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I hate to do this. I have been an everyday reader of this board and a sometimes contributor here. I have a small favor to ask.

My mom is 66 and has been diagnosed with a malignant brain and lung tumor. She's spry, feisty and full of life, so far. Please, keep her in your prayers, thoughts or rituals for the coming weeks. She's just started radiation therapy since chemo can't help the brain. She'll likely have chemo after the 5 weeks of radiation. Her doctor is giving even odds on making it to New Years so, there's a chance, at least that's good news.

I lost my father young and I'm looking for all the good will I can find to keep from losing mom too before I'm 35.


Mods, I know this isn't the place for this. I just hoped to get some exposure from some likeminded folks.
 
Prayers sent fellow HighRoader! Please let us know if there is any improvment, or if you need more prayers as time goes on.
 
Knee-mail working, and I called the prayer chain at church. THR can wait a little while, so we can help each other.
 
Thanks a million for the responses.

I hate to ask this as well but, does any one have any experience or advice for dealing with a parent with cancer?

She's determined to do everything on her own and her doctors have assured all of us kids that she definately needs help. She needs constant supervision which we're having trouble working out (as far as schedule goes) and driving to treatments (which we have worked out) but she hates all of the "bustleing" without her consent. Of course if she had her d'ruthers I'm sure she'd be without cancer. 'course I'm not going to tell her that.

Her radiologist suggested we get her "pull bars" for the bathroom and she nearly fainted at the idea ... you get the picture, I hope.
 
Our prayers go out. Try to show a strong front to your mother. She needs you to be strong now more than ever.
She is strong willed and the best thing to do is to let her do what she can while being there to lend a hand when needed. Let her know that she made loving sacrifices when you needed help so you are returning the love.
 
Y'know the hardest part of this whole thing is finding a balance between "I Love you so much" and "You need to do this" and "I'm scared too" and "I'm here to take care of you" and "I have your life under control" and "Sit still and be cared for"

It's such a wierd place trying to be stoic while your mom is in pain and trying to give her everything she needs while looking after the daily crud ... I'm getting tired already and it's only been a week since her admittal,
 
There are home nursing services, hospice services, county and state visiting nurse associations: all to help in times like this. Asking for help is NOT admitting weakness or failure. You and your siblings are emotionally wrapped in this. A visitor from outside the family with the appropriate skills would be a God-send for you.

Don't be afraid to seek them out. My Lady is a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, a registered Pharmacy Tech and is currently working as medical records specialist at the RTA Hospice in our county. She and a lot of other wonderful people dedicate themselves to helping others. It is what they love to do. Give them a chance to help you and your Mom.
 
I pray that your mom and your family pulls through this rough stage of life. (My mom also had a bout with cancer and had defeated it.)
 
I pray for your Mom and your family too.

I truly understand how you feel right now, because my father also is suffering from complications (pneumonia) of lung cancer that he had received treatment a couple of years ago. He had tested negative for hypermetabolic activity in the region where the cancer had been located, but we are still keeping very close tabs on his condition.

Things like this is part of our lives at some point or the other, but we will definitely feel much better and stronger if we have our relatives and close friends nearby.

My heart goes out to you and your family.
 
I'm not a religious man, but my best wishes go out to you and yours.



As far as helping your mother is concerned, one the best things you can do for anyone who is very sick is just to spend time with her. Sit with her and talk. Talk about anything you want, reminisce or talk about the future. Just remember back to when you were a kid and got sick and how she would spend time with you and how that made you feel better. Now it's your turn to do the same with her.


Hope all goes well.
 
This forum lifted me through some difficult times not so long ago, when my legs weren't staying as strong as events required.

May you find a way to know joy at the gift of the time you have, that your mom know she triumphed beyond her every hope, in the reality and honest, worthy son she raised.

May the events to come give you a light in your heart that only brightens, as the flame is passed to you, to safeguard and renew.

Trisha
 
Done.

This site is a powerful source of good kharma, prayers and positive energy. Many, many good hearts here. My wife had a brain tumor in '99, we got wonderful support from memebers in Austrailia to Norway and everywhere in between. Things worked out fine, my thanks to all, and our prayers and good thoughts for you and yours.

Pax vobiscum.
 
Sorry to hear..my prayers are with you.

My mother died on New Years Eve Dec 31, 2004. She was diagnosed with lung cancer on November 10 of the same year. It had metasticized to her spine & hip.

1) Do all you can for her.
2) Pull Bars in the bathroon is a great idea.
3) Ask every question you ever wanted answers to.
4) Leave nothing unsaid between you.
5) Honor any last requests.

After you've taken care of her...take care of your self and find someone, if you don't already have someone, to talk to.

We are here for you brother.

God Bless
 
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