niececola Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Hi, Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers. Yesterday was very upsetting, as I am sure you all can imagine. My mom spent the weekend in the hospital, going in Saturday morning, after a Friday chemo session, with breathing problems. She got a new CT scan and we found out for sure yesterday that there are several new nodules in both lungs and an increase in a pleural effusion. Not such great news, so any encouragement would be greatly appreciated. My mom was discharged last night and seems better. What she really needed is a good nap, who ever gets rest in the hospital? We are seeing the onc. on Thursday and she is gearing up for a new chemo treatment. She is in pretty good spirits considering all that has happened in the last couple of days. She had a wonderful week last week with friends and family in from out of town and seems to still be on a high from that, which is a true blessing. I was so afraid this journey was going to end yesterday. I called my mom from work and she sounded so out of it, it scared me more than anything else. It was such a relief to get to the hospital, seeing her eating lunch and joking with my Dad. I don't know how anyone gets through this really, I just knew coming to work Monday and checking the boards that Mo Sugar would not be with us anymore, and it is so hard to stay positive when such strong and wonderful people are losing the fight. But my mom is still here and I just have to keep telling myself that. It's not over til its over, I am just praying for a good meeting with the onc on Thursday, he better be ready to fight and if he is not, then I already have another one lined up! Thanks again for being such a wonderful support system for me! You are all in my prayers. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Denise, Glad things have improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Denise, Glad your Mother is home. You have a few days breathing room now before the next dr. visit. Enjoy. Hope the dr. has a good treatment plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Denise, Glad you guys are home. I know it isnt the best news about the new stuff, and I hope your doing OK. Sounds like your moms in good spirits though, which counts for ALOT! Best of Luck Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phyllis Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I am sure there are other chemo treatments that they can try for your mom. I have cancer in both lungs and have had since sometime in 02. I haven't given up yet. I hope things get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I just want to add a few extra prayers for you and mom come Thursday. ((((((((((((DENISE)))))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 The last place on earth to get some rest is a hospital. Not only do they come in at all hours of the night for blood pressure, but at least in our experience they come in at four in the morning to empty the trash and just make the patient miserable. In our experience the people were very caring, but they would never let her sleep. So here is hoping for a nice long nap. Come to think of it, I could use one, too. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Encouraging news!!! Glad your mom is back home is a safe, caring, calm environment where she can get some needed rest. It sounds as if you have a plan in place and I'll be praying that it be successful. My best to you and your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ven Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Add one more Good Luck going out to You and Your Mom, Denise! People on this board say things so well, but one more can't hurt. Will be wishing the best for you. Take Care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Denise I am so sorry to read about the results from your Mum's latest CT scan. It sounds as though she is ready to face this thing head on, and give it all she has got. That is fantastic. I hope the onc. comes up with a good "battle plan" on Thursday. In the meantime, are you looking after yourself as well???? Please make sure you take time to do all the simple things like rest, eat well etc. Thinking of your Mum and your family. Please let us know what the onc says on Thursday. With warmest wishes Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Denise, Glad you mother is back getting the rest she needs to keep on fighting. Prayers going your way, best vibes and Hope. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Denise, Glad your mom is home and praying for the best for her. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Denise, I'm glad your mom is out of the hospital and can get more rest now -- and glad she had that time last week with family & friends! I hope memories of those times with people she loves will help her feel better for a long time to come. You and she are in my thoughts & prayers, BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phyllis Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 There are still a lot of drugs out there to try so don't give up. Your Mom is home and you just have to take it one step at a time. This is an excellent support group that will always be there for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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