BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Hi all, where else to ask for advice but on the boards of the dumbest sports fans in, well, the history of our modern problems. ) My mom has been recently diagnosed with a non-operable lymphoma in the lower back side of her brain which has migrated, apparently, through a fluid path from the right to left sides. It is, in and of itself, staying within its boundaries, though growing,, but it's also causing a lack of appetite, and worse her motivation from just a couple weeks ago has gone significantly down. We got the best news possible from the biopsy, but it's like she's on a hunger strike because in her mind, 'She's Finished' ... but she's not, but if she keeps it up she could be. If you know it, it's treatable, but she doesn't get that in her current state... she thinks she's done and is on a hunger strike of sorts. We just need to keep her strong enough for the treatments to begin, but she's being a martyr... If anyone is familiar with anything like this, any input is appreciated. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Get her to a doctor or to a counselor asap. You're not going to get help her or yourself by asking for advice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Has she always been the type to try to get attention by dramatic means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 4 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: Hi all, where else to ask for advice but on the boards of the dumbest sports fans in, well, the history of our modern problems. ) My mom has been recently diagnosed with a non-operable lymphoma in the lower back side of her brain which has migrated, apparently, through a fluid path from the right to left sides. It is, in and of itself, staying within its boundaries, though growing,, but it's also causing a lack of appetite, and worse her motivation from just a couple weeks ago has gone significantly down. We got the best news possible from the biopsy, but it's like she's on a hunger strike because in her mind, 'She's Finished' ... but she's not, but if she keeps it up she could be. If you know it, it's treatable, but she doesn't get that in her current state... she thinks she's done and is on a hunger strike of sorts. We just need to keep her strong enough for the treatments to begin, but she's being a martyr... If anyone is familiar with anything like this, any input is appreciated. Patrick Thoughts and prayers heading your way Patrick. Most hospitals will have counselors available, some of them survivors themselves. Do your best to get your mother, and any other family members who would benefit from it, in front of one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 6 hours ago, BuffaloBud said: Get her to a doctor or to a counselor asap. You're not going to get help her or yourself by asking for advice here. She's in the the best care possible I believe. The main issue is she doesn't understand (or believe us, her family) that her tumor is treatable, so she's retreating into a darker place than she really should be, which is compromising her health. Just wondering if someone has gone through something similar and maybe had learned anything they could pass along. Sorry for a topic darker than our Bills, thank you for the kind thoughts and prayers, and no JJ, she's quite the opposite of a drama queen... that's part of the problem haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) All my best wishes and prayer. If you don't mind me asking... How old is she? You don't have to answer. Edited December 4, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 81 going on 29 mentally, as of a few weeks ago. It's the tumor, which is treatable, that is throwing her thinking off. She's not a lawyer, but a month ago she would've been sharp enough to argue a case before the Supreme Court(family joke) Despite her age, the Doc's assured they wouldn't pull any punches, treatment-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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