Although mom's retina is detached, the specialist does not want to perform surgery until he knows from where the cancer is coming. She was diagnosed with myleodysplasia three years ago and has been in remission after the first three treatments. He doesn't think it is from the diseased bone marrow as the blood tests are abnormal, but not concerning. "It must be coming from somewhere else. I want more tests, " said the good doctor.
In conferencing with the primary care doctor, we realized that mom had taken all the tests the good doctor wanted. So, thanks to God, she does not have to go through that!
Since all the specialists: hematologist, opthamalogist, and primary care doctors are going on vacation, nothing can be done right now. In two weeks, we will conference with the doctors to determine a plan of action.
It took two visits to the specialist before he actually said the C word.
As mom says, "The two weeks will be used to absorb the news. The cancer is back; actually it never left, it just went to sleep for a while."
Mom is such a rock! Her spirits are good and she is emotionally strong! Wish I could say the same for me.
7 comments:
I pray there is something they can do for that eye. Yes, it's good she has already had all those test and won't have to do them again. Helen
I didnt know they could wait with a surgery like that on the eye. Lets just pray that when those doctors get back they can fix her eye and things will pan out. She can get any treatment she needs to banish the big C and get back to life. big hugs, Kelly
Hi Karen. I wish the "c word" hadn't been diagnosed but we just don't have much choice when we get news like that and just have to dig deep for all the strength you can muster. She's blessed to have you and vice versa. God bless:)..........alice
hoping you and your mom will have some answers and treatment plan when everyone comes back from vacation; why does it always seem they take their vacations all at the same time?
betty
Praying for your Mom and for you to be able to cope. I know it is maddening to have to wait two weeks but seems she has an excellent attitude. Will keep you in my thoughts. Paula
The fact that they are not concerned about a two week break is an excellent sign. Sorry about the news.
What an amazing attitude. I hope the docs have better news for you next time.
Hugs,
Beth
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