shineladysue Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 It has been a LOOOOONNNNGGG time coming , but Mom's cyberknife treatments will start tomorrow, Oct. 29th and 8:30am. She will go for 5 treatments. The days will be Thurs., Fri, and Mon-Wed of next week. After much hoop jumping , procedures, scans , biopsies and injecting fiducials, she is set to go.... YAY!!! Now, if I may ask would you please keep her in your thoughts and prayers that this will be successful in KILLING the cancer.. die cancer die... Thank you all for all your love and support. I will post as she goes to let you know how she is doing.. Again, your support means to much to her. Love , Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Sue- Prayers coming for you, your mom and your entire family. Your mom is one tough cookie - she will come through this with smooth sailing. And yes DIE CANCER DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You messed with the wrong person!!!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Sue, know we're here beside you. Keeping your Mom in my thoughts and will be waiting for updates. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Good luck for your mom, Sue! Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Die Cancer Die! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Welllll, Mom got a bit of a dry run today. The equipment misbehaved and kept quitting. They had just had someone in to upgrade the computer yesterday and had problems today. They said mom was doing perfectly and that the fiducials are lined up perfect, but the computer needs fixing.. Last we heard, about an hour ago , it's still not fixed. Mom has to get all dressed and be sitting on ready in the am. She sure has had to do everything the hard way, bless her heart. She's such a trooper and no one could have a better attitude, but this is getting hard for her. Will let you guys know what happens. Thanks for your support and please keep those positive vibes and prayers coming. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 WELL SUCK A DUCK!!I hope they get everything working soon. Poor mom. I'll have to send my good vibes to the computer to make sure it works tomorrow. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Well now, is that a bummer or what. Keep us posted. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 UPDATE OCT. 30th.. 1st cyberkknife treatment was completed today... YAY!!! It took a while because Mom has 6 fiducials/markers.. she was on the table about 2 1/2 hrs and is a bit worn out and sore tonight, but thankful to have the first of 5 treatments done. Keep those prayers coming for success. Thank you so much... Mama.. said she was lying there visualizing that the treatment was killing the cancer... die cancer die... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 And .... Mama said to tell Joel, that is really was NOT a "piece of cake".. lol she was laughing when she said it, but I promised to pass this on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sue, glad Mom's first procedure is behind her. And happy to hear her sense of humor is intact. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 NOV. 4th... Today is mom's 4th Ck treatment. She is having it as I write. Tomorrow will be the last one and it can't come soon enough. This has really NOT been a "piece of cake" for her. She is feeling rather weak and shaky . I'm sure her age (nearly 81) has a lot to do with it , but it has been a rough time. She can't wait for it to be over so she can just stay home and rest up for a while. I'll post again when she is done and let you know what is next.. Thank you to all of you who have been supporting her with your well wishes and prayers, here and on Facebook. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Maybe the piece of cake she got was from one of those styrofoam creations intended for photographing rather than eating. Glad the ordeal is over and she can rest up. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Sue, I'm sorry this has been so tough for your Mom. That's why you can't compare treatments from person to person. One person's piece of cake can be another's pound of poison. Give her my best wishes for taking on this challenge. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sue, Sorry your mom is sore. Joel only had 3 tretments not sure how many hours. But he took himself and came home, with absolutely no after effects, just some tireness. Maybe she got more radiation then he had. And she went more days. But Iam glad it is over. How is she feeling now? Tell her we are thinking for her. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 NOVEMBER 5TH-FINAL DAY!!! Hello all, Today was mom's final day of treatment and she is so so so glad to have this part done. It has really, really worn her out. At present, she is just extremely fatigued and has a slight cough. Each day she would also leave with a horrible headache too, but I think it's because of the way she was laying. As for fatigue and cough, both are normal side effects. She now looks forward to time to REST. A follow up scan will be done in 4 weeks and she will meet with the doctor following to get results. I will be sure to update you then. Maryanne, thank you so much for all your input on behalf of Joel. It was Joel's success , encouragement and personal interest in her that really gave her the courage to do this. We can't really compare cases, as with anything else . Mom had a larger tumor than Joel and had 5 days of treatment with about 3 1/2 hrs on the table each time. Actually, it was 6 days, because she started it the first day and the machine quit working.. so she had 5 full treatments and one partial one. She would arrive there at 8:30 am and get home between 12:30 and 1:00pm. Also, we have to factor in that mom will be 81 years old next month... has COPD, is on oxygen and has a few other health problems... With all that taken into consideration, I think she deserves a medal.. my mom is AWESOME... Thanks to all who have been out there giving her support. It means so very much. We will keep you updated... Love you guys. ' Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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