ashleylorraine Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 My mother has been in and out of the hospital several times this past month and a half for high calcium levels in her blood. My family and I were worried because when a person has too much calcium in their blood, it can put them into a coma that he or she most likely never comes out of. My mom has seen a nephrologist, endocrinologist, you name it. At first, the doctor said her elevated calcium level was caused by too much vitamin D - so for a little while we thought my mom had parathyroid disease which I wish was the problem because it's an easy fix. However, long story short - the CAT scan my mother received yesterday showed masses/tumors all over her gut which are 99% cancerous. Unfortunately since there are more than one mass/tumor in her gut, doctors cannot operate to remove them since there are so many. Tomorrow my mother will receive a biopsy to determine what the masses are and type of cancer this is, but will not receive the results for a couple days (so frustrating). I pray to God my mother does not have kidney cancer or anything of the sort. There is a medicine called Gleevac, which is chemotherapy in a pill form, that supposedly is fantastic for tackling, killing, maintaing tumors and cancer cells - so all in all, please keep my mother in your prayers because I am no where near ready to lose my mom - not for a long time. One more thing - five years ago my mother had a malignant GIST tumor removed and was on Gleevac for about 1.5 to 2 years. A GIST tumor is a gastroinstromal tumor (in the abdomen) and are very rare. GIST tumors are slow growing tumors and can be maintained or killed by Gleevac. My family and I feel that the GIST tumor has come back in my mother's gut, but this time there's more than one. We are hoping that if this is the case, then Gleevac can maintain or kill the tumors and my mother can recover safely. The anticipation of receiving results and final answers is making me crazy upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WODY'S GIRL Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Ashley i am so sorry to hear the news. Alan and I will keep you both in our prayers. If you need anything at all even just to talk dont hesitate to call. Keep your head up girly and we all are here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 your mom will be in your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 That is heartbreaking to hear Ashley, but stay positive. I wish your Mother the best and she is in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevcup47 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Ash sorry to hear but stay positive for sure ............you and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts here also ..................Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Best of luck to you. Doctors can do amazing things, I hope for the best. I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary with my Cancer battle. I was 26 with a tumor the size of a softball between my kidneys. I believe things will work out for you. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 ashley sorry about the news...we will keep y'all in our prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleylorraine Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thank you everyone so much - it really means a lot to me to know that I have you guys and gals as my friends. The worst part right now is waiting for my mother to get the biopsy tomorrow and then to wait for the results because my family and I are in the blind - not too sure what path this all is going to take. Once I hear more I will keep everyone posted - thanks again everyone. Best of luck to you. Doctors can do amazing things, I hope for the best. I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary with my Cancer battle. I was 26 with a tumor the size of a softball between my kidneys. I believe things will work out for you.Doug And Doug - Congrats on your anniversary! I'm really happy that things worked out for the best for you - I just hope my mom encounters a positive path as well. Good luck to you and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8hnpSS Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Omg Ashley I'm so sorry to hear this. Your mom will be in my prayers and I wish her the best of luck. I know she will be fine just stay positive. If you need anything feel free to give me a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB47 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Very sorry to hear about your mother. I currently know 3 different people with different kinds of cancer (breast, ovarian & lung). Seems like everybodys getting it. Good news is that 2 of them are doing very well 1 1/2 and 2 years respectively into it. The third is just about to start chemo this week and they say the prognosis is good. The medical profession has come incredibily far in just the last 10 years in fighting all types of cancer. New breakthroughs are made constantly. So remain hopeful and try to stay positive and remember that we are all praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usabodyguard Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 your mom and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers... life is to be cherished, most of us do not realize this before it is too late... i hope you and your mom can overcome this temporary situation. God Speed Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) you and your family are in my prayers Ash. Edited October 14, 2008 by SSThunder (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 may God be with you and your family. i will say a prayer for you. good luck.. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddy03pimpin Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 my prayers go out to your mother and your fam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montanass Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 we are all thinkin of your mom, you and your family. Really hope things work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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