gerbil runner Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Well, Mom has 3 more radiation sessions for her lung and pancreas, and then 3 more just to the lung. So she should be all done with the "zapper" on Tuesday. She's quite ready to be done - very tired and getting some pain now. I think she's lucky to have gone through most of it without any real problems. The radiologist decided only about a week ago (I think) to do the 3 extra doses on the lung. Mom will have 1 or 2 more chemo sessions, depending on whether her main onc. or the onc. who is involved with stem cell gets the final say . Her counts have been a bit too low for the chemo since she started radiation, but have been increasing steadily. She'll get a pet scan after to see where she stands. In early April, she will go back to the stem-cell onc. She needs to pass heart, lung, kidney and liver function tests, but wants to do the stem cell if she gets cleared. And she's remained smoke-free since Nov. 15. Way to go, Mom! So we're kind of in a holding pattern for now. Can't wait to have better weather - Mom and Dad live in a beautiful house right on a good-size pond, and Mom would love to sit outside and fish off the dock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Prayers of healing being sent her way along with the hope that she gets to have some fishing time REAL soon! Nothing better than sitting on the dock with your toes in the water, taking in nature and maybe even catching a fish now and then!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Good for your Mom, getting that radiation over with----I am sure it is a relief for her to be done the radiation---although I never had it, I know people do get very tired from it--as well as have burning and xtra kudos for her for being smoke-free---it is so hard for me and I do not even have the stress of going through the treatments ---she must be a very strong woman! She will be on that dock fishing in no time---- I hope the next scans shows that NED came to visit regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Here's to fishing and stem cells and no smoking! Sounds like positive vibes to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 So glad to hear your good news. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Great news for your mom. You'll have to tell me more about how she tolerated the radiation, though I think your mom is younger than mine. Enjoy the good news, and hopefully some Spring-like weather, soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Jen It sounds good for your mom. So happy for you. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Dear Jen, So glad your Mom is improving and things are looking up. My daughter who lives in MI told me today that today was a lovely spring day and all sorts of "green things" are popping up all over the garden. So, it looks like spring is here and your Mom will be able to get out that old fishing pole!! Love Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Hi Jen, Poor mom has been through the mill (zapper), to say the least! Sure hope she is feeling stronger each and every day. My prayers are with you, your mom and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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