Chels74 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I found this site back in April when my father in law was diagnosed with Ext sclc. I never posted, but I did alot of reading . He past away Sept 19th at 62 years old. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that a month later I'd be fighting the battle with my 51 year old mom . I'm still in the shocked phase, but taking it one day at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Welcome, Chelsea. So sorry you had the need to find us. I'm sending lots of prayers that your mom's treatment goes well. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Chels, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this again so soon - so sorry that you had to go through it at all. Welcome to the boards. You will find so much support here. Keep us posted. Peace, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylove91297 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I am so sorry to hear your news. I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. You have found a great site for comfort and hope. Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Chelsea, I'm glad you found us again, Prayers for your mom's treatment, and for the whole family. This must be very difficult for you all. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi Chelsea, I am so sorry that your family is dealing with this terrible disease once again. Please let us know what we can do for you. I hope that all goes well with your mom's treatment. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Chelsea- I am so sorry -- I hope your mom does well with her treatment. Keep us posted on how she does, keep reading and ask questions. Welcome to the site. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Chelsea, I'm sorry you are having to go through this again. I hope your mom's chemo goes well tomorrow. let us know how she is doing. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Chelsea, I too am so sorry you are doing this thing again. I pray for you and your family to have strength to do what you need to do. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Chelsea, I am so sorry that you are faced with this disease again! It doesn't seem fair does it. Good luck to your mom on her treatment plan, and let us know how you both are doing. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chels74 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Thank you all for the warm welcomes. Like I said I'm still in the "shocked" phase, but luckily (or unluckily, however you look at it)I know alot of the questions to ask the various doctors. I've already had mom's oncologist ask if I'm a nurse. I'm very much in the denial stage as well. I've always thought we had "very good genes"...both my grand parents (mom's parents) are still alive (84 and 81). Grandfather (84) has lived through 2 heart attacks, 4 strokes, and a triple bypass, and was working 40 hours a week until the last stoke (12/05). Grandmother's father lived to 87 even with tuberculosis. Grandfather's uncle just past away a few years ago at 102...Grandmother smoked until she was 75 and didn't develop any health problems until she quit...Even the immediate family members who died younger, were all atleast in their mid to late 60's. I just never though this would happen to us, to me... I'm to the point of thinking, maybe we've just had too much good luck, it's someone else's turn. Really, tonight, I'm just rambling. I went out with hubby for Halloween and had a few drinks. I hope you all understand, in fact, I'm sure you do Goodnight all! Tomorrow is another day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Chelsea I am so sorry about the loss of your father in law and sorry, too that you are being faced with another cancer diagnosis! Please keep posting and let us know how we can help. Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Chelsea, Welcome to the site. You will get lots of suport here. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Welcome Chelsea Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbow Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Welcome back Chelsea, So sorry to hear about your mother. I am 51 and facing this too. You can always come here to vent or just talk. We all want to support you. Thoughts & prayers are with you, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chels74 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Somehow, this message got moved to the "Grieving" section from the "Introduction" section with no "moved" notice. Anyone know how to get it moved back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Chelsea I noticed that your message had been moved. I cannot move it back though as this forum is not one I moderate. I will send a message to Katie about it and see if she can move it back to the introductions where it belongs. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hi, Chelsea, welcome to the group. I had a different chemo regimen, but I'm sure there are others here who've had the same drugs as your mom is starting. There will probably be side effect questions before long, so be sure to post whenever something comes up. Also, I suggest you check out onctalk.com for excellent and authoritative info on the more technical medical issues. By the way, thanks for putting the caption below the picture in your profile. Without that I'd have been hard pressed figuring out who was who! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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