Daughter in VA.

I live in Annandale, VA, probably somewhat close to you.

I am 55 year old, married, one son (14) and have been also diagnosed with BOT (not over midline), not clearly staged, but probably a T3N0M0. I also doing Induction chemo, and will in the future do chemo/radiation.

What gets me through this is quite honestly, knowing I don't have any real control. I get the best treatment I can, work as hard and smart as I'm able to win this battle, but ultimately, what's going to be is going to be. It may sound strange, but it sure takes a lot of pressure off my back.

Although, I'm a lapsed Christian, I returned to talking with God.
A very good fiction Christian book that's out now is "The Shack." (Border's Best Sellers). It really helps explain how bad things can happen to good people, and is very uplifting.

Also, get your Mom to go to a support group. I know there's one at INOVA (Northern Virginia). Also, there are several "Life with Cancer" centers in Virginia. They have lots of activities and support...yoga, knitting, diet, etc. Sorry, I'm not familiar with DC, but I'm sure Georgetown can help.

Also, if she wants, there is a online cancer...www.oncochat.org.
People drop in all the time to get support. Nice group of people. Tell you mom that I'm on there. My screen name is "faith."

I write more later.
Sandyst