T&P Please

[dearselah]

The last 7 days have been a nightmare for my family. My mom had a colonoscopy last Monday and they found numerous polyps, one of which the doctor knew was cancer pretty much right away. She met with the surgeon on Wednesday for several hours on and the plan was for her to have surgery this Tuesday, to remove her entire colon (I didn't know you could live normally without one but apparently you can). Well that was all fine and the prayer at the time was that it was just in her colon. She had a CT scan on Friday morning and was told the surgeon would call her once he got out of surgery that day. At 8pm on Friday night of a holiday weekend, the surgeon took the time to call my mom to let her know that the cancer is also in the liver. This is pretty much worst case scenario as you cannot live without a liver. So the surgery has been cancelled for Tuesday and instead she is getting a port put in and will be starting chemo as soon as she can get into Moffitt. I was pretty strong about it all until Friday night when we heard it is also in the liver, and I think the pregnancy hormones are contributing to my flood of emotions right now. On top of it all, H is leaving this week to go overseas for a few weeks so I am feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. Thoughts of my mom and all that she has to look forward to with becoming a grandmother for the first time are really tough. And seeing my never emotional father break down just absolutely kills me. So if you could please keep my mom and my family in your thoughts and prayers I would greatly appreciate it.

[jen812]

T& P that she will beat this. Cancer sucks.

[amellis2]

T & Ps, Janelle.

[phoenixrising]

I am not one of your board regulars, but I did want to offer my T&P to you. My mom had cancer last year and is coming up on 1 year since her surgery, and I know how scary it is. I will keep your whole family in my thoughts.

[sara76]

Oh God, I am so sorry. Cancer is such a bitch. But the human body is also amazing and I will send lots of prayers and positive thoughts that she beats this and can enjoy her granddaughter for many many years to come.

[kimandross]

Will definitely be praying for you and your family Janelle.

[roses12985]

I am so sorry to hear this. I hope everything goes well and she's feeling much better soon.

[stingsharkruns]

Lots of thoughts and prayers to your Mom {&fam}. Plenty of people live with out their colon (this is my surgeons specialty). I'm so sorry to hear the CA has spread Moffitt is terrific cancer center.

[dvroxy]

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[pinkwillow]

I'm so sorry to hear this janelle. Your mom is a strong woman with incredible faith. We will be praying for her and your family.

[moonstone523]

Thinking of you and your family!

[alzi]

I am so sorry to hear this...your family will be in our thoughts!

[aegis2005]

I'm so sad to read this - your mom is such a wonderful woman. I know how hard it is to have a parent diagnosed with cancer, and I'm sure the pregnancy hormones just amplify those feelings. Sending lots of T&P's to your family. (((hugs)))

[tashaandsage]

My thoughts and prayers go out to your mom and you and your family.

[roses12985]

I forgot to mention that my mom had to have her entire colon removed a couple years ago. If your mom would ever like to email or talk with her, please let me know. My mom is one of the most friendly, kind people in the world and I know she would be up for sharing her experience.

[mrschelseap09]

I am so sorry Janelle. Sending lots of T&P's to you and your family.

[dearselah]

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers...it is great appreciated! She has an appointment at Moffitt next week. Jamie, thanks for that offer...I will definitely pass the word along.

[lauren9317]

What a nightmare, sorry you and your family are going through this

[jennifer8080]

I'm so sorry. Sending thoughts and prayers to all.

[mrsmew]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Janelle. Lots of prayers coming your way.

[melis74]

I'm so sorry. Your Mom and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.