tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post6390710346796912201..comments2023-05-04T08:08:39.681-05:00Comments on rainbow motel: That Which Shall Not Be NamedRainbow Motelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14181387926946193981noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-69656408759894716252014-01-31T21:21:42.294-06:002014-01-31T21:21:42.294-06:00Oh, my friend.
You're never ready. But you p...Oh, my friend. <br /><br />You're never ready. But you put one foot in front of the other, and you do the stuff that needs to get done. You do the research. You go to the appointments. It's horrible, but you do it. <br /><br />When my mom was diagnosed, I was angry for a very, very long time. It's OK to be angry and scared and maybe a teensy bit irrational. Just do what you need to do to take care of yourself. <br /><br />Please know that you have so many people sending you and your mom love and support. We are here for you.Becky Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351322716749475996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-55227134496107832312014-01-28T15:06:55.569-06:002014-01-28T15:06:55.569-06:00I'm so sorry. Cancer truly is universally ter...I'm so sorry. Cancer truly is universally terrifying. I hope your mother's treatment goes well and that she has a caring doctor. I have to say, (and I hope this is helpful) I work in oncology, not as a clinician, but as an analyst. One day, I was in a meeting with an oncologist and he had to take a call in which he was discussing a patient with another doctor. The thing that struck me was while it was clear that the patient was pretty sick, the oncologist was really confident about what to do to get this patient through her rough patch. I could see that to him, cancer was something that he had conquered multiple times and he felt he would do it again. It was comforting to see that.Patience_Crabstickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860012969550268614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-34163262509607414982014-01-28T10:15:11.160-06:002014-01-28T10:15:11.160-06:00Oh, honey.Oh, honey.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-57752126286572113372014-01-28T08:29:08.819-06:002014-01-28T08:29:08.819-06:00I'm sorry.I'm sorry.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-70919156181185441492014-01-27T15:41:51.870-06:002014-01-27T15:41:51.870-06:00Very sorry to hear your news. It is not an easy th...Very sorry to hear your news. It is not an easy thing to hear or deal with. My dad passed away three years ago from a rare form of leukemia at the age of 89. You are never ready and can only face things one minute at a time, day by day. I agree MsCaroline's advice is best: research, talk about the treatment options and find a doctor you like and are comfortable with. Thinking of you and your mom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315880358125631734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-90322339914727738412014-01-27T15:24:49.888-06:002014-01-27T15:24:49.888-06:00Peace & strength & luck to you and your mo...Peace & strength & luck to you and your mom.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-22233063521912870422014-01-27T08:56:41.254-06:002014-01-27T08:56:41.254-06:00Oh God bless you, it is so hard to have a parent f...Oh God bless you, it is so hard to have a parent facing this fight. I'm a 10 year breast cancer survivor, and can only say Ms Caroline is right on the money with her advice - Having been there, done that, I absolutely agree with her!East West Logistics LLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195200737079700022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-54954322951017135792014-01-27T08:05:16.696-06:002014-01-27T08:05:16.696-06:00I'm sorry. That's the worst word a person...I'm sorry. That's the worst word a person can hear their doctor say. People around here still drop their voices and even whisper it. I hope your mom gets hooked up with the very best care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-65509342095497738612014-01-27T01:52:19.607-06:002014-01-27T01:52:19.607-06:00Cancer sucks. I lost my father to lung cancer alm...Cancer sucks. I lost my father to lung cancer almost 17 years ago and my mother is a breast cancer survivor. I don't know what kind of cancer your mom has, but chances are you have been given more than one treatment choice, and I'm sure that your heads are spinning. Take your time, talk to people, and do a little research before making any decisions. This disease is a roller coaster: we found ourselves thrilled about the smallest things - and, oddly, devastated by equally small ones. When my dad had a rough day after chemo, it crushed and terrified me more than you can imagine. On the other side of the coin, a joke or a smile from him filled my heart with hope that could make my week. Do not be surprised when this happens - it is normal. Take advantage of people who have been there if you are so inclined: my parents began attending a cancer support group shortly after my dad's diagnosis, and those people became like a second family.(I should add that I would have never thought of them as 'support group types' either - so don't write off the idea automatically if your mom is a private type like so many of that generation.) My mother is still in touch with a number of them and I went with them a few times when they had a meeting while I was in town. I wish I could say something helpful, but the best I can offer is that many of us have been there and we understand. So, so, sorry to hear this.MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-40100454425224301112014-01-26T17:42:56.111-06:002014-01-26T17:42:56.111-06:00I am so sorry. This is so strange as I was just co...I am so sorry. This is so strange as I was just conversing with someone on FB about my mother's death. My advice to your family would be to think about what treatment you want and not just go with what they suggest. I hope you don't mind the advice. Hugs.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559159676398284756.post-55994797822991961032014-01-26T17:38:07.234-06:002014-01-26T17:38:07.234-06:00I am so sorry. I hope your mother's fight will...I am so sorry. I hope your mother's fight will involve as little pain and as much grace as possible.Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058787761575567910noreply@blogger.com