Andrea B. Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Well, just got back from the latest update on my mom's CT scan. The news was not good. Iressa is not working...numerous more mets to the liver, new met in the right lung and new met in the left lung. We are in the process of looking into the GVAX vaccine, but other options are getting exhausted now. The oncologist said hospice might be our next step. I am sick! Tired of cancer and all the emotional pains. I can't stand what it has done to my loving and beautiful mom. I sat alone with her in the exam room and cried telling her over and over how much I loved her. My mom told me she wished that she would have had more time to spend with me. How can life be so cruel?? Thank you to each and everyone of you for your prayers and kind words. It means more to me than you know. You each remain in my daily thoughts. Love to you. Andrea B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Oh Andrea, I know what your mom means. My daughter is 24 and son 23 and all I wanted is more time with them and my husband. But I tell myself, that we will always be with each other in some way. NOt a day goes by that I don't think of my mom who I lost when I was nine. Thinking you you, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Dear Andrea, My heart is breaking for you. You and your family are in my prayers, it is never too late for a miracle. Love, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea - I am so sorry for you and Mom. This must be so painful for you both. I will continue to pray for you. Love Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Dear Andrea, This must be so difficult for you. While you investigate what comes next, try to have as many happy times with your Mother as possible. I will keep you both in my prayers. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 It is a terrible thing to hear next step hospice. I am so sorry. It has already been said. Miracles still happen and you deserve one. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, Sorry about your Mom and you, keep looking for another treatment and still hope, it is time for a miracle. Prayers going your way. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, so so sorry about your mom. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, I am so very sorry. I pray that the vaccine trial is an option for your mother. Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, My heart goes out to you. I am sorry that you are having to go through this and I wish I could take the pain away. I will keep you and your Mom in my prayers. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, my heart is really broken when I saw your message and update on your mom. Is there really no other options? Did you ask about GEMZAR or other chemo? If your mom's health is still strong enough for additional chemo, please ask from oncologists. Don't give up yet. If there is no other options, please try taking "Yunzhi" or "Lingzhi", these natural supplements could increase the quality of life. My dad proves it true and the purpose is also to prolong the survival as well. My prayers and thoughts are with your mom and you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, Tears are rolling down my face. I am so sorry. I wish I had magic words to say. You and your mom are constantly in my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea You are living my worst nightmare. I hope and pray that things turn around for your mother. Thinking of you both. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Dearest Andrea, I know how awful this is for you,the emotional pain is unbearable. I remember them da-- office visits too well especially after the doctor walked out. You sit there in complete disbelief and agony. I will be praying for you and your mom and hoping they find the right chemo for her and remember HOPE... ((((((((ANDREA)))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Sad news Andrea, I pray that you and your Mom can enjoy today, one day at a time. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea I am so sick over this for you. I remember those words and how I fealt. I can't get you through this with my words, just know I am praying for your mom and cherish every second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, I'm so sorry Iressa is not working. Prayers going out for you and your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Sorry the iressa is not working. There are also a lot of other trials available and vaccines besides GVAX if you can't get GVAX. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/N ... 29?order=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 I am sorry to hear this.. and this makes me sad for you and everyone close. You and your family will be in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, So so sorry to hear about your mom. Nobody from outside could possibly know the reality of what you are going through One step at a time, one day at a time. Slow deep breaths..... You need to stay well during this very tough time. Know that you'll both be in my prayers XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, I'm here for you, praying for you, crying with you. I hate this disease so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Andrea, I am so sorry that the Iressa wasn't the answer for you mom, I am so sorry that my words are not enough to heal the pain that you and your family are going through. Please know that you and your mother and family are in my thoughts and prayers. This disease is so distructive...but it cannot destroy the love between you and your mom. As the others have said before me, if you need anything-I am here, we are here. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 I am so sorry to hear that the Iressa is not working for your Mom. I am praying they find another form of treatment to be able to continue on for her. God bless you and your family. MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayleMarie Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Andrea, I know exactly how you feel. I just cant deal with it sometimes. At work I go into the bathroom and cry sometimes. My Mom, who brightens a room and calms a heart. It is so hard to deal with. To see her so sick at times and know this disease is the hardest battle she will ever fight I dont have any answers for you I only know exactly what it feels like. We spend the most time with them as we can and it is still never enough Hang tough Andrea, I know it is hard, but hang tough. Gayle __________________________________ 10/03: 76 yr. Mom diagnosed squamous cell nsclc 11/04-1/04: 4 rounds of Taxol/Carbo 1/30/04: CT scan no change in growth/new spot 2/4/04: Taxotere (1 hour intrav.) 2/8/04: Bad reaction, bedridden with Thrush/Diarrhea 2/26/04: Starts 15 days of Iressa 3/11: 30 more days of Iressa (praying that it works) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I'm sorry, Andrea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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