Today I went with my mom to see the cancer doctor, and to discuss the results of her tests. The news we received was not good at all.
The doctor told us that the cancer has metastisized in both of my mom's lungs, and that she also has a suspicious lump in her breast, that will need to be biopsied. The Dr's original plan if there had only been a small area of cancer in one lung, would have been to do surgery. Now, because the cancer has metastisized on both lungs, he said surgery is not an option, and the only option now is chemotherapy, once a week, for three hours. When we asked if my mom is going to die, the doctor was kind, but honest. He said that about 85% of patients die from this type of cancer in two years or less, but that he does have one patient who has lived for four years. The doctor did say that if the chemo treatments shrink the tumors in the lungs, surgery may be an option, down the road.
So, that's the news. All in all, its not good. My mom does plan to write to, and call, another doctor in NJ, who my aunt had heard about on TV, to get a second opinion.
I've been very strong for the last couple of months, and have not cried since the initial diagnosis at the hospital in March. Today, I'll admit that both mom and I broke down a bit. I don't want to think the worst. Mom keeps saying "I'm not dead yet". Emotionally, though, while I'm hoping and praying for the best, I'm preparing for the worst. I'm trying to be strong, but after the news today, I'm feeling somewhat downhearted, and devestated.
Anyhow, so that's the story. Any support would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mitch
The doctor told us that the cancer has metastisized in both of my mom's lungs, and that she also has a suspicious lump in her breast, that will need to be biopsied. The Dr's original plan if there had only been a small area of cancer in one lung, would have been to do surgery. Now, because the cancer has metastisized on both lungs, he said surgery is not an option, and the only option now is chemotherapy, once a week, for three hours. When we asked if my mom is going to die, the doctor was kind, but honest. He said that about 85% of patients die from this type of cancer in two years or less, but that he does have one patient who has lived for four years. The doctor did say that if the chemo treatments shrink the tumors in the lungs, surgery may be an option, down the road.
So, that's the news. All in all, its not good. My mom does plan to write to, and call, another doctor in NJ, who my aunt had heard about on TV, to get a second opinion.
I've been very strong for the last couple of months, and have not cried since the initial diagnosis at the hospital in March. Today, I'll admit that both mom and I broke down a bit. I don't want to think the worst. Mom keeps saying "I'm not dead yet". Emotionally, though, while I'm hoping and praying for the best, I'm preparing for the worst. I'm trying to be strong, but after the news today, I'm feeling somewhat downhearted, and devestated.
Anyhow, so that's the story. Any support would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mitch
