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Jane, I give you a lot of credit for realizing that you need help. I've seen from your posts how much you love your mom and how you want to be there for her, but you have to survive this disease too and you won't be any good to her if you don't get someone to help you. I'm praying for that good report on Monday! Susan
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Will send prayers for good results. Susan
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Welcome! Your mom may not be ready to talk about her fears yet. I think you go into shock when you hear the news and then to learn about the mets, just adds on. She'll come around in her own time, just let her know that you are ready when she is, but don't force her. Glad you found us, Susan
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Welcome Ginny! I'm glad you found us. I think it is good to have as much knowledge as you can about your disease and how to fight it. Fortunately you know that the statistics are outdated. A great resource for information on treatments, drugs and research is www.onctalk.com Dr. West does a great job of translating a lot of the science so we can understand it. Check it out! Susan
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Welcome Linzy. I know it's hard not to let your imagination run away with the 'what ifs," but it may not be cancer. How about we keep you company while you wait so you don't feel so alone? ((((Hugs)))) Susan
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Leo--that's great news about your mom! The mental aspect of recovery is so important. I think she sounds like a very strong lady. Susan
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The time between diagnosis and treatment can be expecially stressful. You are still in shock from the diagnosis and you want to begin fighting the cancer as quickly as possible. It's not unusual for it to take a few weeks to figure out staging and then best treatment options. Susan
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Alex--Welcome! Please don't hesititate to ask questions. There's generally someone around who have been through it and can give you some good information. Susan
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Make sure you read the post in the link in Ned's response. My mom was just given a break after 4 rounds of carbo/taxol. Because I had read that article, I felt ok with the decision. Needless to say, my mom was thrilled! Susan
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What a great story! And what a great dad! Susan
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Hi Lillie and welcome! Your survival story is great as is your courage and strength. I'm glad you found us! Susan
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Glad you found us! The diagnosis can be overwheling at first, but you've come to a good place to be able to ask questions and learn from survivors. I hope you enjoy your summer with your mom! Susan
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Nova--I hope Harry can get stronger now that he is home, but if you get frightened don't hestitate to call for help--no matter what he says. I'd say trust your gut if you think his being home is too dangerous for him. Susan
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I know this is hard, but try to take it one step at a time. If chemo and/or radiation becomes necessary it probably won't be as bad as he fears. My 77 year-old mother came through 4 rounds of chemo just fine. It's not fun, but it wasn't nearly as bad as she feared it would be. Susan
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Susan
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Nova--I'm keeping Harry and you in my prayers. I hope they can take him off the chemo and let him recover. Susan
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Tanner, live it the way that you and Karen planned. She won't be here physicially, but she will always be in your heart. For now though, I'm so sorry. May you find strenth in your grief and comfort in your tears and know that you have a family here holding you in our hearts. Susan
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Debi--you've achieved the real victory by letting the beautify of life dampen the fear and sadness that comes with this disease. I'm thinking a beautiful house for your 5th, with a nice long mortgage! Susan
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Barb--I don't think you should ever apologize for standing up for your health. You go girl! Susan
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How long did it take for your hair to start growing back? My mom is 6 weeks out from her last chemo and getting impatient (though her brows have come back already). Women in my family have a tendence to get one long black hair on our chins. My grandmother was a fanatic about hers, my mom and now me. My mom did tell me that the one "silver lining" was she didn't have to worry about that stupid chin hair, She's go nuts if she gets a whole bunch of them! Susan
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Welcome! I'm glad to hear that you are doing well--15 months is great!! Susan
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I will be praying for you. I suspect that it will be a comfort to your mom to let her know you will help your dad with her decision and afterwards. Do you have someone to help you? This dieease is awful, no doubt about it. Susan
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My mom had almost no problems with nausea while she was on her carbo/Taxol chemo. Now that she has been off the chemo (6 weeks since her last treatment) she is experiencing mild to severe nausea 2-3 time a week. I can't imagine why she would be experiencing it now when she didn't while on the chemo. Any ideas?
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Hi! You've gotten some excellent advice here and I'll add one more. Don't forget to live your lives. Let your BF gauge what he is capable of and what he isn't while undergoing treatment, but it's ok to have conversations where LC isn't even mentioned. Susan
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((((Hugs)))) I know it's not the same, but we will support you through this. Susan
