At Mom's chemo lab, they have a bell for patients to ring when they finish chemo. She was expecting to ring the bell yesterday, but her chemo went so late there was hardly anyone there when she finished up, so...she didn't bother to ring the bell in celebration.
Bummer!
Mom is going back on November 17 for a new CT scan and lab work, then she will see Dr. Warren on the 19th. Next, she will see Dr. Cliby at Mayo on December 7 to discuss a maintenance plan.
Mom's CA125 dropped to 222, 25 less than the last time and we are thankful it is still dropping, even if progress seems slow. Maintenance chemo may help it continue to drop, but Mom wants to know what all of her options are before she decides.
She has had some neuropathy in her hands the past few weeks, but Dr. Warren suggested that she eat more vegetables and it seems to be doing better.
She is getting another white blood cell shot today and it will make her achy for the next few days. The last chemo and this one have also made her more tired.
Mom really looks good for all she has been through, but she still has so much progress to make. She covets your continued prayers as this cancer is not ever going to go away. It recurs and is basically a chronic condition that will always be with her unless God intervenes.
Pastor Morrow reminded us on Mother's Day about the importance of the word "my." Mother is a familiar word and we all have (or had) one. We understand that mothers everywhere suffer every day and we all care in a general sense; however, knowing that "my" mother is suffering naturally intensifies our level of concern.
Obviously our Mom is not your mother, but we want you to know that your prayers, care and concern mean so much to us because she is ours.
Blessings!
30 October 2009
09 October 2009
News From Round 5
Mom says, "Hi and thanks so much for your prayers."
Her chemo went well again yesterday. Her doctor and nurses are pleased with how well she is doing. She looks good, is eating well and has some energy, though she tires easily. We offer help almost daily, but she is satisfied doing for herself. We're glad she can.
Her CA 125 dropped to 247, down from 295 and her recent CT scan indicates there is still cancer present, but smaller amounts.
She will have chemo again in the 28th, then we will wait three more weeks and she will have another set of marker tests. After those are done, she will go back to Mayo to meet with her surgeon to discuss whether she should have maintenance chemo.
If you are interested in offering a word of encouragement, Mom's address is 760 Grand Ave, Marion, IA 52302.
Blessings!
Her chemo went well again yesterday. Her doctor and nurses are pleased with how well she is doing. She looks good, is eating well and has some energy, though she tires easily. We offer help almost daily, but she is satisfied doing for herself. We're glad she can.
Her CA 125 dropped to 247, down from 295 and her recent CT scan indicates there is still cancer present, but smaller amounts.
She will have chemo again in the 28th, then we will wait three more weeks and she will have another set of marker tests. After those are done, she will go back to Mayo to meet with her surgeon to discuss whether she should have maintenance chemo.
If you are interested in offering a word of encouragement, Mom's address is 760 Grand Ave, Marion, IA 52302.
Blessings!
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