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[spankerella]

You know that feeling when the entire world is yanked from under your feet? Yeah. My mother has breast cancer. I so can not deal with this right now. Not handling it well at all. Expect nothing from me for a while. I need to lie down and remember how to breathe properly.

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Comments

[rane-ab.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope they can help her.

[kadollan.livejournal.com]

***hugs***

[snow-queen-love.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. Echo, I'm so sorry. :-( *hugs*

Rakel xxx

[lisaroquin.livejournal.com]

*hugs* scary feeling but hopefully this has been caught soon enough. Been in your shoes, and hers, not sure which is worse.

Can offer you a little hope--I'm a breast cancer survivor, no recurrence since 1995 (I was 21, not quite 22, when I was diagnosed)

My mom and aunt both had breast cancer and are still alive onery as ever. Mom had it in 1990 and my aunt Mary in 83 (Mom just before I started my senior year, my aunt 7 yrs before her the only way I can give you years)

Prayers and good thoughts for you, your mom and family.

[lunykimberly.livejournal.com]

::sends mega hugs:: I'm *really* sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she can beat this and get better. I know I've got several women in my family that have had uterian cancer and it's damn scary every single time. Mom's actual bout with cancer hit her when I was still pretty young so I don't remember much of it but I do remember several years ago when the doctors decided to pull her into the hospital for a full hysterectomy - I was a complete wreck that day at school. ::sends more hugs and well wishes:: I really, really, *really* hope your mom gets better hun. ...and if the rapid fans start acting up please remember that you've got a ton of fans that are more than willing to rip them a new one for you.

Oh my . . .

[bana05.livejournal.com]

*hugs*.

You, your mother, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

bana

[slythhearted.livejournal.com]

My family was in this position a couple of years ago. Your priorities for the future are you and your Mum. Anyone who doesn't understand that is not worth noticing.

My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight.

Erin

[kiramarie.livejournal.com]

Oh my. I'm am shocked to hear your news. I'll be thinking and praying for your mother. My thoughts are also with you.

[rottenraspberry.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I remember when I found out my grandmother had breast cancer, I didn't really get my head around it for days afterwards. I hope you, your mother and those around you come out of this happy, healthy and stronger for the experience.

[smokeline.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's awful. *sends major hugs and healthiness vibes* I wish both you and her the best as you're dealing.

[archerstar.livejournal.com]

Oh, I am so sorry. My mom and dad were diagnosed with cancer about two years ago and I was such a mess. Its horrible to suddenly find out that a family member has cancer. I hope she has a speedy recovery and everything works out. Don't lose hope.

E,,,, much prayer being offered

[dropversedevo-t.livejournal.com]

Lady E,

Anything I say will be repeating what others have already and will say.

So I say this... your friends and fans are with you,, you have our prayers, our thoughts are with you and yours.

Positions self at door of LJ,, no negative stuff people..

I am the Dropverse Devottee..

[of-caladan.livejournal.com]

i dont know what to say except that i hope all will be ok
i cant think of a supportive story, but the best way that i know for anyone to help is to be supportive, so know that i am here, extra candles lit (one for her and one for you), and all of your fans, friends and family are here to support you
so all you have to do, is support her
dont worry, we've got you covered

[luvs-phoenix.livejournal.com]

Visting you from settiai flist swap.

My mom had Colon cancer. There are a TON of sites online that are there to help you understand everthing that you could want to know. Please, when you can, visit them. This is NOT a death sentence.

((hugs))

[amichandrn.livejournal.com]

oh....sweetie....

I understand everything you're going through. A week after my dad passed away from a stroke, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had just turned 50. Thankfully they diagnosed it early, but she had a double masectamy and is currently getting the reconstruction. Do you know what stage it is yet? I do hope she recovers fully. Good luck to her.

[emeraldswan.livejournal.com]

{{hugs you tight}}

Take the time you need. You and your family come first, no matter what. My heart goes out to you, sweetie.

{{more hugs}}
Emmy

[carinthea.livejournal.com]

Echo,

I can honestly say to a point that I have been there, if you need to talk to someone who understands I can see a great many have been in similar situations, but however anyone else feels about it, every situation is unique. I know I am rambling...don't know quite what to say.

[settiai]

*hugs you*

[(Anonymous)]

diane here. (aka tiggermehoohoo, aka lunykimberly's mom, the cancer survivor (see her post above).)

first thing, a bazillion bazillion hugs, prayers, and well wishes to you and your mom and the rest of your family. technology and medicine have been making major leaps in recent years. you CAN NOT lose hope!!!

i was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1981 when i was 26. i caught it early. i was seriously lucky that all they had to do was surgery to remove one ovary. that was it. after almost 12 years of no further problems, my doctor talked me into having a hysterectomy as a preventive measure (keep from having a place for the tumor to come back to). and now, 23 years later, i'm still alive and kicking, and i constantly thank God for it.

my older sister was diagnosed with the same kind of ovarian cancer in 1973 (in the "dark ages") when she was in college and all of 20 years old. hers was stage 4 (the worst). they did surgery to remove both ovaries (one the size of an orange, the other the size of a grapefruit) plus an abdominal mass the size of a small football. her doctors gave her 3 - 6 months to live. she beat them all! she's still alive to this day! in the first few years after her initial surgery, her tumor spread to a couple other places around her body. they did radiation therapy each time and cleared things up. yes, she's still living and she's an extremely active person. it's been more than thirty years since that initial surgery, and she has been in remission for more than 25 years. she's currently having some other problems apparently due to long term effects of the radiation treatments she had years ago. her current doctors are writing and publishing medical papers about this stuff because they've never had patients live this long to know what would happen way on down the road.

no, you CAN NOT give up hope. doctors and scientists are coming up with more and more ways to treat this disease and having higher and higher success rates. from my family to you and yours - many, many hugs, thoughts and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery for your mom; and more strength than ya'all know what to do with for her to make it through this, for you to help her through this, and for you to be able to deal with it all.

and if anyone starts bitching about lack of fic updates or anything, let me know. i'll sick kim on them. (see her 7 jan 05 lj post about karen...) nuff said.

God bless you and yours!!
diane

[crystalcbs.livejournal.com]

You're in my prayers.

[nothing-gold.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Oh Echo, I am so sorry. If you need to know or have any questions about the treatment side of things, or just want to know where to find the best doctor possible, please let me know, my mom works in cancer research--she'll know where to get your mom the best care available. And remember, we'll all be here for you, whether it be for emotional support or to bash in the heads of assholes who harass you about fic. *gives more hugs*

--Katie

[dream-mancer.livejournal.com]

Oh, echo. If there is ANYTHING I can do, don't you dare hesitate to ask. I mean it. Many have said it before me, and I'm going to repeat it. You've done more for me than I've done for you. Don't give up hope. Miracles happen.

[trinastar.livejournal.com]

I am sorry to hear that your mother has breast cancer. My only hope is that the cancer was caught at an early stage and when the doctors remove the cancerous cells, that it will only be a lumpectomy and not an entire removal. Also that the cancer hasn't spread.

You and your mother and family are in my thoughts. I've been in that position before, just I was the only one who managed to keep things smooth and flowing smoothly enough at home to keep her calm.

Safe Journeys to all and especially you and your mother in this time of need and healing vibes.

Katherine

[oracleholly.livejournal.com]

**sending you major hugs & prayers**
My family has been dealing with a similar situation. My grandmother has a potentially cancerous tumor in her lungs. We're at the stage of getting second opinions because she's afraid of having a byopsy. She has other health problems which could hinder a successful procedure. In the meantime, my mother and I have been struggling to not force her into any decisions (we want her to have the procedure), letting her make up her own mind.

Hopefully, your mother's cancer has been caught early. And given some of the comments from some of the survivors posting ahead of me...it appears that even if its not 'early', she still has an excellent change of recovery.

Ten years ago, I was told that I would have been dead in three days, had I not gone to the hospital when I did. I had serious health problems that I was unaware of at the time. Ten years later...after 2 years of chemo, I'm still here. If your mom has to have chemo...I have excellent advice on how to handle the side-effects. Just let me know, I'm here for you.

**hugs tighter** with love,
Holly

HUGS

[mtlwritermom.livejournal.com]

Hoping for a full and quick physical and emotional recovery for your mother. Take it one moment at a time; it can be hard to understand how come the world keeps turing when we get news like this, I wish you peace and understanding and time.


Annie

[lady-sylver.livejournal.com]

Been in your shoes. When my mom was going through the hospital stuff, I knitted a sweater just to keep my hands busy because I was so scared. She's okay now, and I'm so grateful. Even when I'm hating the crap my mother pulls, I love her, and I can't imagine life without her. I learned that in this type of situation, all you really can do is ride it out and try not to let it overwhelm you. Keep the faith, hon. I believe your mom will be okay. I'll be casting for her. Protection is my specialty. ANd for you, support and strengthening.

*burrows through the mass of people to hug you* Remember you are loved.

[lizey.livejournal.com]

Oh God. My grandmother had it in her fifties; she's now in her seventies and going strong, I hope they caught it soon enough. Your mother is in my prayers.

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

I can't do more than say that I'm hoping for the best. They have really good methods for dealing with breast cancer now, and things will surely work out in the end.

My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer in the 60s, when she was in her late 30s. She beat it then, and lived a long and full life.

Thinking of you.

[wiseguru.livejournal.com]

I can't say anything to make this better or seem less scary then it is. I'm sorry hun. *Hugs* I'm here for ya though.

I'm so sorry...

[(Anonymous)]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. I know this wont help much, but I had breast cancer when I was 16 and I'm fine now- the drugs today are fantastic. I'll keep hoping and praying for you and you family. Look after yourself, Bumble. xxxx

[silverflamemuse.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Lady E, I am so sorry. Your mother will be in my thoughts and prayers. I can't say anything the others haven't. Rest, think, remember. She can survive if she's as strong as you say she is. Others have, she will too. If you need anything, even though you don't know me, just ask. Email me or post in my LJ.

*gives more hugs*
-Jez

[fatewalker.livejournal.com]

As much energy and love as can be sent is on it's way!

[corusca.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry Echo.

[pinchofthyme.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. I hope they will be able to help her. My great-grandmother had breast cancer in her 30's and she lived well beyond her 80's. My thoughts prayers are with you.

[empressvesica.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear that, darling. It is never easy news to process, but thank goodness for the day and age we live in. My own mother is a ten-year survivor of breast cancer. Medicine has come so far and they have made such improvements in how they detect and treat breast cancer.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both, especially you. We make such goddess of our mothers and to see them scared or in pain unravels our whole world. You both can get through this. You are both strong and able for this challenge. And it's okay to be scared, too....

*biggest hugs and empathy*

[rosefyre.livejournal.com]

*hugs* My great-grandmother, great-aunt, and grandmother all had breast cancer and survived perfectly fine, if it makes you feel any better, though I do have to admit that I'm sitting around waiting for my mom to get it, since they were all in their 50s or 60s when they did.

*hugs* *sends chocolate* If you ever need to talk, you know how to reach me. (And if you don't, just check my user info.)

[jacyevans.livejournal.com]

Oh God - I'm sorry. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[(Anonymous)]

Echo *hugs*

I can only imagine how you feel right now - like the air's been sucked out of your lungs and replaced with a load of bricks.

My mom had stage 4 cervical cancer while she was pregnant with me. To this day, they still don't know how she got pregnant with me - with cancer that advanced plus her *3* methods of BC, conception should have been impossible.

BUT, she did. And during her prenatal care, they discovered her cancer. She wasn't due for another woman's exam for 7 months. She would've been dead by then.

They did a complete hysterectomy a week after I was born. By then, the cancer had moved into her ovaries (one was the size of a basketball, the other a football) and uterus.

The doctors still don't understand how my mother survived long enough to deliver me - they said it was force of will.

I will be 30 in 5 months. My mom's still here and still as feisty as ever. She rides a Harley. She learned to sail. She went back to college to get a degree in landscaping architecture. She only quit bodysurfing when her rotator cuff in her shoulder gave out. The cancer never came back.

30 years of remission.

We've had some moments that were scary - like when they did a biopsy on her breast and found a fibroid tumor. Luckily, it was not cancer, but we sweated that for weeks.

Echo hun, I believe in miracles. How can I not? My mother tells me *I* am her miracle. I believe miracles come when we least expect them, but when we need them most.

I believe in the power of positive thinking. And look how many people you have pulling for you and your mom. All those good thoughts surely have to carry some weight.

I also believe in the treatments that we are seeing improve every day. As scary a word as cancer is, it's not the death sentence it used to be.

I, too, hope that this has been caught early. And while things seem bleak and hard right now, I will hold you in my thoughts and hope you find everything you need to get you and your mom through this.

Gem

[australian-imp.livejournal.com]

*hugs*