Sorry to hear about your Mother.
One thing I would like to say to you, is try and remember that
this is her journey and she needs to make her choices, nothing wrong with
letting her know that there are other choices.
You and your family will feel like you are on a roller coaster ride, with
lots
of ups and downs.
My Husband of 74 was dx'd on March 24, 1998, went into remission Sept.
24, 1998. He is on his third year of being in remission from small cell
lung
cancer.
He is still hanging in here and wants to.
More then anything, love her and be there for her.
Love hugs & prayers to you and yours,
Nanc ():-)
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From: <GBuckStop@AOL.COM>
To: <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 8:36 AM
Subject: [MOL] A Concerned Son
> My mother of 67 years old, has just been diagnosed with extensive small
cell
> lung cancer, After the results of a brain scan, or x--ray, it showed that
the
> cancer is present in the brain also. They have started radiation and chemo
> today, and after a few days, she will return home and be treated as an out
> patent. On top of the cancer, she also has emphysema, and stomach ulcers.
> The hospital is in New Jersey, and is affiliated with Jefferson Memorial,
> Ive been getting alot of pressure from friends about sending her to a top
> rated Hospital such as Fox Chase, to give her more of a fighting chance,
but
> Im wondering if the protacol for the treatment in this case would be the
same
> elsewhere. Her Doctor seem's to be giving her alot of hope, and positive
> outlooks but Ive heard and read the contrary . My mother has expressed her
> desire to stay where she is. Another thing I wonder about is her remaining
> quality of life with all the treatments. I am a man of faith, and do
believe
> in Miracles, and the power of prayer, and will continue to pray in this
time
> of despair, but I would very much appreciate your advice in this matter.
> Thank you
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