DD has cancer, and I need to say something I can't say out loud or to IRL friends

[TXBeth]

I don't post very often, and I probably won't be homeschooling next year, but this community has been a huge help for me over the last few years and it feels like extended family in a way.

 

My oldest DD (10) has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma, stage 3B. She will have 5 rounds of chemo followed by possible radiation depending how she responds to the chemo. 1 round is done and we're headed back for round 2 on Tuesday.

 

In general, Hodgkin in children has an excellent prognosis! This is what we emphasize in real life - the approximately 95% 5-year survival rate. Sounds great, right? But I need to say somewhere that a 95% survival rate means that after 5 years, 1 in 20 is dead. That is so scary.

 

That's all. I appreciate your prayers.

[SJ.]

:grouphug: 

[texasmama]

(((Hugs)))

 

I am so sorry for the road your family faces. I will pray.

[Ethel Mertz]

:grouphug:  and prayers.

[mom2scouts]

:grouphug:

[zoobie]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[SparklyUnicorn]

:grouphug:

 

 

[OneStepAtATime]

:grouphug:  :grouphug:  :grouphug:

[Guest]

I am praying for her swift recovery! That is so scary :(

[regentrude]

:grouphug:

Hugs.

[hornblower]

:grouphug:

[Pawz4me]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Annie G]

:grouphug:

[Truscifi]

:grouphug:  :grouphug:  :grouphug:

[catz]

:grouphug:   Hoping for smooth and very successful treatment!

 

A local child we kind of know was recently given the same odds for Hodgkins stage 4. 

[nansk]

I am so sorry to hear this. You have my best wishes for a smooth and early recovery for your dd.

[Joyofsixreboot]

:grouphug: Hugs and prayers. It is totally ok to say and be afraid. You are human.

[PrincessMommy]

:grouphug: :grouphug:  and prayers.  Keep us posted as you're able.

[Arcadia]

:grouphug:

[Minerva]

Many, many  :grouphug: for your dd and for you too, Mama. 

[Jean in Newcastle]

:grouphug: and prayers.

[Familia]

:grouphug:

[GeorgiaH]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughter, and family. 

[Ali in OR]

Hugs and prayers from here too. I'm glad we have this place where we can share and support one another when real life doesn't work for one reason or another.

[MamaBearTeacher]

Hugs and prayers for you and your daughter.

[Cinder]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Rosie_0801]

:grouphug:  :grouphug:  :grouphug:  :grouphug:

[Ms Brooks]

I am glad you had a place to say what you needed to say. Big hugs to you and your family in the coming months and years.  :grouphug:

[EKS]

:grouphug:  :grouphug:  :grouphug:

[G5052]

Say away. 

 

One day at a time, just a day at a time.

 

:grouphug:  :grouphug:  :grouphug:

 

 

[Mom25girls]

Hugs and prayers to all of you. Please keep us updated when you have a chance. 

[OhioMomof3]

Beth,

I am sorry that your family is facing this. It is awful! I am glad you can share your feelings here and that you now have many more people praying for your family.

[Jaz]

No words, but prayers for her and your family. :grouphug: :grouphug:

[MrsWeasley]

:grouphug:

[mommyoffive]

Sending all my prayers for your little girl.  

 

 

Thinking of your whole family.

[emzhengjiu]

:grouphug:  :grouphug: Praying for your daughter.

[Guest]

Oh, so much peace to your family. (Hugs).

[Melissa in Australia]

:grouphug:  :grouphug:

[PinkyandtheBrains.]

 

 

<hugs>

[HS Mom in NC]

I'm so sorry this is happening to you guys.  I'll be praying for you.

[JennyD]

Oh, I am so sorry that you are all going through this.  Please do keep us updated when you can.  

[FriedClams]

((((HUGS))))) come here and vent and scream whenever you need it. We're here for you!

[Laurie4b]

Thanks for sharing.  :grouphug:  I pray that treatment will go smoothly for your DD. I imagine it's so much harder to be the mama of the patient than the patient.

Edited May 29, 2016 by Laurie4b

[Corraleno]

I'm so sorry your family is going through this.  :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[snowbeltmom]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Kassia]

I am so sorry that your daughter and family have to go through this.  Sending hugs.

 

Erica

[HomeschoolingHearts&Minds]

:grouphug:

[Amira]

:grouphug:

[Janeway]

((((Hugs))))

[Lilaclady]

Hugs to you and your dd. prayers for you all