Hope Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 My dear mother passed away on Tuesday, June l5, 2004 at 5am. She had been admitted to the hospital Tuesday, June 8 for administration of Topotecan to control symptoms of SCLC. She was given an experimental drug to control the side affects of the Topotecan, and did wonderfully. She suddenly began to deteriorate on Wednesday night. She was confused and breathing became more difficult. On Thursday, she was admitted to the ICU because her oxygen levels were so low. She was placed on a bi-pap machine. By Sunday, she was no longer alert. Her difficult breathing slowed and then stopped at 5am Tuesday morning. Thank you to everyone on this board for the past 2 l/2 years of support and sharing of knowledge about this horrible disease. Hope Mom dx with sclc limited stage 0l/02 5 months chemo (carboplatin & etoposide), radiation, no pci 06/03 Recurrance found with follow up c/t, chemo (carboplatin & etoposide) began then stopped due to severe reaction 07/03 pet scan concurred ca in sternum 09/03 ct shows ca spread 09/03 Three 28-day cycles of cisplatinum & cpt-ll 12/03 some tumors responding, began 2 more 28 day cycles cisplatinum & cpt-ll 02/04 No growth, no reduction of tumors. Onc decided on a 4 week rest period to be followed by CT. 03/04 CT shows growth and additonal tumor in renal gland. Decided on l/2 dosage of cisplatinum and cpt-ll. Has severe reaction to chemo and has a seizure. Onc says we will now try Taxol or Gemzar. 04/04 Seizure was possibly caused by chemotherapeutic neurotoxicity. Onc is reconsidering future chemotherapy. 04/04 Hospitalized. Running tests to determine current staging. 05/04 Difficulty breathing, placed on home oxygen. Discusses administering chemo to relieve symptoms. 06/01/04 Began administration of Topotecan. Hospitalized 5 days for pnuemonia. 06/08/04 Second round of Topotecan. Tolerated well. 06/09/04 Became disoriented, extremely short of breath. Taken to ICU, placed on bi-pap machine. 06/l5/04 Received in Heaven, 5am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, I'm so sorry for your loss. Words are sometimes hard to find to convey all the feelings, but please accept my sympathy. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Oh Hope, I am so sorry about your mom. My deepest sympathy. I wish you strength to get through the upcoming days ahead. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mother. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, I am so saddened to hear this beast has taken another warrior. My sincere condolences to you. BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 HOPE, I am so very sorry for your loss.Prayers coming for strength in upcoming days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 May God hold you and your family close as you go through this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, So very sorry for your loss. Words are not enough, I know, but I hope you can heal quickly. Stay strong. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need now, Prayers for your dear mother and your family at this sorrowful time. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, Your mum will find comfort now. I send my condolences to you & your family & pray for your comfort as well. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoniRobertWilson Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I too am very sorry for the loss of your mother. What a courageous woman to have fought for so long. I hope God sends you peace and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for peace and strength for you for these difficult times. Hugs, Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, I am sorry to read about the loss of your mom. Condolences and prayers for you and your family... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, I am so sorry for your loss, what a difficult time this must be for you. I will pray that you and your family find peace and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kate218 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Dear Hope, I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. June 15th was 3 months that my Dad passed. I have no words to say to change anything for you. I have no wise advice to give you. Just know that I know how you feel and if you want to vent, email me. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecola Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hope, I'm so very sorry. Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyridge Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I am so very sorry. I know how hard this is for you. I will pray for your comfort and peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Hope, I'm so sorry about your mother. Her death sounds very similar to my mothers last November. She is in a better place now. I will keep you in my prayers. Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Hope, I'm sorry I didn't see this post earlier. I am so sorry for your great loss, and I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Add me to the list. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I am so sorry and your mom has done very well. She was so brave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Hope, I'm so sorry to hear the news of your Mum. You must know though that she is resting comfortably now & watching over you. My deepest sympathy to you & your family. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirus226 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Hope, Im sorry about your loss. Please accept my condolences. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I'm so very sorry about your loss Hope. I will send prayers. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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