BSLedford1 Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Hi, my name is Barb. My 74 year old mother was just diagnosed with small cell lung cancer a week ago. She had been admitted to the ER because of really low sodium and within a week we got the news. She swore she would never try chemo but after meeting her oncologist she decided to try! We are in the hospital and she just had her third chemo for this round and hasn't had a bit of sickness. I am so surprised and happy. I pray for all of you, thanks for letting me share. Barb Quote
michelepal Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Barb, I'm glad your Mom is feel good and stay positive! I will keep your Mom in my Prayers. Michele Quote
Nancy B Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Barb, welcome. Glad to hear your Mom is handling the chemo so well. There is always hope. Let us know what we can do to help you through this journey. Hugs, Nancy B Quote
Linda661 Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Welcome Barb: Wish you didn't have to be here, but glad you found this place. Looks so far like both of us have something in common: moms at the same age with low sodium as an entrance to this kind of diagnosis(mine has non-small cell as a diagnosis)....I am pretty new here myself, but I think you will find this forum most helpful (quite frankly, it's the best thing I have found in the midst of all of my personal experience with this.....I also just lost my dad within 8 weeks in Apr 05 to unexpected aggressive brain cancer) -- The folks here are just great and I am sure you will find all the wisdom, pointers to resources you may need, prayers, and just plain all the support you could want here (as much as you want, and then some). Many hugs and as much support and sharing as I can provide along the way, Linda Quote
jorja Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Hi Barb, Welcome. I am glad that your mom seems to be tolerating the chemo. Just know that my dad was diagnosed 19 months ago and he is doing good. Small cell lung cancer responds very well to chemo so I am glad your mom decided to do it! We are here for you when you need us. I will have your mom in my prayers. love, jorja Quote
Ry Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Welcome. I am glad she is tolerating the treatment well. Keep us posted on how she does. Rochelle Quote
Don Wood Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Welcome, Barb! Keep us posted on your mom. Best to you. Don Quote
Don M Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Hi Barb: I am glad that your mom is tolerating the chemo. Welcome. Quote
dadstimeon Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Welcome Barb--Glad you found us and keep us posted on your mom. Rich Quote
carolhg Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 I am so very happy that your mother handled the chemo so well. You both are in my prayers. Prayers Quote
Maryanne Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Hi Barb, Sorry to hear about your moms diagnosis and that you had to find us. But welcome here! I am so glad you mom is doing well with the chemo. Usually the anticipation is worse than the actual treatments. I pray it continues that way. Please know that we are here for you. Please keep us posted on how she is doing. Maryanne Quote
J.C. Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Sorry about your mom, bu also happy that she decided on trying the chemo and now she is handling the treatments very well. Keep us posted, please Jackie Quote
Geri Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Glad you found us, please keep us posted. Best to your Mom Geri Quote
Frank Lamb Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Barb,welcome to our support family.There are many here that know a lot and care a lot,and can be of help. Glad your mom handled the chemo so well. Quote
gail p-m Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Welcome, Barb. I'm glad your mom is doing so well on chemo. Keep us posted and let us know how we can support you. gail p-m Quote
cindi o'h Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 welcome, Barb. SCLC has a reputation for getting knocked back with chemo. Glad she is handling all well. Cindi o'h Quote
MilliBr1 Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Welcome to the board! Glad the treatment are going well for your mom. Quote
bunny Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 wow, great news that she's having no side effects so far! hope it does what it's meant to . xoxo amie Quote
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