Guest Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Hi everyone... I'm Randa's daughter, Paula. My mother was diagnosed with limited sclc on October 2nd. She's gone through 3 rounds of chemo, has scans scheduled for next Friday and then has round 4 the following week. Her doctor wants to start radiation sometime after her scans. She is doing really well and her only side effect so far has been the loss of her hair. She has in the last week or so started having shortness of breath. But all in all, she is pretty amazing. I just wanted to say hello and say how wonderful each of you are - I've been reading posts for the last several days. Bless all of you guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Welcome! Sounds like your mother is doing well. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimd Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Paula: Your mom was diagnosed one day before my dad (he actually was admitted to hospital on 10/2) so sounds like she's on a similiar path as my dad, too. People are tremendous here and if you have any questions, there's always someone who knows the answer (and usually first-hand). Prayers for your family -- welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Paula, Sorry you have to be here. But you have found the right place for information, consoling and support. It sounds like your mom is doing very well. Glad to hear that. Please keep us posted on how she is doing and will say prayers for her and your family. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynne Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Paula, Glad that you are able to be there and support your mother. That is always a huge plus for the fighters of this horrible disease! She sounds like a strong-willed strong mother!! If you need to talk, we are here..... Wish we could have met under different circumstances. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest randa'sdaughter Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 I wasn't logged in correctly... here we are. Thanks for your lovely messages. I hope everyone has a good weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Paula, Your post scared me for a moment as MY daughters name is Randa. Not a very common name and spooky to see it in print here. Prayers for your Mom and your family. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 Paula, I am sorry you have to be here, but it is the best place to be for a supporter of someone dealing with SCLC. If you haven't yet visited this site www.blochcancer.org please take time to visit that one as well and get any resources you might need, be it lists of providers in your area, motivational letters for your mom, information presented with a more positive spin than some cancer sites. The founder of it is a LONG term survivor who had only been given something like 3 months. The folks here are also such a living inspiration to the fighting human spirit and the love and compassion that exists in this world in spite of things like cancer. I wish your mother success in her battle with SCLC and I will keep your family in my prayers. There are many success stories on here and I wish you that victory as well. ~Karen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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