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Title: Good News about Mom... Post by Redd715 on Jul 29th, 2005, 6:27pm 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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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Jonny on Jul 29th, 2005, 6:32pm That ROCKS, Peg....im gonna have some cheese to celebrate!! Good for you, Babe [smiley=headbanger.gif] |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Charlie on Jul 29th, 2005, 6:51pm Way cool. http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/hsdance.gif?SSImageQuality=Full So nice to read good news here. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by nani on Jul 29th, 2005, 7:15pm That's wonderful news, Pegg. :D 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. hugs, nani |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by vig on Jul 29th, 2005, 7:28pm That's fantastic news Pegg! I'm delighted to hear it. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jul 29th, 2005, 9:58pm That is terrific news. Glad she is getting better BMonee |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by ShariRae on Jul 29th, 2005, 10:04pm Thats wonderful news... Huggs Shari |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Sean_C on Jul 29th, 2005, 10:09pm Great news Pegg ;;D Sean............................. |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Langa on Jul 29th, 2005, 10:43pm Awesome News Sis! ;;D Hugs, Langa |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by mcf69 on Jul 29th, 2005, 10:46pm 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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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by maffumatt on Jul 29th, 2005, 10:51pm Glad to know things are looking up. |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Frank_W on Jul 29th, 2005, 11:23pm Good news. Congrats to both of you. |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Redd715 on Jul 30th, 2005, 12:22am 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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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by alienspacebabe on Jul 30th, 2005, 12:42am Fantastic news, Pegg! |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Svenn on Jul 30th, 2005, 12:46am Thats wonderful news... |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by LeLimey on Jul 30th, 2005, 5:35am 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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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by E-Double on Jul 30th, 2005, 8:23am on 07/30/05 at 05:35:34, LeLimey wrote:
Indeed you show great strength and are inspiring my friend! Warmest wishes and continued sunshine |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Jasmyn on Jul 30th, 2005, 11:45am Great news! Lots of strength to you. A big hug goes out to you. [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Redd715 on Jul 30th, 2005, 12:29pm 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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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by LeLimey on Jul 30th, 2005, 12:42pm 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?!! [smiley=hug.gif] 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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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Redd715 on Jul 30th, 2005, 12:52pm Quote:
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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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Carl_D on Jul 30th, 2005, 3:58pm I'm glad to hear things are looking up. May they continue to improve. Carl |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by lionsound on Jul 31st, 2005, 9:37am It's great to hear a good report about your mom...and really nice to know you're smiling! :) |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by alchemy on Jul 31st, 2005, 9:40am great news congats |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by sandie99 on Jul 31st, 2005, 2:24pm Fantastic news, Pegg! :) Hoping more good news like that, Sanna |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by Redd_baby_girl on Aug 1st, 2005, 2:00pm on 07/29/05 at 18:32:36, Jonny wrote:
Jonny! stay away from my cheese! but i didn't know that about Grammy... mom- tell your own kids stuff too! you forgot to tell us! but it is good news! i hope that it will stay good. in mystery books, when a character says that, stuff goes all wrong, but that is literature; not real life. but it is the best news i heard all month! but today is the first! ;;D ;;D |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by ghost62 on Aug 1st, 2005, 2:10pm Great news redd thing work out just sometimes seem to take forever . Give your mom hugs for us K [smiley=biggrin.gif] [smiley=thumb.gif] |
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Title: Re: Good News about Mom... Post by JohnT on Aug 1st, 2005, 9:17pm Good News Peg! Sorry I'm not much for posting these days.... But you know how to get me talking ;) |
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