We received a shocking phone call a week ago Tuesday.
My 81 year old mother was diagnosed with colon cancer.
The first hurdle we had to cross was a CT scan to see if the cancer had spread to her liver or lungs.
It has not. Tiny celebration.
Surgery was then scheduled for last Friday to remove the tumor. All went well. Tiny celebration.
Next hurdle was waiting for the pathology report on whether the cancer had penetrated the colon wall or invaded the lymph nodes. We found out yesterday that it had not. Tiny celebration.
Now we are in the healing process. The intestines go into "sleep mode" when they are traumatized such as a reconnect surgery would do.
Hopefully things will start working again soon.
Once that happens and Mom is home and doing well we will have a BIG celebration.
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayer and emails.
Please continue to pray for my mother - Millie.
From my Heart,
Sandy
32 comments:
Prayers going up!
Your mom is in my heart and prayers. My Aunt is going through Ovarian Cancer right now and her daughter is about to have her 1st grandchild this month. Cancer is such an evil thing:-(
Dear Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish your mom a very smooth recovery and hope for lots of strength to the entire family to get her through this challenge!
Love-
Sorry to hear of your mom's battle
All those tiny celebrations will soon be one huge celebration. Everything is on her side.
Praying for healing and against infection.
katie
Wishing your Mom all the best and hoping for a fast recovery. My Mom who is 78 just finished chemo for recurrent ovarian cancer and she is doing great and playing tennis, etc., so tell your Mom that she can get back to doing the things she loves, esp. with a supportive family around.
Prayers and hugs to you and your mom!
I hope your mother gets well soon and you can make this Big celebration! Hugs from Spain!
Hugs, blessings and prayers for your Mom's recovery with a Happy Easter coming your way.
Hugs & prayers to your Mom & your family.
Your family and your Mom are in my prayers. Cancer is a scary thing, which unfortunately I can relate to much too closely, but your Mom is in good hands -- the Dr's and God's. Blessings! :o)
Will be thinking of you and your family. Good luck through it all.
Hi Sandy!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don't forget to take care of yourself.
Barb
I will be saying some prayers for your Mom---God Bless..........
I will keep your Mom in my prayers===God Bless...........
We have been dealing with cancer for just over a year now..my Mom. Sounds positive for your mom...they can do so much now! Hugs and prayers to you and yours! :o)
I'd like to add my own sincere best wishes to your mom and your family. It sounds as though it was caught early. Hope she has an uneventful recovery and you will all be celebrating big time soon!
Sandy, I'm also sending prayers for your Mom's complete recovery. Sherry
Praying for your family. I agree with Barb, make sure you're taking care of yourself as well.
Easter Blessings,
Elaine
Praying for your mom and family. I'm sure you're looking forward to that big celebration. Take care.
Healing thoughts and healthy vibes to your mom. Here's to regular bowels and a healthy return of appetite and strength!
Bless your heart. I'm so sorry to hear that you have been going through such a traumatic experience. I am thankful that the doctors found it soon. It's great that it hasn't spread.
Please know that you, your Mom, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending hugs and prayers that the news continues to be good!
take care,
SheilaC
Sandy,
I will pray for your mom. I am a colon cancer patient, finishing up treatment. (I also work at Moda) I am so glad that the tumor stayed where it should, and hope she is feeling better soon and the celebrations continue!
Take care
Jan
Last post was incomplete. (I should have been more specific) I work at Moda in customer service. We all love what you create, it makes our job so easy. Moda-is the best company around, they have been very compassionate and helpful. I will continue to pray for your mom and family.
Jan
Sandy
Good thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time - but I am betting she is going to be just fine, she seems like a lady that does not get "down" too easily. My granddaughter is doing another "Fight Cancer Walk" when she gets back home after her vacation here and she wanted names for her vigil candles - she had done one for our brother and will happily add your Millie.
Best
Polly
I will pray for your mom. I had colon surgery and reconnection 4 years ago and I know what you mean about the "sleep". See if she can eat yogurt to keep the "good" bacteria balance in her intestines.
I took so many antibiotics after my surgery that it killed the good stuff and then I had another battle to fight.
I'm sorry Sandy. Sending prayers to you Mom and to you.
My thoughts are with you and your family!
I will add your mother, Millie, and your family to my prayers. :-) Wishing your mom well, so that you can all enjoy a big celebration soon.
I'm praying for your Mom to have strength for this trying time!
Celebrate everything!Prayers and good wishes.
Sending prayer and hugs your way.
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