in my prayers!Debby Debbyw67 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hey girl - check your emails.  Mama is going to be fine!  She's too damn tough!   Really though, my Mom had calcifications and it was NOT cancer.  I think it is rather common.  Please don't worry!  She will be fine!!   love - karen Worriedsick Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thank you Chrysti, Debby & Karen,                                         All your prayers are appreciated. I will let evrybody know as soon as we find out.                                                             Pat Patty5 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Try not to worry. They are probably just what Dr says-calcification. The calcium has to go somewhere and this is not all that uncommon. EC can go anywhere, but this does not sound like it. Glad to hear she is doing so much better with her COPD.  Did you get her to quit smoking finally? You're always in my prayers. Suya tongrenhealer Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Suya,          Thank you for the info on the calcium. Everybody has made me feel better about that. If you had ask me a couple of days ago about the smoking I would have been proud to say yes, she quit. I just found proof that she started back. I had suspicions, the way she coughing, seeing ashes on our porch. I am very, very disappointed. I think if this continues I won't have to worry about cancer. Thank you so much for the prayers. I am keeping you in mine.                                              Pat Patty5 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Pat:  We just got back from 2 weeks at Jellystone Park with Maria and the 2 little girls.  So sorry to hear about your Mama.  Please try not to worry too much - it won't help Mama and it sure won't help you.  Will continue to pray for you and your family.Hugs and God BlessLove Lynn Momlynn Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT