Sue S Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hello all, Don't want to be here, but glad I found these boards. My mom was diagnosed with stage IIIb in July 2003. It was diagnosed during SOP for amputation surgery. Needless to say, she, and the family, is extremely overwhelmed. She is 73 yo, just lost her right leg, and is now fighting lung cancer. I also believe she is depressed (who wouldn't be?) I have been lurking on these boards for a couple of weeks and found both hope and sadness. My prayers to all. Sue S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyLW Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 So sorry your Mom has to go through this. But welcome. This is an awesome group of people and I am sure you will find wonderful support here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Welcome Sue. Is your Mom diabetic? ( You said she had to have her leg amputated. ) What kind of treatment are they giving her for the lung cancer? Does she live alone? Sounds like a lot for her to cope with. Is she on an antidepressent? Now that you are here , please keep us posted on how she is doing. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 HI Sue, Welcome to the club that no one wants to belong to, but are glad that they do. I also live in metro detroit, western wayne county. So glad that you found our message board there are a lot of kind compassionate, caring , knowledgeable people here. I'm a stage 3 A/B sqamous cell L C survivor , been 16 months since I've was diagnosed and doing okay, not back to my normal yet, not sure I want to go back to that normal. Take Care and best wishes to your mother and yourself. David A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hello Sue, Welcome to the club! I am glad your mom has you to worry about her, no one should be alone when this kind of stuff happens. Check with the doctor about the advisability of antidepressants, because it is a true roller coaster ride after initial diagnosis. I am a 3 year survivor of IIIa/b nsclc, and I found antidepressants and counseling to be absolute necessity. This is a great source of support, information, and a shoulder to lean on or at least vent to.... Best Wishes to your mom and yourself. Remember, miracles happen every day. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Welcome, Sue. Sorry about your mom. Glad you joined us -- lots of support and info. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi Sue, Welcome...I'm glad you decided to join in because it seems everyone has something unique and meaningful to offer others. I'm glad your Mom has you to advocate for her and I hope you both will feel the support from this group. Peace, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Sue, I'm so sorry you have to be here. I hope you can find comfort being on a board with a bunch of people that understand the shock, the sadness and the fear you and your family are going through. In addition, when I was younger, my grandma had her leg amputated above her knee and I understand the trauma involved with that as well. I have great empathy for your mother and you and we are here for you. We will help you with this fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Sue, what a bummer. I can't imagine how you or your mom must be feeling. There is some great information on www.blochcancer.org that I wish I had known when first starting out as a caregiver. Give your mom a big hug from all of us and tell her it can be licked.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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