Hello, all,
Positive news to report … Mom is
doing well and feeling much better. She says she feels stronger, she looks
healthier and she’s starting to put on a bit of much needed weight. That’s
typically something one would dare not ever say about a woman. J
We had a follow up with her
oncologist Dr. Martins today. Based on her report of wellness along with strong
vitals, including her liver function returning to normal, he is of the mind he
may not need to see her back for another month.
Regarding her recent scan from a
little more than a week ago, Dr. Martins is of the mind to stay the course with
her treatment. He said he would rather make the right decision over a quick
decision. He reiterated that it would be surprising if the cancer mutation type
she has is not responding to the treatment she’s currently undergoing. Overall
he said he’s encouraged that things are going in the right direction and he’s
much less worried today about the daily pill’s effectiveness.
As for the trapped lung, Dr.
Martins explained the tumor is at the entrance of the lung. As such, it is
constricting that airway. Over time he expects the tumor to recede, which will
allow more air to flow and eventually the lung to resume normal shape and
function. That my mom is breathing well, far less short of breath than she had
been in previous weeks and able to do substantially more physically, these are
all very good indications.
Mom has an appointment to return
for a follow up visit 10/30, unless she continues to feel as well as she is now.
Then she won’t need to return for an oncology follow up until mid November.
In the meantime, mom’s going to
attend a patient support group on 10/23, which I am confident she will greatly
benefit from. This will allow her to connect with and relate to others who are
dealing with similar health challenges, possibly even a resource or two that
can give her advice on things that may further aid her wellness. Mom’s staying
put in Western Washington for the foreseeable future.
More updates to follow soon …
All my best,
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