tillytrotter123 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 they said my mum has non small cell cancer mastic its spread in her bloodstream and liver also her spine and lung they say she only has a few months to live we are devastated is there not more stuff they can do please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I would encourage Mom to get a second opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Like I've seen people say on this site--take a deep breath. I would also suggest you take a look at the signature (the words in blue letters) of the gentleman who just posted you about getting a second opinion. That is a list of all the "stuff" he went through fighting cancer and he's still here. People on this site will tell you, the doctors don't know when anyone is going to die so don't listen to them. Wishing you a calmer place to stand beside your Mom in this difficult time. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I agree. Never give up fighting...there is always hope. Definitely ask for a second opinion. This is so tough, my prayers are with you. This is need to be persistent time and do all you can do. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 A second opinion is definitely in order!! Don't listen to the statistics which is what your doc is quoting. I was only supposed to be here a year, and year and a half if all the planets were in a certain order - and here I am at 19 months and just got a good cat scan!!! I know this is tough but we all must be proactive and be our own best advocates. Most docs don't care if you get a second opinion, mine encouraged it. There are MANY docs out there who believe in being very aggressive with treatments - and they won't quote statistics, either. Good luck - keep us posted. Your mom is blessed to have you by her side. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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