Well mom went to see the gynecologist a few weeks ago and we found out that the cancer she has is rare and it is called vulvar cancer. So we broke that news to her and she was heart broken and she has bad my sister and I promise to get our yearly check ups all the time. We agreed so I went in for min all is good. So the gynecologist referred mom to a gynecologist oncologist to see what they say. So we went there on March 17th 2011, when we were there the doctor wanted to get more information from other doctors that have seen her. So we got those requests sent out.
The next day she went in for what is called a Pet Scan. This is similar to a cat scan but they put dye in your system to highlight if the cancer has spread and if so to where. I get the call from the dr on March 23rd 2011 and the cancer has spread to many of places. We aren't sure where it started exactly. We haven't told this to mom, I know it sounds selfish but I think it is for her own good. We are afraid that this might be the last straw if we tell her. So Cathee, dad and I are going to go see the dr tomorrow on the 24th for moms appointment to ask any questions that we have. So we can see what we are looking and decide from there what we are going to tell her.
We still haven't told the kids as we think they need to know but at the same time think they don't need to know. There is no reason to get them upset right now.
I love my mom very much and dad is taking it hard but hiding it just as much. I worry about him as this isn't good for him.
