PaulaWKY Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hello Everyone, I'm sorry we have to meet under these kind of circumstances. Yesterday my mom was diagnosed with SCLC of the left lung. She will be undergoing a PET Scan today to see if a spot on her kidney has also been affected. This whole rollercoaster ride started this past Friday and already this is consuming all of our lives. We had so much hope that it was something else but the more test results came back the more we knew the news was not going to be good. She has has several scans (bone, stomach, brain) all showing NED. So far the only other area that might be affected is her kidney.. but we will know for sure after the PET scan. My mom is only 53 years old and in no way ready to leave this earth yet. I know her fight is just starting and I'll support her through all of it. I'm due to deliver my 2nd child.. my mom's 3rd grandchild in June. Her 4th grandchild is due in July of this year. We have so much to look forward to but this has thrown us all. I have already posted/introduced myself on the SCLC board but I also wanted to introduce myself here as well. Thank you so much for the responses already and the private messages. This seems like a very supportive and informative board. Thank you for being here so I can share this difficult journey with you. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hi Paula welcome to the board. Sorry to hear about your mom, sending prayers that it has not spread to her kidney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Welcome, Paula. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Paula, welcome to our family. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You will find this site to be a wonderful place for lots of support and information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hi Paula and welcome to this board. I hope your mom's treatment starts soon and that she can wack the disease way back and enjoy her granchildren. I am 61 and will have my second grandchild in about 5 months. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hi Paula. Wow do I know what your feeling. The rollercoaster you have gotten onto will settle down over the next few weeks. As soon as treatment starts, its like all of a sudden your chest loosens just a bit so you can take a breath and just knowing chemo is flowing will help. Don't be brave and if you find yourself overwhelmed, get on some anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds so you can continue to take care of yourself as well. sometimes this journey is very long. Unfortunately mine few times already were not. take care of yourself and make sure your mom puts on weight now cause chemo may make her loose it. weight helps with chemo side effects. the more the better it seems. shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy369 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Paula, I am sorry to hear your mother has sclc but you are in the right place for support and information.I also have sclc w/brain mets and I am 50 Dx 8/3/05 Today I have one sm lesion in the brain left and the tumor in the lung is gone.No matter what the Dr.'s say treat it aggressively.She is young and has a good chance. Judy369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hi Paula, I am sorry, I thought I welcomed you on the other site, but I see that I didn't. So sorry about your moms diagnosis. It really does throw you a curve when everything seems to be going so right. But you will get through this. You moms test seems to be pretty positive so far for all the NED areas. I pray this last test is also good news for that spot on her kidney. Once she starts on a treatment, you all will feel so much better. Keep a positive attitude. There are many people on here with SCLC and are doing great. Please keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Paula, So sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that you will have many here praying for you. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Welcome Paula, Glad you found us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Paula - Congrats on your baby! I hope that the cancer is contained to the one lung and that agrressive chemo can knock it out....On the baby front, I too was about 4 months pregnant when my mom was diagnosed - I am proof that a beautiful, happy and healthy baby can come out of the most stressful situation. Please keep us posted and know that many, many people will be here for you whenenevr you need support or input. Welcome. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Paula, Welcome Sorry to hear about your mother, you will find a lot of people with knowledge and you will get support. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hi Paula, Welcome to the board. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Paula Sorry to hear about your mom but glad you found us. Hope everything goes well with your mom. You're both in my prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatlyn Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Welcome Paula!! I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this but you've found the right place for lots of love, support and encouragement. All the best to you and your Mom. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Welcome Paula! I'm sorry you are joining us on this rollercoaster ride. It's not a fun ride, and it's anything but boring. In fact it can sometimes be overwhelming. So please try to remember to take time out every now and then to refresh your mind and body so that you can continue to be a strength and support to your mom. From the sounds of your recent scans, it sounds hopeful that this may be contained. I will say prayers for your mom that this be the case and they can knock it right out. SCLC does respond very well to chemo, so please hold onto hope. Your mom is young and strong, and she can beat this. And please visit us and let us help any way we can. There is lots of information here, lots of love and support, and someone to listen when you just need to vent and let it all out. There are also lots of prayers here, and people to really rejoice with you on those good moments. From the first time we meet and let you into our hearts, we really do care, and we will be looking for more posts on her progress. God bless you and keep you and your family close, safe and warm as you go through this dark time. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy369 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi Paula, I am sorry about your mom.I am 50 with sclc/mets to the brain.It is a hard thing and treatment can be rough but well worth it.With her age and if she is in good general health they can treat it aggressively.It,s not a death sentence no matter what the Dr's say.Some of us make it!I was DX aug 2005 and today is 6 months for me.I am doing well with only one brain met. left and if it is still there the 15th when I have my next Mri we will treat it with Gamma Knife.Learn all you can about sclc and stay on top of the Dr's.A lot of the Cancer web sites will scare you to death with there 6 to 12 month life spand so skip that part.Read this board and you will find people that are still alive way pass that.Only God can tell me when it's time.I have two daugthers,4 grandghildren and 2 greatgrand children.Another grand child due in March.I have been blessed and I am not ready to leave this earth either.Please tell your mom to fight this monster and set her mind that it will not beat her.Postive thinking goes a long way. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 welcome Paula. sorry your mom is sick, like mine, but I hope you'll get lots of help and support here to ease your experience, and maybe even hers. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 So sorry that you and your family have to go through this.. Stay strong and keep positive.. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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