Update pg 3: my sisters lung tumor

[poohandwendy]

Not my usual thing, asking for prayers, but tomorrow is an important day. My sister (39) had a really bad kidney infection last week. They did a CT scan on her and found that her kidney was enlarged. Not really the problem though, they inadvertently also found a mass on her lung.

On thursday she went in for a lung CT and she called and called the doctor for her results friday and then today. Finally the PCPs office called her back and said the doctor wants her to come in before they start seeing patients tomorrow to discuss the results. She (and all of the family) are a bit freaked out and worried. She lives in Myrtle Beach and we are all in Pittsburgh. I feel really helpless. I will be flying down when I find out how I can be the best help to her and her kids(17 and 12), should she need me. She was also recently divorced in Nov. So, things haven't been really that great for her for a long time.

Another thing....she never smoked cigarettes or lived with a smoker. All I can think of is that she is so lucky she had the kidney infection. We would have never known...

Out of 5 kids, she and I are the closest, she is like my right arm....

So, if anyone has any extra time this evening or tomorrow morning...say a little prayer for Lori...thanks, I'll let you all know what they say after I talk to her in the am.

 

[poohandwendy]

Just wanted to clarify, we know this doctor usually gives news via telephone...he told her about the mass over the phone...so we kind of have a feeling the news is serious....my fear is they found more with the second scan...

 

[JasonLyons]

praying, I could relate to freaking out, if the Doctor isnt allways looking at me with a nbig smile on her face Im for sure I am a dead man. She will be fine

 

[dandave]

Prayers going up!

 

[Serena]

Prayers sent. I hope it's not as bad as you are thinking.

 

[DonnaS]

I'll be keeping good thoughts for your sister.

 

[poohandwendy]

Thanks guys! i don't know if I will sleep a wink tonight!

On a side note, dandave...Lori used to live in PCB...do you know a place called Bay Point? ( I think that was what it was called)

 

[Buckalew]

My sister lives near MB. I know what you mean--she and I are very close like you say you all are.
I will be praying for your sister. It sounds like she has had it pretty rough lately.

 

[dandave]

poohandwendy, Yes I do! I'm really near that. I'm right between the lagoon and the beach. BTW, I grew up in MB. All my family is still there. Shall we sing, "It's a small world"?

 

[Krisu]

Prayers and good thoughts on the way

 

[Dan Murphy]

Sounds like some tough times there, P&W. Lori will be in my prayers, as will you and her kids. Hope all goes well. Please, let us know how it goes.

 

[poohandwendy]

poohandwendy, Yes I do! I'm really near that. I'm right between the lagoon and the beach. BTW, I grew up in MB. All my family is still there. Shall we sing, "It's a small world"?

I guess you beach people can't get enough of it huh? It is a small world after all...

 

[dandave]

One can never get enough Spring Break!

My best to you and your sister.

 

[janette]

Prayers said, I hope the fears are unfounded.

 

[browneyes]

I'll say a prayer for your sister. I hope everything turns out ok. {{hugs}}

 

[jamsmom]

Prayer has been said and PD on its way. Please keep us updated.

 

[Disney Ella]

I hope things turn out to be not as bad as they seem right now. Not knowing exactly what is wrong is the worst part.

 

[CathyCanada]

Just said a prayer for Lori and hoping that the news is not as bad as feared.
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[ltldeb]

Sending pixie dust and prayers for Lori. Please let us know how she made out.

 

[kozmo]

Prayers and {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} to you and your family!