Got some bad news today - Update

[snidow]

Just got a call from back home, my step mom has breast cancer and is heading to Houston next week for a mastectomy followed by radiation therapy. We don’t know yet if it’s spread further or not at this time either. I have not had a chance to talk to her yet to see how she is doing but she is a very vibrate person and I’m sure she will fight this with everything she has.

[Daniel Bates]

Sorry to hear that, Laurie--I'll be praying that she beats the cancer soon.

[snidow]

Thanks Daniel that means a lot to me.

[Twilight Imaging.net]

Big prayers for all of you!!
I'm am sorry to hear this!!
Mike, Alexis and Emilee

[johnastovall]

My wife went through cancer surgery and radiation this summer and fall and our prayers are with you. Give you step-mom lots of hugs they will help as much as all the medications can.

[Roy]

Sorry to hear it Laurie. Prayers coming from Fort Worth.

[Jim Victory]

Sorry to hear this Laurie. I hope the best for her and that everything will come out fine.

[DEMDeepEllumMusic]

Is she going to MD Anderson? That is one of the best Cancer Hospitals in the country if not the best.

Good luck on a speedy recovery for her and I will keep her in my prayers.

[snidow]

Thank you all, and yes Paul that's where she is heading.

[zeroendless]

We'll pray for her and hope for the best.

[smoothassilk]

Prayers from our family to yours. My dad went to MD Anderson for throat cancer, lived twenty-years cancer free after that. They are the best for patients and the family. Keep us posted on her speedy recovery.

[Slight Clutter]

Like so many others, my brother was treated at MD Anderson for an advanced leukemia. So far, he has been 10 years cancer free. Your step-mom is going to the best...both in terms of treatment and patient relations. You can feel good knowing that.

My prayers are with your step-mom and your entire family.

[ndsimm]

Praying for your family...if there's anything we can do while she's down here, please let us know

[laurielblack]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Laurie. This should serve as a reminder to all of us women (and men who have women in their lives) to do monthly self-exams and have annual mammograms. Early detection saves lives. I have an aunt and two cousins who have suffered through this disease, and all three have come away with a cure due to early detection and treatment. I will keep your family in my prayers and send lots of positive thoughts your way.

/begin activist speech
Certainly not to hijack the thread, but this is also a good reason for everyone to visit the Komen for the Cure website and support their research. I heard on CNN that they are starting a new ad campaign soon, and will have t-shirts that say "If you're going to stare at my breasts, you could at least donate a dollar to save them." Gotta get me one of those! ;)
/end activist speech

[ttusa]

Laurie,
I'm so sorry to hear this bad news. MD Anderson in Houston is an awesome cancer hospital. I'll pray for her. She's in very good hands here in Houston.