Just found out my mom has cancer--update, also a sprained ankle
#114722 - 10/21/04 03:57 PM
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Nelly
Reged: 08/06/04
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Well I've got to hand it to her, she kept it a secret from me. She told me Friday she was going in on Wednesday to get a lump removed. She broke it to me this morning, after I'd spent the night looking after her after her surgery the "lump" was actually the size of an orange. And they found a couple more in there while they were digging around her left breast.
I am bitter and shattered and scared right now. You guys are my pillar, and I really thank you for helping me through some hard IBS times. I am a basket case right now. I'm getting power of attorney tomorrow, and in a few days we are going in to get the results of the biopsy. From the size and geography, I'm guessing it's not Stage I.
My world is spinning. Thanks for letting me dump.
~nelly~
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Oh Nelly...
#114727 - 10/21/04 04:14 PM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
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Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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I don't even know what to say that could possibly be a comfort right now... *hugs* I'm so sorry.
My grandmother had a lump the size of a large peach removed in... hmm, 1991? 1992? She had others removed as well. Long story short, she's still with us. Never lose hope.
*more hugs*
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Wow, I'm so sorry. I know why our parents keep these types of things from us but it doesn't help finding out later. I pray they can get rid of it all. I would be a basket case too.
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Hi Nelly, so sorry to hear your Mom's news. I can tell from your letter that you really love your Mom, which means she has probably been the best Mom in the world!! (besides mine,  )
Just be as strong as you can be for her, she needs you to be. I understand her not telling you about it, my Mom did the same thing. We are waiting right now to find out about a 2nd Dr.'s diagnosis on Leukemia for her. So, I do know how you are feeling, its a kick in the gut, huh?
I am praying for you both, just love her with all of your heart, soul and breath, have some good long talks too!
gayla
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Oh Nelly... I'm so sorry, I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. {{BIG HUGS}} I'll be thinking of both you, your mom, & your family. You keep us posted.... and lean on us as much as you need... we are all here for you.
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Oh dear!
#114738 - 10/21/04 04:41 PM
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RachelT
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I am so so so sorry Nelly!!
{{{{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}}}}
I'll make sure to say prayers for you, hon!
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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Oh Sweetie!!! I am so sorry!!! Words can not even tell you how much I am praying for you and your family!!
Never lose hope and try to keep that wonderfull sense of humor we have all come to love!!
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<BIG HUGS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Heather7476
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oh my.. sounds like something my mom would do though and dad helps her... and then doesn't understand when I get mad or keep things from them about my health- HELLO??? she was in the hospital with major complications and not expected to live and I found out when I called home and aksed my kid sister (who assumed I'd been told) to put mom on the phone.
they do it all the time.. I just hope this time it isn't too late and it is still treatable for your mom... they have made some miraculous advances in treatments for breast cancer. Even later stages... my aunt lived 10 years after a stage 2-3 diagnosis (I think the diagnosis she had 12 years before she died when it went in remission was stage 2, it was stage 3 the second bout.. but I am not remembering the details from back then that well.. she was on Chemo every three weeks, but she lived to see her grandchildren all be born!)
Amie
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Nelly~ I wish there was something more that I could do than simply say how sorry I am to hear this, and that I will keep both you and your mom in my thoughts.
It's understandable that you're a basket case; I would be too. But don't give up hope. As long as there is life, there is a chance.
<<Hugs!>> We'll be here when you need us. Take care of yourself, hon.
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~*Amber*~
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Sorry to hear such sad, sad news! Try to stay as positive and hopeful as you can. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terri
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