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6 cm mass found in moms lung

I took my mom to the er yesterday for shortness of breath chest and back pain and a chronic cough. They did a chest X-ray and found Pnuemonia and a 6 cm mass in The upper part of her right lung. The dr immediately told us it could be from the pneumonia a bacteria or it could be cancerous. And then at 8 last night the dr went in her room and told her that she needs a pulmonary specialist that her lung is so swollen he cant tell how much is infection and how much is mass. I had a friend tell me that everyone that she has known that has had cancer didn't complain of pain in the area that the cancer was in. I'm not sure if thismakes much sense to me but I've never been around anyone with cancer so idk. I'm really scared. I have a tendency to think the worst and always have.

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Permalink Reply by Maggie on October 13, 2012 at 11:14pm

I'm praying for your mother tonight and for you, too.  I hope you get some good news soon.  I totally understand why you would think the worst.  It's kind of human nature, but try to remember that keeping a positive state of mind will be important for your mom regardless of what she's facing, It'll be easier for her to stay positive if the ones around her do.  

 

Permalink Reply by Kasie on October 13, 2012 at 11:23pm
Thank you! I haven't broken down in front of her yet. I try to keep her distracted and laughing and just make sure she is comfortable and has what she needs. And I know that she is trying not to break down in front of me because I really will lose it and she knows it. Her dr is trying to arrange for a biopsy to be Monday. I'm hoping and praying that everything will be fine. Idk what I will do if anything were to happen to her.
Permalink Reply by Jen, Mom365 Host on October 16, 2012 at 7:15pm

I hope everything is going well. I've never had to deal with chest issues for anyone in my family, but my mom did have cancer. It was scary for all of us. Thankfully she was cured and has been healthy since then. Hoping good things for you and your mom!

Permalink Reply by Kasie on October 24, 2012 at 5:45pm
My mom was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer on Monday. She has been so calm through out this whole ordeal while I have been a complete mess. I have never had anyone close to me have cancer so I have no idea what to expect. I'm so scared. I keep thinking this is just a bad dream I'm going to wake up from any moment now. But ironically enough I'm even having dreams about it. I've just been walking around in a fog for the last two days. Pray for my mom please!
Permalink Reply by Shannon, Star Mom on October 25, 2012 at 4:28pm

I am so sorry to hear about this.  I have dealt with a few cancer scares in my family.  I know when you hear the word 'Cancer' it's such a scary, threatening word.  But often times there is hope, these symptoms your Mom experienced may have been a miracle so there could be early diagnosis and treatment.  My suggestion is stay informed by the doctors and just be there for your Mom as much as you can... don't research the internet, you will only drive yourself crazy w/ the 'what-if's'.  Stay strong for your Mom as much as you can, she needs you now more than ever before... and she will probably surprise you w/ her strength during this very difficult time.  You and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Permalink Reply by Katie, Mom365 Host on October 24, 2012 at 8:50pm
I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated! I know I would be scared too, stay strong :)

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