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Good News about Mom...
« on: Jul 29th, 2005, 6:27pm » |
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It's been almost a year since Mom's colon cancer surgery and the news today was wonderful to hear. He weight is steady, her blood work is the best it's been since I cant remember when. The CRC scan dropped from a worry-some 3.0 in April to a 1.4 this time. October will bring another barium CT of the colon, and if all remains well, they are going to go in and snip the remaining polups after the first of the year...and then checkups again for a year at quarterly intervals, then drop back to very 6 months if all remains well.
This has been the best report to date on her recovery. And she is definately in good spirits. As for the dementia, she was having a very good day with that as well, as she recognised me right away, and greated me with a big smile, and not her usual "who are you again" confusion. We had a different Oncologist and when he asked her who I was she even knew my name. It was a good day all in all....It was nice to see Mom more as she used to be..not as she usually is with the dementia. I know some of you can't relate to this...But to hear her say to the Doctor.."Oh that is my daughter Peggy" was music to my ears.
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Re: Good News about Mom...
« Reply #1 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 6:32pm » |
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That ROCKS, Peg....im gonna have some cheese to celebrate!!
Good for you, Babe 
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Re: Good News about Mom...
« Reply #2 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 6:51pm » |
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Way cool. 
So nice to read good news here.
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« Reply #3 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 7:15pm » |
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That's wonderful news, Pegg.  Now you must be sure to enjoy every lucid moment she has. Although it's funny, in a way... Dementia caused my grandmother to drop all her "grandmotherly pretenses" and when she'd forget who I was, she treated me like her girlfriend. It was fun, and I really got to know her better.
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« Reply #4 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 7:28pm » |
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That's fantastic news Pegg!
I'm delighted to hear it.
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« Reply #5 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 9:58pm » |
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That is terrific news. Glad she is getting better
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« Reply #6 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 10:04pm » |
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Thats wonderful news...
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« Reply #7 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 10:09pm » |
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Great news Pegg
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« Reply #8 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 10:43pm » |
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Awesome News Sis!
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« Reply #9 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 10:46pm » |
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Great news Peg, it is really amazing what they can do for cancer now compared to even 5 years ago. Take everyday as a miracle, and don't forget to tell her you love her every chance you get. BTW- make sure you ask the doctor about doing a PET scan, it often picks up things that blood work and other scans may miss. The doctor who treated my Mom recomends everyone recovering from cancer should have one every six months or so.
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Glad to know things are looking up.
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« Reply #11 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 11:23pm » |
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Good news. Congrats to both of you.
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Re: Good News about Mom...
« Reply #12 on: Jul 30th, 2005, 12:22am » |
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Thank you all for the support. I mean that. It's been a rough road with Mom for a while, and there seems to be a light at the end of this cancer tunnel.
Lewy Body Dementia is a fast progressing disease, unlike Alzheimers (sp) which is a slower progression, and also effects other neuological functions depending on the location of the deposits of the Lewy Body's within the neurons.
Sorry alot of thechnical garbage you really don't care to know about. It was just a great day that I will hold in my memory for years to come.
Thanks again to everyone.
Luv you all,
Pegg
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« Reply #13 on: Jul 30th, 2005, 12:42am » |
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Fantastic news, Pegg!
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Thats wonderful news...
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Pegg I'm so pleased for you, another lovely memory to treasure, I'd never heard of Lewy Body Dementia before, that sounds so awful. I'm more impressed than ever at how you cope
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Re: Good News about Mom...
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on Jul 30th, 2005, 5:35am, LeLimey wrote:Pegg I'm so pleased for you, another lovely memory to treasure, I'd never heard of Lewy Body Dementia before, that sounds so awful. I'm more impressed than ever at how you cope
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Indeed you show great strength and are inspiring my friend!
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« Reply #17 on: Jul 30th, 2005, 11:45am » |
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Great news! Lots of strength to you.
A big hug goes out to you.
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« Reply #18 on: Jul 30th, 2005, 12:29pm » |
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Looky what I stumbled on this morning...
And low and behold they are based right here in WI, this is just way too awesome!
http://www.lewybodydementia.org/index.html
I've already contacted them, applied for the caregivers support group, and offered my assistance with the Org.
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Re: Good News about Mom...
« Reply #19 on: Jul 30th, 2005, 12:42pm » |
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Lets see..
being a mum,
dealing with ch,
dealing with that vile four letter word (I can hardly bring myself to say it.. sorry DJ )w*rk!,
being a carer for your mother,
being OUCH recording secretary,
taking on more voluntary work...
umm.. Redd... you are remembering to leave time in your schedule to eat and sleep aren't you? Its um.. kindof.. necessary?!!
Psst.. time for a social life would be nice too! (Ask someone to explain what one of those is to you!)
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« Reply #20 on: Jul 30th, 2005, 12:52pm » |
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I know what a social life is hun...I've tried that and it just doesn't appear to be in the cards for me. I have all of you here as my social life.
I need to stay busy with SOMETHING or I'll sit here feeling sorry for myself.
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I'm glad to hear things are looking up. May they continue to improve.
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« Reply #22 on: Jul 31st, 2005, 9:37am » |
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It's great to hear a good report about your mom...and really nice to know you're smiling! 
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« Reply #23 on: Jul 31st, 2005, 9:40am » |
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« Reply #24 on: Jul 31st, 2005, 2:24pm » |
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Fantastic news, Pegg!
Hoping more good news like that,
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