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dllfb
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No .. don't think it's that...mom was never a drinker...not even a sip.
Also, she was the type that was afraid of taking pills...she'd put up with a headache or backache instead of takinging a couple of tylenols....her excuse...she'd say they're bad for the stomach and the liver..ironic isn't it????  |
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idobelieveinfairies
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: can an abscess be cancer? |
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| How bout a blood transfusion? Has she been tested for hepatitus? Just a thought. |
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brainman
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: can an abscess be cancer? |
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idobelieveinfairies, cirrhosis would be an obvious idea but if I remember correctly the biopsy said specifically that there was no evidence of cirrhosis.
A number of things can cause cells to die. I think in the natural process of a bruise healing some cells will die.
dllfb, continue to ask your mother's medical team these questions. They will have a better understanding of all that is happening to your mother. I do not mean do discourage you from asking your questions here. We are better equipped to help you understand their answers than to give you specific answers. All we can do is give you all the possibilities... and none of us has the training or experience to do that very well.
You and your mother are in my thoughts and prayers.
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dllfb
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:50 pm Post subject: I understand |
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I understand Jim...but the drs. around here all say wait for the biopsy results...nothing can be done until they have them...we waited one week then unconclusive...now we have to wait two more...I am so nervous, so upset...I'm crying and worrying constantly. My mom and dad live next door to me and I am an only child. I'm over there as much as I can be. They are my life. I thank God every day that he has left them to be with me for so long and so healthy. I guess he knew that I needed them. Many parents pass on at so much younger ages, I know that, but all I've ever known is their undconditional love and them always being there for me in every sense of the word...I guess I'm selfish....my heart is bleeding. I pray and pray....some have said leave it up to the Lord to do his will...give the load to him. Trust, And I try and try...but the load is still in my heart. It's always on my mind.
Maybe I should be asking advice on how you make yourselves cope and be strong?
God Bless you all~! |
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brainman
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:28 am Post subject: Re: can an abscess be cancer? |
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dllfb, who said anything about me staying strong?  There are times when I just feel like giving up. When I read about a child or a young adult having cancer, I just yell to heaven "Why??".
Despite that, the forum has been a source of strength for me... both when I receive and give support.
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1992 Astrocytoma grade 2, left motor strip
2005 Recurrence this time said to be an Oligodendoglioma grade 3, same location.
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idobelieveinfairies
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: Re: can an abscess be cancer? |
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| I did not recall seeing her saying anything about cirosis in the biopsy but thanks. Medhelp.org has more reading material. |
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dllfb
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject: yes |
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Yes Jim...one day at a time. There is no choice but to accept and be strong.
No ido...as I stated the other day...we now must wait another two weeks
for the biopsy report. After waiting one week we got back the report stating unconclusive...with a comment that the biopsy shows "dead cells with malignant tendencies." Which Jim so kindly explained to me and calmed me down a bit. No my mom was never a drinker, she took very little medicine in her lifetime, and never had HIV or a blood transfusion.
God grant us serenity during this waiting period.
God bless you all and thanks so much for understanding my rambling. |
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dllfb
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: How long do these liver biopsies take? |
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Just an update of frustration.
After two weeks we still have no word on the liver biopsy results...so actually three weeks since the biopsy...because after one week the results came back that the aspiration was inconclusive...dead cells with malignant tendencies ... so they said they were sending it to a major hospital, one hour away, for further testing. The dr said this would take another two weeks. Well it has been 15 days, including weekends, and my doctor has received nothing back.
A few people have said that no news is good news, because when it's cancer...they let you know within a few days...what has been your experiences with this? |
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dllfb
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject: no news |
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| Well now it has been 22 days and still no news on the biopsy...unbelieveable....called the drs office...and asked if I could have a number where I could call up and check where it is...the response was...no we can't do that...she said she'd check around and have the dr give me a call...that was two days ago...nothing. How awful! |
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dllfb
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| Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: bad news |
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| Today is the 25th day, the day we finally got the results. Very tearfully I am reporting that my mom, who I love more than life itself, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. The report states spindle cell carcinoma - in this location probably a primary colangiocarcinoma or metastatic pancreatic carcinoma. We have an appointment at a cancer hospital tomorrow with a liver specialist. Prayers please. |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: can an abscess be cancer? |
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Hi,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's diagnosis. I hope the doctors now kick up a notch and actively start to treat her disease.
I wish you the best, as I know this will be a hard journey for you all to take.
You and your Mom are in my thoughts.
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Queensland Girl
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dllfb
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| Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject: ty |
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Thank you Queen for your kind thoughts and words.
All I can do all day is cry.
How did you stay strong when your parents went through all that they had to endure? I really need advice on this...I"m a basket case.
God Bless |
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Queensland Girl
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| Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: can an abscess be cancer? |
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Hi Dllfb,
When my Mum and Dad were first diagnosed, it was a huge shock and made me physically ill. I cried a lot in provate, but really tried to hold it together in front of them. We all tried to remain positive and certainly did not accept that we had a death sentence given to us. Daily life continued as best as possible. My Mum went downhill so fast she almost wasted away in front of me. It was only weeks and towards the end she gave away her jewellery and even organised pall bearers for her funeral. Mum met my boyfriend and got him to promise that he would take care of me (we are now married)
I found the nights the hardest to deal with as I would cry myself to sleep, and had dreams about them.
With my Dad it took longer. We all thought we had a good chance at a better outcome. What Dad told me suggested his chemo was going well. He wouldn't let me see his oncologist though, so I never did find out the truth. Dad wouldn't say much about anything and it was really hard to watch him in pain and waste away also. Dad vacillated between rage and dispair and we never really got to talk properly. He just wasn't interested. So in the end it was easier to do what he wanted.
My advice it to try and talk to the doctors and don't get the information second hand from your Mom, read everything that you can, and don't try to be a super hero. Please accept help from family and friends. You will find out who your true friends are during this time as well. If you have children around, tell them the truth as much as you know and don't promise them something you are not sure of in your heart.
Please ask as many questions as you can. Everyone here has their own personal story, some will be similar to your story, some will be completely different.
All I can offer you are my words and thoughts, and to let you know you are not alone.
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Queensland Girl
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dllfb
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: ty |
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Thank you Queen...you are so kind to take the time and write as much as you did. I don't have other family...I'm an only child....and have no aunts or uncles. You are right about friends. I had two come over to lift spirits last night, and be with my parents and I. My boyfriend is taking the day off work and driving us to the specialists...about one hour away. I really appreciate that because I'm not sure what the specialist will tell us and
I am a basket case as is. I wouldn't want to drive.
This morning my mom is saying stuff like she doesn't want to be a burden and why did God give her this...she led a good, clean, honest, healthy life.......I tried to joke and said...well hell....lets all start drinking now and catch up....lol. Then she said...why did God give me this and not take my life with a heart attack and started crying. When this happened I broke up and so did my dad. I try not to shed tears infront of them...but I just can't help it....when I see them hurting like that...I just break up...I try to be strong but can't.
My parents live right next door...so I come home and cry some more and more and ....then I opened up the computer and here I am venting.
God Bless..... |
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