Rosie

Shelly, I am so new at all of this. I don't have any answers, but I did want to post my support for you and your family. You are in my prayers...

Hi everyone, We are still new to all of this. My mother is going for another scan today and a few other appts. before we know more details. I've heard a lot people talk about mets. What exactly is that? Thanks and blessings to all of you.

I am new here also, but would like to say that I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have made some good friends here and this will be a good place for you to receive some support during this difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss. You are truly an inspiration to us all. Your dedication and love shine through your grief.

Thank you all so much for your replies. We found out today that the doctor told my mom to get a scan done every three months over a year ago. Then she had pneumonia and they wanted to keep an eye on some different stuff. She told us they wanted one every six months. Regardless, she never went for any of them. They could have caught it so much sooner. We will know more next week when she has her appt. Blessings to you all. You are encouragement and hope to those of us that are new to this avenue in our lives.

Hello everyone, I just found this board and am already thankful for what I've been able to see. I have a few questions that I'm hoping some of you can help me with. My mom just had her biopsy this morning. The doctor says he's pretty definite it is small cell cancer. He didn't say either way concerning the extent, but from what I've seen on here and other sites it is extensive. There is a mass growing on the top of her lungs and in between that has the growth inside of it. Because it is in between the lungs that means it is extensive, right? (Also in her lymph nodes, etc.) The doctor didn't say much, he was just quiet and said it was bad. Here is my dilemma. I live about four states away. My sister is there with her and for that I am truly thankful. I am wondering if we (my husband and three boys) should head up there. The doctor said that they won't know more until the rest of the tests come back. How aggresive is this disease? I should also tell you that my mom is an alcoholic and her body is in some pretty rough shape. I have a feeling that will really hurt her success with the chemo. I could be wrong though... am I? I realize that none of you can give me exact dates, but anything will help. My husband and I work in ministry, suffice to say that we don't have much money to travel. But if we are talking weeks or less than six months, we will at least try to work it out. If we have more time than that, it would be a lot easier financially to wait until spring. I feel so lost being so far away. Any ideas or suggestions are much appreciated. Blessings to you all [/i]