pewjumper Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 We've had some bad news here, though it's not regarding Mom. Rather her partner, Susan, found out that her oldest sister was diagnosed with LC. We begged her to come here, as Thompson Cancer Center is now affiliated with MD Houston (and I truly believe Mom got top notch care here), but she chose to stay back in the woods in Kentucky. They took weeks doing just the smallest things. She's known now that there was 'something' on her chest xray for at least a couple of months and they just did the biopsy last week. Her lung collapsed. Then after they did confirm it was NSCLC, they didn't even do a mediastinoscopy, no PET scan, no anything. They scheduled a brain MRI the same day they planned on attempting a lobectomy (talk about going backwards!). Unfortunately, the MRI showed metastasis to the brain, so they did not proceed with surgery. Susan is just absolutely devastated. First Mom, now her oldest sister. She's living it all over again - but with even worse prognosis this time. And we still do not the extent of the metastasis. I gave her this website and I hope she comes here and takes advantage of the wonderful support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 So sorry to hear that! When it rains, it pours, huh? I know you would have preferred to get her the best treatment possible, but sometimes comfort is more important when your world is turned upside down. Hang in there! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 So sorry you're going through this again. I'll send prayers for all. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ((((Hugs)))) Tell Susan we will hug her too if you gets on the board. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Awwww CRAP! I'm so sorry your family's being touched by this again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beat it Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Dont we all just wish the cancer roller coaster would get full and not have room for additional riders? So sorry to hear this news. Hang in there, continue to offer support and advice!! Beat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I am so very sorry that you have cancer in your lives again. It is just horrible. I hate it soooooooo much. Prayers Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirlie Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I am so sorry! I wish there was something more to say. Peace...Flowergirlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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