ma's kid Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hello to all! My name is Libby and my mom was just recently dx'd with NSCLC. She's 82 years young and went in to for her regular GYN appointment. Her doc noticed a small *mass* near her collar bone and wanted to have it x rayed. Turned out to be nothing but arthritis (calcification near the bone?)but the xray caught a piece of the left upper lobe of her lung and there was the dreaded nodule. Long story short...she went in for a mediastinoscopy/biopsy and the path report was NSCLC, stage IIIa. It's been quite a journey for my mom and our entire family. We lost my dad to colon cancer four years ago and this just brings back so many memories. Prior to all of this, she was playing golf two to three times a week, and doing lots of traveling and in great health (or so we all thought) She really did not have any symptoms other than slight fatigue but she kept saying to all of us *heck, I am 82..what do you expect* I am so proud of her..she is being a real trooper and has a really great attitude. She said from the beginning, if the radiation/chemo made her more fatigued, nauseated, etc..she was just going to pretend she was pregnant. So, everyday when I call, I ask her how the baby is. I am so very grateful to have found this board. I have been reading here for a few weeks and want to say thank you to each and every one of you. I feel very fortunate to *walk this path* with all of you. Coming here, is such a comfort to me. I know I must be strong for my mom but I get scared sometimes and profoundly sad. God Bless you all Lib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hey Libby, She has been a trooper. WOW!! I don't think I have that much energy and I am only 35. Anyway, I'm sending prayers your way. Tell your Mom to keep strong and Fight,Fight,Fight. Living life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hi Libby, Welcome to our family. So sorry you had to find us, but you have found the best support group. If you have been reading the posts you will see that we have lots of support and prayers, whenever you need it. You mom, G-d bless her has a fantastic Attitude, and that is half the battle right there. Her determination and humor is going to get her through these difficult times. I could tell you are a wonderful, caring daughter and that is the best medicine for you mom. Keep us posted on her progress. Maybe one day she can join us here. LC is not a death sentence, so get that out of your mind. So many here have beaten the odds and still continue to do so and will continue to do so. Your mom being so active is a very strong women. That will help her so much to get through this. Thank G-d she had that GYN appointment. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Welcome Libby, Glad you found us. This is a pretty amazing group of people . I am sure you will find all the support you need here. Everyone does their best to help in answering questions. Every case is different, but there is oftentimes someone here that has experienced the exact thing you are asking about. Your mom sounds like an incredibly positive person. It will help her tremendously on this journey. Let us know if we can be of help. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Welcome, Libby! Glad you found us. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Can't wait to hear what Mom has to say when i ask her how the baby's doing when i talk to her tomorrow! I LOVED that!!! Good to hear she's taking it all in stride! Attitude is everything. Love and prayers for you and your mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 We're here for you. Your Mom has a great sense of humor. That willl help pull her thru. I love that Let us know how she's doing, ok? Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Your mom is amazing! Welcome Libby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hi Libby, Just wanted to make sure I "touch base" with you cause I have an 81 year old father who just had his 5th anniversary as a lung cancer survivor. All things considered, he's done darn well living with this disease. Given your mother's wonderful attitude and the evident support from you, she's on her way to coping well with this disease. Please keep us updated. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhaymon Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hi Libby, I am new to this community too and want you to know I will be praying for you and mother. In Christ, Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Welcome Libby. I'm glad that you have found so much support and help here at LCSC. It sounds like your Mom is very strong and with you behind her, anything can happen. Please keep us posted and come back often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 wow, you both sound like amazing women! I'm so sorry you're going through all of this, but your mom sounds well-equipped to beat this. you really struck a chord with me on the 'profound sadness' we experience when someone we love, in my case also my mother, is going through this. my mom is battling back from a rough surgery, and yet still sometimes, out of nowhere that sadness comes on. I just try to breathe through it, cry if I have to, and keep moving forward. I'm so glad you posted. you'll get so much love and support here. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Welcome Libby! Glad you found this site. Your Mom sounds like a very strong person, I'm sure she will get through this just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Welcome to this group Libby. Your mom sounds pretty cool. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Welcome Libby! Glad you found us. Humor is good for us. Love yours! Please keep us posted on how your Mom is doing. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hi Libby! Welcome. Your mom sounds like such a likeable woman. She has the right attitude and otherwise great physical stamina - that's a great start. Tell her we'll give her a baby shower at Cindi's bar (you'll learn about that soon ) Sending all strength and caring thoughts to you and your mom during this rough time. Come back often! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 Thank you all so much for the supportive, caring welcome! It's all of *you* that are amazing to me. This board is such a blessing. LOL, about the baby shower! Thanks, gail p-m for *touching base*, your post really lifted my spirits. Prayers and hugs for all of us that our touched by this ugly critter! Love and light, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Welcome Libby!!! I'm so glad you not only found the site, but joined in. And it's nice to hear that both you and your mother have such a great sense of humor. I think we all know that if we let it, the ugly critter that you mentioned can bring us way down. Please keep us posted on your Mom. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Welcome Libby! Your mom sounds like a wonderful person and I will be keeping both of you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Yep; welcome...great place to be here if u have to be looking for info and support. Good luck....Rich B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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