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Cancer Support

Johnny2X2X

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12. It's just so hard

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Original post)

Wed Apr 23, 2025, 01:41 PM

Apr 23

Advanced Metastic Lung Cancer is what is in her chart several times, but the doctor said they won't have a full diagnosis until the PET scan in about 10 days. She's lost 22 pounds in the last few weeks and is not a big person.

On top of that, my mother is very near the end too and is suffering terribly.

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Cancer in My Chart for MIL [View all] Johnny2X2X Apr 21 OP

So sorry about this news and the way it was delivered surfered Apr 21 #1

Advances in lung cancer have been made, I've survived my cancers, this is still hope ... marble falls Apr 21 #2

Thanks Johnny2X2X Apr 21 #4

My sincere sympathies babylonsister Apr 21 #6

I'm so sorry for this news and the way you learned it. yardwork Apr 21 #3

Sending healing vibes and best wishes to your MIL, you and your wife as you go through this very difficult time. MLAA Apr 21 #5

Sorry to hear about your MIL and the way she was informed, mn9driver Apr 21 #7

Ah, I didn't know that Johnny2X2X Apr 21 #8

They are unlocking actual genetic cures for different cancers mn9driver Apr 21 #9

After my recent experience, I kind of wish they did NOT share so much via MyChart. beaglelover Apr 22 #11

It's better this way than my first cancer diagnosis. Ms. Toad Thursday #15

That is weird. I think someone made a mistake in releasing that info on MyChart too soon. beaglelover Apr 22 #10

It's just so hard Johnny2X2X Apr 23 #12

Is it better to know? Bmoboy Apr 24 #13

What I am wondering Johnny2X2X Apr 24 #14