I desperately need your prayers.

silkandsand · 06-01-2005, 07:25 AM

Some of you may remember me. I used to post on the pg a lot. Well, my mom has 2 tumors the size of grapefruits in her abdomen. She goes in for a cat scan today (May 1) and the thng is they think it is likely cancer. My mom doesn't want chemo and if it is chemo the prognosis is very, very bad. I just lost my best friend, Lucy, to breast cancer 6 months ago and I do not feel like I can handle this at all. I am trying very hard not to fall apart but I need prayers and positive thoughts. I am not strong anymore.

My dh and I also have separated twice in the past 6 6 months and another dear friend has lymphatic cancer. What is with the cancer all around me?! I know I am supposed to trust God and learn something from all this, but I feel very, very bleak right now. Please pray for my mother and my dear friend Shelley who is on chemo and in for a fight to live. Pray for me to have peace and whatever else it is I need.

daisyblue · 06-01-2005, 07:37 AM

Kristina--I am so sorry for you and I can't even image the pain you are going through right now. I wish I had the words to make it all go away. Please know you are in my prayers.

brilliant100 · 06-01-2005, 07:50 AM

I'm praying for you and your loved ones.

funkycamper · 06-01-2005, 08:51 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this, Kristina. You and your mom are in my prayers.

FitinCO · 06-01-2005, 09:11 AM

You are in my thoughts and prayers. :hug

Shirrell · 06-01-2005, 10:10 AM

Mair · 06-01-2005, 11:49 AM

Cyrano · 06-01-2005, 01:24 PM

I'm sorry to hear this

I hope everyone will be ok.

kaisergirl · 06-01-2005, 05:58 PM

scigirl3 · 06-01-2005, 09:04 PM

you are in my prayers and thoughts

Kelly

gettingstrength · 06-02-2005, 10:12 AM

silkandsand · 06-02-2005, 11:40 AM

Thank you for the hugs and prayers and support. It almost seemed like I felt the hugs. I really need them.

My mom had a cat scan of the tumors yesterday and the results will be read today by her doctor. I have read that a biopsy can metastasize the cancer (if it is and we still don't know, please God it's not!

) and then she could really be in for a fight. I am just so worried.

I feel like I am walking around with a ton of bricks on my shoulders. Has anyone heard of any alternatives to the classical biopsy?

Thank you again.

LCinHouston · 06-02-2005, 03:45 PM

kristina - I remember when you were foster-mom to the sweet baby for a while. I'm so sorry things seem to be bleak right now. remember that in our darkest times He shines the brighest. you and your family are in my heart and thoughts through the next few days. please post and let us know how it continues.

lynnjp · 06-02-2005, 04:49 PM

Kristina

I am so sorry to hear that you, your family and friends are going through such a tough time right now

and more

coming your way

silkandsand · 06-03-2005, 09:24 PM

LCinHouston...Wow, I haven't been on here in so long it is hard to believe anyone can remember me! Yes, precious baby Lucas Mateo was placed in a home with loving parents instead of tossed in a dump. The memory made me smile. Thank you.

We are supposed to know more tomorrow (Saturday) from some blood tests my mom had.

I just broke down sobbing in the bathroom today and couldn't stop. I cried and cried and then the rest of the day I was fine. Going about business again as usual. I hope that's normal. My emotions are so near the surface.

I wanted to mention that from the CAt scan results they determined it is ONE tumor and not two and it is the size of a pineapple in between her uterus and bladder. A few people have said that's a good sign. Also her other organs seem healthy.

Please keep praying.

Stepzz · 06-03-2005, 11:55 PM

Purrgirl · 06-04-2005, 04:53 AM

Kristina - I will be praying for you and your family.

silkandsand · 06-05-2005, 10:07 PM

I just wanted to let you all know that from her blood test results on Saturday it may be benign. Her tests looked ok. I am still praying because I know other people with cancer who were told at first it was benign, or likely benign. I just can't handle the thought of losing my mom.

sinderstorm · 06-06-2005, 12:17 PM

I'm so glad to hear that they believe its benign! Keep your chin up, and make sure she stays vigilent in monitoring the areas!

Bubbles · 06-06-2005, 04:50 PM

Praying for you and your Mom.

wimminrule · 06-06-2005, 07:27 PM

Praying for you, Kristina. You've had so much going on. I'm so sorry.

silkandsand · 06-07-2005, 11:08 AM

What a roller coaster ride. I wish I could just go into a coma and wake up in a few years. My dh accidentally ran over our puppy this morning. We will have to have a funeral this afternoon after we tell our kids. My dh has been a wreck and in tears all day. My kids will be crushed. I have got to stop crying so I can drive my mom to the lab. One of my mom's tests may have been questionable and it looks like she will have to have surgery this week or early next week or she is in danger of the tumor rupturing or further blocking her intestines and causing peritonitis. My mom's friend who is a nurse who worked over 35 years in triage in the ER came over to my mom's house today to urge her to act quickly. My mom hates doctors and I have to admit I have some deep seated frustration/anger with her for avoiding getting checked sooner. I pray it doesn't deprive us of her presence in our lives. *sob* Thanks for listening everyone here. You guys have seen me through some tough times the last year or so. I appreciate it so much. thank you.

sunset · 06-07-2005, 04:46 PM

Kristina my thoughts and prayers are with you.

lynnjp · 06-07-2005, 08:03 PM

What a tough time for you and your family-will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers

LCinHouston · 06-09-2005, 08:58 AM

Kristina - been thinking about you last night and this morning. I hope you are all holding up OK. thanks for the updates, we appreciate them even though it may be hard to talk about. we're thinking of you often.

silkandsand · 06-10-2005, 09:08 PM

Thanks so much for listening, everyone. I just wanted to add that it looks like my mom will be having surgery next week. They aren't going to do a biopsy. They are just going to remove the whole thing. It's huge! We're praying it's benign. Her blood tests indicate that she doesn't have cancer, though they can't know until they get in there. I am just so relieved that it sounds like she may be ok.

I have one other friend going through chemo and yet another who has a possible tumor on her lung. It seems like it's been raining cancer in my life lately but right now my hopes and prayers are fervently asking that my mom not be one of them.

Tea Rose · 06-13-2005, 06:54 PM

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

RoseWaddles · 06-16-2005, 01:33 PM

RobinB · 06-16-2005, 03:18 PM

Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

silkandsand · 06-19-2005, 07:13 PM

My mom goes in pre-op tomorrow morning. Her surgery is Tuesday. Please keep her in your prayers. So far her blood work looks good. The only thing that looks bad is the tumor itself with 1/4 of the core being liquid and not all solid.

RobinB, please let us know what your biopsy shows.

06-01-2005, 07:25 AM	#1
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake Chapala Posts: 8,507 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 150/141/125 sizes:10/8/6-4 WOE: Atkins/Low carb Start Date: 2/2/2003	I desperately need your prayers. Some of you may remember me. I used to post on the pg a lot. Well, my mom has 2 tumors the size of grapefruits in her abdomen. She goes in for a cat scan today (May 1) and the thng is they think it is likely cancer. My mom doesn't want chemo and if it is chemo the prognosis is very, very bad. I just lost my best friend, Lucy, to breast cancer 6 months ago and I do not feel like I can handle this at all. I am trying very hard not to fall apart but I need prayers and positive thoughts. I am not strong anymore. My dh and I also have separated twice in the past 6 6 months and another dear friend has lymphatic cancer. What is with the cancer all around me?! I know I am supposed to trust God and learn something from all this, but I feel very, very bleak right now. Please pray for my mother and my dear friend Shelley who is on chemo and in for a fight to live. Pray for me to have peace and whatever else it is I need. __________________ Kristina 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125

06-01-2005, 07:37 AM	#2
daisyblue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 192 Gallery: daisyblue	Kristina--I am so sorry for you and I can't even image the pain you are going through right now. I wish I had the words to make it all go away. Please know you are in my prayers.

06-01-2005, 07:50 AM	#3
brilliant100 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Western, USA Posts: 2,444 Gallery: brilliant100 Stats: 266/194/169 WOE: Atkins/M&E Feast, Lower fat & Lower calorie Start Date: restarted 6/1/05 M/E, back on the wagon 8-21-07	I'm praying for you and your loved ones.

06-01-2005, 08:51 AM	#4
funkycamper MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,924 Gallery: funkycamper Stats: 237/181/??? WOE: Atkins/Bernstein Start Date: re-committed 10/10/04	I'm so sorry to hear this, Kristina. You and your mom are in my prayers.

06-01-2005, 09:11 AM	#5
FitinCO MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,679 Gallery: FitinCO Stats: 270/220/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Dec 2, 2003	You are in my thoughts and prayers. :hug

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06-02-2005, 11:40 AM	#12
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake Chapala Posts: 8,507 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 150/141/125 sizes:10/8/6-4 WOE: Atkins/Low carb Start Date: 2/2/2003	Thank you for the hugs and prayers and support. It almost seemed like I felt the hugs. I really need them. My mom had a cat scan of the tumors yesterday and the results will be read today by her doctor. I have read that a biopsy can metastasize the cancer (if it is and we still don't know, please God it's not! ) and then she could really be in for a fight. I am just so worried. I feel like I am walking around with a ton of bricks on my shoulders. Has anyone heard of any alternatives to the classical biopsy? Thank you again.

06-02-2005, 03:45 PM	#13
LCinHouston MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Edge of Insanity Posts: 2,436 Gallery: LCinHouston Start Date: 12/12/07	kristina - I remember when you were foster-mom to the sweet baby for a while. I'm so sorry things seem to be bleak right now. remember that in our darkest times He shines the brighest. you and your family are in my heart and thoughts through the next few days. please post and let us know how it continues.

06-02-2005, 04:49 PM	#14
lynnjp Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 11,383 Gallery: lynnjp Stats: 273/154/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: 4/28/2001	Kristina I am so sorry to hear that you, your family and friends are going through such a tough time right now and more coming your way

06-03-2005, 09:24 PM	#15
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake Chapala Posts: 8,507 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 150/141/125 sizes:10/8/6-4 WOE: Atkins/Low carb Start Date: 2/2/2003	LCinHouston...Wow, I haven't been on here in so long it is hard to believe anyone can remember me! Yes, precious baby Lucas Mateo was placed in a home with loving parents instead of tossed in a dump. The memory made me smile. Thank you. We are supposed to know more tomorrow (Saturday) from some blood tests my mom had. I just broke down sobbing in the bathroom today and couldn't stop. I cried and cried and then the rest of the day I was fine. Going about business again as usual. I hope that's normal. My emotions are so near the surface. I wanted to mention that from the CAt scan results they determined it is ONE tumor and not two and it is the size of a pineapple in between her uterus and bladder. A few people have said that's a good sign. Also her other organs seem healthy. Please keep praying.

06-04-2005, 04:53 AM	#17
Purrgirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,301 Gallery: Purrgirl Stats: 146/128 5'6	Kristina - I will be praying for you and your family.

06-05-2005, 10:07 PM	#18
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake Chapala Posts: 8,507 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 150/141/125 sizes:10/8/6-4 WOE: Atkins/Low carb Start Date: 2/2/2003	I just wanted to let you all know that from her blood test results on Saturday it may be benign. Her tests looked ok. I am still praying because I know other people with cancer who were told at first it was benign, or likely benign. I just can't handle the thought of losing my mom.

06-06-2005, 12:17 PM	#19
sinderstorm MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CO Posts: 2,615 Gallery: sinderstorm Stats: 250+/203.5/150 WOE: LC... again	I'm so glad to hear that they believe its benign! Keep your chin up, and make sure she stays vigilent in monitoring the areas!

06-06-2005, 04:50 PM	#20
Bubbles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free or Die Baby!!!!! Posts: 10,100 Gallery: Bubbles Stats: 140 lbs of flabby fun WOE: All the time Start Date: Feb 2003	Praying for you and your Mom.

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wimminrule Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4,068 Gallery: wimminrule Stats: 260/223.5/under 200 for now WOE: Whole foods Start Date: 8/2007	Praying for you, Kristina. You've had so much going on. I'm so sorry.

06-07-2005, 11:08 AM	#22
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake Chapala Posts: 8,507 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 150/141/125 sizes:10/8/6-4 WOE: Atkins/Low carb Start Date: 2/2/2003	What a roller coaster ride. I wish I could just go into a coma and wake up in a few years. My dh accidentally ran over our puppy this morning. We will have to have a funeral this afternoon after we tell our kids. My dh has been a wreck and in tears all day. My kids will be crushed. I have got to stop crying so I can drive my mom to the lab. One of my mom's tests may have been questionable and it looks like she will have to have surgery this week or early next week or she is in danger of the tumor rupturing or further blocking her intestines and causing peritonitis. My mom's friend who is a nurse who worked over 35 years in triage in the ER came over to my mom's house today to urge her to act quickly. My mom hates doctors and I have to admit I have some deep seated frustration/anger with her for avoiding getting checked sooner. I pray it doesn't deprive us of her presence in our lives. sob Thanks for listening everyone here. You guys have seen me through some tough times the last year or so. I appreciate it so much. thank you.

06-07-2005, 04:46 PM	#23
sunset Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,054 Gallery: sunset	Kristina my thoughts and prayers are with you.

06-07-2005, 08:03 PM	#24
lynnjp Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 11,383 Gallery: lynnjp Stats: 273/154/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: 4/28/2001	What a tough time for you and your family-will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers

06-09-2005, 08:58 AM	#25
LCinHouston MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Edge of Insanity Posts: 2,436 Gallery: LCinHouston Start Date: 12/12/07	Kristina - been thinking about you last night and this morning. I hope you are all holding up OK. thanks for the updates, we appreciate them even though it may be hard to talk about. we're thinking of you often.

06-10-2005, 09:08 PM	#26
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake Chapala Posts: 8,507 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 150/141/125 sizes:10/8/6-4 WOE: Atkins/Low carb Start Date: 2/2/2003	Thanks so much for listening, everyone. I just wanted to add that it looks like my mom will be having surgery next week. They aren't going to do a biopsy. They are just going to remove the whole thing. It's huge! We're praying it's benign. Her blood tests indicate that she doesn't have cancer, though they can't know until they get in there. I am just so relieved that it sounds like she may be ok. I have one other friend going through chemo and yet another who has a possible tumor on her lung. It seems like it's been raining cancer in my life lately but right now my hopes and prayers are fervently asking that my mom not be one of them.

06-13-2005, 06:54 PM	#27
Tea Rose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 60 Gallery: Tea Rose	You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

06-16-2005, 03:18 PM	#29
RobinB Heart Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,170 Gallery: RobinB WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart March '07	Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

06-19-2005, 07:13 PM	#30
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake Chapala Posts: 8,507 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 150/141/125 sizes:10/8/6-4 WOE: Atkins/Low carb Start Date: 2/2/2003	My mom goes in pre-op tomorrow morning. Her surgery is Tuesday. Please keep her in your prayers. So far her blood work looks good. The only thing that looks bad is the tumor itself with 1/4 of the core being liquid and not all solid. RobinB, please let us know what your biopsy shows.