Positive thoughts and good vibes needed...

[RageKage]

I'm not a religious person so I don't ask for prayers, but if that's your way, those would be appreciated too...

My mom is a truly amazing and wonderful woman (aren't all mothers?). She raised my brother and me as a single mom, working two jobs at times to make ends meet and to make sure we never went without. I wasn't the easiest son to deal with either, and paying for lawyers and the crap that went along with being my mom didn't help our situation I'm sure. But we came out the other side closer because of it.

Ten years ago my mother was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She played it down to my brother and me so as not to scare us. It wasn't until a year after her surgery that she really opened up to me about it, and disclosed the low survival rate for the type of cancer she had (Less than 20% five year survival rate). After the one year all clear appointment, she then felt comfortable enough to share. Her five year checkup passed with another all clear.

My mom has always been the type to stay up on her health, getting regular checkups with all her doctors so the early detection of the uterine cancer I'm sure contributed to the success of the surgery. Fast forward to December. She had noticed an abnormal mass in one of her breasts and made an appointment with her doctor. Turns out, she was diagnosed with breast cancer a week before Christmas. Surgery was quickly scheduled and she had a double mastectomy in January. I live in NJ and she lives in Kansas City, so I flew home to take care of her after. She said at the time everything went well and initial tests were positive that they got everything with the surgery and she wouldn't need any further treatment.

She had her follow up with her oncologist today and I got a text message that the results were not good. She goes in for surgery tomorrow to have a port put in to start three months of chemo, then more follow ups.

I'm normally one to internalize my emotions and not ask for sympathy. And I'm still not. What I'm asking for here are positive thoughts, good vibes, and even prayers for my mom to get through this ok, and to be with us for many years to come. She'll be 60 in two weeks, so I was fully planning on having her around a lot longer. I'm a bit of a mess at the moment, so just typing this has been therapeutic for me. Thank you all for reading, and for any positive energy you can send my mom.

 

[Augmented Dog]

I offer no sympathy. I freely extend my love and positive energy to your mother, to you and to your brother.

 

[dbrandt01]

Sometimes letting it out all like this even to random people on a forum helps in the therapeutic aspect.
I'm not a religious man either, but wishing the best for you, your brother and mother. As well as the rest of the family and family friends y'all have.

My uncle recently had a heart attack. Been smoking 2 packs a day since he was in Vietnam. Sad thing he was trying to quit and 2 weeks later he had his heart attack and went into surgery. Last I heard he is doing well, but him as well as the rest of my family (including myself), we don't willingly tell family if something is wrong or say it's not a big deal. Kind of like what your mother did.

Again, I wish the best for y'all and your mother during her chemo treatments in the near future when she goes through them.

 

[pwheeler]

I do believe in prayer and already said one for you, your brother and your mother.

Sent by REO vapor

 

[Grrrr]

Not really sure what to write, my mother had breast cancer and with aggressive chemotherapy and radiotherapy she was able to beat it. She hit the 10 year mark a year ago.

It's a truly awful disease and I wish your mom, and you, all the positive vibes I can muster. My mom beat it and SO CAN YOURS.

 

[Augmented Dog]

Not really sure what to write, my mother had breast cancer and with aggressive chemotherapy and radiotherapy she was able to beat it. She hit the 10 year mark a year ago.

It's a truly awful disease and I wish your mom, and you, all the positive vibes I can muster. My mom beat it and SO CAN YOURS.

My sister also had breast cancer. Only time she cried to me since we were little children. She also beat it and this fine lady can, as well.

 

[RageKage]

Thank you all, and thank you in advance to anyone else who finds this.

Always one to be positive, I offered to fly back again to be with her. Her response:

"Will do, but I think I should be able to breeze through this. Port goes in tomorrow - no reason to dilly-dally! Getting blood drawn momentarily. I am kicking (censored) and taking names! "

Ah, how I love that woman.

 

[Augmented Dog]

Thank you all, and thank you in advance to anyone else who finds this.

Always one to be positive, I offered to fly back again to be with her. Her response:

"Will do, but I think I should be able to breeze through this. Port goes in tomorrow - no reason to dilly-dally! Getting blood drawn momentarily. I am kicking (censored) and taking names! "

Ah, how I love that woman.

Go to her.

 

[Megan Kogijiki Ratchford]

White healing light for all of you!!

 

[57chilicat]

Moms are so special. My prayers go out to you, your family and to your mom. My mom was a nurse and took care of everyone but herself. She pushed my sisters and me to get checked and when we asked when she was going she had to practice what she preached. Short story, she had breast cancer. My mom did beat it but later we lost her to chronic COPD. She was always a very heavy smoker. The vaping family has helped me get off cigs and I am so thankful. The family is here for you also. Your mom is a strong woman and your love for her is so healing. May the good vibes and prayers ease your heavy heart. I'll be praying that all goes well.

 

[LynnNC]

RK, I believe in both so while I say a prayer for you, your mom and your family, I'm also sending positive thoughts and healing energies her way.

 

[ReigntheGamer]

I wish your family the best in this rough time and will sending my best your way.

 

[Kent Brooks]

I'm not a religious person so I don't ask for prayers, but if that's your way, those would be appreciated too...

My mom is a truly amazing and wonderful woman (aren't all mothers?). She raised my brother and me as a single mom, working two jobs at times to make ends meet and to make sure we never went without. I wasn't the easiest son to deal with either, and paying for lawyers and the crap that went along with being my mom didn't help our situation I'm sure. But we came out the other side closer because of it.

Ten years ago my mother was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She played it down to my brother and me so as not to scare us. It wasn't until a year after her surgery that she really opened up to me about it, and disclosed the low survival rate for the type of cancer she had (Less than 20% five year survival rate). After the one year all clear appointment, she then felt comfortable enough to share. Her five year checkup passed with another all clear.

My mom has always been the type to stay up on her health, getting regular checkups with all her doctors so the early detection of the uterine cancer I'm sure contributed to the success of the surgery. Fast forward to December. She had noticed an abnormal mass in one of her breasts and made an appointment with her doctor. Turns out, she was diagnosed with breast cancer a week before Christmas. Surgery was quickly scheduled and she had a double mastectomy in January. I live in NJ and she lives in Kansas City, so I flew home to take care of her after. She said at the time everything went well and initial tests were positive that they got everything with the surgery and she wouldn't need any further treatment.

She had her follow up with her oncologist today and I got a text message that the results were not good. She goes in for surgery tomorrow to have a port put in to start three months of chemo, then more follow ups.

I'm normally one to internalize my emotions and not ask for sympathy. And I'm still not. What I'm asking for here are positive thoughts, good vibes, and even prayers for my mom to get through this ok, and to be with us for many years to come. She'll be 60 in two weeks, so I was fully planning on having her around a lot longer. I'm a bit of a mess at the moment, so just typing this has been therapeutic for me. Thank you all for reading, and for any positive energy you can send my mom.

Prayers and positive energy coming your way RK. Tapping on the phone at the moment so please apologize for the short response, but, I will be keeping you like, your mom, and your family in my prayers brother.

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[fraychek]

You've got mine, Rage. I recently lost my mother at 92. She had led a long, fulfilled life. Fingers crossed you'll be saying something similar 30+ years down the road.

 

[Nanny22]

So sorry to hear about this, but it sure sounds like your mom is NOT about to beat by this! Attitude is everything, and she has it right now. Sending your whole family positive thoughts and prayers for many, many, many more years together. Please keep us updated.

 

[Augmented Dog]

So sorry to hear about this, but it sure sounds like your mom is NOT about to beat by this! Attitude is everything, and she has it right now. Sending your whole family positive thoughts and prayers for many, many, many more years together. Please keep us updated.

I think you expressed better than any of us what we all wanted to say!

 

[Sloth Tonight]

Hey bud, I'm sending positive energy your way my friend, to your mom, and to your whole family. She could well be with you for many, many years to come. As somebody who semi-recently lost his mom, I'm at a loss for words to say to you - it was an extremely painful event in my life that I'm in no way over. It hurts me every day. But she suffered so much her last few years alive that it was a relief to see her go. I only bring this up because I feel I can relate - the hardest part for me was not knowing, and seeing the fear and pain in her eyes.

I, for one, love you - and her - it does not matter we have never met before, or that she and I have never spoken. We're fellow human beings and life is short on this planet. There's no time for anything but love.

So my love is with your family, and I hope for the very best. Stay strong my friend. We are here for you.

 

[erikajeanT87]

You need to be there for her and be positive but also make her laugh. Try to make her forget she's in this situation. Surround her with comfort and love.
Think positive and positive things will happen. Something I live by and truly believe in.

 

[supersport13]

I just prayed for your mom and your family. My thoughts go out to you...

 

[Pictor]

There's so many good and sincere thoughts & wishes here, I can only echo them and wish you all well.
I know how it feels, and it's not a good place to be in for any of you.