Mom’s oncologist is very nice and very thorough. He spoke in terms we could understand. She opted not to do chemo right now. Her oncologist is going to meet with her once a month to see how the cancer is progressing then she could choose at a later date to take chemo if she wants to.
He said the radiation will work up to 4 weeks after completing the sessions. Her last treatment is next week Tuesday. She will get a CAT scan and blood work next month. The doctors can not cure mom; they can only help control the cancer. God the Creator of life and breath can heal her if it’s in His will.
I asked him how fast the cancer could spread and he said he really doesn’t know but if he was going by how fast the tumor grew in her pelvic area, it took three month to go from nothing to 45 X 37 millimeters. A significant growth. They also want to monitor the spot in her skull. Her blood pressure was better today. She’s drinking more but still no appetite yet.
Pam came for mom’s appointment; it was so nice having someone else there with us. We had fun teasing mom about the doctor, she wondered what he looked like so we gave mom a silly fake description…anyway it was funny. It made mom laugh which sometimes is the best medicine. We had a little bit of a wait so Pam and I played I Spy and mom joined in on the fun! We went out for lunch afterward. The picture is from today!
He said the radiation will work up to 4 weeks after completing the sessions. Her last treatment is next week Tuesday. She will get a CAT scan and blood work next month. The doctors can not cure mom; they can only help control the cancer. God the Creator of life and breath can heal her if it’s in His will.
I asked him how fast the cancer could spread and he said he really doesn’t know but if he was going by how fast the tumor grew in her pelvic area, it took three month to go from nothing to 45 X 37 millimeters. A significant growth. They also want to monitor the spot in her skull. Her blood pressure was better today. She’s drinking more but still no appetite yet.
Pam came for mom’s appointment; it was so nice having someone else there with us. We had fun teasing mom about the doctor, she wondered what he looked like so we gave mom a silly fake description…anyway it was funny. It made mom laugh which sometimes is the best medicine. We had a little bit of a wait so Pam and I played I Spy and mom joined in on the fun! We went out for lunch afterward. The picture is from today!
James 1:2 Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.
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Hi Tara, I called Tom and told him about yesterdays findings,as Charlene was gone.I pray for Gods Will everyday for Mary and I keep you in pray also. Mary and I were talking last saturday about fryed cabbage&onions in baccon grease, maybe she would like some of that made up. She said she had some chicken soup the other day that she liked. If you could find something that would appeal to her taste buds. You are a very good care provider. I love you and tell Mary I love her very much. Aunt Sharon
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