Nieuwy25 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) Remember that old thread of mine? About my mother's illness, and then my son's thyroid cancer? My mother has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (very advanced) and is undergoing chemo treatments, which so far (3 of 4 treatments received) has not shrunk the tumor at all. Things are not looking too good. This morning, my son told me that a neck scan done by his endocrinologist 2 weeks ago shows enlarged lymph nodes on the right side of his neck. They will do a needle biopsy and a PET scan to see if there is cancer there. I'm not dealing with this very well right now, and I'd appreciate all the prayers that my mom, son and myself (and my whole family!) can get. Thanks guys. Edited May 4, 2006 by Nieuwy25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Sad to hear this Nieuwy. Best wishes to all concerned, you're in my thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 The prayers are coming.....Godspeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langsgirl Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 You are in my thoughts and prayers, please update us soon with good news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) Geez Nieuwy, that sucks Hang in there, all the best to your mom and son Edited May 4, 2006 by Hasan4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I'm sorry to hear about your mother and son and wish you the very best. My prayers are with you and your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 You are still in the prayer circles I had put your family (including you) on when this all started...never took you off...I have been praying for lots of mothers lately...unknown cancer, Alzheimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) as trite as a mere smilie may seem, my prayers are indeed with your family and you. Edited May 4, 2006 by Pepperkorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) Best wishes to your mom and your son. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Edited May 5, 2006 by devils26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Sorry to hear this new update Nieuy Thoughts are with you and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Nieuwy25, very sorry to hear about your Mom and your Son....I will be sure to keep you and your family in my prayers. Hang in there and even though there are so many emotions and hard times to deal with, stay as positive as you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 our prayers are with you as well, only hoping for the very best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I'm very sorry to hear this news Nieuwy. Your Mom and son are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) Newy hang on there buddy. I'm going threw some trials myself. I know we all joke around a lot on the boards with eachother and get to talk about some awsome Devils hockey but it shows a lot when we can post things like this to our internet friends. Hopefuly we can all take a timeout and remembering your situation in thought & prayers. Edited May 5, 2006 by Elias26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 Thanks so much, everyone. Hugs to you all. Some days I just get so down that I can't see the good possibilities that I know are there. Sometimes I can't even pray. And I can't really talk about things because I just start crying, so being able to share things without having to speak is really helpful. I need to just focus on some good things - like hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Add my prayers Nieuwy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmCanadian27 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I'm sorry to hear about this Nieuwy. I'll be keeping your family and you in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasdevil15 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 wow, that's really hard for you I'm sure. Prayers are headed your way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabelle Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 My thoughts, prayers and best wishes to yourself and your family. Be strong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Nathan got the news last night that there is cancer in the lymph nodes in his neck. They will do surgery to remove whatever they need to, then do a radition treatment. They give him a pill and then he has to be in isolation for 3 days. Then they will see if the cancer is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Thoughts and prayers are with you and your son for a complete recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA03 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I'm sorry you and your family are going through this right now. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and pryayers. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 just let him get better. I just hate that anyone has to go through this. Thanks for the update Niewy - I'll redouble my efforts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Didn't notice your update, hoping for the best here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Hey, how 'bout some good news in here? My mom's tumor is finally shrinking from the chemo - don't know any details yet, but it sounds like they may do a couple more chemo treatments than were originally scheduled. ---------------------------------- Nathan meets with his surgeon Thursday a.m. to discuss that. The more I think about it, the less worried I am about this, since it's basically still thyroid cancer, and basically still very non-aggressive. I'm trying to keep positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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