My mom was recently diagnosed with lung cancer - and we're meeting with oncologist Monday - and we're also meeting w/Vascular Surgeon Tuesday about putting in port a cath for chemo.
I'm angry, upset, the whole spectrum of emotions - this will be the second member of my family to have lung cancer. My sister died in 02 - she was only 40 yrs old.
My mom is almost 75 and is very fraile to begin with - not sure what options are available - guess I'll find out Monday. I know quality of life IS BY FAR more important than quantity of life - so I'll be keeping that in mind.
I'm juggling work, raising my neice (16 yrs old - my sister's daughter) caring for my mom and getting things in order for what lies ahead. No help from siblings - not going there - long story short - I'm doing it all.
I'm a very head strong person - and I take it a day at a time. I do have a great support system of friends - and my work has been very supportive and understanding of all this. I just do not know what lies ahead - no one does - I'm prepared for the worst and hope for the best! I'm looking for a safe place to vent - I'm sure I'll be full of questions in the weeks to come - and I don't know what else to say - other than - I cannot weather this alone - I know I can't.
Thanks for listening