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I Need Your Prayers and Good Thoughts (Sad Update #206)
Myself | 5-08-2013 | Myself

Posted on 05/08/2013 6:25:18 PM PDT by Nowhere Man

I need some prayers and good thoughts since my mother was just diagnosed with breast cancer and we are just beginning to fight it. She goes for a PET scan tomorrow and also to an oncologist to get meds to shrink the cancer. She also has a good doctor, some friends and acquaintances have the same one and many women have kicked it with her help plus the doctors say, "don't worry, we have many ways to fight it." Many thanks to all.


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KEYWORDS: mother; prayer
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To: Tired of Taxes; Alamo-Girl; All

Well, Mom had her Pet scan and they say she has small tumors all around her body like liver, brain and so forth. The breast doctor says it does not look good. B-( However, I’ll talk to her oncologist too as well as explore other options, I like what Yogi Berra said, “it ain’t over till it’s over.” Needless to say I’m open to suggestions.


181 posted on 10/31/2013 3:11:56 PM PDT by Nowhere Man (I miss you, Whitey! (4-15-2001 - 10-12-2012) It has been a year, rest in peace, pretty girl!)
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To: Nowhere Man
“it ain’t over till it’s over.”

You are so right. As long as we're alive, there's still hope.

We really need a cancer warriors ping list (if there isn't one) because there are so many people here who have fought it or are fighting it now. They may have more advice for you.

In the meantime, here's my humble opinion: First, go for the conventional treatment. I don't know what the doctors will offer to do in this case - probably more chemotherapy.

However, sometimes, if a patient is too weak, doctors will refuse to give chemo if they think it will do more harm than good. If the doctors refuse to give her chemo, remember to ask them about clinical trials.

In the meantime, maybe you could consider holistic/alternative treatment. Some holistic/alternative treatments that cancer patients have been trying recently are:

Vitamin D3

Intravenous Vitamin C

Other supplements supposed to help fight cancer

Cutting all sugar from diet and drinking fresh vegetable juices

I wish I had more suggestions to give. Hopefully, someone out there will see this thread and give more suggestions.

182 posted on 10/31/2013 7:12:47 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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To: Tired of Taxes

Thanks, I’d like to know more about the clinical trials and so forth, I also sent you Freepmail about it.


183 posted on 10/31/2013 11:13:13 PM PDT by Nowhere Man (I miss you, Whitey! (4-15-2001 - 10-12-2012) It has been a year, rest in peace, pretty girl!)
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To: Nowhere Man

I’m sorry to hear they’ve detected a bunch of small tumors and join in earnest prayer for her.


184 posted on 11/01/2013 8:13:58 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Alamo-Girl; Tired of Taxes

Well, my mother’s breast docotr thinks there is not much hope but
I talked to a couple of oncologists who believe that there could be some hope, not for a full cure of course but to maybe manage it enough to extend her life, how long, they do not know and they will have to see if it can work. I’m also printing put materials too about the various INC centers too to see if I can get any of the oncologists to contact and consult them to see what they think. First, they want to try radiation to the whole brain to stop the swelling and hopefully shrink the tumors prior to the chemo. THey got her on steroids for that now, there were times Mom was kind of in a stupor and/or loopy but she is doing 95% fine. She had double vision, it has been reduced but still a side issue. Mom is determined to fight. I’m doing research online as well as my aunt, her sister.


185 posted on 11/02/2013 8:34:46 PM PDT by Nowhere Man (I miss you, Whitey! (4-15-2001 - 10-12-2012) It has been a year, rest in peace, pretty girl!)
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To: Nowhere Man

I’m praying earnestly for her, you and all the family!


186 posted on 11/02/2013 8:53:04 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Nowhere Man

Headed to church now. While there, I will pray for your mom and you and her doctors.

Also, let’s look into starting a cancer warriors ping list, if there isn’t one already. I’ll probably post a vanity message about it, and I’ll ping you to the thread.


187 posted on 11/03/2013 8:00:26 AM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: Salvation; trussell

Prayer ping request! A FRiend is in need of more prayer.

Please see update in post #185. Thank you!


188 posted on 11/04/2013 8:35:10 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: Nowhere Man; 4woodenboats; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; ...

Prayer warrior ping, update at post 185


189 posted on 11/05/2013 8:31:05 AM PST by trussell (I carry because...When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away)
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To: Nowhere Man

You two are in my prayers.

Go Pens!


190 posted on 11/05/2013 10:15:10 PM PST by AliVeritas (Pray/Penance. Isa 5:18-21,10:1-3 "Tempus faciendi, Domine, dissipaverunt legem tuam")
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To: All; Tired of Taxes

Yeah, we moved Mom to a personal care home yesterday and she signed a living will, my aunt, her sister, takes care of the medical side and me, the financial. My aunt and uncle do go on a cruise for two weeks soon so I’m secondary on the medical as well. Just got a lot on my plate, cleaning the place up sice whe someone is sick and you’re the only caregiver, the place can look like a pig sty but next seek, I have a friend or two to help me. Also, I’m looking for a full-time job or two part-time Obama ones, but I have to get some affairs in order to protect the estate first plus I know a few people I can talk to who can point to me for employment hopefully. I hate to sound pessimistic but I do need to prepare to go it alone. I’m also speaking to our chiropractor on how we can do things naturally to help extend her life and give her some quality too. I’m praying to get through the New Year and we can negotiate from there.


191 posted on 11/06/2013 7:32:34 AM PST by Nowhere Man (I miss you, Whitey! (4-15-2001 - 10-12-2012) It has been a year, rest in peace, pretty girl!)
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To: Nowhere Man

I am sorry to hear this news. Please look for the freepmail I’ll be sending you in a minute.


192 posted on 11/06/2013 1:18:47 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: Tired of Taxes; Alamo-Girl
Well, sad to say there is nothing they can do for Mom, she is most likely going to stay in the rest home until she passes on. B-( Myself, I have started to look for work so I can support myself while working to unload the house since I cannot take care of it alone. I know we have made bad economic decisions, but that's in the past. I wish I could have Mom with me, even if I start over but there is nothing I can do, but I think once I unload the house or walk away from it, I know I'll feel some sense of relief in that case. I'll still be here and I'll still check in but I just wanted to say thanks to all for their support.

I know they tested Mom's IBC and it was negative to all three general types of way they use to fight it so there was nothing they can do. It is depressing to see it rob Mom of her mental ability and other things too. B-(
193 posted on 11/13/2013 8:49:14 AM PST by Nowhere Man (Cancer sucks. I hate cancer.......)
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To: Nowhere Man

I am so sorry to hear this diagnosis, dear Nowhere Man and join in urgent, earnest prayer for her and for you and all the loved ones as you prepare for her homegoing.


194 posted on 11/13/2013 9:13:08 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Nowhere Man

It is evident in every post that you are a devoted son to your mother and that she is a strong woman. I am so sorry to hear this latest news. My prayers for the two of you continue...


195 posted on 11/13/2013 10:06:41 AM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: Nowhere Man

Stay strong, FRiend, You are never alone. You have my prayers, as does your mom.


196 posted on 11/13/2013 10:36:40 AM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: Nowhere Man

i’m so sorry to hear this. God be with her and you. Let Him welcome her home.

and God’s speed on your financials.


197 posted on 11/13/2013 12:42:31 PM PST by dadfly
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To: Nowhere Man

I’m sorry. You and your Mom are in my prayers.


198 posted on 11/13/2013 1:10:09 PM PST by BykrBayb (Somewhere, my flower is there. ~ Þ)
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To: Nowhere Man

My condolences and prayers are with you at this time.


199 posted on 11/13/2013 8:01:30 PM PST by My Favorite Headache (In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big.)
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To: Nowhere Man

NM: God is with you. I am praying for courage for you, and peace for your mom.

The latin root of courage is cor, means heart.


200 posted on 11/13/2013 8:23:56 PM PST by FlyingEagle
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