My youngest brother just informed me that Dear Ol' Mom has lung cancer. She's been feeling poorly these past months and has lost about 37 lbs. Dad finally convinced her to go in to find out what's wrong. The docs performed a bronchoscopy (sp?) and found a 3 cm polyp after draining off some fluid in her lungs. She goes in to the oncologist on Monday.
We all figured that Dad would be the first one to go and that Mom would be dancing on all of our graves before she went, but that's uncertain right now.
Will keep you informed. Keep the good thoughts going.
Bummer
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I'm sorry to hear that Mike.
They can do some pretty amazing things with cancer if caught early.
I wish your mother the best.
Peter
They can do some pretty amazing things with cancer if caught early.
I wish your mother the best.
Peter
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That is a bummer. I hope her cancer is treatable.
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That plain old sucks! They do have some good medicines so hopefully she'll be dancing on your graves in many years. Your family is in our thoughts.
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Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
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Re: Bummer
Same happen with my father.He had part of his lung removed and just kept on going to about 20yrs later.
I hope for your mom all the best Mike.A lot of new developments have happened since the time my father went threw his cancer.I will pray for you and her.Try to stay positive Mike and listen to what the doctors say.
I hope for your mom all the best Mike.A lot of new developments have happened since the time my father went threw his cancer.I will pray for you and her.Try to stay positive Mike and listen to what the doctors say.
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Bummer indeed..............Cherie and I wish your Mom the best. [-o<
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Hate to hear the news Mike. Hang in there bud and try to be there to help your Dad out if ya can. Remember, he put up with you for alot of years. 
You guys are in our prayers.
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prayers are with you and yours Captain.
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Really sorry to hear it.
Matt
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CaptSquid
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UPDATE
Just got back from the parent's home. Mom was in Dad's chair (!), hooked up to an Ox concentrator/generator, breathing very shallow and covered by an afghan that she made a long time ago. I also found out that the cancer is also in her liver. Results from the oncologist are due tomorrow, but it doesn't look good. All three of us boys are in complete agreement that there will be NO arguments over the bones. We figure that our sister will be there with bells on and her hand out.
While we're prepared to let her go, we don't want to see her go at all. But when she does go, we want her to go with grace and dignity and her head held high.
Just got back from the parent's home. Mom was in Dad's chair (!), hooked up to an Ox concentrator/generator, breathing very shallow and covered by an afghan that she made a long time ago. I also found out that the cancer is also in her liver. Results from the oncologist are due tomorrow, but it doesn't look good. All three of us boys are in complete agreement that there will be NO arguments over the bones. We figure that our sister will be there with bells on and her hand out.
While we're prepared to let her go, we don't want to see her go at all. But when she does go, we want her to go with grace and dignity and her head held high.
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
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Sorry to hear that Mike.We are all here in support of you.I will pray for you and yours.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Mike, My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope it's quick. I watched my youngest brother suffer for months. It was a terrible time. We were so relieved when he finally passed. [-o< [-o<
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FURTHER UPDATE
Just got the diagnosis in. It's Adenocarcinoma, (http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenocarcinoma) a relatively slow moving, and treatable, form of cancer. Mom starts chemo tomorrow. The problem of the lungs filling with fluid will be dealt with in due time.
Chemo takes a lot out of a healthy person as well, so, naturally, we're worried about Dad. We're going to put our collective feet down and tell Dad that we're available to help, regardless of what he has to say.
On a fun(?) note, Sis will be taking a month off and coming up here to "help" Mom & Dad. Brothers say that they will strap her down and demand to know why she is treating me like dirt.
We'll see.
Just got the diagnosis in. It's Adenocarcinoma, (http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenocarcinoma) a relatively slow moving, and treatable, form of cancer. Mom starts chemo tomorrow. The problem of the lungs filling with fluid will be dealt with in due time.
Chemo takes a lot out of a healthy person as well, so, naturally, we're worried about Dad. We're going to put our collective feet down and tell Dad that we're available to help, regardless of what he has to say.
On a fun(?) note, Sis will be taking a month off and coming up here to "help" Mom & Dad. Brothers say that they will strap her down and demand to know why she is treating me like dirt.
We'll see.
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!