Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[Chained Daisy]

Originally Posted by clay

Had an EGD & colonoscopy Wednesday...first one in 2.5 yrs.

Doc did a biopsy of "suspicious spot" in my stomach, so awaiting that biopsy report. Had some oozing post biopsy, so she had to keep pressure on that area for a bit. I was back under anesthesia for 1.5 hrs instead of usual 45 min or so.

I am having paroxysmal pain in the ascending colon, just at splenic flexure ...so not sure what is going on. Doesn't require any pain meds. I am not worried, leaving it all in the Goddess's hands!

Have a beautiful Sunday everyone. Keep fighting & know I send you all positive energies & gentle hugs.

Clay, sending lots of positive thoughts and healing energy your way.

I like the sentiment `leaving it all in the Goddess`s hands` that has been my mantra of late.

[clay]

Originally Posted by Chained Daisy

Clay, sending lots of positive thoughts and healing energy your way.

I like the sentiment `leaving it all in the Goddess`s hands` that has been my mantra of late.

This is a sweet note! I appreciate your support, my friend! It is all going to be good! Hugs you back.....(((((((((((((CD)))))))))))))

[clay]

The path report was benign! Whewww...been a long week!
I am still having pains in area of top of stomach/intestine area, so we will talk on the appointment the 15th of what to do next, investigatively. 1. To find why I am so anemic, 2. To find out source of pain....and a course of action. She said I may have to swallow a camera pill, so we can see all the way thru the GI tract! This procedure is a bit of a danger for me, due to a really large ventral hernia that if said camera were to get hung up, that is open abd surg....

So, again, we "wait & see"....

[Chained Daisy]

Originally Posted by clay

The path report was benign! Whewww...been a long week!
I am still having pains in area of top of stomach/intestine area, so we will talk on the appointment the 15th of what to do next, investigatively. 1. To find why I am so anemic, 2. To find out source of pain....and a course of action. She said I may have to swallow a camera pill, so we can see all the way thru the GI tract! This procedure is a bit of a danger for me, due to a really large ventral hernia that if said camera were to get hung up, that is open abd surg....

So, again, we "wait & see"....

Pheww indeed. What a relief ! I know you still have a way to go, more concerns and issues to resolve but benign is a wonderful update. Stay strong my friend

[Wrang1er]

It looks like it is back to chemo for my mom. We went in June and her CA125 was 15 and yesterday it was at 39. Next Wednesday they will do another CT scan and then we'll discuss what to do next. She has been on a break because they said she couldn't handle any more chemo. Yesterday they said because her cancer came back once before it will most likely be recurring. The oncologist said that just like some people take medicine for high blood pressure she will need chemo to treat cancer most likely until the end of her life. After leaving the hospital my mom said that it will probably kill her.

I just don't know anymore. I don't know what it means for either of us. Just when you think it's gone it rears it's ugly head and punches you right in the gut.

[clay]

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Wrang & Mom)))))))))))))))))))

Sometimes, it is just deciding when "enough is enough". When they have a fighting spirit & a will to live, then they will fight hard! When they are just tired & want to have quality vs quantity, then decisions have to be made.

Neither is an easy choice, and I do not relish that for either of you.

I DO know that I will be sending as much white light & positive energies as I can. Know that someone is there for you both......my friend.....gentle hugs....

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

It looks like it is back to chemo for my mom. We went in June and her CA125 was 15 and yesterday it was at 39. Next Wednesday they will do another CT scan and then we'll discuss what to do next. She has been on a break because they said she couldn't handle any more chemo. Yesterday they said because her cancer came back once before it will most likely be recurring. The oncologist said that just like some people take medicine for high blood pressure she will need chemo to treat cancer most likely until the end of her life. After leaving the hospital my mom said that it will probably kill her.

I just don't know anymore. I don't know what it means for either of us. Just when you think it's gone it rears it's ugly head and punches you right in the gut.

[Chained Daisy]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

It looks like it is back to chemo for my mom. We went in June and her CA125 was 15 and yesterday it was at 39. Next Wednesday they will do another CT scan and then we'll discuss what to do next. She has been on a break because they said she couldn't handle any more chemo. Yesterday they said because her cancer came back once before it will most likely be recurring. The oncologist said that just like some people take medicine for high blood pressure she will need chemo to treat cancer most likely until the end of her life. After leaving the hospital my mom said that it will probably kill her.

I just don't know anymore. I don't know what it means for either of us. Just when you think it's gone it rears it's ugly head and punches you right in the gut.

Originally Posted by clay

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Wrang & Mom)))))))))))))))))))

Sometimes, it is just deciding when "enough is enough". When they have a fighting spirit & a will to live, then they will fight hard! When they are just tired & want to have quality vs quantity, then decisions have to be made.

Neither is an easy choice, and I do not relish that for either of you.

I DO know that I will be sending as much white light & positive energies as I can. Know that someone is there for you both......my friend.....gentle hugs....

Wrangler, I dont think I could of said it any better than our friend Clay. It really is about how much more of this fight she can handle. You and your Mom both must be very weary. This is hard to hear after the chemo break. Sending you love and light as you process this latest news.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

It looks like it is back to chemo for my mom. We went in June and her CA125 was 15 and yesterday it was at 39. Next Wednesday they will do another CT scan and then we'll discuss what to do next. She has been on a break because they said she couldn't handle any more chemo. Yesterday they said because her cancer came back once before it will most likely be recurring. The oncologist said that just like some people take medicine for high blood pressure she will need chemo to treat cancer most likely until the end of her life. After leaving the hospital my mom said that it will probably kill her.

I just don't know anymore. I don't know what it means for either of us. Just when you think it's gone it rears it's ugly head and punches you right in the gut.

Wrangler, I had nine years of silence.
Have you been able to talk to anyone about your Mom, other than the oncologist? Modifying dosing treatments for her. Has radiation been done, or not effective for her situation? Do you have a local cancer organization, or hospital support group, so you can talk and hear about others successes.

I had endometrial cancer in 2004, radical surgery, then a recurrence in 2013. I underwent 28 radiation and brachytherapy treatments versus chemo which was not effective for my type of reoccurance.

Being tired and sick of the treatment is so difficult. I feel for you, and understand where you Mom is coming from. But, please look into talking , and options, and others who have been there. Don't need to be alone. Warmest regards. Tommi