shelliemacs Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 I am numb writing this... it was confirmed today by biopsy that now my father has lung cancer too. I can't believe it. Mom only died 5 months ago from lung cancer. What are the odds of my two parents getting the same disease. I don't know how extensive it is. we wont know for a few more days. He is in ICU because of massive effusion. Last week 2 1/2 liters of fluid was drained. today 4 1/2 liters more. I have cried all day. I can't believe I am going to loose another parent to LC so close to the other parent dying of LC. this life is simply a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 (((((Shelly))))), Sweetie, there are NO words at a time like this. Please know we will be here for you in any way we can be. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Oh My, Oh My! (((((Shelly)))))) there is nothing to say, I only have a cyber hug to send to you! Please, please hang in there! I am praying for you and grieve with you at this horrendous news! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 WOAH! Shelly! When it rains it pours. He may have limited Small Cell which they say is curable and it seems like they caught it early. Shelly, I have extra prayers for you and here for you with anything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 OH Shelly, I cant believe it. I dont know what to say...This is another unbelievable story.... I wish I could help somehow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Shelly, I know that words don't help a lot right now. And I wish I had more than words to help you through this. But that's all I have .... that and the fact that I care, TRUELY care for you. Hang in there as best you can and I'll be praying it's limited. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Shellie, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope your dad's is the get-it-out-able kind and you receive the best of all possible diagnoses. Take some time for yourself to adjust to the news....not "accept", just adjust and breathe.... Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly, Please hang in there, we are all here for you. There are really no words to express how sad and angry I am that you are going through this. I will say some extra prayers tonight for you, for strength and courage and let's hope and pray it is limited. God Bless, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Oh I am so very sorry. This is sooooooooooooo not fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Oh Shelly - My heart dropped as soon as I saw your headline. Then when I opened it up, the first thing I did was look to see where you live - I just wanted to jump in my car and drive over to give you a hug (unfortunately you're pretty far away from Chicago!) Oh Honey, prayers going up for YOU right now for the strength to deal with this and for your DAD for good health and recovery.... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Damn! Damn! Damn! I am so sorry for this news. It is so unfair! My heart is breaking for you. You are both in my prayers along with the rest of your family. It is such a shock. I am sorry hon. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly, incredible! I am so sorry you have to go through this again, and so soon. You know you have much support here. Lean on us. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Oh my gosh Shellie....this is such bad news. I am praying that this will be limited and can be taken care of. Please remember that we all love you and are keeping you in our prayers!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 No, no! Oh, Shellie, I can't say how sorry I am. Prayers going out for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Dear Shelly, I was praying that you would not have to go through this again. I am so saddened by this news. Although punctuated by years instead of months, I too had both parents with a lung cancer diagnosis...even the same cell type as each other. On three seperate occasions I stood by my parent as they were handed this diagnosis. I know the feelings that follow. I am here if you need someone to lean on (please feel free to contact me) and I will be praying for you and your Dad. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly, So sorry to hear the news. You and your dad will be in my thoughts and prayers. Faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly, I am at a loss for words. It just seems so damn unfair. My heart breaks for you. JudyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shellie, Both of my parents died within two weeks of one another from cancer. Tomorrow is the aniversary of my Dad's death. I remember thinking....How could this be happening? It was lke some bad dream that I could not wake up from. It took me years before I could reconcile it with God. The anger actually got me through it. The sadness sent me into panic and despair. Apparantly God is trying to teach me something. As much as I hate this disease, I am starting to see what God is trying to teach me. I have seen kindness and love I never knew possible. I took life for granted, now each second is so precious to me. I no longer fear death as I did. I feared death so much, that I wasn't really living. But most importantly, I found the lord again, and feel an inner peace inside. Finding meaning in suffering gives our lives purpose. I hope you find your answers. God Bless you Shellie. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly, i am deeplydeeply sorry to hear about this. Pls accept my hugs and prayers for you. I know this is really hard to you and your dad and your other family members. This is too much for you all. You and your father are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your father could get better soon in order to start the treatment soon. Keep us posted and tell us what could we do for you. Shelly, take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly, I have idea what you must be feeling right now. Please know that we are all here for you as you have been for us. This has got to be very difficult. I pray that your father gets well soon so that he can begin to fight. Please know that my prayers are with you and your father. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Oh, Shelly, I'm numb just reading your post. I can't imagine how you feel right now, I'm sure your message conveys only a hint of the pain you must be going through. My prayers are with you to be strong and help your dad fight this, with him to have strength and great faith, and with his doctors to have the wisdom to do what helps the most. Hugs, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shellie- Dear Heart, you have every right to be feeling numb at this time...how absolutely dreadful for all of you!!! I know the numbness won't last, however, and you will be dealing with unbelievable pain. What can we say???? Only that life is often unfair, and that we are here for you. So sorry...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly I will just be praying for you and for your dad. I pray for strength for you and pray for operable or limited stage for him. This is so unfair, no one should have to go through this. All I can do is pray for you Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Shelly, All I can do is send prayers for you and your dad, I do not have the words to go with them Love J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Oh (((((Shelly))))) I don't know what to say, I can't believe it. You have my prayers for you and your Dad. I hope he will be well enough for treatment. I am so sorry. Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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