well when I asked about what stage she told me her Dr. did not give her a stage, just that it is very aggressive. By the time they realized what was wrong the cancer was very large. It was pressing on her Vena Cava and causing swelling of her face and arm. It was also pressing on her broncial tube making it hard to breath. The first two visits to the Dr. she was told she had sinus issues and given antibiotics. She was not getting better so when she went back they ordered a chest xray. She was sent to the ER and then hospitalized within the hour. Chemo stated a few days later after scans showed how bad it was. It looks like it has spread to her bones. She is being seen at a cancer center in Georgia and they seem very good. They do want to start her on a drug for her bones but she is not sure what that is all about. Both she and her husband have trouble understanding some things. I was down there for a few days but travel is hard when she is so far away. It sounds like they are hoping for remission but that the cancer will come back, no cure. She is very depressed and I am trying to find ways to help her. She is just 65 with a new grandchild due in 3 months. SHe has great support system with her daughters and close girl friends. I guess I am wondering how long I can expect her to be with us. I need to plan to spend time with her.

I don't like to be negative but if the tumor is pressing on some of her organs plus it doesn't sound very promising. My mother's was contained within her lungs and as I mentioned previously she only lasted a few months after being diagnosed and also having chemo.
I'll be thinking of you and your sister and who knows she may beat the odds.

Leslie

Sorry about the post above, I forgot to proof read it before I sent it. I would like to know how everyone is doing out there? I'm doing okay, not perfect but not horrible either. How is your treatment going Burrkay? You are a very brave women! Take care all and I hope everyone is doing well.
Leslie

<br><br><br><br><br>I am checking in. Doing very well thank you. Just finished my month of <br>tobramycin, doing my salt lavage treatments and other daily meds. Am feeling <br>like a normal human being (with a little short of breathe). I hope others are <br>doing well also!<br> <br><br>

Thank Goodness, I've been thinking about you and am so happy that you are doing so well. Keep up the good work!
Leslie