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Hi...I have only posted here once but have been here often. We are in the dark as far as my mother in laws cancer. I envy each of you who are so invlolved with your families fight. This may sound strange, but it is true. She has SCLC, diagnosed in January with mets to bones. By doing reseacrh, I was able to learn about SCLC as best I could, in a general sense. Hard to appply since we know so little about her battle. We spent over one week with her in March (we live over 1700 miles away) and did not once discuss her disease. I tried to bring it up, but to no avail. She has finished her chemo and went in for her scans to check. We were told yesterday by my sister in law that the doctor told her to go do the things she has always wanted to do. I guess through my research I suspected the doctor would have told her that t the get go. Anyhow....still know no detatils. I asked abou the next step...radiation...other therapies..... The doctor told her to come back in two months. Also that she could have one to several months left. I have so many questions for him that no one else seems to be asking. Anyhow.....the main reason for my post. As Mother's Day approaches, I wonder what to do for this wonderful woman. I am planning on buying Breathe Deep wristbands for the whole family and a t-shirt for her. Any other suggestions? I want her to know how much she meands to us. Thanks ! M

Thanks to all of you who replied and those who may have read my post and sent good thoughts our way. I am very grateful for your concern and insight. I am also encouraged by your stories and your determination. I have heard it said that we are only dealt a hand we can play. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will keep you update as the situation reveals itself and look forward to keeping up with all of you as you fight the goog fight. Hugs and such. M

Thanks Beth......It is good to know there are people out there who can give some info and some support. I iwll keep good thoughts coming your way. M PS...love your picture!

Hello...My mpther in law was recently diagnosed with SCLC and today we found it has spread to her back and leg. We also know they have found no evidence of cancer in her brain. My husband and I live in Oregon and she is in Ohio. Can anyone give us and idea of any questions we should be asking the doctors? His brothers and sister are back there with her. What is the prognosis based on anyone elses experience? Should we be flying home today or waiting to hear back on other tests? She is currently in the hospital in an effort to relieve some back pain she is having. We also know they are starting Chemo and are putting a permenant stint in. Thanks for any help. M