Well that sucks

[The-Nameless]

Seems like I have to take a slight break for some serious family issues. My mother has been fighting leukemia (cll for those of you who know it) for about 4 years now. Last night I got a call that she was hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs, and a severe blood infection. They have her on 3 seperate IV antibiotics, but this is her second fight with Cancer, her first was with Lymphoma and it really damaged her immune system, so another fight with cancer, and chemotherapy, has taken it's toll. Probably see less of me for at least a few days since I need to be ready to fly to Ohio if things turn worse. *sigh*

[Hilltop]

I'm sorry to hear that man, take care and I hope everything turns out fine. Don't know if you're religious but I'll keep her in my prayers.

[Croyvern]

we will miss you, best wishes.

[The-Nameless]

UPDATE:

Her infection is not responding to 3 IV antibiotics, and the culture is not showing any signs of cause. Thats bad because it leads to a slow developing but very aggressive infection. It is so aggressive they are having to give her transfusions daily for new blood. Her luekemia is progressed to over 93% of all blood is leukemia.

Basically the prognosis is terrible, and they can't see her doing better because

the antibiotics are not strong enough to deal with the infection on her on, and her immunes system is less than 7% of what it should be. Basically she can't beat the pneumonia without some serious assistance. Also she has progressed beyond a bone marrow transplant, and is not responding well to any chemo because of a previous battle with Lymphoma cancer. I never wanted to hear the words "Im sorry sir, this is now a terminal illness. I have some contact for pain, and stress management if you feel your mother will them." I literally told the doctor Im just gonna get her a bag of weed and a vaporizer. crazy part is the doctor said thats something he wishes he could recommend because it helps appettite, pain, and stress, but as a doctor I cannot recommend a type 1 controlled substance.

[Mmm Coffee]

I'm sure just you being there for her will help. The feeling of helplessness in these situations is awful - especially when you received the news you just did. I've had two relatives pass from cancer...one of them a survivor who had a recurrence. The best thing you can do is be strong for her.

[Croyvern]

they cut me open about three years ago....I do not remember the date. About 24hrs after Faulch left the world I supose. I had the cancer for atleast 15 years before they cut me open. Of course they did not get it all, but I refuse to continue hopeless treatment. I generally ask the doctor "So you have a cure for cancer?". When they reply "Not really" I giggle and reply "Well there is nothing for me here but to give you money, no thanks." I havent seen a doctor since I let them cut me, I will not be returning any time soon. If the cancer kills me, so be it, if it causes me discomfort, fine. In my mind its better to be sick, than sick and broke. Blessed are the prayers for your mom, my wifes mother has been on dialasis(sp?) for eleven years, I sincerely hope your mom has the same fighter spirit. Again, best wishes, and all hope from someone who knows that battlefield all too well.

[The-Nameless]

Well in '00 she was diagnosed with Lymphoma, she did put it in remission but lymphoma is terrible because it ALWAYS causes another form of cancer, She just happened to get Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) which is supposed to be a less aggressive Leukemia, but she had a more aggressive Lymphoma (Non-hodgekins) which did alot of damage to her physically. Factor in a mentally, and physically abusive alcoholic new husband, and she has had it rough. Leukemia treatments gave her chemically induced lupus symptoms. Bleh, I just want to crawl into a hole for a few hours

[Demiterracotta]

That really sucks man, and there's really nothing I can say other than I'm pullin for ya and hope things get better.

[Sandbox]

im so sorry

[-Totenkopf-]

My thoughts are with you mate. I just lost my grandfather in a very similar situation. He was diagnosed with bowel cancer a few years ago and had to have his bowel cut out. They thought they had this under control but it turned into Lymphoma. He underwent chemotherapy and once more they thought they had it sorted out. Not so. It spead to his liver, lungs and bone. He went on chemo again. Within a couple of months he was hospitalized with a very similar problem as your mother. They think it was pneumonia (though they weren't sure). Basically almost both his lungs were completely filled with something (they said it could of also been bleeding from the chemo treatment he was on). He was in hospital on oxygen and antibiotics and in intensive care for a couple of weeks. He then decided that enough was enough and refused treatment (I guess thinking it would be a rather swift end). It was almost another week before he finally passed (two weeks ago now).

My thoughts are with you and if it is at all possible I would go and see your mother.

Regards,

James.

[Imoutgoodbye]

How far down in Ohio does she live? Michigan allows for the use of medicinal marijuana.

Not fond of the stuff myself, but if it helps people with their pain, then I'm all for them having it.

My prayers are with you.

[The-Nameless]

I bought a ticket to go up north for tommorow.

[Aulian]

My thoughts are with you man, as you know my mother passed from cancer less then a couple fo years ago.

Anything I can do, let me know.

[mmajunkie]

Good luck.