Getting Much Worse...

[Beth R]

Hello All,

Just an update....my Mom completed chemo, and kept most of her hair. The bad news is that the cancer is in her bones, and 70% of her pelvis is gone. They are putting her on methadone now. Radiation is not doing much good. There are 2 Home Health Aides assisting my stepfather with her care. I go back to the Buckeye State on Sat. It is all so heartbreaking.

How can this happen this quickly? In Feb she was walking somewhat, by March a walker, and just a couple of weeks later, bed bound and wheelchair.

She does not want to know her prognosis, and my stepfather and sister and doctors are talking in "code" so to speak, because she does not want to know anything. She is very frightened now too.

I am so so sad. I am scared to lose my mother. Thanks for listening. I feel so alone. (though I am not really, but yet it feels that way) I wish she was not in so much pain.

[mamasbabygirl]

Beth,

I am so sorry that this is happening to your mom and family. It is terrbile to see your mom lose mobility, independence and freedom.

It sounds good that your SF has 2 aides to help him out and even better that you are able to go be with her so often. I hope you find comfort in that. You are a good daughter.

I'll say a prayer for you.

[trish2418]

I'm so sorry, Beth. I'm sending prayers for all of you.

Trish

[fillise]

Beth, so sorry to hear about your mother's progression. You are in my prayers.

Susan

[Shelley (MLC)]

I am so sorry Beth. I wish there was something I could say to help ease the pain you are feeling. My thoughts are with you and your family. Shelley

[Don M]

I am sorry Beth that your mom is not doing well. i hope she can allay her fears and be at peace. I suppose the methadone should help.

don M

[Nick C]

I am so sorry.

It is so hard to adjust to the rapid changes this disease brings.

Prayers to you.

[Tanner]

I am sorry this is so hard for your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It is great that your SF has help.

Tanner

[crystleshoe]

i also am sending prayers for you and your family. You are not alone and we are here if you need a shoulder to lean on

[daddyslittlegirl]

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I know how hard it is to see are parents, that we're use to taking care of us, get weak. I'm sending many prayers for you and your mom.

[MEA]

(((Beth)))

I'm thinking of you tonight and sending up prayers for you and your family.

Travel is hard when our heart and mind are other places, so please drive safely on your trip to Ohio.

Mary

[Beth R]

Thankyou All. You are very nice people.

I am now in Ohio, and my mom is doing very poorly. My sister and I are going to speak to the DR tomorrow regarding meds.

She has so much pain and nothing seems to help. It is very heartbreaking. Sometimes I wish that she would go very soon, because her pain is so great.

She started Alimta, but if she is on that,then Hospice won't be involved. I think that she need medication management.

[fillise]

((((Beth))))

[teriw]

Beth,

I'm so sorry for what your mom and your family are going through. It is absolutely heartbreaking. I hope they're able to ease the pain.