azgirl Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hello Everyone, I found this site shortly after my mom was diagnosed (June 6th) and it has been such a help for me. I decided to join today because my mom is starting chemo. on Tuesday and I thought I would probably have questions during her 12 week treatment. I know I should add her history to my profile, but for now I will just do it within the message: Mom, 55 yrs. old, started experiencing memory loss and weakness on her left side, went to emergency room June 6th (thought she was having a stroke) After x-rays and scans she was diagnosed stage IV lung cancer with tumors on her lung and brain June 14th-brain surgery to remove single tumor Doctors at the local hospital stated lung tumor was "inoperable" July 2nd-went to Mayo Clinic in MN for 2nd opinion July 5th-lung surgery August 8th-started whole-brain radiation (10 total treatments) September 4th-will start chemotherapy (once every 3 weeks) I live in Arizona and my mom is in Michigan. I am a teacher and was able to spend the entire summer with her. Now I am back to teaching and it is heart-wrenching not being able to be there for her everyday. This is quite a long introduction so I will sign off for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Welcome. So glad to hear you took your Mom for a second opinion at Mayo here in Minnesota. Sounds like she is has a great plan of care. Chemo can be rough but it is well worth it. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Welcome. I'm sending prayers for you and your mom. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Welcome Look at the top of the page and you willsee My profile Button. Put moms info in this section in the big box at the middle of the page and you can add to it without retyping each time. Plus it helps us out knowing when you have questions to be answered. Thanks and welcome again. So sorry you have to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 It sounds like your mom has an aggressive treatment plan. Were they able to remove everything in the lung? I know it must be hard being so far away. Keep us posted on how she does with chemo. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Welcome, your mom is a lucky lady to have such a wonderful daughter looking after her. Even though school has started it sounds like you have gotten her thru her big hurdle and if she needs you by her side again you will know. Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Rochelle, Yes, they were able to get everything from her lung. As far as we know, she is "cancer-free" right now and the additional treatments (WB radiation and chemo.) are for any cancer that could be "hiding". I just hope and pray she can handle the chemo. as she has already lost over 20 lbs. and she was a tiny lady to begin with. She's got a great attitude though, and so far that has carried her through the toughest times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Azgirl, I'm sending my best wishes for a full recovery for your mom. Chemo is tough, but hopefully she can handle it and it will kill any little "floaties" out there. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Welcome. I am sorry you had to find us though! Please know we are here for you...this is an amazing place. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 Thank you for all of your kind words. My mom's chemo. was delayed last week because her doctor thought she was too weak to begin. The extra week to recover from her WBR was great--she actually gained a few pounds! She will start chemo. tomorrow. I am praying she will be able to tolerate the treatments without too many terrible side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 It sounds like agressive and good treatments are already started. Do you know what chemo she will be taking? I hope she does well. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Hello from another ~ AZgirl!! Just wanted to extend my welcome, and let you know your family will be in my prayers! I hope your Mom's chemo goes well today, and that she'll enjoy many more NED years to come! Not too many of us "Zonies" on the board...please don't hesitate to ask if I can be of any help to you...Hang in there! Yours in HOPE!! Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Welcome and glad you decided to join us. Now we can help you through this. If you put a profile in as Randy said in my profile at the top of this page it will appear on your posts. You can even copy and paste what you wrote in your post so far. I wish your mom luck with her treatments. Please if you have any questions please ask. There are people here who most likely have an answer to any question you may have. We also have our resident Dr. West here who will answer your questions if we can't. Please keep us posted on her progress. I am sorry you are so far away but just call here everyday and it will be like you are there with her. Take care hang strong! And know we are here for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Nushka---the chemo type is taxol/carboplatin. So far, so good. Yesterday was her first treatment, only 11 to go! Thanks again to everyone for your words of support. It is so comforting to know there is a whole community of wonderful people so willing to offer encouragement, hope, and support. Now I will try to add my mom's profile so it will show up when I post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 I tried to add the profile, so I am just checking to see if it works when I post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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