kim Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hi everyone! My name is Kim and my mother was diagnosed in Oct. 2003 with sclc. She has gone through several rounds of chemo and radiation, including preventitive radiation to the brain. I don't know the chemos she's had because I can not be there to go with her as I live a distance away. She had a clear PET scan in May of 2004, but it returned in her Aug. 2004 scan in her lymph nodes in her neck, shoulder and chest, but not her lung. Originally it was on the pleural lining of her right lung, middle of the chest. She is now in a study for the use of Alitma in small cell lung cancer. So far they think there is some positive results being that the node in the neck and shoulder are softer and smaller. She comtinues to be optimistic> Enough about the disease and more about my wonderful mother. She, with my dad, have raised 5 kids in her lifetime and sometimes the grandkids! She did this while my dad worked out of town 5 days a week. She has sacrificed things for herself so that we never wanted for anything. She has a wonderful laugh and a beautiful smile(even when she takes her teeth out! ) She's just a great mom!! I hope to get to know some of you through all of this. God only gives us what we can handle, so we ALL must be pretty strong and incredible people! My prayers to all! And God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Welcome, Kim, to the group no one really wants to belong to. The journey is a hard one, but the traveling companions are tops! Keep coming back! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaRN Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hi Kim.... Welcome!!! Sounds like you have such a wonderful mother..... sounds like she is also lucky to have a daughter who loves and admires her so much.... i wish you and your mom all the best in fighting this disease.... this is a great place to come when you need people to talk with, compare notes, etc.... Many prayers and warm wishes Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Welcome, Kim! I think you just nominated your mom for "Mother of the Year". That's terrific. Sounds like she is doing well on this journey we all are on. Best to you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hi Kim and welcome, wish you didn't have to be here, but since you do, this is the best place to be. Isn't the mother/daughter relationship wonderful. I really enjoy being with my daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 welcome Kim. Your Mom is nearly a one year survivor! Keep us posted how this treatment for the reoccurance is doing. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Welcome Kim, Keep us posted about your wonderful mother and you. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Welcome~ I enjoyed reading about your mom. She sounds like a great lady. I wish you both the best~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Welcome to the family! Blessings, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hi Kim, welcome to our family.You will find a lot of knowing and caring folks here.Your mom is already a 1 year survivor and sounds like a wonderful person.Wishing her and you continued sucess.Please keep us posted on her progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 What a lovely person your Mom must be Kim. It must be very hard for you to be so far away from her at a time like this. Welcome to the "little family.! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Welcome, Kim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hi Kim and WELCOME! My brother and sisters lived in different states when my dad was very ill and it was very hard on them. I sent them daily updates by email, sometimes 2 or 3 when his condition was particularly good or not so good. I knew that if I was the one that was far away, I would be half crazy. I hope that someone in your family is keeping you posted frequently about your mom because it will help you to feel more in touch. We are all here for you as you, your mom and the rest of your family fight this fight. Please come often and let us know what we can do to help. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minpin003 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 From one newcomer to another. Welcome. Hang tight and be strong. Remember to keep a sense of humor. It may be hard at times, but humor does wonders. Humor and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Kim, Thanks for reminding us that it's not all about cancer. What a wonderful life your mom has engineered for her fine family. Sorry this had to be thrown into the mix, but there it is. Now we'll be here to try to help you all deal with it. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Welcome Kim. I am so very sorry you had the need to find us, but I am also glad that we are here for you. Please stay with us, and know that we are here for information and support. This is a wonderful group of people and they have hearts as big as the EARTH! I'm sure you will find much comfort and information here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes! You know, I hadn't even thought about that mom is indeed a one year survivor ! We will have a lot of things to celabrate on her birthday in Oct. I think God has a reason for everything, and I'm sure this is all meant to be one of life's learning experiences. I'm learning a lot about the kindness of others and that there will always be bumps in the road, be they a pebble or a boulder! I'm am so greatful I have found you all, for it is to you that I feel I can pour my heart out to. This is my BIG shoulder to cry on and my billboard to praise on! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Hope you don't mind, but I'm quite the blabberer! It helps me deal with the ups and downs of my emotions. Again, thank you and I will keep you posted. God bless and keep you all! Keep up the fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 hi kim, welcome to the board. i'm sorry to hear about your mom's sclc recurrence, but you and your family seem to be such a strong, optimistic group of people. i'm sure you'll get through this together. your mom is certainly lucky to have you. God bless, mj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 hi kim my name is james and my mom has cancer too but i dont really know that much about it but if u ever need someone to talk to you can talk to me ill listen james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Welcome Kim, you can bet you'll find support and answers to many of your questions right here from these great people Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Welcome Kim. Sorry you have to be in the position of looking for us but glad you found us. We will listen, pray, support, and share our experiences with you. Its a great group of people and I don't know what I would do without it. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Thanks to EVERYONE! I HAVE found a lot of support and inspiration from all of you. It's nice to know there are still caring people out there. God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimd Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Welcome Kim (fellow Hoosier and same name)! My dad is gone now, but he was also diagnosed October last year. You're right, this is a special group of people and you will get great advice here and the latest updates on this disease. Don't know how I would have made it through my dad's illness without their support. Sounds like your Mom is a wonderful person and will pray for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyork Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hi Kim, I am new here too. Your Mom sounds like a wonderful person. Keep us up to date and WELCOME! Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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