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Post by CThrash13 on Feb 24, 2009 11:02:48 GMT -5
My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last Friday, and it's been a rough last few days for the family. She is supposed to meet with the doctor today in Oklahoma City to schedule the procedure to remove the tumor. As long as it hasn't spread to her liver, lungs, etc., the procedure and a little chemo should solve the problem. We will have to wait and see, however.
The family would definitely appreciate any and all thoughts and prayers for my mom. I'll keep everyone updated.
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carpshooter
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Post by carpshooter on Feb 24, 2009 11:32:43 GMT -5
nothing more important in life than a Mom. you will have prayers from here.
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Post by BucknSpin on Feb 24, 2009 16:26:10 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that, Cody. Your family will be in my thoughts...
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Post by isalldunn on Feb 25, 2009 10:36:02 GMT -5
Hope all goes well today! Best wishes to all of you from McLoud OK.
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Post by CThrash13 on Feb 25, 2009 11:20:13 GMT -5
Just a little update:
The doctors are doing another CT Scan today in OKC, and they are talking like it may be another week or so before anything is done. In a way, I guess that's a good sign because they aren't rushing things. The family is definitely ready for the procedure to be done though.
Thanks for the thoughts so far.
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Post by wycowboy on Feb 25, 2009 13:52:59 GMT -5
That's what I went through with my Grandma a few years back. It is a rough thing to go through for everyone. Did they catch it early? My prayers are out to you guys. Let me know if you need anyhting.
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Post by jaye on Feb 25, 2009 17:18:53 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about your Mom, Cody. Prayers from NC.
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Post by Homeslice on Feb 26, 2009 8:40:23 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about this, Cody. I hope all will be well with her.
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Post by CThrash13 on Mar 8, 2009 9:06:27 GMT -5
My mom's surgery was Friday, and the doctor thinks everything went as well as possible. It was definitely cancer. They had to remove the tumor, and they also had to take out part of her intestines and stomach. He said there were a few spots left, but the chemo and radiation should clear that out. So we are much more hopeful than before, but I'm sure the road ahead is still pretty long.
On a side note, I didn't know just how bad pancreatic cancer was until I started doing research. It's called the silent killer because they don't find it in time in over 95% of the cases. Our family feels very blessed to have so many good people praying for us. Thanks everyone!
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Post by jaye on Mar 8, 2009 10:37:49 GMT -5
We will sure pray for her, Cody. You and your family take care.
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Post by wycowboy on Mar 8, 2009 20:11:34 GMT -5
I'm glad the sugery went good. Keep me updated.
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Post by BucknSpin on Mar 10, 2009 8:34:23 GMT -5
Glad to hear your mother's surgery went well. I hope she makes a full recovery and has the chance to have a long and happy life. Chemo and radiation are no fun, but if she has the support of family and friends, and a good attitude, the treatments will be far more bearable.
I know the road you're traveling, my friend. We lost my father-in-law to this disease a year and a half ago. He was diagnosed in September and passed away 2 days before Thanksgiving. But it wasn't caught until it was past doing anything much more than to make him comfortable in his final days. It sounds like your mother's wasn't too far advanced. Good luck - you'll be in my thoughts...
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Post by cowboyup1991 on Mar 10, 2009 22:50:22 GMT -5
Glad everything went good ill keep her in my prayers
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Post by kaybee on Apr 10, 2009 20:42:36 GMT -5
Cody, how about an update on your Mom please? I am still praying for her. I am living in Oklahoma now and I love it.
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Post by CThrash13 on Apr 11, 2009 11:43:30 GMT -5
My mom is feeling much better and is starting to get up on her feet more and more each day. She is living with one of my sisters right now, and two of my other sisters also live close as well. That has made things very easy on her.
She is scheduled to meet with the doctor in Lawton in the next week or so to find out how much chemo/radiation needs to be done. So far, it's looking good that she won't need much, but you never know.
All in all, things are going as well as possible with my mom. Pancreatic cancer is rarely found early enough, so we feel pretty blessed. On that subject, my uncle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a couple weeks after my mom, and his was in a much later stage. The news isn't nearly as good for him.
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