Breast Cancer update

[Kathy M]

This is Kathy's daughter Kristin, wow it has been too long! It has been a whole year since I've logged on and talked to you all. I wanted you to know how my mama's doing. She had her mastectomy at about noon today, took a while, but was not a very long wait thanks to my crazy family all gathered in the waiting room

The surgeon (not nearly as friendly as her AN surgeon, Dr. Tew) came out and we all huddled around him like we were a football team planning the next big play, hehe you could tell he was so uncomfortable! But he said everything was fine, the cancer had spread a little bit to a few of the lymph nodes in her arm, so they went ahead and took all of them out (under left arm only).

As of right now, she is in a great deal of pain, once the doctors can get it managed they will then transfer her to a hospital room and we will be able to see her.

What a long day, not to mention a terrifying one.

I apologize for my scattered thoughts and poor grammar, just exhausted!

It is very frustrating to know that we have to wait a week for the results to come back on what stage the cancer is/was in, and if it has spread more or not, I just can't believe after all of this money has been poured into research for this stuff that we don't know more about it than we do! Unreal to me...but the doc sounded pretty confident that they got it all, you never know!

I've been listening to "Happy" by Leona Lewis, and I think you all should listen to it, it means a lot to me and makes me cry every time. I find it very appropriate given the circumstances. I hope you find the words as moving as I do

In conclusion, you all mean the world to my mother, and for those of you that sent that package...my mama just cried and cried. We have been wearing our necklaces, in fact, I'm wearing both hers and mine right now, and she was wrapped up in her blanket this morning.

You all are part of our family and I am so lucky to have found you. Thank you for uplifting my mother in her time of need. I will try to keep you all updated, but I'm not sure if I'll be getting online too much. I'll do my best though

And although mama is a stranger on this road she is NOT a victim!! She is a fighter, just like all of you

Love ALWAYS,
Kristin M

[Jim Scott]

Kristin ~

Thank you so much for taking the time in a very long, exhausting day to post an update on your mother's cancer surgery.  I hope she'll be out of the pain very soon.

I agree that with the many billions of dollars poured into breast cancer research, it's frustrating to learn that it takes days to find out if the operation was totally successful (all of the cancer cells excised). However, I'm sure the time will go fast as you help your mother recover from this surgery.  

Thank you for your very kind words and of course, please let your mother know that we're collectively and individually thinking of, rooting for and certainly praying for her (and the family).    

I'm confident your mom will beat this and with all of us on her side, the odds are very much in her favor!  

Now, try to rest and take care of yourself so you can be there for your mother.

Jim

[pjb]

Kristen,

Thank you so very much for taking the time to notify us of your mom's surgery today my prayers will be with all of you and I cannot imagine having to wait the week out but it will be here before you know it and I am sure the news will be a good one.

Best Wishes,

Pat

[wendysig]

Kristen,

Thank you so much for updating us on your mom's condition.  I'm sure this has been a really tough day for everyone in your family and pray that you are all holding up okay.  I'm glad to hear the doc thinks he got everything but feel and share your frustration of still no knowing what stage the cancer has reached.  For now, just take good care of each other and send your mom my good wishes and love.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Wendy

[Lilan]

Somehow I missed a lot of this, aka that this was happening. I knew it was a possibility but I guess I lost track. Thank you so much for the update, and we'll be praying! There's no rest for the weary sometimes, I know.

[Kaybo]

Kristin~
I have been praying for you guys all day and been how things were going.  I'm sorry that she is in such pain but I hope that they get that under control soon.  Thank you so much for keeping us posted!  Try & get some rest!

K 

PS - Keep checking that mail!   

[lori67]

Kristin,

Thanks so much for updating us.  I've been trying to check all day to make sure I didn't miss anything.

I'm glad the surgery went well and is over!  Now I hope she can heal from the whole past year.

Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way from all over the place.    I hope you can get some rest.

You're an awesome daughter and I know how much your mom appreciates your being there for her.

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Kristin -

Kay, Lori, and I sent the package and I'm glad you and your mom are finding comfort in the things that were inside of it.  I think each of us cried when we read the thank you that your mom sent us.

Your mom is a very special lady and you are a very special daughter.  You are both going through so much right now - and let's not forget that your dad is too - but you have each other and you'll get through this.

I'm not familiar with "Happy" but I have heard of Leona Lewis.  I'll make it a point to download it to my iPod from itunes.

Thank you for taking the time to update us so fast, I know it's been a very long, stressful day for you.  And while we'll be thankful with any news you can send our way, we understand perfectly that you may not always have the time to update us.

You are right, your mom IS a fighter.

Best,

Jan

[cindyj]

Thanks so much for the update - hopefully, the docs will get that pain managed very quickly.  Please give her our best and you be sure to take care also!

Cindy

[Jackie]

Hello Kristin,

How fortunate Kathy is to have you as a daughter! What a lovely girl you are and a very devoted, caring loving one to boot!
Thank-you for giving us an update so soon! We will keep you in our prayers along with your Mom and the rest of your family.
I hope and pray that the healing can begin and that you can go forward cancer-free the rest of your lives. Cherish each other, and be there for each other, that's the best anyone could ask for! Thank-you, how proud your folks must be!
Jackie in Oregon

[Lynn Mc]

Hello Kristen,

Thank you so much for taking time to let us all know about Mom.  I know it is a very trying time for you as will as your Mom but we are all there for you.  You are such an inspiration as is your Mom.  Please take care of yourself.  My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mom and your family.

Lynn

[alicia]

I am glad things went well during surgery.  Thanks Kristin for taking your time with us.  Give your mom our best.  Hope the medication can ease the pain.  You all are in our prayers, Alicia

[lawmama]

Kristin,

Your mom remains in my prayers, as well as your family.  Thank you for updating us.  I will be thinking of her.

Lyn

[moe]

Thanks for the update, Kristin.
I will keep you and your mom in my prayers for strength (emotional and pnysical ) during this time.
Hopefully your mom got a pain pump after surgery. If not, demand one!
No reason to have to go through the pain.
Take care, gentle hug to Kathy.
Maureen

[Keri]

Thank you for updating. I hope things get better day by day. I pray for good results soon.
Praying for your mom and your family -
Keri