Latest on my Mom
Well three doctors later and we are home. I have lots of information so please bare with me. Our first appointment was with a Thorasic Surgeon. He was wonderful. He suggested radiation for the pain Mom is having in her shoulder and arm. We have an appointment with the Radiologist tomorrow morning to set up treatment plans. It should only be 5 to 12 treaments and like I said it is only to help with the pain. He also said that the limph nodes are active in her wind pipe but are not pressing on the tubes so that is a good thing. We talked about her having a hard time swolloing the vicadin and being woken up in the night with pain. So he has changed the medication to a liquid. We asked about a time released medication but he wants to start with the liquid to see where her pain level is at then talk about somethig different when we go back to see him in a couple of weeks.He also talked about working with a team of other doctors from around the area and some from Boston. What they do is get together and discuss differernt treaments for different people with Lung Cancer. He was going to present Mom's case when they meet again on the 13th. From there we went to see the Oncologist who is the same Dr. we started with. He agreed with the radiation. We talked about Chemo and after the radiation has started we will talk about it with him again. He also showed us the pet scan tht was done. Thank God it had not gone anywhere else. He was able to show us where the tumor was and how much of the lining of the lung was affected. He explained that what we were looking at was little small tumors all over the ouside wall of her lung. It was a positive thing it had not spread also the MIR done of her brain should nothing (well she has brains but we knew that anyway). We have an appointment with him in two weeks and by that time we should know how the radiation is going. He gave her a B-12 shot because if she decides to go with Chemo it depleats the B-12 in hr body. Anyway from that doctor we went and saw the doctor that put the port in to drain the lung to have a stich removed. He said the site looked great but by looking at the pet scan he could see that there was about 500 CC's in there and that the VNA when they come tomorrow should drain it and try and get most of it. He gave Mom some instructions that will make it easier for the VNA to get most of the fluid. So that is where we stand now. Mom is in good spirits and I think is willing to try the Chemo and see how well she tolerates it. The Chemo itself is IV and done every three weeks. They should know after two rounds weather or not she is going to tolerate it and if it is going to work. Dad seems to be tolerating it well. I think like the rest of us he is still in a little shock over the whole ordeal. We are a family that will stick together to the very end and support Mom in whatever decisions she decides to make. Please continue to pray for her, and if you would like to call, thats great. If she is not up for phone calls we will let you know. If you are close enough to visit thats great too but please call before you arrive. Again thank you for all the love and prayers you are sending our way they are felt. Lots of Love. Michelle
Michelle.....Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything to us all. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers as is your Mom and Dad not to mention your husband and son. I know that God will not put your Mom through more than she can bare. Stay strong and tell your Mom too also. God is good and loves you and your Mom SO much. Remember to take care of you also. Love you and I will continuely pray for you !!!
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
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It is good that you have good info and plans for some treatment for your mom Michelle. I know it is a hard thing to go through. Prayers for you and your family.
Karla
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Michelle,
I'm so glad you posted! I've been watching for an update. :-)
Sounds like you have a great team of docs. Lots of positives I hear in your post.... and I'm so glad you're mom is in good spirits!!
I will continue to keep you all in my prayers! (((hugs)))
Julie
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” - Plato
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WOW Michelle, it does sound like y'all have a lot on your plate and you're right, it is a lot to bear. It's going to be a fairly long process and you all will need a lot strength and perseverance to get through it. You and Dad are going to have to make sure that you take care of yourselves while taking care of Mom, sounds like you guys are in for a long haul. Will keep all you guys in my prayers! Every little bit helps!
Lotsa hugs, Mari
Lotsa hugs, Mari
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