Butterfly_History_Girl Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hi I'm new here, I'm Julie from Australia and my mum has just been diagnozed with small cell lung cancer. Luv Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Welcome to the site. We have others here from Australia. I hope your mom will do well with her treatment plan. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly_History_Girl Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hi Rochelle, thanks for you message. my mum has had 3 days of radiation treatment so far. The doctors are not quite sure just yet if my mum is strong enough for chemotherapy. Love Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hi Julie, I am so sorry about your mom. I am glad you found this site because you will find a lot of support. My dad was diagnosed with small cell in August of 2004. He is still around doing quite well. One advice I can give you is that no matter what you just need to stay optimistic and positive for you mom. When my dad recieved radiation he got really weak. He also became very dehydrated. He drank a lot of ENSURE throughout his treatment and still does. We did have some scares (dad in hospital last march). As of today he is fine and all we have to do is wait and watch. Just know you are not alone.... love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hey Julie, I will pray that everything goes well with your mom. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Welcome Julie, I'm so glad you found us. If you could post a profile of your mum it would make it easier for us to help you. There are many here with sclc that would be more than happy to share information with you. The more we know, the more we can help. Just know you are in the right place for support, information and above all hope. Looking forward to knowing you better. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hi Julie. The more the tumor shrinks, the stronger she will get. At least that is the way it was in my brother's case. The docs will probably be adding chemo soon. Glad you found us. Other gals from Australia have also joined us. So glad for it. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Julie, I'm so glad you found us! This is a tough road to walk with our moms, but the people here offer such wonderful support and information that they have been a great source of strength for me. When my mom was first digagnosed, we were told that chemo was not an option for her. Now, 8 months later, it is being offered to her. I've learned not to get locked into anything in this process--not statistics, progosis, time frames, etc. Each day is a new adventure! Keep us posted on your mum. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Welcome aboard, Glad you found us. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 A warm welcome to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Welcome Julie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome Julie. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome to the site, Julie. My wife and I had the enjoyment of visiting Australia in 1989. Let us know how we may help. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome, Julie. Wishing your mum well through all this. Looking forward to getting to know you better as time goes on. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome Julie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome Julie, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 welcome julie! I was pretty much like a deer in the headlights when my mom was first diagnosed in 2000. glad you found this place. let us know how we can support you! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Julie, I just want to welcome you to the board. If you have questions someone on here will most likely have an answer for you. We are here 24/7 for support and prayers if needed. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Julie, I am sorry you need us, but glad you found us. I will pray for you and your Mum. Debbie Husband Alan DX small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome Julie. This can be a long and rough road to travel at times. However, you are in the best of company. We will laugh with you or cry with you just let us know how we can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Welcome Julie. This is a wonderful site with lots of supportive, caring people. The more we know about you and your mom the better we can help. If you read our profiles you will get the idea on how to fill out a profile for you and your mom. Again, welcome. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Hello and welcome, Julie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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