Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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I just fround out maybe an hour ago..my nanny has been dx with tummy and overie cancer..overy can go away..tummy is fatl..im so at lost rite now she is my only grandmom and we are close me my mom and her go out for lunch all the time and love to go to plays togeter..my brithday present was gunna be for all of us to go see a play..thats not gunna happen..When my mom told me i got that feeling of time slowing*happens to me also when i frist get off a plane for my vaction destion*..I havet even cryed yet.. i think it fully hast hit me, starting to abit as i write this..my mom is a reck,i think thats why i didnt cry when she told me cuz i have to be strong and think the best..im just at alose..fuck.. i know there probbly a cancer support goup
Last November my Mom, a woman who was full of life and vitality and only 67, went to the doctor for a simple physical and had a couple of moles removed. Within 2 weeks she was given a terminal diagnosis of a particularly virulent strain of Leukemia, basically bone marrow cancer. Mom chose to participate in a clinical trial which gave her an excellent quality of life but drastically shortened her life expectancy. She died in March/08.
I can only hope that the sacrifices and bravery of people like my Mom and others who help with research into these horrible Cancers can help people like your sweet Nanny.
(((HUGS))) Susan
So sorry to hear about your grandmom but have faith that they caught it in time to help.
My sister is suffering from the same thing but her doctor's really dropped the ball & overlooked it probably for 2 years. I too am going thru cancer..throat cancer but am almost finished with treatment & my sister-in-law also has cancer but still has I'm not sure how much more treatment to go thru. This has been a rough summer for all of us.
As a recommendation from one who has done it, be careful of going to the cancer sites. I became depressed & scared after reading what was on the head & neck boards & had to go back to putting my faith in my friends here & in my doctors & now have a much better outlook on things.
You didn't say how old your granny is, I am 64, my sis 74 & my sister-in-law is 68. One thing that has kept, at least, my sister-in-law & I going is a positive mood from those around us. I know I would rather someone just outright ask me questions than give me the sad face & tell me they're praying for me...don't get me wrong, I appreciate the prayers greatly....but treating me like I'm still alive & here rather than they've already given up on me helps greatly. Be sympathetic when she is tired or having problems but, for the most part, enjoy her has you have always done & understand that the treatments, while not a picnic, have come a long way & you may just get to enjoy her company for a long time to come.
My pdoc & oncologists say that a positive attitude & good family support are just as important, if not more important, than all the chemo & radiation.
I know it is a painful dx to hear especially about someone you love so much. Take care & please try to remember that being positive will help your grandmom most. Don't worry about not crying, it will come but, for your grandmom's sake...unless it comes up naturally in a conversation & it might..try to do it with your mom, friends or alone.
Prayers & HUGS,
Charlotte