Friday, February 13, 2009

My mom's diagnosis

I first want to apologize if I gave anyone false hope from yesterdays blog. I want you to realize that this is terminal cancer and that most of what I said was more hopeful than I should have conveyed.

Unfortunately, after closer and more detailed inspection, it has been determined that it is in her liver and both of her lungs, (along with the lymph system and the larger tumors behind her eye). At this point the doctor has given them several options of treatment, on a spectrum of just making herself comfortable to a very aggressive, very toxic treatment. He is sending them home today to let them think it over and will meet back with them next week to find out what they choose for the best course of action for my mom. We all really like this doctor and have felt that he really cares for his patients. He says that he does not believe in giving people an estimated "time", because it varies so much from each situation and person to person.

However my mom chooses to live out the rest of her life, I hope that we would all be able to support her and help to give her the best time she has left. Continued prayer and support is most appreciated. Thanks

3 comments:

Rachel Melone said...

I am so so so sorry Cortney. My heart just breaks for you. I'll be praying for you all and your mom, that she's comfortable through all of this and that God grants you strength and you move into this season of life. We love you.

Susie said...

Cort- I'm so sorry for this news. Big cyber hugs and prayers for your mama right now.

funsize said...

oh, Cortney. my heart breaks for you and your family. sending prayers your way...