mama e update

[spankerella]

The surgery was a success today. The mediport is in, the biopsy done. My mother is in good spirits. She starts her first round of chemo tomorrow. They were going to do radiation tomorrow, but the radiologist decided he wanted her to start the chemo first and only do radiation if it became necessary. So that's good. For those of you who are cancer-speak savvy... the breast mass is the primary and the lung and leg are secondary. For those who are not cancer-speak savvy that means the breast caused the cancer in the lung and leg bone. Which isn't the best news ever, but this makes it a little more dealable. It definitely makes it more treatable. All the doctors and nurses are being very optimistic about it. And they laugh really hard at my mom's bad jokes. I like that.

I am going to try to answer some emails tonight. Thank you to everyone wishing me well here on my livejournal. Please don't be offended if I don't reply directly to your comment. I'm going to scan through them to make sure no one asked me a specific question. But otherwise don't expect a reply. There are just too many... but that makes me feel good. Just the friends and family and friends of the family is a lot of praying already. I have a HUGE family. So when I add the fans and the online friends to that... I don't think any two people have had as many others praying for them as myself and my mother have. Again... thank you. There aren't enough words, and even if there were, I don't have the time to say all of them right now.

Thank you.

eta: prin_buttercup is CRAZY... but I do so love her. I just thought everyone should be aware. And all you minions might want to check her latest endeavor... echosunshine. Crazy.

eta2:

You Are 22 Years Old

22 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Just as I figured. See? This is why I still get carded. I also LOOK this age. In fact, when we went to admit my mom to the hospital, the woman in admissions had to "make sure" I was at least 18. I was awfully flattered.

*

Comments

That is a *tiny* bit of relief

[canada-cowgirl.livejournal.com]

I haven't been able to stop thinking about you and you mom. I know what it's like to lose a family member to cancer. I'm sure she'll be fine, and it's super excellent to hear that it's more treatable than expected.


You guys will stay in my thoughts and prayers until this ordeal is over.

[australian-imp.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear that things are progressing well so far. The two of you are in my thoughts.

*hugs*

Thoughts and prayers still with you

[dropversedevo-t.livejournal.com]

Hello Lady E.

I am very pleased that things have gone well for your mum so far with the treatment. Know that your loyal fans and friends are still thinking and praying to whatever higher we believe in for you and yours.

You will continue to have our support and boatloads of positive energy being sent your way.

I am the Dropverse Devottee

[wiseguru.livejournal.com]

That is such great new hun!

[howitzer.livejournal.com]

I like that they laugh at your mom's bad jokes too! It sounds like she's got a good outlook, both mentally and medically. Thank goodness!

hugs for echo

[shawnasolo.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry that your mom's sick. I hope that she gets well and beats the cancer. No doubt she will, since she raised you Miss E. Pay no mind to those that demand updates, cause prolly that's the last thing on your mind to do. Take time for yourself to destress. My thoughts are w/ you.

ttfn

cancer

[azulkan2.livejournal.com]

Believe me when I say I know exactly how you feel. Mom went through breast cancer 5 years ago. She's still kicking. Going on 80 in February. So I know you and your mother will be fine. Please take care of yourself...you won't do her any good if you make yourself sick. So get lots of rest, eat right, hug each other a lot and know that there are lots of us out here who love you and are keeping you both in our prayers. Think pink.
Lots of hugs,
Jan

[empressvesica.livejournal.com]

All three sites being related is SUCH good news. Hopefully that means a single treatment method should be impacting all three, instead of having to deal with each on its own.

Much love to you and yours during this difficult time.

in the same boat....

[ladyblaze2511.livejournal.com]

Hi echo. I know how you feel, and what you are going through. My favorite aunt has cancer in her lymph nodes, and it has spread far. She has tumors near her spine, in her stomach, her upper arms, legs and one in her brain, pressing on her right optical nerve. The doctors are doing lots of experimental treatments, but most of them are not working. She has a six year old daughter, and its hard trying to explain to her why her mommy doesn't feel good. But through all of it, my aunts spirits are high, and we are very hopeful. I feel that your state of mind is just as important as medical treatment, so keep your mum's spirit up, and I am sure she will be just fine.

mindy

Praying for your mom

[marybeth-2004.livejournal.com]

I don't know if you're a religious person, but I'm going to keep your mom in my prayers. I'll be praying that the chemo goes good, and they won't have to use radiation.