Just to start things off, Mom did not start treatment as we expected today. However, it's been a really busy week...
Tuesday - Mom went for her CAT Scan and they notified her that they would not be finished with her mask to start radiation until next week. So Monday it is.
Wednesday - Katie and Mom woke up bright and early to get Mom to Tampa for her 8am MRI appointment, 9:30 blood work and then I (Sandy) joined them for the 10:30 Chemo Training. Everything went well. The MRI looked good, her bookwork came back with good results and the Chemo Training was very informative. The only news we really didn't like was that Mom will not only feel lousy during her 6 weeks of treatment, but most likely will feel worse for the 2 months following her treatment. Mom took this in stride as a doctor along the way had said the same thing to her. Katie and I on the other had were pretty disappointed. We were hoping that soon after her treatment she would be ready to shop and play with the kids. Oh well ... none the less. We also found out the expenses associated to her therapy. WOW ... thank goodness for insurance. Katie took Mom shopping after all the appointments. Mom really enjoyed helping Katie pick out clothes for her vacation/honeymoon.
Thursday - This was a pretty mellow day for Mom for the most part. Mom did however receive two pretty cool calls. First the insurance company called and talked to her about options that would allow her to pay ONE very small co-pay for the entire 6 weeks vs. doing that same small co-pay every week for 6 weeks. This was very nice news. :) Mom also got a call from a research program that her doctor referred her to. They would like to know more about her and would like her to participate in a study that would help pin point if her type of Cancer is environmental related or it there is any genetics involved. Mom was very happy to sign up for the study to help find answers to this beast in anyway.
With that said .... We are looking to having a nice relaxing weekend. Monday is right around the corner. We are looking forward to the first day that Mom truly gets to start fighting even though it means the hard work begins. Please feel free to leave Mom words of encouragement ... I am sure they will help her welcome the week ahead of her.
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Good luck Monday! We'll be thinking of you.
Love, Angela, Ryan & Abbey
Ed and I say a prayer for you every night! Remember call me if you need to talk.
Laurie and Ed
Thanks for the update. I know you will all fight this with all you have. I can say going through chemo/radiation together with Uncle Don way back in 1988 it was terrible for all of us. Most esp. for Don. You will go through good and bad days but never lose sight of the ultimate outcome to get better. Hang in there. I also hope that the drugs etc have gotten better and won't have the same side effects but either way hang in there and do the best you all can. Hi to all.
Good luck tomorrow!
Bobbi- I hope and pray that your treatments will not make you too ill and that they help you beat this horrible disease! This blog is awesome and speaks volumes about your girls! Between God, doctors, friends and your family, you have an army on your side! You are in my prayers. May God Bless you and your family!
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