Guest mom110 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 My Mom was diagnosed in August with nsclc with mets to brain. She had radiation to the brain immediately. She had CT this week. We will meet with dr. on Monday to hear the results. I am finding that we are not getting enough answers. They are not giving us the support we need to help her fight. She goes for tests, they send us home and we wait. I like to take my Mom out as much as I can so she doesn't feel locked up at home. This lifts her spirits. Winter's in Saskatchewan are beautiful but it brings brutely cold air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Welcome to this forum, you will find a lot of people that will care and will have answers for your questions. Give all the support to your mom that you can and taking her out as often as possible is a very good way. Your winters are bad, just like those we have in Quebec, during the winter a nice soft scarf or one of those long turtle necks sweaters that are lately all over the stores are a good idea, she could cover her mouth and nose with those fancy accessories and face the cold, I do and I may be around her age or older (77), so no more shyness about the looks and you must have noticed all goes for our weather. Keep us posted about your mother and as the day progress you will see many welcome to your post. Warm hugs for the season coming J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Welcome, I am new as well. Many wonderful people here , with beautiful spirits. All more than willing to help, and to answer questions. My prayers go up for you, and your Mom. ~skye~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 You are right, you have to be armed going to the Dr. You have to advocate for your mom, bc I see it time and time again where patients and their families do not feel like they are informed enough to be able to ask the right questions, so they leave feeling like it is all a great mystery. Knowledge is power. We can help you. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Welcome to this gathering of people who care. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm so sorry that you are facing this, but glad that you found us. It sounds like your mom has quite the advocate in you. Take good care of yourself while you are taking care of your mom! 10 winters in MN was enough for me...I admire that you find the beauty in them still. There is still a lot of beauty in the world to enjoy. Grab a scarf and a coat, and hit the great outdoors! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kelly I didn't know you spent 10 winters in Minnesota! Winter just arrived here yesterday! A couple of days ago it was 60 degrees, last night it started with freezing rain to ice then snow. Right now it is 21 degrees and winter has arrived. Well I too want to welcome you to our family. Glad you found us. Please keep us posted on how your Mom is doing. Most times it is our family and friends that give us the most support . Take care Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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