Good news/Bad news

Gabe N Abby Mom
Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
in Breast Cancer #1
I spoke with my mother-in-law this weekend. She completed her rads on Friday! Yay! and she did fine, except for a little soreness from a necklace she wore on Friday to her celebration dinner. She's taking a break for a while, then she has her exchange surgery coming.

The bad news...my sister-in-law (also in treatment for BC) has a tumor in one of her kidneys. It's taken over about 90% of the kidney, so she's basically been living with one working kidney for some time. Surgery to remove it is scheduled for the 21st.

Can I just say what a nasty disease this is!!!
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #2
    Happy for you mother in law
    so sorry to hear about your sis in law...
  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
    #3
    Yes, you can say what a
    Yes, you can say what a nasty disease this is and I'll repeat your sentiments: "THIS IS A NASTY DISEASE!!! So sorry about your sister-in-law. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Be Well,
    Dianne
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #4
    disneyfan2008 said:

    Happy for you mother in law
    so sorry to hear about your sis in law...

    It is nasty!!
    Great news for your MIL!! That is great to finish off the rads. Sorry for what you SIL is having to deal with. It is indeed a nasty thing :o( Prayers and Gods blessings.
    (((hugs))) Janice
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #5
    Hippiechick58 said:

    Yes, you can say what a
    Yes, you can say what a nasty disease this is and I'll repeat your sentiments: "THIS IS A NASTY DISEASE!!! So sorry about your sister-in-law. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Be Well,
    Dianne

    My mouth dropped opened, as I realize that there are
    '3' Women in 1 family that has been attached by this beast. Devastating to say the least for all 3 of you, and your family who adore and love you all.

    'sucks' doesn't even begin to describe what the three of you WARRIORS has endure in each private struggles, and personal journey. "Joy" and Hope describes what is waiting for each of you, at that finish line.


    Hope, Peace, Strength and Courage

    Vicki Sam
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #6
    Oh Linda,
    This sucks that all 3 of you are going through this. Sending positive thoughts & big hugs to all of you.
    ♥♥ Jean
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #7
    Jean 0609 said:

    Oh Linda,
    This sucks that all 3 of you are going through this. Sending positive thoughts & big hugs to all of you.
    ♥♥ Jean

    Kidneys/BC
    I can't imagine going through BC and then finding a tumor on the kidney. That has to be very very scary.I hope things turn out fine and also wish your MIL the best.Sounds like things are fine with her.
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #8
    This is a nasty disease
    now you have it in triplicate, (showing my age here). Today I was ticked off for the first time at the disease. I had been so busy learning about it that I did not have time to get ticked off so it hit me today.

    The good news is that there are two kidneys. So you see even in the bad news there is good news.

    I hope to get past ticked PDQ
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #9
    Hippiechick58 said:

    Yes, you can say what a
    Yes, you can say what a nasty disease this is and I'll repeat your sentiments: "THIS IS A NASTY DISEASE!!! So sorry about your sister-in-law. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Be Well,
    Dianne

    Praying for your sister in
    Praying for your sister in law!


    Sue :)
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #10
    Hippiechick58 said:

    Yes, you can say what a
    Yes, you can say what a nasty disease this is and I'll repeat your sentiments: "THIS IS A NASTY DISEASE!!! So sorry about your sister-in-law. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Be Well,
    Dianne

    Happy about your Mother in
    Happy about your Mother in law, and, very sorry for your sister in law.

    Prayers,

    Leeza
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #11
    Cancer stinks. Your family
    Cancer stinks. Your family sounds like mine--although mine is all related to me: 2 sisters, 1 brother, father, uncle, grandmother, etc. The good news is that my 2 sisters and I have survived breast cancer for many years. I am praying for you and your family Linda. Hang in there!
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #12
    I am happy for your mother
    I am happy for your mother in law. She has finished another milestone in her recovery. Sorry to hear about your sister in law. This disease is so vicious. Hang in there.
    BL
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #13
    CypressCynthia said:

    Cancer stinks. Your family
    Cancer stinks. Your family sounds like mine--although mine is all related to me: 2 sisters, 1 brother, father, uncle, grandmother, etc. The good news is that my 2 sisters and I have survived breast cancer for many years. I am praying for you and your family Linda. Hang in there!

    Very happy on the good news
    Very happy on the good news about your mother in law, but, very sad to hear about your sister in law. I do know someone that lived into their 80's with one kidney and died of a heart attack. So, praying they get all of the cancer.


    Hugs, Jan
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #14
    Bella Luna said:

    I am happy for your mother
    I am happy for your mother in law. She has finished another milestone in her recovery. Sorry to hear about your sister in law. This disease is so vicious. Hang in there.
    BL

    Great news for your Mom in law.
    I will certainly pray for your sister in law.


    Sylvia
  • Mitzi333
    Mitzi333 Member Posts: 511 Member
    #15
    sea60 said:

    Great news for your Mom in law.
    I will certainly pray for your sister in law.


    Sylvia

    What a Bummer!!!
    Linda You and your family are in my prayers.

    Mitzi ;0)
  • Cinkal
    Cinkal Member Posts: 161
    #16
    How awful that breast cancer
    How awful that breast cancer has hit your family so hard. Good news for your mother-in-law.
  • mollyz
    mollyz Member Posts: 756 Member
    #17
    Cinkal said:

    How awful that breast cancer
    How awful that breast cancer has hit your family so hard. Good news for your mother-in-law.

    My prayers are with you
    And your family,how is your husband handling all this? Linda it will be ok your a very positive person, how are the kids? prayers to you and your family MOLLYZ
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #18
    I strongly agree
    it is a Naaaassthy disease! I can't believe you have three women
    in your family alone fighting this horrible illness.

    YAy for your mother in law and my deepest sentiments to your
    sister in law. I hope her surgery will go well and that she will
    be rid of the cancer cells.

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • pinkapples
    pinkapples Member Posts: 54 Member
    #19
    Wow
    Soemtimes it's never ending :( Sounds like y'alll have had more than enough!
    Yay for your mother in law...and at the same time, thoughts & prayers go out to your sis in law.
    God Bless
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #20
    You are always a lady
    Dear Gabe N Abby Mom,

    You are always a lady in all situations. In fact, I think of you as ONE CLASSY LADY. Your last sentence showed me how you are dealing with this news. Another person would have been much more colorful with the words. You seem, to me, to have a calmness surrounding you. I am wondering if it is your basic nature.

    The good news is wonderful for your mother-in-law.

    The bad news is terrible to hear about your sister-in-law. I wish and pray that her other kidney is not tainted by the cancer. Please give her my best wishes for a successful surgery and tell her that I am sending her my strongest hugs.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle
  • PinkPearl
    PinkPearl Member Posts: 280
    #21
    YES you can say it and I totally agree
    Just the thought of 3 in the same family fighting at the same time is too much and it seems like you are all doing it with grace. So happy for your mother in law and prayers are going out for your sister in law. This b/c certainly has more than its share of ups and downs. How are you doing sweet lady yourself.

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