From the results of mom's PET scan the doctor truly belives mom has lung cancer and some lymph nodes may also be involved. We won't know 100% until they do a biopsy. Orginally it was to be done Friday but has been moved up to Thursday (tomorrow).
For the biopsy they are going down her throat (well I guess wind pipe really), which I think is better for her. I really don't want her to have to be cut on unless necessary.
She has been having more pain that might be her heart. She is wearing one of those patch thingys. (nitroglysern?)
Sara -- mom's cat -- is missing mom something awlful. She is still bearly eatting. The vet doesn't know what to do. All her blood work seems fine. She is just losing weight and now eatting very little. Mom has her picture up in her hospital room. She misses her too.
It's so weird. We took mom to the hospital because of confusion and stuff, the doctors thought it was coming from her meds and now over a week later and tons of tests we find out she may have cancer (the hunt for cancer started with an X-Ray to see if she had pneumonia.)
l'm tired. I'm not eating right or exercising. My blood sugar is not where it should be. It isn't high enough for me to call the doctor but it isn't were it was - or should be.
Thanks for all the kind words and prayers. I have been needing them.
Kathy
13 comments:
Oh, my prayers are with you....hang in there as best you can and please start taking care of yourself.
Nancy
I know this journey all too well, Kath, and you and your Mom have my prayers and support. My own Mother's lung cancer wasn't diagnosed until her complaints of chest pain were thoroughly checked out, but she waited too long for cancer treatment to be an option. Heart disease is always the first culprit, and nitroglycerine is used, not for pain but to help open the vascular system, her circulation. It's best they found her cancer now so the treatment can start. Keep us posted as to what stage she's in, etc., and stay positive. You don't have to be strong, just...there for her. XOXO CATHY
my prayers are with you and your mom!
Sharon
Bless your heart, sweetie. I will keep you, your Mom and Sara in my thoughts and prayers.
I know it's hard, but please try to take care of yourself.
Hugs and much love,
Deb
I am so sorry. Is there anyway you could take her cat under your coat to see her. That is pitiful it not eating. It is missing her something terrible.
take care,
CASSIE
((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))I am praing for your Mom.
I'm so, so sorry. I wish your mom luck tomorrow during the biopsy.
Missie
I'm so sorry. I hope that it isn't lung cancer, but if it is, I hope that there are options of surgery or treatment. My father had a third of his lung removed because of cancer when he was in his sixties and lived 15 more years cancer-free. Take care and try not to hurt yourself worrying before those biopsy results get back.
Lori
It grieves my heart you are having such a nightmarish time with your mom. I don't know what to say except thank God she's in the hospital and getting checked out thoroughly. And that I'm praying for you both. Please take care of yourself. - Barbara
Your Mom and you are in my prayrers for sure. Please take care of yourself. With so much going on I know it's not easy. 'On Ya' -ma
i am so sorry to here about your mom. some hospitals will let pets into hospitals for short visits you may want to get ahold of someone in the hospital your mom is at to see if they would be ok with it. pets have an amazing effect on people. it would help the both of them (((((HUGSTOYOU)))))
my deepest sympathies hope and pray your mum ok. im carer for mine,and she means world to me take care mort xx
Kathy,
Very sorry to hear you mom may have lung cancer. That would be a severe blow.
Meanwhile, look after yourself. We're here for you.
Guido
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