WestieMom Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 My MIL was treated last year for cancer and she bounced back from the surgery quite well. In November we all saw a change in her. She had become irritable and withdrawn. I believed it to be depression and we urged her to get out of the house and go out with her friends. About a week before Christmas she came down with a bad cold that was not getting better. She did go to the doctor and was put on antibiotics. She seemed to improve but by Christmas she was clearly going down hill again. My husband finally convinced her to go to the hospital this past Sunday. She was hospitalized Sunday evening. Her left lung was completely filled with fluid. Many tests have been run and we are waiting for the results. They will be doing another CT scan tomorrow now that most of the fluid has been removed. All of the doctors are pretty certain that the cancer has moved to her lungs but they won't confirm or talk about a game plan until all of the results are in. If you could please remember her in your prayers we would be so grateful. We are trying to remain hopeful and optimistic but it's been difficult. Thank you so much! UPDATE: My MIL underwent surgery today for a biopsy and to reposition her lung back to where it needs to be...seems the fluid buildup pushed the lung out of place. I didn't know that could happen or that they can fix something like that! We did not receive the news we had hoped for. She has metastatic cancer and the surgeons exact words were that it is "extensive". The cancer is lurking between the outside of the lung wall and the lining of the lung. She is in ICU at present and we got to see her this evening. She is on pain meds but was able to talk to us. I thank you again for your prayers...please keep them coming. The surgeon was a pulmonary (sp?) specialist so she now needs to be seen by an oncologist who will lay out her options. Cancer is such a dreadful disease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Will definately add her to my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Carol I'll keep your MIL in my prayers. I'll bet she feels better that her the fluid has been removed for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Carol, I will keep your MIL in my prayers and thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Carol, my prayers are with her and your family. Please keep us up to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Carol, I'll keep her in my prayers too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would be happy to keep your MIL in my prayers Carol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hugs and prayers for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Praying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloar Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Prayers and good thoughts for your MIL and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Carol, prayers for your MIL & all the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Carol, so sorry to hear this bad news. Keep up the spirits as it might not be the cancer. We will pray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDquilter Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Definitely praying for your MIL, you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hugs and prayers for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. I'll let you all know what we find out. Your support means so much to me and I'm glad this forum exists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Prayers coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Update provided. I edited my original post but it didn't come to the top. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I will keep her in my prayers. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I will pray for all of you.. God Bless, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Oh Carol, I am so sorry about your MIL diagnosis. This disease is just awful, I wish it would go away. I will be praying for your MIL and your entire family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Carol, I'm so sorry that you didn't get the good news you so wanted. I've had lung surgery so I can sympathize with the pain she is going through. I assume she has a chest tube or two in. I had 2. She is lucky that you are there for her. I'll keep her in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Originally posted by hmerrill Carol, I'm so sorry that you didn't get the good news you so wanted. I've had lung surgery so I can sympathize with the pain she is going through. I assume she has a chest tube or two in. I had 2. She is lucky that you are there for her. I'll keep her in my prayers. Heidi, Yes, she's had one chest tube in since Monday or Tuesday. They inserted a 2nd chest tube during the surgery yesterday. When the first was going in she said it was the most painful thing ever...but the doc got it in quickly. I understand it's just as painful coming out. Thank you for your prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Originally posted by WestieMom Originally posted by hmerrill Carol, I'm so sorry that you didn't get the good news you so wanted. I've had lung surgery so I can sympathize with the pain she is going through. I assume she has a chest tube or two in. I had 2. She is lucky that you are there for her. I'll keep her in my prayers. Heidi, Yes, she's had one chest tube in since Monday or Tuesday. They inserted a 2nd chest tube during the surgery yesterday. When the first was going in she said it was the most painful thing ever...but the doc got it in quickly. I understand it's just as painful coming out. Thank you for your prayers. Carol, I'm sorry it was so painful for her. When they put mine in I was still under so I didn't feel anything. I can tell you that it did not hurt coming out. I was really scared about how much it would hurt. The only way I can describe it is that it felt like they were starting a lawn mower by pulling the cord as hard as they could but I wouldn't say it hurt. I'll pray it doesn't hurt her too. I think it was on day 5 they took out the first tube from me and Day 8 for the 2nd. It has been more than 10 years since I had them and I can still feel the path of that tube! I have nerve damage from the surgery so maybe it is just hyper sensitive like most of my right side. It was a small price to pay though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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