Well, my life has settled down a bit since I wrote last. So I thought I’d give you a brief update. 2 Thursdays ago, which by sad coincidence happened to be my 30th birthday, my mom was diagnosed fairly aggressive breast cancer. She found a great surgeon who she connected with emotionally right away and had a double mastectomy yesterday. The procedure went as well as it could; when we saw her post-op she looked fantastic. We were all amazed at how well and how quickly she was recovering. She will probably be coming home tonight.
So next is the long haul of chemo and radiation after that. I have 1 sister and 4 brothers, all younger than me, the 3 youngest still live at home and the rest of us live no further than 2 miles away. Plus our family is very close and we all, more or less, get along with each other very well. This makes a fantastic support network, which will make the next year of treatment easier to cope with. Your thoughts and prayers would be greatly appreciated.
6:00 pm on May 15th, 2010
Oh, Beth.
Blessings to you and your family….
Birthday hugs.
xox
6:29 pm on May 15th, 2010
(((Beth))) Hugs and prayers to you and your Mom and the rest of your family, too. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers now and during the upcoming year!
7:48 pm on May 15th, 2010
Beth, i’m so sorry to hear about your mother. Sending prayers to you and your family. Hug and take care!
2:09 am on May 16th, 2010
Just lost a father in law to prostate cancer three weeks ago. If anything, it has taught us the importance of family and hugs. Sending some positive vibes to you and your family.
5:21 am on May 16th, 2010
Hope its gonna be okay with your mom.
Its fine to have your family close with you!
Big Hug and take care!
5:36 am on May 16th, 2010
I’m sending a BIG BIG HUG to you and your family. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
6:01 am on May 16th, 2010
Beth, my thoughts are with you and your mother. My own mother had breast cancer 18 months ago, and also had to undergo radiation therapy. She is now doing absolutely fine now, as I’m sure you mother will, very soon.
Hugs!
11:03 am on May 16th, 2010
Hi Beth,
sorry for my bad english, I’m very sad for this news about yor mother.. But I wish you my prayers with all my hearth.
Don’t worry, in these years many patients recovered from cancer.
Medicine has improved. You have faith in God.
Ok?
I love you
Cristina
9:37 pm on May 16th, 2010
You and your family will be in our prayers.
12:59 am on May 17th, 2010
Lots of healing thoughts sent to your Mum, Beth.
7:54 am on May 18th, 2010
oh Beth, how traumatic! My mum has had Breast cancer on and off now for the past 25 years. She’s had a single mastectomy and every possible treatment you can think of. It’s tough going and absolutely exhausting but as long as your mum lets her family do all that needs to be done and she just concentrates on getting better I’m sure she’ll pull through.
My ma has since been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer but it’s amazing what the woopass drugs can do these days and she’s managing it well at present.
Mums – they’re made of tough stuff!
Stay positive and give your mum lots of love.
thinking of you all,
xxx
6:54 pm on May 18th, 2010
Beth – my warmest wishes to you and your family – I am happy to hear that you have such a wonderful support system – I know it helps! My brothers and I are also very close (although geographically far) and it was and still is a great comfort to have a close supportive family.
hugs, prayers and well wishes!
11:15 am on May 19th, 2010
Beth,
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I’m glad she was able to connect with her surgeon, that seems very important. Please remember to also take care of yourself! Happy belated birthday.