Kel M Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Hi all, Mom's brain scan came back negative yesterday, but because she is so weak and she continues to have neurological impairments, she was admitted to hospital and into the palliative care unit. The news was, obviously, devastating. The more positive news is that they are going to try and deal with the issues that have been plaguing her (shortness of breath, balance, headaches) and if they can get her stronger, they will do further tests and consider starting chemo again. That is helping us put a positive spin on it at least. Mom also said that if the cancer was going to beat her, she was going to go down fighting. How proud of her I was. The unit is nice (quite a bit nicer than the rest of the hospital) and it comes with excellent psychological care. The psychologist actually spent an hour with my brother yesterday, who I think up to now, had been refusing to acknowledge the possibility that we might be going down this path. At this point, all I can offer Mom is comfort. She's asked me to be strong for her and I will do everything I can to honour that request. I'm off to the hospital to spend the day with her - as usual, your thoughts and prayers are welcomed and appreciated. How I appreciate the meaning of one day at a time. Know, too, that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Negative on the scans is very good news! But I know how upsetting the admission must be. It seems you are doing all you can and are in a place where they are seriously going to try to help her. There is every reason to hold on to hope. Praying for you and your family. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 It sounds like you are doing the very best you can do for your mom. I hope she gains some strength on the new unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I'll be praying that she gains some strength so she can continue the fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Praying for you and your family for strength and the ability to handle whatever comes along.Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Kel, these are the moments that you show your mom, what a woman she brought into the world and raised. these days you will find that you will do anything and everything to make your mom proud and without knowing it, you already have. she is feeding off of your strength without you knowing it right now. So know that whatever your doing is already helping her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Awwww Kel, a HUGE hug to you and your entire family. This is SO difficult for you all, I know. But, you're doing everything right it sounds like to me. The negative scan sounds like a good thing, so I'm hopeful that your mom will regain strength -- and soon. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Prayers comin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsSky Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Hey Kel: Sorry to hear about your mom, just know we are thinking and praying for all of you. Hoping she has a great turnaround and regains strength, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Stronger tonight, stronger tomorrow, stronger Sunday and more of the same every day. I've seen so many times on this board where people were just in horrible shape, admitted to hospitals, even have had hospice called in, only to rebound and get a lot better. I'll be praying for this for your mom! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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