tk1235 Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Hi Everyone, I wanted to let everyone know that we had our first follow up appointment with Mom's doctor today and he was very optimistic. His goal is to have Mom go through the second phase of her chemo, continue her radiation. Then they will do a cat scan to see if the tumors can be removed surgically. I am amazed at my mother's attitude through this whole thing. She has handled the chemo very well. No nausea and no ill effects. Her blood count is good and her platelet count is good. She is not eating a whole lot though, and I don't think she is drinking enough. I try to tell her how important that this is but I am not there to force her to. The doctor told mom that if anyone has a chance to beat this it would be her considering how she has handled the treatments. He told her she could be the "poster child" for beating lung cancer. But, he also said that the lymph nodes that are involved are "bad" because of their location. I am trying very hard to be optimistic at this time. I know the doctor is trying to keep everyone's spirits up. These next 2 or 3 weeks will be difficult, as we really will not know anything yet. Thank you so much for all of your advice and encouragement. You will never know how much it has helped. I hope that I can do the same one day. Terrye Quote
kamataca Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 What exciting news! So happy for you guys. Keep up the good work! Kelly Quote
bauner95 Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Glad to her the great news! Keep us posted! Quote
MsC1210 Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Terrye Wonderful news! Keep us posted. Chris Quote
angelofcharlie20 Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Hi Terrye, It's so refreshing to hear such optimistic news from a doctor. Terrye's Mom - Keep up the great attitude and great work Best, Shirley Quote
ma's kid Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Great news about your mom! ((((Terrye)))))) Libby Quote
trish2418 Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Praying your mom's treatment continues to go well. Trish Quote
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