Some very tough news.

[Ol'89r]

Lou.

I can't add to what has already been said. I have been through this with both of my parents and like others have said, a positive attitude is everything.

Hang in there bud, you and your mom are in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Okiewan]

Lou,
You know there are a lot of prayers coming your way bro. Like many others, I never know exactly what to say in situations like this. We hear so much bad news (in the wrold) on a daily basis, a person can start to get numb. But when it hits close to home like this, it can really set you back. I may not have the right things to say, but I'm a good listener. 815-227-9515.

Hang in there Lou.

 

[firecracker22]

Dammit, Lou. That is terrible to hear. My sympathy and support is here if you need it. I am starting to learn what you all have been through.

 

[VintageDirt]

That is a tough on Lou. If there's anything I can do let me know.

 

[Moteaux]

Lou, Sorry to hear that news. Christine and I both will say a prayer for you and your family.

Randy

 

[bclapham]

Originally posted by BigLou
I just needed to lean on my extended family a bit.

lean as much as you want mate- i remember, 6 months ago, i was in a real tight situtation and Lou, as ever was one of the few people to get in touch- it meant a lot.

all i can say, is best wishes and hang in there.

Sincerely, Bruce and Julia C.

 

[Timr]

I'm so sorry to hear this news.  You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers.  If there is anything that we can do, don't heistate to ask.

Tim

 

 

 

[squeaky]

Lou~I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

 

[dirty~d~]

Lean on us all you need, big guy. My thoughts go out to you and your family. :cool:

 

[Flying Scot]

We're here for you bud !

It's not good after meeting you to think that sad times are upon you. I only hope that you stay stong for your Father and are able to give him as much support as you are able to muster. Be strong for your Mother when you spend time with her as this will strenghten her in her time of need.

Best wishes from all of my household.

 

[biglou]

Thanks everyone. The positive energy is amazing. When I got to the hospital this morning, she says "Well, ain't that a kick in the ass?" Referring to the prognosis. She gets her first chemo today. I stopped off at the bike shop on the way home and bought her a "No Fear" beanie with red flames on it for when she loses her hair in a couple weeks. She had mentioned earlier this winter that she liked my Thor beanie and needed one for when her head gets cold!

There are MRI's scheduled for Monday to see the extent to which things have spread. The doctors and all the staff at this hospital are really amazing, positive folks and they have a marked effect on my mom's attitude. God bless the people with the heart and fortitude to take care of others the way they do.

Thanks again for all the wishes everyone. It means more than you know.

 

[Senior KX Rider]

Thanx for the update Lou

 

[Treejumper]

Sorry to hear about your Mom Lou. Like others have said dont count her out yet. My dad had cancer 3 years ago and is still here today with no signs of return. My Prayers go out to your family!

 

[BSWIFT]

Originally posted by a454elk
Lou, my brother, as you were there for me, I am here for you. If you need anything, let me know. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and be with her as much as possible, humor and happiness really works, trust me. Godbless,
Carlo

I'll call you this week. I'm praying for you and yours.

 

[Chili]

I'm very sorry to hear this news Lou. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[nikki]

Best of luck to your Mom, Lou. I pray she can fight it and return that kick in the ass and beat it. Hang in there, Lou - and if you ever want someone to talk to, the monkey knows the number.

I just lost a 45 year old aunt this morning to lung cancer. This stuff sure does suck.

 

[Tree]

Sorry to hear about your mom Lou. I hope she can fight it. You and her will be in our prayers.

 

[Rooster]

Lou -

I'm here for you man. Keep your chin up. My mom just beat lymphoma over the last year. There is always hope.

Bruce

 

[Offroadr]

Sorry to hear the news Lou, hope she can overcome!

 

[blackhawk468]

Sorry to hear. Let me know if you need anything.

 

[KiwiBird]

Dang Lou, sorry to hear that man. I've been through it too, I'll be saying a word to the man for you and the family.

 

[Kawidude]

Sorry to hear about this Lou. Sounds like your mom already has a pretty positive attitude, so I know that will help. If you take care of her half as well as you take care of so many here on DRN, she will be fine. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there.

 

[mhardee]

Originally posted by BigLou
Thanks everyone. The positive energy is amazing. ......


There are MRI's scheduled for Monday to see the extent to which things have spread. The doctors and all the staff at this hospital are really amazing, positive folks and they have a marked effect on my mom's attitude. .

Lou:

Don't "know" you - have never "met" you... but...

My daughter was diagnosed 5 years ago (The week before Christmas) and had Hodgkins Lymphoma... This Christmas, a mass appeared in a lymph node and we feared the worst. Last Monday, they performed a PET scan (I believe that's what they called it) and found out that that it is a swollen node only. I've been where you are at (My mother also had it ).. My father had half a lung removed 9 years ago...

What I can confide in you is the fact that they have made tremendous strides in beating it and attitude DOES make a tremendous difference. You mother seems to have a good outlook... The aides at West Clinic (a very renowned clinic here, in Memphis) took my wife and I aside and told us that WE were going to have a lot more trouble dealing with this than my daughter was...  They were SO right... Your mother's family are the ones that ALSO must deal with it... You will find times that the word Cancer will come up in conversations - don't avoid using it.... My daughter told us that she was most uneasy when the subject was avoided and felt better herself when we could all intelligently discuss it... It takes a lot of courage, my friend... You can do it...

I wish only the best for you and your mother - I know how that initial shock is..  If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate....

 

Mark 

 

[MrLuckey]

Louis, terribly sorry you and your family are going through this, if you need anything at all let me know.

 

[jeffd]

Lou -

All I can say is lean hard on your faith. My Mom was diagnosed with cancer last year. She had (has) peritoneal carcinoma (cancer of the lining of the abdominal cavity - very similar to ovarian cancer). There is no cure for this stuff and it is very aggressive in nature and my Mom was in the advanced stages and had to have surgery. They removed a tumor that was the size of a potato, but the cancer was everywhere. The doctors gave her 6 mos. to live.

It is January and the 6 mos. is here and she is doing much better. She decided to not undergo chemo since all they could hope for was to slow this stuff down. She opted for a natural treatment and her cancer marker test she just had in Nov. came back with a real decline in detectable cancerous proteins. She went from a 79 to a 7! She is not out of the woods yet, but we are seeing real progress.

The point is not to lose hope. Keep your faith, explore all the options, and put it in God's hands. I'll be thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.

If you need to reach me just shoot me a PM or call me 214.732.7344

-jeffd