I just got off the phone with my parents and my dad asked me to go ahead and post what they find out at the doctor's appointment today. He will write a more detailed post tomorrow sometime, but here's briefly what happened today. The radiation oncology appointment had to be rescheduled for Wednesday this week, but they were able to see the medical oncologist. Mom will be starting chemotherapy this Thursday. She will be taking Taxol, which is the same drug she had the first time eleven years ago. I was under the impression that Rather than administering it monthly, they will be administering it weekly in smaller doses. The doctor thinks that she will be able to handle it better this way and it has also been shown that this method is more effective at treating the disease as well. As of now, they do not think they will have to install a port to administer the drugs, but that is a possibility depending on how she does with it. Radiation will begin soon as well, but we will find out more information regarding that on Wednesday.
Mom has been extremely tired lately - needing to lay down and rest more than she is awake throughout the day. But she is very positive about this plan and is ready to fight. My Aunt Kathleen will be arriving in West Virginia on Wednesday night and my Aunt Noreen will be coming up from Florida for a few days next week.
We will see what the next few days and weeks will bring, but we are all trying to stay positive and appreciate your love and support as we tackle this as a family and try to help Mom get through it.
10 comments:
Sending love and good wishes to you. I don't know anyone who is as caring and helpful as you are Marti.
Ed Levy
Thoughts prayers and many hugs, hoping the treatment isn't too rough.
Thanks for this blog to keep informed.
Lots of love going out to all of you, Janet
We are all praying for all of you and thinking of you all the time. Aunt Maureen is strong, and will get through all of this!!
Praying, praying, praying! Our God is an awesome God.
Thanks for keeping this blog to keep everyone updated! Our thoughts are with you guys!
-Sarah + Eric
Dear Marti,
I'll never forget what you wrote to me...Stay strong and never give up!! I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers always. Love to all.
Love,Cherie
Sending strength and love to my lovely aunt, Sara, Bob and John. With hope and faith you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Daya
Thanks for update.. Prayers from Ireland for Maureen, and the rest of her very caring family and siblings. Very best wishes on a successful treatment programme. Sean
Dearest Marti, Bob, Sara and John,
I think about you often and send my love and prayers across the miles. I'm glad to hear that Kathleen and Noreen are planning to visit. Ed and I are happy to come out as well, and I know Barbara wants to help too. We'll wait to see what works for you guys.
May the love of friends and your faith in God nurture you and keep you strong.
Love,
Debbie
Sending positive thoughts and prayers to Aunt Maureen and her family. Love, Conor & Tabby
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