Marlon Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Went with my mom to her 2nd post-surgery checkup today and the X-Ray showed virtually complete expansion of the lung. There was a red flag at first because x-ray clinician told her otherwise and mom was so anxious to get that pesky tube out (doh!). The surgeon however placed the x-ray on the lightboard and showed us the before and after pictures and we could see the results. Whew. It was a little weird watching her pull the chest tube out, but there was very little blood if any, just pus around the tube. My mom was just telling her about how glad we are to have found her. We also went to visit Block Center to have my mom's chemo port flushed and for her vitamin infusion. In about three weeks or so, her oncologist wants to administer the final two months of adjuvant chemo. Later on all the doctors want to interview my mom. It turns out the center actually wants to publish my mom's success story in their quarterly publication called "Integrative Cancer Therapies". Cool huh? Maybe we'll be famous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna M. Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Marlon, that is such great news!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you and your mom!!!!!!!!! They even want to put her story in a publication!!!!!!!!!! That is such fabulous news!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it coming!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Marlon, I'm so happy for you and your Mom!! That is so great!!! Is there anyway that you can post the article here so we can read it? Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Marlon, Yippee Skippee! It feels soooooo good to have the tube out! Your mom's journey has certainly been arduous and would be an inspiring story for many lung cancer patients and survivors. I hope part of the article will include your relentless research, your tenacious pursuit for the best care for her, and your constant support as a loving son. My best to you and mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Hi Marlon....What wonderful news for your family.......Your moms story is an inspiration for all of us.....I really think I might check out the center your mom goes to for my dad.....cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Marlon, What a wonderful story! Blessings to you and your family, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Marlon, What wonderful news!!! JudyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 Wonderful news! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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