I don't know if these requests are okay these days. I haven't been as active on the MudCat lately as I would like to be. If this is an inappropriate request, I apologize in advance. Anybody who is of a mind to respond can feel free to do so via personal messages rather than on the board.

A year ago, my brother and I got the news that our Mom had been diagnosed with lung cancer. You mudcatters responded compassionately...and effectively. My Mom tolerated the chemo and radiation very well, and this past July she was declared in remission. There was no indication that the cancer had spread or metastasized. Her lymph nodes and brain were clear. We proceeded with cautious optimism, knowing how often these types of things recur, but wanting to make the most of whatever respite we had been given.

Last Friday we learned that she now has a lesion in her brain. I went down to see her Tuesday night. W ehad a consult with one of her physicians Wed. morning and she had an MRI done Thursday morning. The good news is that the bad news is no worse that we thought. There is only one lesion. It's on the left side, near what is called the motor strip. The doctor has said that it is treatable, but that without treatment she would have maybe 4 months. Now we have to make some determinations about how top best proceed. Any treatment will almost certainly have some impact on her cognitive function. We want to minimize that while maximizing the effectivness of the treatments.

At any rate, in the midst of this time of incredible sadness, my little family has it's own struggle to undergo now, and I would really appreciate any prayers, good wishes, prsitive vibes you could send in our direction. It worked so well last time.

Thank you,

BeauDangles