Please add my sister to your prayer list.......
 

Dear YT friends........I don't have alot of detailed information on my sister's condition, but what I do have doesn't sound good.

My mom called me yesterday and told me that my older sister Maggie has a tumor "on her head" and will be going to the doctor on Monday and likely have surgery next Wednesday. I asked, "A tumor on her head or in her head?", and she replied "she wasn't sure....I guess in her head". I asked when or how she became aware of the problem and she said about a week ago it was noticed that Maggie would try to say something, but no words would come out. That's pretty much all she knew.

Having seen the outpouring of love and concern the YT community has I figured added prayers sure couldn't hurt. Whenever any of us kids would go to mom with our family troubles, she would always say, "I'll put them (whom ever it was at the time) at the top of my prayer list". If you can, would you please put my sister and her family on your prayer lists? I'm praying that whatever it is, will be something that the doctors can cure and that she will be as good as new when this is all over with. Thanks everyone.

How scary for you to hear that news....i will indeed put your sister in my prayers Rose....i hope all goes well for her....:)

Oh Rose, I am sorry to hear about your sister. Sending prayers and hugs your way!!

Praying for Maggie...(and family)

I will keep your sister in my prayers.

Rose, I will keep Maggie in my thoughts and prayers and watch this thread for updates.

oh Rose Im sorry, you know you have my prayers and well wishes always.

Rose - Maggie is definitely on my prayer list!!!!!

Maggie will certainly be on my prayer list. I hope that it is something easily fixed. What a scare for you and the family. Hugs to you!

Oh Rose!!! I'm so sorry to hear that and will definitely have you, Maggie & your family in my prayers.

I'm sorry to hear this about yr sister. Sending Prayers for Maggie & yr family! My aunt's son had surgery for this @very young age & is doing very well. I wish the best for Maggie too.

Rose, I am just now seeing this. please know that you and your family, especially your sister, are in my prayers.

Prayer's are on the way, have faith and my God bless your family:)

A little more info....
 

I went to visit my mom and another of my sisters' that lives with her today; they told me this....
Maggie had noticed that she was having trouble speaking, would go to say something, but no words would come out. After seeing a doctor and having a CAT scan/MRI?????? done, a small tumor was found on the left side of the back of her head, the area that affects speech. She is on some kind of medication until she sees the doctor and/or neurosurgeon on Monday; not sure what the medication is for. There was no mention of her having any pain, so I assume that is not an issue. From what I understand, the doctor appointment on Monday is to learn more about the tumor and get information on surgery pros & risks. At this point she is saying she doesn't want surgery; I'm guessing that is her fear that is talking.
On a slightly brighter note, the word small was used to describe the tumor and they believe that it is a primary tumor meaning that it started there and didn't come from another area. So we are praying for a successful surgery and that the tumor is found to be non-cancerous. I will update more as I learn more, probably after her visit to the doctors on Monday.
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers.

Rose your family is in my prayers!

oh Rose so far the news sounds promising. I hope and pray all goes well and she has a speedy recovery

I'm sorry to hear that about your sister. :( I hope everything goes well for her surgery and that it's not cancer. Prayers for your sister, Maggie, you & your family. :hands:

Will be praying for your sister and family. Prayer Works. Be Positive.:)

Hello all,
My sister went for her appointment with the doctor today. She was accompanied by another one of my sisters, and 2 of her 3 daughters (her 3rd daughter is flying in from Florida).
Here is what I know:
- the tumor is on the left, kind of right above her ear and is about 1 1/2 inches. It is the area that directs her ability to speak & formulate her words.They were also told that the occurance of a tumor like this looks to be, for whatever reason, cells gone wrong, and is NOT hereditary or familial.
- the medication she's been on has reduced the inflammation or pressure in that area, so she is speaking a little easier
- Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday @ 1:30pm & should take about 3 hours. The tumor seems to be near the surface making it's removal a little less difficult. They will do a biopsy on it as soon as it is removed, while the surgeon continues working. They will not know if it is cancerous until that is done.
- She will be in the hospital for 3-5 days and off work for at least 3-4 weeks.
- Best case scenario: the tumor could be a sac of infection that could be drained, cleaned, and treated with anti-biotics. That of course is what we are praying for.

So now we wait again & hope for a successful outcome to Maggie's surgery, and a problem-free recuperation. Please, keep those prayers coming for Maggie and her family.
Thanks so much!

Maggie and family are in my prayers. Hoping for the best.

She is in my prayers. Hope she gets better!

Sending prayers!

Please add my prayers to those of others! :hands:

Rose, we will certainly keep your family in our prayers. Big hugs to you and all of your family. :)

So very sorry, praying for your sister:hands:

Will continue to pray for your sister...:)

Not the news we were hoping for.............
 

Just got a call from one of my sisters.......

Maggie came out of surgery okay, but the tumor was cancerous and in the later stages. They got out as much as they could. I am told it is the same (or similar?) to the cancer that Sen. Edward Kennedy has. I don't really know what her prognosis is exactly except to do whatever needs to be done to make the best out of a very bad situation. I don't know what to think, I'm just kind of numb right now...........
Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Oh Rose, I am so sorry but you know God is able!!!!!!!!I am still praying with you.

Oh Dear, I am so sorry to hear about your sister's situation.

Sending prayers her way right now.