we found out 2day that she has cancer in both lungs & the liver. the dr will do a biopsy (sp?) next week, so we should find out more-type, treatments, chances, etc. how do we cope with this? what are sum good ideas that i can do to help ease our familys pain? i know no one knows her chances of survival, but if you or someone you know has delt with this; what was the outcome? alot of ppl generally don't have long once they find out. she is in ALOT of pain all over, eats about 4 spoons of food a day, then throws it bac up, very tired, can't sleep & i can tell her breathing is short. she is on meds, but they aren't helping much. she is to start on a pain patch on monday. do yal know anything about this pain patch? for her to have it in both lungs and liver, what do you think? should i be looking for the worst or what? i know i should have faith, but it's not easy. we had our eyes on grandaddy,didn't know it was grandmomma that needed it to. i feel honored 2 have 2 g-parents living :>)..
she was told she had reflux a long time ago. so, for years she thought it was reflux and maybe her gallbladder. now she finds out different...:>(

I don;t know that much of these cancers but usually it spreads like wild fire and take a toll on them and all around them,I feel for your sorrow and pain; and just be there for your grandma and help her with cleaning and what ever she needs as you know ; she has little strength at this time...Good luck and god bless all and my prayers are with you .....Shelly

if it's already in both lungs and liver, her chances of complete recovery are probably pretty slim. But, there are lots of treatments to give her more time, if she wants, and the doctor will tell you what is available, probably after her biopsies. Don't forget that it's ok to just be comfortable, and let nature do it's thing too. There are lots of medications the doctors can give her to keep her comfy and if the patch doesn't work she can try lots of other things. She is blessed to have a wonderful caring grandchild! Good luck