KatieB Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Ricks cousin Nell just had a stroke. She can not talk right now and is being treated for clots, but when they did the scans on her they found a mass on one lung. Fast forward to today- We've just heard the news and a bunch of stuff I don't know has already happened, but now this means she had a stroke and she has lung cancer. I might go see her this week sometime...she is about 3-4 hours away. She used to live here in the area and we saw her often but she decided once she hit 60 that she would retire to the "country"...I am going to try to talk her brother into moving her to MD Anderson in Houston where they have lung cancer specialist center instead of leaving her in a small town hospital. Rick's adoptive dad is 45+ years older than Rick, so his cousins are "older", kind of old fashioned and set in their ways...don't know what is going to happen next. She is not married now and her only daughter and grandchildren are in CA. This is sad news for us since Nell is such a fiesty sweet lady who was kind to me and my kids. Would appreciate a prayer if there are any to spare. Thank guys, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Prayers from way up north for Nell as well as you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Prayers on the way for Nell and all the family. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Of course, Katie, Of course. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Sorry to hear about Nell. I hope she can at least get a second opinion at MD Anderson. I hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Katie, This is all such sad news. Of course, I have plenty of prayers to spare for Nell. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 always have time for prayers for frineds Katie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I'm sorry, Katie. I WILL be praying for Nell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Prayers going up Katie. DonnaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Oh no Katie! Praying for Nell. I hate this disease. It strikes way too often. As far as the stroke goes, are they going to try to determine if it was caused by the LC? It might indicate a hole between the chambers of her heart. This was something they tried to determine when Charlie was diagnosed because he had 2 mini-strokes at the time. I guess they wanted to make sure they treated any heart complications, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Ah Katie girl.........sometimes it seems it absolutely pours bad news ~ not just rains it, huh? And it also seems that some us most certainly get caught with no umbrella. Thoughts and prayers for you all at this time. Give Rick my best as well. And let us know when you know anything further. L&T, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Katie, so sorry to hear this news. I will definitely be praying for Nell. If you can get her to MDA that would be a very good thing, but you don't need me to tell you that. God Bless ' wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Katie, I am praying for Nell and your whole family.... Love, Sharon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandyswa Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Nell is in our prayers.... and praying that the family will get her out of the small town, Katie, Methodist hospital is also a great hospital in houston if MD cant get her in or insurance will reject it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Prayers going out for Nell and Rick and all of you. It must seem like everytime you look up you see LC. Prayers that the drs will find a good course of action and mend her soon. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks everyone. Well I did talk to her brother extensively about my experience as an LC advocate and let him know what kinds of questions he can ask, and what treatments are available, etc...I also recommended some other hospitals with LC specialist and LC experience. He said he was speaking again with the doctor on Satuday and would call me back.....It's Monday now and I've not heard anything so I will take it that they will do things his way and stay in the tiny one-horse town and he is declining any help from us. At least we tried. All she has is our prayers. I still plan to travel to see her, though, it might break my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Katie So sorry to read this update. Sending many prayers for you, Rick and Nell Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I can't believe it. So sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 I just learned that our sweet cousin Lorene (Nell) passed away today. My heart is so sad. She was the ONE person on that side of the family who was "real" and just genuine in her love of us and our children. First, my dad passes away from lung cancer Then my mom suddenly has a stroke and dies, and then Nell has a stroke AND lung cancer and passes away from that! That's my 3's. No more for us. Can't take anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Oh Katie, I am so sorry to hear about your Nell. My thoughts are with you. With My Deepest Sympathy, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Katie, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Katie, I am so very sorry to hear about Nell, my heart hurts for you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (((Katie))), I am so sorry to read this. My prayers are with you. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Katie I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Katie, I'm so, so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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