my mom just dx. with NSCLC

[chrissy63078]

Mom mom was just diagnosed with NSCLC. She has (1) 1.7 cm mass which the call the primary cancer and (1) mass that was removed to be biopsied in her axillary lymph node under her armpit. They removed the lymph node to biopsy and see if it was breast cancer when it came back not breast cancer they diagnosed my mom with Lung Cancer Stage IV because the lymph node was a distant cancer.

[Linus]

Chrissy,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's diagnosis. The following weeks will be tough as you adjust to this news. Everyone here is so helpful with support and with questions. Prayers are with you,

Kelli

[Tanns Husband]

Chrissy,

Im sorry to hear about your Mother this is a great site for information and support.

My prayers are with you.

AL

[Ry]

Welcome to the site, I am sorry to hear about your mother. Please keep us posted on her treatment plan once you know what it will be. Hang in there.

[patscan]

I'm am so sorry. You and your mother are in my thoughts and prayers. Candy

[marym]

Chrissy,

Sorry for the diagnosis. Sending a prayer.

Mary

[pammie]

Hello Chrissy, Am glad you found this web site. Will be praying for your mom. My daughter's name is Chrissy. Thinking about your family and praying. pammie

[Maryanne]

So sorry to hear the news of your moms diagnosis. You have found a support group here that is very knowledgeable, supportive and will send prayers if needed.

Once your mom starts treatment she will start to feel better. She must fight this and know that LC is not a death sentence. There is so much out there they can do for her. They just have to find the right treatment that will work.

We are always here for you 24/7. Please keep us posted on her progress.

Maryanne

[Don Wood]

Welcome, Chrissy. Sorry about your mom. Keep us posted and let us know how we may support you. Don

[EastCoastLadi]

Chrissy,

I'm sorry about your mom. Please know this is a wonderful place to come to for support and information...

Grace

[kamataca]

Chrissy,

I know this is a tough time for you. You probably feel like you've been smacked between the eyes with a 2x4. I have just two bits of advice for you at this point:

1) DON'T get caught up in the statistics. When you get down, read the Survivor stories here on the board. My mom has exceeded her times that we were initially given, and she is still going strong.

2) Take care of yourself, too. We try so hard to take care of our loved ones, we often forget to take care of ourselves. We can't help anyone else if we are comepletely run down ourselves.

Take care and keep us posted.

Kelly

[tnmynatt]

Welcome, Chrissy. Sorry to hear about your mom. You've gotten some good advice. I'm praying for you both. Take care.

[chrissy63078]

I want to thank you all for your words of encouragement. We really need it right now. We just got word that they are going to do surgery on 10/5/06 followed by Taxotere and Cisplatin about 4 wks after surgery. Please keep us in your prayers. I will be praying for all of you!

Sincerely,

Chrissy

[mamasbabygirl]

Chrissy,

Welcome. I am sorry you had to find us, but I am glad you did bc there is a ton of information you will find here and some pretty great folks too!!

Hang in there and keep us posted.