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WOODBURY — Of Danville, N.H., Dec. 7, 2004, Ms. Beverly (Stone) Woodbury, 56, mother of Heather Woodbury of New Hampshire and Brian Woodbury Jr., of Salisbury, grandmother of Elissa Woodbury, former wife of Brian Woodbury Sr. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Agnes Church, Boston Street, Middleton, Monday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. As requested, no visiting hours. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St. (Route 62), Danvers. For more information, inquire at (978) 774-6600.

I just wanted to let everybody know my Mom, Beverly Woodbury, lost her fight with cancer on December 7 at 8:50pm. I was at her side when she decidied it was time for only one last breath. My life has become a little darker since she past. I love you and will miss you Mom.

Thank you all for your words of comfort. The Doctors are now talking about bringing in nurses. My Mom isn't happy about it and so we will wait to do it. She can't be left alone now so I will stay with her the one night my Dad goes to work. My Aunt, her sister-in-law, will also be helping out when we need it. From what my Mom told me the doctors are still saying she has awhile yet. The back pain is most likely a pulled muscle. Somebody tell me if I'm wrong (God please tell me I am!) but she can barely walk to the bathroom by herself and she seems to just get weaker everyday so the end is fast approaching. They have bumped her steroids up to 1 and a half twice a day. I want to help but am afraid I will just break down like I am now and just ramble. Lucky for her she will be asleep when I get there tomorrow night. I am sorry anybody has ever had to be in my place and I wish I never had to go through this but I am and I will be strong for her like she has been for me. I just wish we had more time together....Thanks again for reading and replying (((((HUGS)))))) to everybody tonight!

Hello everybody, It has been awhile sincce I posted. I guess I wanted to forget what is happening even if it is just for a short time. Mom seemed to be doing well for awhile. She has gotten down to half a steroid pill in the morning and another at night. She stayed stable for a few days but missed a dose one night (she's trying to ween herself off them) and was in bed the entire next day. The following day my Dad called and said she didn't remember it at all. We called and talk to a nurse that said to stay on the steroids. She has no energy and cannot walk very far without being dizzy and out of breath. She has fallen on several occasions. Her arms and legs are getting weaker and I think she is begining to get confused. She is a shell of the women who raised me. She has had so much pain and sadness in her life I wish I could take her place I am angry with the world and most of all myself for not being able to be there every minute, I am affraid of what is happening and what will eventually happen. I need some advice and wisdom from only you who know and understand. My heart is slowly being torn from my chest and everything seems to be related to cancer. How can I go on and have my life at the same time my dearest friend is having hers taken away Sorry for the rambling Heather in New Hampshire

Hello all, Just thought I'd let you know how the appointment at Dana Farber went. They told us that the Doctor's in New Hampshire are doing the same thing they would do if she went to Boston for treatment. They did tell me that the original tumor in Mom's lung is pretty much gone. What is left may be just scar tissue. There is a "pocket" on the scan of where it used to be. Most of the tumors in her brain have shrunk except one has grone because of dead cells. Instead of the 3 to 6 months one doctor in New Hampshire gave me Boston said many, many, many months maybe years if everything stays the same. In my opinion nothing ever stays the same so all I heard was bad news. Mom will go in for another scan in 2 weeks to check the tumors in her head and to see if more treatment is needed. Why does this feel like we are living appointment to appointment. Hope all are well tonight. You are all in my prayers. Heather

Well we contacted a lawyer and because my Mom's company is a Government contract company they can pretty much do what ever they want. At least we know now and won't have to fight the company on it anymore. On a good note Mom has an appointment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute on Aug. 27th. I hope they give us better news. All Mom's hope seems to be riding on this one appointment. Lots of Love and Prayers for all! Wish us luck! Heather

Thank you for replying so fast. She finished her radiation lst week and from what thay've been saying it's just for comfort not for a cure. She has already used up her short tem disability. I have talked with an HR person from her company and they said that she will be terminated after 6 months which is Aug 9th. She needs to fill out the paper work for her long term disability and COBRA will be offered. She has agreed to seek a second opinion down in Boston. New Hampshire isn't very agressive as far as treatments or answers.

Mom found out her cancer spread to the brain July 5th and started 10 days of radiation. She started to lose her hair this time but still went back to work Monday July 26. Wednesday morning I got the phone call that she was rushed to the emergency room again. She had massive head aches and vomitting. The doctors told me 3 to 6 months would be a realistic bet. I am at a loss. Her work is going to fire her and that will mean we would lose her health insurance. I don't know what to do. Does anybody have any ideas on what I need to do? All input and prayers are welcome at this point!

Ok....the story goes...In Feb. of this year Mom found out she had NSCLC, had chemo and radiation for about 2 months. Her Lung cancer responded well to the treatments and shrunk but did not go away. Now it's been about 2 months and she found out today she has a brain tumor. The doctor says it's common and she needs more radiation and maybe more chemo. They said they may be able to stop it from growing any more but won't be able to get rid of it. If anybody has gone through this can you give me some advice. I would love to hear any ideas good or bad. Thanks, Heather

They won't operate, she only weighs, as of today, 86 poundsat 5' 3". She has emphazima in her left lung and the cancer is in the right. The lung was collapsed when she was rushed to the ER. They put in a stindt. They said that operating isn't an option. She starts her treatments on Tuesday and they will last 7 weeks, chemo will be at Parkland Medical in Derry, NH and radiation will be at Elliot in Manchester. The shock is now wearing off and I am ready to fight this all the way with her. I have given her this web address, so Mom if you read this I LOVE YOU!, this site has given me more hope than any other. Please feel free to email me at my home address if any of you want, I always enjoy chatting. Thank you all for your prayers and know that you all are in mine. with love, Heather

Ok, I went to a doctors appointment with my Mom and found out that she has stage 3b Non small cell lung cancer. She will hopefully start treatments in about a week.

Hello all! I am Heather from New Hampshire and my Mom has been diagnosed with Stage 3 sclc. She is on oxygen at home and has emphazema along with the cancer. She is a tiny woman maybe 5'5" at 85lbs. I lost my grandfather (not her father) to cancer, not sure what kind. He went very fast. I am looking for a way to financial handle taking care of her if the time comes that she needs it. I am a single Mom and struggling now. I have a huge desire to help others along with my Mother in some way. I wish I could hit the lottery and start a program in my home state for cancer patients and there families. Sorry I'm rambling. Any ideas please email me at heather949@comcast.net Not looking to get rich just want to help my Mom

Thank you all! I will be there for my Mom like she has been for me all these years. My biggest fear is that she won't get to see my 7 year old grow up. We go for a chemo info session on Monday. I will keep you posted and keep you all in my prayers too. Heather

Can anybody help me understand this? I need to know if this is the end (or soon to be end) of her life. She is going to start radiation and chemo in March. I am scared and don't know what to do.