Scary Time!!!!!!!!!!

[speakerman39]

Hello people I hope asll is well with everyone. As some of you may know, my Mom has lung cancer. She has large cell and is in the early stages as far as the doctors can tell at this point. However, my Mom will be having surgery next Tuesday August 12th. The plan is to assess just how deep the tumor is. If it is doable, the surgeon hopes to remove a lobe. At the very least, wedge it. To be honest, I am NOT really sure what all of this means but I remain hopeful.

The thought of my losing my Mom scares the living crap out of me to say the least. I have not been posting much because of this being so stressful on me. I can't even begin to imagine how my Mom truly feels. Surprisingly, she seems to be holding together quite well. The surgeon told me there is a very good chance that my Mom will have to be on oxygen for the rest of her life after the surgery

The real concern is, however, is if the cancer has spread. Hopefully, it hasn't and the surgeon can remove the lobe. There is also a good possibility that the surgeon may not be able to do anything. If that is the case, then my Mom will then have to endure aggressive radiation treatments. Right now, we are all in the dark so to speak. All I can do is to remain hopeful for her.

In closing, please take a few moments of your time and say a prayer for her. It would mean so very much to me as I believe in the power of prayer. Thank you for your time as it is most appreciated.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[Alex2507]

please take a few moments of your time and say a prayer for her. It would mean so very much to me as I believe in the power of prayer.

I'm in.

 

[Adam]

Phil,

Truly, honestly - I wish you and your family all the best with this. I can only imagine the stress involved with this. All I can think to say is to try and enjoy every moment with her (and everyone else), because you never know when you won't have it anymore. It could be minutes or years, for any one of us. I really hope that it's years (and good years at that) for you and your Mom.

Adam

 

[mike c]

i'll pray for you and your mother.

 

[Rickster71]

Phil,
Your family is in out thoughts and prayers.

 

[mazersteven]

Phil,

Both your Mom, and especially you will be in my thoughts, and prayers.

Prayer for the Sick

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. O dearest Comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us. Amen.

 

[gokou777]

Phil,
I was just driving on the freeway and saw the sign. It says

Lung
C answer.

Dont worry, be happy. Miracle happens everyday.

Everything is Possible.

gokou

 

[Nomo]

In closing, please take a few moments of your time and say a prayer for her. It would mean so very much to me as I believe in the power of prayer. Thank you for your time as it is most appreciated.

Cheers,

Phil

That's a given

You and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers.

Best wishes Phil.

 

[jamie2112]

Very Sorry to hear that Phil. My prayers are with you and your family.....

 

[Tomorrow]

Phil,

I'm so very sorry to hear of this. A diagnosis of cancer is an awful thing to experience...for your mom and everyone who cares about her. It seems that she may have caught this early, though...a wonderful first step in the battle.

Besides prayer, a positive mindset and joy of life are huge weapons in the battle against cancer. It sounds like your mom has the right stuff! There is a saying that is important to those of us in 'The Club' of cancer survivors, "I may have cancer, but cancer does not have me". For this battle, I'll wager your mom, you and your family will find strength you don't even know you have. Beating back serious challenges like this makes us immeasurably stronger and appreciate the life we're given all that much more.

I know this is frightening to you. But medical science has made huge strides in the last decade toward defeating cancers of all types. It's not the death sentence that it once was. My advice is for you to take some time and learn all you can about her cancer and how it is best defeated. Most of all, remember that love is the greatest thing we can give to those close to us, and it provides the strength to do the impossible!

Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

 

[speakerman39]

I'm in.

Thanks Alex as I knew I could count on you my friend. Much appreciated.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

Phil,

Truly, honestly - I wish you and your family all the best with this. I can only imagine the stress involved with this. All I can think to say is to try and enjoy every moment with her (and everyone else), because you never know when you won't have it anymore. It could be minutes or years, for any one of us. I really hope that it's years (and good years at that) for you and your Mom.

Adam

Thanks very much Adam. You have really been a good friend. It is much appreciated.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

i'll pray for you and your mother.

Thanks a bunch Mike. It is always good to hear that people so far away care enough to say a prayer. It is very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

Phil,
Your family is in out thoughts and prayers.

You know Rick, we have shared a bunch of laughs here and there. I always enjoy reading those humorous posts of yours. Thanks for the prayers as it will be most appreciated.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

Phil,

Both your Mom, and especially you will be in my thoughts, and prayers.

Prayer for the Sick

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. O dearest Comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us. Amen.

Wow, Maz thanks for such a wonderful prayer. I will read this to my Mom. No, better yet I will say this to her in a prayer tomorrow. It is very much appreciated my friend.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

Phil,
I was just driving on the freeway and saw the sign. It says

Lung
C answer.

Dont worry, be happy. Miracle happens everyday.

Everything is Possible.

gokou

Hey, nothing wrong with having hope and staying positive. Life, at times, can really get you down. Sometimes, when I read signs such as the one you are referring to can easily motivate me to stay the course no matter what. Thanks so much for posting.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

That's a given

You and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers.

Best wishes Phil.

Thanks so very much Nomo. You have always been a big help to me. Especially, the receiver questions. Appreciate you posting here and offering some support.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

Very Sorry to hear that Phil. My prayers are with you and your family.....

Thanks once again Jamie. It is always good to hear from you my friend. Really appreciate you offering some support.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

Phil,

I'm so very sorry to hear of this. A diagnosis of cancer is an awful thing to experience...for your mom and everyone who cares about her. It seems that she may have caught this early, though...a wonderful first step in the battle.

Besides prayer, a positive mindset and joy of life are huge weapons in the battle against cancer. It sounds like your mom has the right stuff! There is a saying that is important to those of us in 'The Club' of cancer survivors, "I may have cancer, but cancer does not have me". For this battle, I'll wager your mom, you and your family will find strength you don't even know you have. Beating back serious challenges like this makes us immeasurably stronger and appreciate the life we're given all that much more.

I know this is frightening to you. But medical science has made huge strides in the last decade toward defeating cancers of all types. It's not the death sentence that it once was. My advice is for you to take some time and learn all you can about her cancer and how it is best defeated. Most of all, remember that love is the greatest thing we can give to those close to us, and it provides the strength to do the impossible!

Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Hey, really appreciate how you put things into perspective. This post offers me some very hopeful advice. Just wish you only knew how much. Thanks for posting my friend.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[speakerman39]

Just wanted to take a few minutes and thank all of you who has offered me a prayer and some support. You guys have no idea how much that means to me. It sure helps to reduce some of the stress and pressure I have been under lately. Kudos to all of you. Never forget it is much appreciated. God bless you all.

Cheers,

Phil