Gracie Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 My sister is in a Boston hospital and has been getting WBR for a few days but it doesn't seem to be helping and she is worse. She can't swallow at all and hasn't eaten in a couple of days. She sleeps most of the day and the Dr. said if she doesn't start responding better to treatment he would take her off radiation. He said they could try chemo through a catheter into the brain. That sounds horrible. I know she is slipping away and I can't get over how quickly this has happened. Her son is supposed to get married in 2 weeks and they are talking about calling the wedding off. My heart is in pieces right now. Thanks for letting me vent here. Gracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorktown Linda Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Gracie, My heart goes out to you and your family. Praying for you, Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie0613 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 My husband had the port put in his brain, it is called the omaaya resevoir, and it worked.I am not sure if it is the same type but it really isn't as bad as it sounds. He was so sick when they put that in, I mean really sick. Sleeping all the time, vomitting and also a inpatient in the hospital. They gave him blood transfusion, vitamins though and IV etc. and got him stable enough to go through surgery. He did amazingly well then received 4 treatments of methotraxate (chemo)through that port. I know this was chemo going to his spinal fluid however, I would think this is similar. This was for the diagnosis of menengial carcinomatous. Don't give up and keep on fighting. Believe me, my husband has been so sick and we thought, at times, that he would never pull through and is here today, 9 months later, and his CEA level is back almost to normal and he gets better everyday. Hang in there!Its a battle that she can win. Remember that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Gracie, It's good to vent and let it all out of the system. Your sister will be in my positive thoughts for a rebound from this malaise. Wishing your sister every good outcome, Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 This is so sad, I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 (((Gracie))) Hang in there, girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sister. Hugs - Patti B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Oh Gracie... I am thinking of you and praying for your sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat127 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Gracie - my heart just breaks for you and your family. I don't know what more to say other than that I'm praying for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplyklb Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 You need to ask if the problems are related to the radiation or cancer progression. My dad just finished two weeks of radiation. He is having problems swallowing so cannot eat solid foods. Is your sister at home or the hospital? If at home, she needs to get IV fluids. My dad had an appt. with the nurse practitioner at the oncologist's office yesterday to go over his chemo treatment that is starting on Tuesday... She immediately recognized that my dad was dehydrated. My dad was given 2 1/2 hours worth of IV fluids yesterday. He has to go in for more tomorrow. Kristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hi Gracie, I am so, so sorry things are not going well. We also are at the moment in crisis here as well. Hank is also in the hospital. So, I understand exactly how you feel. I am hoping that they find a way to help your Sis, and wishing for the best possible outcome. All the best, Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hi Gracie. I am sorry to hear your latest news. You, your sister and your family have been through so much in such a short time. Never give up hope though, I saw some inspirational posts here that she can get through this too...whisper to her to keep fighting! Take care you are in my prayers. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Gracie, I am so very sorry to hear this news about Carole. Sometimes there just aren't any words to offer comfort. Prayers are with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Gracie, Extra prayers are on the way for you and your sister. Hugs, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb10653 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 So sorry Gracie but continue to hope and I hope you sister continues to fight anyway she can. Doctors/medicine can do amazing things to try to not give up, my thoughts are with you and your entire family. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 (((Gracie))) My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Positive thoughts and prayers for you and you're sister Gracie. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellit74 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 thinking about you Gracie... Dad had times like these too. we would think that we would loose him in the next few hours and in the morning, a complete turn around. Hopefully you will get this with your sister. It can happen!!! stay positive. Shelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I just received an e-mail from Gracie. Her sister Carol died yesterday, May 27. To quote from Gracie - "I just wanted you to know that Carol passed away yesterday. I can't get onto the board, so if you want to, you can relay that to the group, or not. She fought hard but the damned disease won." I am crying as I am writing this. I never met Gracie or Carol - but we have been e-mailing and they have been in my thoughts daily. Gracie is such a caring, concerned sister and Carol's son was to be married next week. I never thought she wouldn't make it. I hate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I am so sorry to hear this news. I was so hoping that she would pull through this. My heart is breaking for you Gracie. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Gracie, my condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinj Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 gracie, i am so sorry to hear about your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellit74 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Gracie.. i am sorry for your loss Shelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Prayers for Carol, Gracie and their family at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb10653 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I am so sorry to read this, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This damn disease! Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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