CamperJones Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 It has been a while since I've posted but wanted to let everyone know what a fighter my Mom is at 71! She is now in the rehab unit of the hospital and has walked over 40ft and is steady getting stronger. She is on number 13 of 20 Radiation treatments while they are treating the Norcardia (lung infection) and the Infectious Dr says he needs 30 days on the mega doses of the Bactrim to get a handle on the infection before resuming the Chemo hence the radiation. She did suffer a very strange stroke two weeks ago that they said acted like a "focal seizure" but they did an MRI of her brain and spine concluding that the lesion in her brain was NOT SCLC but evidence of a mild stroke. She is now on blood thinners and still on 4ltrs of oxygen but she is bound and determined that she is going to be coming home this time walking and able to start her Chemo. What a fighter! Her doctors find her to be quite the miracle considering all that she has been through and she never hesitates to tell them who is in charge of her life and that is why she is still here (drives them nuts - LOL!) She said to tell everyone here to not give up hope and to enjoy each day for what it is and let tomorrow tend to itself. Hugs, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Dear Linda, So glad to hear about your mom. She is a fighter through and through. Here she is, so sick, and she's thinking about US. God bless her.Tell her we all are praying for her to feel better soon Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Linda, so glad to hear the good news of your mom. You say she is 71 like that is old! He! He! From my perspective, that is not old at all. I'm glad she's such a fighter. And you are a great support for her. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Linda Please tell Mom that we are all praying and thinking of her. What a great woman she must be. Good Luck and God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna M. Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Thank you so much for updating us!!! Glad to hear she's doing so well. She's in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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