gerbil runner Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 My mom had her last radiation treatment yesterday. Talked to her last night - and she's really glad to be done . So now she has a week off before her next onc. appointment. She did very well - slight reddening of the skin, mild to moderate pain at the last week or so (controllable with medication). She's tired, of course, but that's improving. It feels like a milestone completed. She had 28 treatments to the chest, 25 to the pancreas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 ... that is because it is a milestone!! Glad that's done with, on for the next course. Good news. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 God Bless her, I know what it feels like to be DONE with radiation, I was soooooo glad! Hope she regains her strength quickley and is back to 100% before you know it. Prayers and good wishes sent her way! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I'm so glad she got thru it. My thoughts and prayers are with her. Peace, take care and God Bless. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Jen Give your mom my best wishes. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I know just how she feels! I bet you are so relieved! One more step to being NED Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Am so happy your mom is doing so well after 28 treatments. Radiation is very hard on the body but I am a great believer in radiation. I believe in it more then i do in chemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Jen, Congratulations to your mother. She had to be strong and brave to undergo two series of radiation treatments. I declined a second set of treatments after my first series was interrupted by extreme anemia. I felt that years of reflux had already burnt my esophagus. My wife had an inflamed pancreas some yeas ago ad suffered great pain from it. Your mother must be one tough lady. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 This is reason to celebrate, and Dan's correct. Pancreatic inflammation is very painful, so your Mom is one brave soul. Hoping her appointments go well and that she enjoys a long remission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Good to hear that the radiation is finished. Radiation does have some effects on physical condition, should take more rest as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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