Found out today my mom has colon cancer. Don't know anything else yet, ct scan Monday and blood test results. I cry now. Me & my sisters were strong for my mom. They removed two polyps during colonoscopy. That was this morning, now tonight my sister is taking her to the ER, she has a fever. I'm scared and can't handle this. Lost my father 12-28-06. I don't understand. I know I need to stay faithful... Don't exactly have a question, just needed someone to talk to and didn't have anyone...
I'm so sorry. Keep the faith. Get a lot of sleep, learn some new jokes, and find a good book to escape into.
O., you may be scared, but you CAN handle it, because your mom needs you to handle it. Concentrate on doing for her, and being available when she needs you. You don't have to pretend that nothing is wrong, or be falsely "upbeat," but try to focus on each task that has to be done as is comes along, and don't speculate about what may or may not happen in the future. All you can do is to do the best you can. I wish you and your family the best.
Oh, I'm so sorry, O.. This must be just so difficult for you and your family. But I'm hoping there will be some good news for you about treatment and recovery. You are wonderful to be so supportive to your mother, and stick close to your sisters to support each other. I'm sending strong, positive thoughts your way!
Dear O.,
“Lean not to your own understanding”. Pray for strength and your mother’s good outcome. On this site, the mama’s of all faiths are thinking about and praying for your family.
I’m glad you and your sisters remained strong for your mother and each other. She’s probably frightened too. Make sure you let her know that she’s always been strong for you, so it is your turn to be strong for her and see her through this illness.
Remember, when caught early, there is a very large success rate for recovery.
My sincere condolences for the loss of your father. Sounds like your folks were together for a long time. It is O.K. to cry and show your feelings for loved ones.
Blessings……
O., I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My grandmother, with whom I was very close, had colon cancer as well. From what I understand, if it's detected early enough, the chances for survival are pretty good.
For what it's worth, I'm sending you positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family. It is difficult, but at least you have your sisters and your daughter to lean on. And us!
I am so very sorry to you and your family. Im an ICU nurse and have witnessed so much. The one thing I have learned most from my pts families is the unbelievable strength families find within one another. Be there for her, be there for them and let them be there for you. Sending you and your family many prayers!!!
Some things in life just do not make sense at all. Right now, pray with her, pray alone and focus on all of the good things, dwelling on bn the bad does no good, medical science HAS come a long way!
"Let Go, Let God"
*HUG*! I am sorry! And yes, have faith. Things have come a long way in the last few years. I have a grandson I thought I would lose to cancer...that was 3 years ago. Hopefully they caught it early enough. Spend time with her, pray with her.
And yes, feel free to talk to us hun, that is part of what this forum is for...connection. =)
