lung cancer

[Sinister]

Sorry to hear the wolf. Hope things work out. Going through this with my grandpa./

[flasheroo]

It will be 2 years since my mom passed on the 16th of this month.
The best thing you can do for her is get in the habit of handing her a small
cup of her favorite drink anytime she sits up.Your mom will lose weight
during this battle but she must stay hydrated.That will be a battle in
itself but you must keep her drinking fluids.Stay strong and just being
there for her will mean more to her than you can imagine.
Flasheroo

[WSA]

I don't usually reply much here, because there are too many a******s.

My dad died on April 17, 2010 of lung cancer, copd, and emphysema. My mom of ovarian cancer on February 28, 2011.

!!!Make the most of the time you have!!!

Bury old hatchets. Be around. Hold their hand, even if you never have. Do not wallow in yourself, be strong for them and be there for them. If your friends, boss, wife, etc., complain about the time you are spending, tell them to F off. Spend The Time. You do not get any more.

Listen to them. What they say. This is their last chance to tell you things you will never find out anywhere else. (my dad finally told me about when the SS came and took his father when he was 9 years old. He shook and cried. The only time I ever saw my dad cry.)

I miss them both, every day. I am not going to say "sorry to hear your troubles". What I am saying is value each moment. When the moments are gone, they are gone.

Ed Walters

[Northern Classics]

Originally Posted by WSA

I don't usually reply much here, because there are too many a******s.

My dad died on April 17, 2010 of lung cancer, copd, and emphysema. My mom of ovarian cancer on February 28, 2011.

!!!Make the most of the time you have!!!

Bury old hatchets. Be around. Hold their hand, even if you never have. Do not wallow in yourself, be strong for them and be there for them. If your friends, boss, wife, etc., complain about the time you are spending, tell them to F off. Spend The Time. You do not get any more.

Listen to them. What they say. This is their last chance to tell you things you will never find out anywhere else. (my dad finally told me about when the SS came and took his father when he was 9 years old. He shook and cried. The only time I ever saw my dad cry.)

I miss them both, every day. I am not going to say "sorry to hear your troubles". What I am saying is value each moment. When the moments are gone, they are gone.

This is the most valuable post there has been in a long time.


When I first replied to Wolf about his Mom's cancer diagnosis, I didn't even want to mention the end result of my Mom's three months of treatments, for fear of additional discouragement.

Although my Mom had been going for treatments for bone marrow, lymph node and lung cancer since May of 2011, she seemed to be improving somewhat in August, and I thought it would be OK to leave town for the weekend to visit some friends. I left their place August 20, and returned late at night August 22. I had talked with my parents on the phone the evening of the 22nd, and Mom had been feeling pretty good and energetic and had been helping neighbors with gardening (one of her favorite hobbies). I told her I would see her the next morning, after I got back, but it was too late. She died while Dad was in the shower, after he had checked on her the morning of August 23rd. Since I was back at their place, Dad ran to get me and told me Mom had stopped breathing. Of course not knowing the exact reason, and since Mom still was warm and had a normal fleshtone, my AR/CPR training kicked in, but there was no response. At just 65 years she was gone. I will have to live the rest of my life knowing the last two days of my Mom's life I chose to be out of town. And I also wasn't at her side during her last minutes... The fact that she passed away 'alone' haunts both Dad and I to this day.

What I am saying is value each moment. When the moments are gone, they are gone.

Be there for your family!





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[thebigbadWOLF]

my mom was hospitalized due to the cancer filling her lungs with fluid, she started her first chemo sessions,

8hr days, 3 days in a row. its taking its toll.

we are all shaving our heads tonight hopefully she will be home soon.

thanks for all the kind words.

Originally Posted by Northern Classics

This is the most valuable post there has been in a long time.


When I first replied to Wolf about his Mom's cancer diagnosis, I didn't even want to mention the end result of my Mom's three months of treatments, for fear of additional discouragement.

Although my Mom had been going for treatments for bone marrow, lymph node and lung cancer since May of 2011, she seemed to be improving somewhat in August, and I thought it would be OK to leave town for the weekend to visit some friends. I left their place August 20, and returned late at night August 22. I had talked with my parents on the phone the evening of the 22nd, and Mom had been feeling pretty good and energetic and had been helping neighbors with gardening (one of her favorite hobbies). I told her I would see her the next morning, after I got back, but it was too late. She died while Dad was in the shower, after he had checked on her the morning of August 23rd. Since I was back at their place, Dad ran to get me and told me Mom had stopped breathing. Of course not knowing the exact reason, and since Mom still was warm and had a normal fleshtone, my AR/CPR training kicked in, but there was no response. At just 65 years she was gone. I will have to live the rest of my life knowing the last two days of my Mom's life I chose to be out of town. And I also wasn't at her side during her last minutes... The fact that she passed away 'alone' haunts both Dad and I to this day.
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just speachless sorry for your lose....got to admit it was not easy reading this, my mom also has COPD, diabetic, and now lung cancer...i understand i need to know the reality of the situation so i can make it the best befor she goes, but damn just the thought of it...

[impreSSive]

Can't imagine what you are going through wolfster!
Keep the faith alive brothah. Prayers will be heard for the best.

[Hilpala SS]

Dude as always....and as stated in my texts...I'm here bro. Prayers are with you and the fam!

[Needles.Kain]

You're killing me Wolf, I am truly sorry for what you and your family are going through...ten fold for your mother. We all love our mothers so it's not something I envy at all. I think you've received some great advice and support here so I'll just be Mister Sittin B. Quiet.

[LT1477]

Spark up a fatty.....

[thebigbadWOLF]

Originally Posted by Needles.Kain

You're killing me Wolf, I am truly sorry for what you and your family are going through...ten fold for your mother. We all love our mothers so it's not something I envy at all. I think you've received some great advice and support here so I'll just be Mister Sittin B. Quiet.

i have thanks

Originally Posted by LT1477

Spark up a fatty.....

hi rockford, your post thrives for attention you must be lonly, do me a favor and PM me if you have anything else to say