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Post by shamrock on Apr 28, 2019 19:10:00 GMT
My mom had an appendectomy a week ago. She learned Friday that she has appendix cancer. Very rare. Doctor Google doesn’t even have much. I’m taking a shot in the dark and asking if any Peas have experience.
My my mom is 75. Great health. Her mother is still alive at 102. Grandma still smokes like a chimney, but otherwise is in great health. Had hoped Mom would take after her, but without the smoking...
If nothing else, please say a prayer for my mom & keep her in your thoughts. We meet with the surgeon who did the appendectomy on Wednesday.
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Post by garcia5050 on Apr 28, 2019 19:12:26 GMT
I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve never heard of anyone having that type of cancer.
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Post by mom on Apr 28, 2019 19:30:14 GMT
I have nothing to offer research/experience wise but I will definately pray for your mom!
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Post by trollie on Apr 28, 2019 19:32:09 GMT
Prayers that your mom stays healthy and strong!! I've never heard of that type of cancer.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Apr 28, 2019 19:46:35 GMT
My thoughts are with your mom.
(((Hugs)))
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Post by destined2bmom on Apr 28, 2019 19:47:03 GMT
Your mom and your family are definitely in my prayers. I have never heard of this type of cancer.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 28, 2019 19:49:29 GMT
My neighbour had it. He just had surgery to remove it. I don’t know much else.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 28, 2019 20:09:23 GMT
Praying for your mom. I hope removing the appendix removed all traces of cancer.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 28, 2019 20:17:37 GMT
I’ve never heard of that before. Saying a prayer for your mom that it was contained to her appendix and that she has a complete recovery.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Apr 28, 2019 20:30:52 GMT
Hope all goes well with the meeting with the surgeon!
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Post by librarylady on Apr 28, 2019 20:44:44 GMT
Prayers for your mom.
My friend had/has cancer of the appendix. By the time it was discovered, it had spread throughout her abdomen and into vital organs. She was diagnosed in late August. She is still with us, but knows and accepts that she won't survive this. She is taking chemo treatments, but has selected quality of life over high chemo treatments. When the chemo began to make her so sick she could not do much, she had the dr. cut back on the amount or ? so that she was able to continue her daily functions. She is limited though. She won't go out among crowds of people, hid during the winter and flu season.. She is able to visit with friends, read, enjoy movies etc. She very matter of fact says, "I won't see another Christmas" etc. In fact, when I took her for a treatment prior to Christmas, she was not sure if she would see spring, but here it is and she is still with us.
Prayer for your mom as she faces this and a prayer for her family who walks the path with her. I hope your mother's cancer has not spread.
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Post by shamrock on Apr 28, 2019 20:55:00 GMT
librarylady prayers for your friend. The original impression from the surgeon based on his visual inspection during surgery was that everything looked ok. She’d also had a Ct scan the day after surgery to check for any bleeding. I’m hoping that if one of those would have looked off it had spread. I’m holding into that hope until told otherwise.
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Post by scrapmaven on Apr 29, 2019 0:21:07 GMT
I don't have answers, but I'm praying that they caught it and got it all and that your mother will be fine.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 29, 2019 0:44:33 GMT
Oh my gosh. I hope she recovers quickly, with no further treatment.
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Post by Judy26 on Apr 29, 2019 1:12:30 GMT
Actually a teacher at the school where I taught had this. They removed the appendix and he had chemo but he also had a chemo bath in his abdominal cavity. He was quite ill for a while but he is back to his teaching/ coaching/ parenting life and having a ball. He has regular checkups and is prone to intestinal blockages now so has to be on the lookout for those signs. If you would like to touch base with him or his wife (She is his staunchest ally and advocate) sent me a PM and I will get you in touch with them. They are salt of the earth people and we’re all so thrilled that he is back to his normal - albeit crazy - self.
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Post by scrapngranny on Apr 29, 2019 1:17:15 GMT
Hopefully they caught it early and the surgeon can offer your mom a encouraging treatment plan. Prayers for healing.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 29, 2019 2:14:06 GMT
Just wishing her well. I don’t know anything about appendix cancer.
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Post by penguin on Apr 29, 2019 2:32:08 GMT
The only person I have heard of who had it was author Sue Grafton. I hope they caught your mom’s cancer early and that she recovers completely.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 29, 2019 2:52:12 GMT
I am so sorry. Prayers for you and her.
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Post by PNWMom on Apr 29, 2019 2:53:29 GMT
My aunt had appendiceal cancer. I am unclear as to how it was discovered, but she has lots of other health issues and I'd assume it was an 'incidentaloma' seen when having scans for other reasons. She had an appendectomy and no further issues (she went on to have completely unrelated cervical cancer, which was also found early in the process. She never needed chemo or radiation for either cancer occurence). Aunt is currently in her mid 60's and healthy(ish).
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Post by worrywart on Apr 29, 2019 3:01:24 GMT
Prayers for your mom's complete recovery. (((Hugs)))
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