So....talk about.....CANCER SUPPORT THREAD !!

[Lunachick]

My mom was diagnosed with Metestatic Renal cancer before Thanksgiving. Two weeks ago they found a tumor in her femur. She is now taking Sutent, (supposedly an amazing drug for Renal cancer) and last week, infusion Chemo.

She is really tired, and has lost quite a bit of weight. (Something she has always tried, but just couldn't get rid of!!)

She has always been so robust and cheerful, now she is sickly, but still cheerful. She refuses to complain, which bugs me. How can I know she needs help if she doesn't tell me? She figures complaining won't help, so why bother people?

My dad is an amazing caretaker! You can really see the love they share.

I'm sorry to hear that about your Mom. Don't let her refusal to complain bother you. I think she doesn't want you to be upset. She'll let you know if she needs help or something from you. I know from experience that people with cancer try to live as "normally" as they can, you don't want to be swallowed up with grief and fear.......she's doing the right thing - being cheerful.

 

[deerman]

well been to both Doc, neither know yet by result of pet scan. if i have another type of cancer ,or just the colon cancer is spreading, pet scan showed it has double in some places, show up in a few new places.

more test Friday am......to see if its pancreas cancer...or just colon cancer ........i will start new chemo treatments , no more chemo pills, they stop working.......guess these will be making be a new breed a hairless human.....but guess i will save on hair cuts and razors

 

[debilorrah]

well been to both Doc, neither know yet by result of pet scan. if i have another type of cancer ,or just the colon cancer is spreading, pet scan showed it has double in some places, show up in a few new places.

more test Friday am......to see if its pancreas cancer...or just colon cancer ........i will start new chemo treatments , no more chemo pills, they stop working.......guess these will be making be a new breed a hairless human.....but guess i will save on hair cuts and razors

You will remain in my prayers.

 

[debilorrah]

Sara got her insurance straightened out today, so she called her primary to rush through the referral to the oncologist. Things are finally moving. I personally am having a hard time taking care of Ken and seeing to his needs and remembering to get on her case to get this done and taken care of!!! Anyone, as caregivers, have any advise for keeping your mind straight???

 

[dewey]

Pray for endurance.

For years I've juggled the 24/7 care needs of my mother before she passed away, and for years now I directly oversee and make happen the care of my 2 elder sisters who have many health issues with at least 4 doc appt's per month, each, with the help of one other family member, btw I am the baby of the kids, along with the medical needs and household upkeep of my dearly beloved very elderly 2nd mom & dad with heart and stroke issues, not to mention my very young daughter with serious precancerous health issues that surface in a bold way every 2-3 months.

It's amazing what our love for others can do and can keep doing no matter our own challenges. Right now I am dealing with my own 3 cancers and their fallout and have recently developed superficial blood clots in both legs that are a little painful and physically limiting, but we press on.

This is just my way as it is so many others I know, but....stay strong, hang tough. Talk with others as needed, and above all else love like there's no tomorrow with a focus being on those we love. I have a 80 % chance of not making it another 2 years. Just this evening I updated my will with my children. You likely have years & years left with sweet hubby. Love hard.

 

[dewey]

well been to both Doc, neither know yet by result of pet scan. if i have another type of cancer ,or just the colon cancer is spreading, pet scan showed it has double in some places, show up in a few new places.

more test Friday am......to see if its pancreas cancer...or just colon cancer ........i will start new chemo treatments , no more chemo pills, they stop working.......guess these will be making be a new breed a hairless human.....but guess i will save on hair cuts and razors

You are always in my thoughts.

 

[TerriLaChicks]

well been to both Doc, neither know yet by result of pet scan. if i have another type of cancer ,or just the colon cancer is spreading, pet scan showed it has double in some places, show up in a few new places.

more test Friday am......to see if its pancreas cancer...or just colon cancer ........i will start new chemo treatments , no more chemo pills, they stop working.......guess these will be making be a new breed a hairless human.....but guess i will save on hair cuts and razors

In my thoughts and prayers here as well.

 

[3goodeggs]

Always thinking of all of you.

 

[chilling in muscadine]

Hi everybody. I thought I might check in and let everyone know I'm still with us. As far as the cancer goes I got my first three month checkup and everything was good except for my potassium level is gone which caused my 6th reconstruction surgery on my breast that was going to happen tomorrow get canceled. OMG, I can not wait to get this blame surgery overwith.
I haven't read all the post so I will just say hi for now and promise to check up on all you guys daily. I have all you guys in my prayers and if anyone is interested in one of my healing stones just let me know.
Just right off the bat has anyones cancer getting worse? Is there anyone that needs extra prayers? Stay strong everyone and I have found out that laughter has been the key to me feeling better. I just feel it with every being of my body.
Hi Gin!!!!!!!
CANCER FEARS ME!!!!!!!!!
S@R@

 

[broodytood]

Sending prayers God's way for ya Burt!!!

well been to both Doc, neither know yet by result of pet scan. if i have another type of cancer ,or just the colon cancer is spreading, pet scan showed it has double in some places, show up in a few new places.

more test Friday am......to see if its pancreas cancer...or just colon cancer ........i will start new chemo treatments , no more chemo pills, they stop working.......guess these will be making be a new breed a hairless human.....but guess i will save on hair cuts and razors