Steph74 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I posted last night that I thought we'd get bad news at the scan results today, and we did. The mets to the liver have increased, meaning the Gemzar must not be working. The doctor said no chemo today since my mom is in such pain. He wants to have a "meeting" next week. I'm guessing he's going to suggest no more treatment. My mom isn't at deaths door - by any means. She is in pain, but she is still driving, doing errands, etc. She maybe takes one nap a day. I know it's ultimately her decision, but this is so hard for me to wrap my head around. I wanted to thank you for all your heartfelt responses to my post last night, this is the first place I go too when I get news on the cancer, the only people that TRULY understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Stephanie. I am so sorry that the news wasn't better. Even though you're not expecting good news, it's a shock to get bad news. We're here for you. Let us know how (from a distance) we can help. Be sure to check in after the "meeting" with the doctor. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Steph! Hopefully the doctor is giving your Mom a reprieve from chemo for a week to build her body up again and get stronger. I am praying that when you go to your meeting he will have found a new regime to start your Mom on that will take care of the liver issues. It is hard to continue to have faith...believe me, I know...but God's plan for someone is only known by God. Try to keep positive for Mom and please keep us posted. I am sure everyone will be keeping you and Mom in their prayers. Love, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Steph, I am so sorry for the progression. But let's hope the doc maybe has an idea about a trial that he may know of or something to that extent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm sorry about the progression. I'm hoping for a trial or some other sort of plan that will be just the thing for your Mom. I'm praying for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Steph, sorry the Gemzar has quit working. Will keep you and your mom in my prayers. Hope the doctor has a new plan in mind. Keep us informed. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 ((Stephanie)) I wish the news had been better. As others have said, hopefully the dr. is formulating a new plan for next week. Keep us posted. You're both in my prayers. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Prayers to you both tonight, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I am so very sorry. This is just so much and so hard to bear. Please know that we are here to support you and your mom and positive thoughts are coming your way. Prayers Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolasDaughter Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 (((Stephanie & Jackie))) Prayers for you both and your meeting next week. Love, Nicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph74 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thank you all so very much - your words and support mean more to me than you know! Please know that I continue to keep you and your families in my prayers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Stephanie-Did you get my reply? It is somehow sitting in my outbox and I can't get it to leave... I will try again... Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Dar, when you send a message, it sits in your outbox until the person picks it and it then goes to your sent. Hope that helps.. Steph must not have picked it up yet. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Steph, I'm so sorry that you didn't get better news. I will keep you and your mother in my prayers. Let us know what the dr. tells you next week. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydad Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Stephanie: Hugs to both you and your mom. And I would really love to get my hands on your beautiful Sofie for a hug too!!! What a doll. Hang in there, and know that we are all here for you. Prayers for your family that there will be new options at the meeting next week, and that your mom finds ease from her pain. Blessings, Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I am so sorry the news wasn't better - I will keep you both in my prayers. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph74 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks to you all - we are still very hopeful and not ready to throw in the towel quite yet - I will post after our meeting next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Stephanie and Jackie, I'm sorry about the news, but hang tough! There are more treatments out there that may chase this back again. These are trying times, but I'm sending hugs to both of you to help get through. We're all in your corner. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Stephanie and Jackie, As Welthy said, there are many more treatments options out there. I hope the Docs can come up with a better plan to manage your mom's pain (I'm sure we have members out there that have some suggestions) Next, they need to try a new Chemo/treatment....Stay positive! Good luck... Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I am sorry to hear of your bad news Hopefully the Doc has an alternate plan in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marci Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Stephanie- I am praying for your mom and you. I would never tell anyone whom to pray to its way too personal but I will tell you that we prayed to "The Blessed Virgin Mary" to bring miracles and she is very powerful to me and my family. Just know also that sometimes the miracles that we are looking for don't come in the form that we expect -they maybe in another form - so maybe it will be a change in medicine or regime for your mom. I will pray deeply for your Mom's Recovery on my rosary over the weekend before the meeting. I hope it gives some comfort to know that. I know when others tell me they are praying it brings me so much comfort. Take Care Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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