betty boop Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Friday, after three weeks of headaches, sinus infection treatment (which wasn'), our family has had such a blow. My 52 yr old sister had colon cancer about 5-6 years ago. They say it is in her lung and brain now and if the brain masses keep pushing on her brain stem, she could die instantly if it herniates. We are in shock, that this has happened. She was on vacation and then stayed with her daughter for two weeks and just never could get to feel good. She has almost no short term memory, but her long term is good. We talked for a long time last night about old times and she did wonderful. I am so tired, I had chemo on Thursday and have spent the weekend with her and family at Bowman Gray. My mom and dad are so upset. I know that you all know how I feel. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I am very sorry you all have to deal with more cancer in the family Betty. You all have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Oh Betty, I am so so sorry to read your post. I pray that you get some peace at this difficult time, and I hope so much that your sister gets renewed strength and healing. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I am just so sorry that you have to deal with all of this... What a tremendously difficult thing for one family. Know that you will ALL be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 So very sorry to hear this news Betty. My heart goes out to you and your sister. Paddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Betty So very sorry to read this. Sending you and your family prayers and positive thoughts. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Betty - I am so sorry to hear this! Keeping you and your family in our prayers! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 It just sinks that this is happening to your family and sister. I am so sorry that you are dealing with this right now. Please know that my prayers are being added to the others for both you and your sister. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Oh my God, Betty, that's unbelievable and so heart wrenching. Please know that you, your sister, and your entire family have more prayers coming from me. Stay strong. Hugs,, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Betty, I don't understand why God gives us more than we can handle. I pray that your sister for better health. I am praying for her today. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Oh, Betty...major prayers for you and your family. Please take care of you. Love, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 We understand, Betty. Hugs to you, all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 My sis did good through the surgery, very alert and with little motor skill problems now and short term memory seemed better. She still has more tumors that they couldn't remove in her brain and they said it is in her bloodstream also. Left lung looks bad, not sure what they are going to do yet with treatment. Probably will deal with brain first with radiation. Thanks for your prayers and kind words. This has been such a rough two weeks on our family. betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Betty So glad your sister's surgery went well. Continued prayers for an effective treatment plan as well as prayers for you and your family, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Oh Betty, I am so sorry to hear what your family is having to deal with right now. It's just toooo much! I'll keep your sister in my prayers and I hope you don't over do it at this time. Your rest right now during your treatments are so very important. Take care and know that we are here for you if and when you need an ear/eye! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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