Littlegirl Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Just wanted to let you all know that the doctor finally had a chance to review mom's follow-up CT with her original scan and has stated there was 'significant improvement'. (I think mom already KNEW that since her breathing has gotten better.) There is also oxygen circulating in the lower section of the affected lobe, and the doctor did not expect her to regain funtion of that area. Also, mom had her EGD completed and the gastro doc said she did not have esophagus constriction only severe ulcers in that area that he believed are already starting to heal. He has changed her meds from Protonix to Nexium (and keeping her on the Carafate as well) and I believe it is getting easier for her to eat. No need yet for that silly feeding tube the other gastro doc wanted to stick in her! Her oncologist did want her to have the additional 2-4 chemo treatments, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that she will concede, especially after all the problems she just had with the whole eating issue. She still does not have the energy she used to have but it is so nice to see her feeling better. Trying to keep the roller coaster climbing! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Go, Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Boy, I am so glad to hear the esophagus issue has been resolved! Happy about all the other good news as well! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Wow -- great to hear the progress. Keep up the good work Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Karen, Sounds like your mom is making good progress. Sending prayers that it continues to just get better for her. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Alright Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 So glad your mom is doing well. Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 YEAH KAREN!!! GO MOM!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Wonderful!!!!! Thank you for the update, as I was wondering how she was doing. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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