slbroughton Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hello everyone. This is my first time here. I am familiar with cancer support boards as I frequently visited MPIP (melanoma board) for support the past six months--my sister passed away last Wednesday from the beast after six months of a heroic fight. She was only 37. On the day she passed away, my mother was rushed to the hospital due to stroke-like symptoms. Two brain mets were found and a craniotomy was scheduled for the following Monday. The final biopsy report isn't in (probably Mon.) but the preliminary reports state that it's non small cell carcinoma. Since it metastisized, she is an automatic stage IV. I was very happy to find this board tonight and look forward to sharing information with everyone. I realize the enormous worth this board has and truly appreciate and thank those who operate and contribute to it--thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Like I am sure many will say after me, we are sad that you need to be here but happy that you found us since you do. Good luck with your mother's test results next week, and for a complete recovery. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Welcome, and good luck with your mother's test results and forthcoming treatments. Keep us posted. Take care. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hi SL, Welcome and sorry we all have to meet here. But we are all survivors. Sorry to hear about your sister, she was so young. Praying for you and mom that her tests come back good and that it may not be cancer. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hi, and welcome to the board. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hello, Welcome to the board. I am sorry though that you have to find us. Please do not hesitate to post anything that you think you need help with. We are here to answer your questions as best as we can and to lend you the support that you need. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Like the other's have said, I'm sorry you had to seek us out, but VERY glad you found us. This is a pretty special place with some really special people. I hope we can provide you with the support you need during all this. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I am sorry for everything you've had to go through lately. Welcome to the board, where you will find people to lean on through the tough times. Hope you get some good news from your mother's tests. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hi and welcome aboard, I am so sorry that you have been hit with all this terrible stuff.You have found a great place here.I have only been here for a month or so but the support and love and compassion on this board are incredible.I have never experienced anything like it.Every time I log in it seems as if I get a "booster shot" or something that makes it so much easier to deal with this terrible disease.I pray for you and your mother.Keep us posted.Love to you all.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Great, TBone, compare us all to a poke in the butt... (SOME of us HATE needles...) Welcome to our family, sorry to hear of so much being shoveled on yours lately. Stop in often, sit and have coffee with us or join an evening chat (Tuesday - 8:00P EST, Wednesday, - 9:00P EST). Don't bothering testing the water with your big toe, jump right in! Becky aka Snowflake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Welcome to a great group of very supportive people. I am so very sorry about your sister...and now your mother..but there are many stage IV survivors right here. So stay with us. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi Welcome to the board. You will find alot of love and support in this group. I am very sorry to hear about your sister, and then your Mum. My Mum is also living with Stage IV NSCLC. Keep in touch. Let us know how the test results go. Thinking of you Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Goodness, what a terrible time it has been for you lately. I am so sorry about the loss of your sister, how very sad. I will be thinking and praying for you and your Mom. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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