Small lung cancer in 63 year old - Cancer: Lung Message Board

courtenaynt · 11-15-2006, 09:52 AM

My mom, who is 63, was diagnosed with small lung cancer yesterday. We (her four daughters) are in shock and horror. It's like a nightmare. We are 27,29, 33, and 37. She smoked for years, but stopped ten years ago. But it doesn't matter anyway.

Does ANYONE have any success or hope stories for us?? They gave her four months without treatment, a year or two with.

Anyone with experience? We welcome it all.

Thank you.

sadandscared28 · 11-15-2006, 10:52 AM

i am so sorry to hear about you mom. my mom was diagnosed on june 14th..one of the worst day of my life. I know the shock of it and how you feel. Get ready for a battle,stay strong and positive.Look at the good stories and remember every case is different.If you have questions im here...this board has been a great help to me.

courtenaynt · 11-15-2006, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the advice. We will try. I just was hoping someone had some hope for me.

paul.alexander4 · 11-15-2006, 01:12 PM

Hi there - I am new to this site but read your message regarding your Mum & just wanted to tell you of my experiences with my Mum. She is 62, diagnosed last September with the same & like you, was petrified of losing her. She underwent intense radiotherapy (3 times/day for 12 days). The last 13/14 months have been HELL through worry and the un-known, however today she went back to the hospital and was told that her tumour has "almost disappeared"!! I never realised that this could be possible, but she is proof and I just hope that your Mum can find treatment that will equally give her the best chance of survival - try really hard to remain positive, although that is easier said than done, but you must be strong.

Wishing you all the luck in the world - I hope this information will give you some hope. xxxx

courtenaynt · 11-15-2006, 01:21 PM

You did give me hope! I'm going to read this to my mother. How wonderful. Thank you. Thank you. I don't want false hope, but some real hope or something to look forward to is getting us through this.

I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Best of luck and hope to your mother, too. xo.