My dear SIL has cancer.
 

My sister-in-law, who happens to be a wonderful person, was diagnosed with cancer yesterday. She'd been having some symptoms that lead her to need a hysterectomy, she didn't give me the details of them though.

Turns out she had fallopian tube cancer, but the doctor told her he thinks he got it all out. I've been researching this rare form of cancer though, and it seems that 90% of cases have mestastisized from somewhere else. :( After she starts healing from the surgery, she has to go for more tests and a CAT scan. She said her doctor will discuss further treatments with her as well.

This is the SIL who cared for her husband for six years as he battled lymphoma. He even went through a stem cell treatment that gave him about 6-8 additional months. He died a year ago and it was very hard for her to deal with his passing.

She has an adult son who's mentally disabled and living at home. He works, but he isn't really capable of taking care of himself (he's autistic).
I hope and pray she ends up being in the 10% that has isolated fallopian cancer.

Oh Wiz. I'm so very sorry to hear about your S-I-L.

I too hope the cancer is fully contained in the tube. She's been through enough already, and sure doesn't need this.

Thinking of you both. :hug:

Oh no!

I am so sorry to hear that. Especially since she has been through so much already and now this!

Please tell her we are all praying for her.

God Bless you all.

Janie

Oh, Wiz. I'm sorry to learn this, it's always a hard walk when one faces cancer, from every persective. I'll pray for her, for you, and for the whole family. As Anne said, let's hope it's something she can overcome and resume her life.:hug:

Wiz, So sorry to hear this. My prayers are heading out for your S I L and her family.

Joyce

Thanks guys,

She just sent me an email saying she's feeling pretty good and that she's ready for whatever God has in store for her. She's trying to reassure me. She knows how worried I am for her. I feel so blessed to have her in our family. I'm afraid to call her on the phone because I don't know if I can keep my composure.

I'm so sorry Wiz. I understand completely and will be praying and keeping you and your family in my thoughts. ((Hugs))

prayers on the way Ewizabeth. Hoping for the best.:hug:

Soxmom

I'm sorry to hear this, Wiz, I do hope and pray that you SIL is in the lucky 10%. Fate says that she deserves, at least, that.

:hug:

I am so sorry to hear this Wiz. I'm with you, praying that she has an easy course with no further problems. The power of prayer ...:grouphug:

you and your SIL are in debs and my thoughts and prayers

we have been through this here deb had a full hystorectomy due to ovarian cancer and no relapse or sign of it and its been three years,

I am so saddened to hear this news. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Please let us know how she does.

Sorry for diverging here, but I just wanted to say to weegot5kiz....that's fabulouus news, and I hope your wife continues to stay well.

From one who's had 2 cancer operations very recently, and doing OK as well.

Ewizabeth,

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for the best news possible. I'm so sorry to hear about this. It's not easy when you find things like that out--I know how I felt when I found out my daughter had cancer. Luckily, she underwent radiation treatments and has been cancer free for over a year.

Keeping your SIL in my thoughts and prayers.

G.

I am so sorry to hear this! I hope for the 10% for her! {{{HUGZ}}} :hug:

I'm so sorry to hear this - sounds like she has had more than her fair share of tragedies in her life. I'm praying for her that this cancer is contained and that she can go about and enjoy her life. It sounds like she has a very supportive family and a very compassionate SIL! She's very fortunate for that. Here's a :hug: for you, too.

I am very sorry to hear this, Ewizabeth. She sounds like an amazing and loving lady that certainly doesn't deserve such challenges. I will pray for her continued recovery and health.

Cherie

I will be thinking of her and you.:hug:

Aw Wiz,

Sorry to hear about your SIL. Will be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

Wiz, I am so sorry. I can't imagine what she is going through after losing her hubby and now this. I know one of her main concerns is probably her son and what will happen to him. I will pray that she is also in the 10% and comes through this. :hug:

Hi Wiz~~ Really sorry to hear that about your SIL. Let's just continue to pray that it hasn't spread and that she will recover quickly. She sounds like a strong woman w/what she has already endured.

Keep us posted, Wiz and I will keep her in my prayers. I'm keeping you in my prayers too Wiz.... You'll know when it's the right time to give her a call. take care dear friend...:hug:

More prayers coming your way....from all around the world!! :hug:

I'm so sorry to hear that about your SIL. You, your SIL and your family will be in my prayers.

Man, Wiz. What can I say...except "that sux?"

I know that these types of things are random...but both of them getting cancer like that?? Just doesn't seem fair. And yes, I know...life isn't always fair. But still.

My thoughts are with your sister-in-law, and with you, too.

My thoughts and prayers are with your SIL. I hope they did get it all. :hug:

I'm soooo sorry to hear about your SIL. She sounds like a wonderful person. I do hope her prognosis turns out to be good. Why is it that these things just make no sense? It seems like she has already been through so much. It just doesn't seem fair, but then again cancer just sucks. I've had too much experience with cancer the last few years and that word just makes me angry.

So, so sorry to hear about your SIL's dx of cancer, Wiz. I hope that she has a doctor who can do everything for her to return her to good health.

Prayers for her and for all of you, as you help her through this...:hug:

Thanks, you all know just what to say...
 

You're right Sandy. I called her last night and we had a long conversation for almost an hour. I was so nervous, not wanting to say the wrong thing. She knows me though, and knew how to put me at ease.

She said she isn't worried for herself, but for her son. She's trying to teach him how to cook, having him cook the meals while she heals. He's doing a good job too. He is such a sweetheart, but he really relies on her. It was so hard on him to lose his Dad. :(

He gets very panicky in social situations or if things go wrong. She's so good for him, this just can't be a spreading cancer.

She's so calm and she calmed me down with her relaxed attitude. She's just going to take it one day at a time and deal with it. I'm in awe of her over this. I'd be a mess.

Thanks all, for your good thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: :circlelove:

Goodness, My prayers are heading her way, and your way also. :hug:

How you doing, Wiz? You were pretty shaken up and I'm hoping you're feeling more at peace with the difficult news. Give us an update, eh?

Hi AMN,

Things are better now, thanks for asking. :hug:

She's doing better now, and seems to be ok with everything going on.

We've been emailing back and forth, and I did something I thought would be impossible.

I emailed the hosts of her favorite radio talk show in Chicago and asked them to say hi to Patricia on the air. One of the hosts emailed me back immediately, and asked for Patricia's (my SIL) phone number, and called her today after the show and spoke for awhile. I was dumbfounded when I realized it actually happened. It's the Kathy & Judy show, and I just love them now, for doing that. :)

Wow! How cool are you!?!! What a great idea, and how cool of them to do that, and so fast! You rock, Wiz!:)

That is so incredibly sweet!!! As I read it, it brought tears to my eyes.

What special woman you are! I am sure your SIL really appreciated your thoughtfulness.

I am glad you are doing better with all this. Hang in there and keep us posted.

Ewiz
I'm late getting here, but I want to send my prayers, hugs and good thoughts to you, your SIL, her son and the family.

:grouphug:

Your SIL, Patricia, sounds like a Special Person.....No wonder you love her so. Is she DH's Sister or your Bro's Wife and how are they doing??

Said a special for Her last night and also for You..:hug:

Wiz, just wanting your to know we are still praying. How are you doing today?

BTW, you are a way cool SIL. Wanna be mine?

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Wiz so sorry to hear about you SIL my prayers are with her and you and
family.

You take care of yourself. I know the stress will be hard but you have to.

I understand because 2 yrs ago I went through it with my DH. I sent
this picture because it was so cute and thought you needed something that
would make you smile.


Jappy :hug:

Hi Wiz~~ Just catching up here and wanted to let you know I'm still thinking of your SIL and of you too, of course. That was an amazing thing you did for her. Sometimes it's not material things that bring the biggest smiles; it's the thoughtful things like what you did.

You rock, Wiz..... Keep us posted..... OK?:hug:

hey Wiz, any news on your SIL? I've been think about her a lot lately, still praying for her too.:)