kimblanchard Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 After 6 rounds of chemo, it was time for radiation mapping-with that came a CT scan for mapping purpose and to see what was going on...I've know it was good news for a while but I need to see a faxed copy before I believe anything! It reads "The mass in the right upper lobe has essentially completely disappeared....substantial decrease in mediastinal lymphadenopathy with a residual 1 cm lymph node...lungs are well expanded and clear". How's that for my 83 year young Mom who actually misses her "chemo" friends already-time to make friends in the radiation waiting room. Radiation (which had to be taken after chemo due to her age ) is due to start as soon as those platelets cooperate! She even went and hired herself a driver (a 70 something youngster from town) for the radiation appointments while she feels ok, she didn't want the family or her friends breaking up their day. Nice to see her take control and have her independence. She's quite a hoot. When I grow up I want to be just like her!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 What awesome news! yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Great news! Keep it coming! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Wow, Wow and DOUBLE WOW! That is absolutely wonderful! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Oh, Nancy.....what terrific news!! I told you...your mom is my inspiration...my hero! Bless her heart...if she doesn't have a winning attitude, I don't know who does! To know that the chemo worked so well is fabulous....and I bet she'll make it thru radiation just fine, too! Tell Mom I'm sending her a high five and an "Atta girl...you rock!!" I wanna be just like your mom when I grow up too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 What a woman! HOORAY! Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Sounds great to me. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Alright!!! Hugs and a Happy Dance going out for you and your Mom! Keep that good news coming! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Terrifc news! Hope your mom sails through radiation, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Nancy-When I grow up I want to be like her!! Seriously, your mom has the attitude that if ALL people had -wouldn't this be a great world!! Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 What a great person! She makes me smile. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Love it! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 21, 2004 Author Share Posted June 21, 2004 Thank you for all your kind congratulations. If you knew her you would be kept afloat...I do have to share one small story that just sums her up...During her initial period during diagnosis she shuttled back and forth from doctor to xray to scans to oncologist. Each time she was handed a clip board and asked to fill in all the history. This got old quick. In the oncologist's waiting room the nurse once again came over and asked this demure 80 something to fill out the paperwork. She sighed loudly, so everyone could hear, and says " All I want to know is...am I having a boy or a girl????" My brother was mortified, but Mom broke the ice, and quickly became an office favorite with the staff and all the patients. (You've got to understand this woman has had a heart attack and stents, pacemaker implanted, a perforated colon during a colonoscopy, weeks in icu while septic, a colostomy, a colostomy reversal and now this CA, all in a matter of 3 years) So gang, chin up, and make the best of what is dealt us even though it sure is not what we planned. God bless us all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Your mom sounds like a lot of fun. I am seeing visions of "Driving Miss Daisey." When John was taking chemo there was a little old lady that came one day wearing a tall striped "Cat in the Hat" hat. Everyone cracked up. She said. "Hey if I'm gonna lose my hair I might as well have some fun." Keep posting mom stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Hooray!! for your mom. Prayers for the node to go **poof**!! also. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Halleluiah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Ha! Your mom does sound like a real hoot. So glad she has good news, and I hope it continues till she's 100! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Wonderful news. Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 GREAT NEWS for MOM, and for YOU! Keep up the good work mom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Can't believe it i actually got logged on again....What great new's that also goes to show how strong your mother is......HoRay..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Thats wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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