[Leslie's sister]

Cathy:

I read your post and feel so sad for you. I KNOW, crying next to my sister, how devastating bad news is. She couldn't stop crying either. I would cry with her. Finally, I had to get it together and take charge. Do you have someone close to you that can go with you to appointments and ask the right questions? You sound very, very knowledgeable in your posts but the shock and sorrow that you are going through now will hinder your thought process. If you have someone, have them go with you, if not make a list of all your questions. It is easy for even the most informed person to have a mind flush when in front of a doctor. I don't have any words regarding next step to offer up other than to say, DEFINITELY a second opinion is in order. You do not want to hesitate with this beast. I do want to let you know that I have read some of your prior posts and you have acknowledged the power of prayer. Cathy, I am praying big time for you- That you get the right advice, the right treatment, and you knock this rotten disease back on its behind!