childofcancerpt

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• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  Morgan- hope your mom is doing alright.  I think by signing up for this board you will find the answers and support that you need.  I am 50 years old and my mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.  This board has given me support and hope.  Like the other person said the doctors are not God and they can only estimate what the life span is going to be.  Keep your chin up and keep p...

  June 25 at 7:26 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  I hate to ask, but how long have you had caner and how was it found.  My husband is 50 years old - had a colonscopy approximately 10 years ago with 12 large polyps removed.  The doctor never order a follow up until just a week ago.  His mother died of liver and colon cancer.  We are waiting now for the colonoscopy to be scheduled.  I don't like his doctor he is the one that misdiagnosed my mo...

  June 25 at 7:10 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  I totally agree about not putting your mother through the treatments and let her live out her life. As far as the biopsy - I can tell you what I would do.  If you and your family have made the decision not to move forward with treatment then I would not have the biopsy.  My mother is 69 years old and I don't know if her body is strong enough to continue with the treatments and all the test that are to come....

  June 15 at 2:25 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  I did the same thing with my mother-in-law who died from liver cancer.  She also slipped into a coma and I would talk with her, but I did notice that one day during my visit and our talks tears was rolling down her cheeks.  I was very close to her so when she got sick it was like loosing a parent not an in-law.  This message board is a great support system.  As my granddaughter tol my mother the o...

  May 26 at 12:31 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  My mother has Stage IV lung cancer and it was not found until about three months ago.  She was the same as you fine until the diagonsis was made.  At this point it is not in other organs that we know of.  Not real happy with the doctor, but he is her choice.  I am really tired of doctors not telling the full story.  Her primary care doctor is the one that missed this.  The onocologist to...

  May 26 at 12:22 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  Do research, asks questions, and become educated as to what all of this means.  The attorney I work for always tells me that there are no stupid questions and this is the only way we can learn. I hope your test come back with great results and that it is just a spot and nothing more.

  May 26 at 12:15 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  I truly agree about staying positive and realistic at the same time.  I always knew one day that I would loose my parents, but I am not ready to say good-bye.  My mother is conditioning her treatment for Lung cancer, but the side effects are some what more then she can stand.  When she makes the decision not to continue I will support her 100%. God speed to you and your family.

  May 26 at 12:12 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  I am sorry for your loss and I don't mean to step on your toes, but could you tell me how long your mother was sick.  We are about three months into my mother's diagnosis and we have had our ups and downs - more downs here lately.  Again, I am sorry for your loss and I don't mean to be ask personal questions, but I am trying to learn as much as I can about this condition.

  May 26 at 12:05 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  I know that your mother does remember you some where deep inside.  You have to stay strong for your babies and they can remember if you keep her memory alive with pictures and stories.  Your mother is only five years older than I am and I can picture you being the same age as my oldest son and I am so sorry for you.  She is way to young as you to have this much sorrow in your life.  Keep strong to...

  May 25 at 2:47 PM view post

• childofcancerpt has replied to a post on the message board

  I am so sorry for you.  My mother in law passed away from Liver Cancer which in every part of her body when the end came.  She did not know at the end that we were there.  I would sit at her bedside and tell her it was alright to go that her family would be fine.  The last day she slept alot and finally she left the pain and suffering behind.  I hate to say it was kind of peaceful.  My h...

  May 22, 2012 view post