millie's girl Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 In my previous post I wrote about my 64 year old mother who has been diagnosed with NSCLC. She was totally, absolutely, positively against surgery. Her pulmonologist recommended and even scheduled surgery. This rubbed my mother "WRONG". He didn't have a definite diagnosis and he had already scheduled the surgery. Being a nurse, I realize why he did this. I'm sure he was only trying to get the ball rolling. I took my mother to see an oncologist. He really listened to my mother's concerns and talked about treatment options. He told her that chemo would not be his first choice for treatment in her case, he too recommended surgery. He was so nice and caring. He even gave her a big hug. My mom prayed about it and has agreed to have the surgery. She will go back to see her doctor Monday and hopefully we can obtain a date for the surgery. When all of this first occured, I prayed that God would heal my mother. Maybe her healing will come through a surgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks for the update. That oncologist is a winner, and your mother can be too. Much Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 As a rule, surgery is only an option when there is a chance for cure. Glad your mom has made her decision and I will be keeping her in my prayers. Be sure to let us know when her surgery date is so we can send up extra prayers for her. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Im so glad your mother is going for the surgery. I pray the best for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 A friend of mine had surgery and a small dose of chemo YEARS ago and she is good to go now!!! It is the best way to beat this. Many folks do not get the surgery option. The reason being that the disease has progressed too far for the surgery to be successful! Congratulations on this! Prayers for quick and speedy recovery for Mom when she does have the procedure done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am so happy your Mom was given the option for surgery and now has accepted it. She is younger than your grandparents and perhaps has an earlier diagnosis. I pray all goes well. Some of us do survive. I will welcome her into our family. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 YEAH!!! I'm so glad your Mom is agreeing with surgery!! That's just awesome!!!!! Please keep us updated!!! Yay!!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am SO happy to hear this, millie's girl. Unfortunately many of us here have come across members of the medical profession who have either rubbed us the wrong way or were just plain not the greatest. Glad your mom found another who could actually discuss things with her. Keep us up to date and tell mom I wish her the best of luck! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am so happy that your mom has made a decision. I hope her surgery goes well. Please keep us posted. Your mom is so lucky to have you by her side. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm so glad your mom decided to do the surgery. It's often hard on the family when someone opts not to do treatment but you have to support them no matter what. Here a heap of healing energy coming her way. Keep us posted. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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