Some Good News... I Made It

Some good news...

lilliancooks 14 years ago

My Mom's biopsy showed that she has what is called a 'large diffuse cell lymphoma'...which is a type of brain tumor that is treatable with chemotherapy and usually responds well. We were told by the Dr's that if you were to have a brain tumor, this is the best type to have. Only 1% of patients have this type of tumor....so we feel extremely lucky!

My Mom started her chemotherapy yesterday and had minimal side effects,(chills) and tonight she will have her second dose. Tomorrow they will be flushing the chemicals out of her body and probably send her home by Friday or Saturday. She will still need 24/7 supervision at home. Then she will return to the hospital every 10 days for the same chemo treatment. The doctors said that she'll need about 5 of these chemo sessions to maintain her condition. Hopefully that will be enough, but she will have to be monitored to make sure the tumor doesn't grow again. After 2 years of no re-growth, she will probably be safe.

This news is like a miracle to us, compared to what the first hospital told us when she was first brought in. What a difference a great hospital makes! Sloan Kettering has been our saviour in diagnosing and treating my Mother!

Thank you all again for your prayers and comforting words! This truly helped me! I miss you all and hope to be back on here again soon!

(((HUGS))) To Everyone!!!

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frankieanne 14 years ago said:

What wonderful news, Lillian! It must be a huge relief for your whole family. I look forward to you returning as that will mean all is well and I hope that is very soon.

Warm hugs and wishes to you and your mother.

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pointsevenout 14 years ago said:

Cemo is nothing to sneeze at regardless of the type of cancer. Keep an eye open.

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sitbynellie 14 years ago said:

This is truly good news Lillian. I am so glad your mother's prognosis is good. I hope the side-effects of the chemo are not too bad. Continuing to pray for you all.

Take care of yourself also!

Susan

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mommyluvs2cook 14 years ago said:

Yay!!! I'm so happy everything is working out for the good and hope it stays that way! :-)

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laurieg 14 years ago said:

Happy for you Lillian. I was just thinking about how we hadnt heard anything in while. Thanks for letting us know how everything is. I miss seeing you online.

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pleclare 14 years ago said:

Lillian,have been thinking about you and your Mom! So glad to hear the news, I hope and pray all works out for her and her family!

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justjakesmom 14 years ago said:

That's great news, Lillian, praying for the best for your Mom.

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wynnebaer 14 years ago said:

Great news!!

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lilliancooks 14 years ago said:

Thank you so much everyone!

We brought my Mom home last night. She did very well with her first chemo treatment. No side effects at all. I'm staying with her at her house...so I finally have some computer time while she's taking a nap.

I can't wait to look through all the recipes that you all have been making! :)

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frankieanne 14 years ago said:

So glad your mom is home, Lillian. Glad to have you back, too! You were missed! :)

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pleclare 14 years ago said:

Glad to hear your Mom is home and hope she continues to get better. I know she is getting the best of care!!

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