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Biographyhello everyone. I do not have cancer, but I just recently found out my bestfriend, my mother has it.Squamous Cell of the tonsil. stage 4. i’m very scared, and really don’t know what to expect. i’ve always donated money for cancer patients and done anything i could do help. but NEVER been in their shoes with someone THIS close me. so yep here we are.. so info about her – shes 46 years old, smoker basically her whole life, drank (not everyday), shes had AVS (something like a brain tumor back in 97 ) shes had two open heart surgery’s she was born with a hole in her heart. & had cervical cancer! why wont cancer leave us be?! for some reason this seems far worse then anything she’s experienced. Cancer Symptomssore throat, deeper voice, lump in neck. Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects- not there yet - Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effectsfirst three weeks we’re a breeze until we hit 4th week. she felt nauseous, blisters in her throat,mouth,and then when we hit the 5th week her skin broke open on the outside. from the bottom of her ears, to her chest. this is from june til july 9th 08 Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effectsfatigue, nauseous, loss of hair, very very weak. Fundraising DescriptionMy worked in a nursing home that she worked for, for 7 years as a caregiver. they became like family to her, and I. ( i work there now) that they dedicated nursing home week to her and raised money for her. it was so unexpected but brought tears to our eyes. Comments: |