Update on my mom -- P&T Please!

Mrs. Theobald · May 2011

Things are not going very well since her last chemo treatment. The chemo was working but as soon as it stopped the tumors returned. They are trying to a new type of chemo where they match the dna of the tumor with a treatment plan. The problem is they have had the tumor for over 3 weeks with no results. In the meantime my mom as lost a lot of weight and as of last Friday has went completely down hill. We have decided to do hospice but still have hope that there will be a miracle and she will be able to do the chemo but I know that is most likely not going to happen. The hospice doctor came to see her today and told us she most likely won't make it past the end of the week. Please keep my family in your P&T. The hardest thing I have done is watched cancer essentially kill my mom and the worse part is it was preventable.

Amy_729 · May 2011

I am so very sorry - there are no other words. You and your family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.

yellowtulips80 · May 2011

I'm so so sorry. I hope that you get the miracle. I know that there aren't many words that can comfort you now, but I will keep you in my T&P. I've been down that road before. It was awful. The worst part is watching your mother go through this and wanting to take all her pain and suffering away. My mother had to eat baby food. Even then, she couldn't put on any weight. Maybe you can try ensure? There are so many conversations that I wish I had with her beforehand. Don't be afraid to talk to her about what she wants.

We used long leaf and I was so thankful for the nurses. They can even help you make a video for your LO. We never got to do that. But I wish we had. If you need anything page me or email me through FB.

MrsL1022 · May 2011

I am so sorry! T&P to your mom and family.

maykat · May 2011

I'm so so sorry. I will be praying for you and your family. I hope that there is a recovery in sight.

I will say that hospice is absolutely wonderful--we went through this with DH's mom last year and hospice was the best thing for her. They made her and the whole family feel at peace.

ally-cat · May 2011

I am so very sorry. I can't imagine the pain you and your family must be in right now. Many thoughts and prayers with you all. ((HUGS))

MLvK · May 2011

I'm so sorry. And I agree that hospice is a Godsend at times like this. They were there every step of the way making every one comfortable, even dealing with the aftermath.

T&Ps that your mom can pull through, but in the meantime I hope she's comfortable.

Mrs.Guz · May 2011

I'm so sorry, Elizabeth. You and your family will be in my prayers.

mingaling2 · May 2011

I'm so so sorry. Thinking of you all.

tracigator · May 2011

I am so very sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

susangilchrist · May 2011

Oh my. I haven't spoken a lot about it on here, but we lost my Dad last month to cancer. It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through. His chemo appeared to be working, but stopped. The oncologist tried a chemo in pill form that made him SO sick. We called in hospice, but he was able to pass away at home before they even really got involved. I'm so sorry that you're going through this. It just flat out SUCKS. I'm here if you'd like to email about it. I've literally JUST been there. Praying for your family and for a miracle - they ARE possible!

susangilchrist (at) gmail (dot) com

to-be-lam · May 2011

So sorry to hear that. I am sitting here feeling sorry for myself and this really puts things into perspective. Praying for a miracle for you, and for peace and comfort for your mom and your family.

care99 · May 2011

I'm very sorry you are having to go through this experience. Thoughts and prayers to your mom and your entire family.

Louise06 · May 2011

I am so sorry to hear this! I hope that hospice will be able to keep her comfortable which she is under their care. I hope that she gets a miracle soon. I will keep her and your family in my T&P!