So I've kind of been in denial about posting this on my blog and I'm sure most of you already know the news, but I still feel like I need to post it.
While I was in the hospital with Aria and Siena, my mom was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. I can't believe it still. 3 generations in our family have now had cancer, all 3 different kinds. We are so sick of cancer but are sadly all too familiar with it. Having never smoked or been around second hand smoke, my mom's chances of getting lung cancer are less than 1%. Of all people that get lung cancer only 5% are non-smokers. Wow, that's some crazy odds that she would get lung cancer.
As I write this she has already had 2 chemo treatments and has a scan coming up next week to see how she is responding. I just know that the scan will show some very good improvements. She is going to my same oncologist, Dr. Harker, that I just love and know she is in great hands. It's been a busy few weeks for her between tests, biopsies, scans and dr. appts. Not only that but she has had her heart arrhythmia act up as well and has spent a weekend in the hospital and a few trips to the ER.
I hate, hate, hate watching my mom go through this and it's brought back a lot of emotions and memories for me. My mom is a trooper though and has been so strong with everything thrown at her in a few short weeks and I know she'll continue to fight through this.
So it's been a very bittersweet month for us. And needless to say very emotional on both ends of the spectrum.
Please keep my mom in your prayers.
I love you mom!
6 comments:
Sheri,
I don't know how to contact you personally (it's probably right smack in front of my face and I am missing it). My 36 y/o younger brother (35 at diagnosis) was diagnosed with a rare (because of his age and type) form of NON small cell lung cancer on 4/15/11 @ 1:11 PM. If you want to chat about the type, the treatment, etc., I would be happy to in a more private way! He is now showing NED but is having more chemotherapy (the insurance policy chemotherapy) and should be down if there are no delays on 2/24/11 (the day I donate my hair). We come from a very long line of cancer diagnosis' in my family; more than I care to admit. And not the same kind, either. Sending healing thoughts to your Mom and please let me know how to reach you (if you want). I have been reading since your first post but have only commented now and again! Best wishes!
That's a nice post and I LOVE that picture.
I'm sorry. We hope and pray she responds well to treatment.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Sheri. That is sooo upsetting and scary. I had no idea. I assumed she was deep in helping out with the twins.
I really hope she comes through with flying colors. Your family has had more than its fair share of trials with this.
So sorry for that news. I did see it on Michelle's blog. Your mom is such a tough woman. I pray the best for her and your dad.
Love the picture of your mom and your 2 girls! Congrats on your new additions to your family! When Doug told us about your mom, I thought....I hate cancer, it sucks. We think of your mom often and pray for her and your family regularly.
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