So I have shared in some other posts but tonight I think I need my own. My Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 11 months ago. She is only 59, very active, healthy, and never smoked. We did 10 brain radiation treatments right off the bat (because her brain tumors were the most concerning) and then she took a targeted chemo pill for 9 months.
At the beginning of August her scans showed that the cancer had spread significantly, mostly in her bones and kidneys. So, we started traditional IV chemo with three medications. So far we have done two rounds. Today, we did her scans and tomorrow we will do round 3 and find out if the new treatment is working or not.
Ironically, in April my Uncle was diagnosed with the same kind of cancer and pursued a similar course of treatment. He has been going downhill and today fainted when a bunch of clots ruptured. He's in the ICU and they think he has 24-48 hours left (although I never listen to doctor's time frames. Nothing can calculate the human spirit). But, he is older than my Mom and has said he is ready to go- he said he is ready to see his parents, his siblings, and his son. As of now I am wishing for him to have a peaceful and pain free passing.
So, I just can't sleep, worrying about my Mom, worrying about my Uncle. It scares me how quickly he took a turn for the worse and that it can happen to my Mom. I try not to worry because all we can do is enjoy everyday that we get but tonight it's getting the better of me.
I guess my request is please send good vibes our way for positive scan results tomorrow. And, please send good vibes to my Uncle as he prepares to leave this world and go on to whatever is next. I love you, Uncle Sam.
At the beginning of August her scans showed that the cancer had spread significantly, mostly in her bones and kidneys. So, we started traditional IV chemo with three medications. So far we have done two rounds. Today, we did her scans and tomorrow we will do round 3 and find out if the new treatment is working or not.
Ironically, in April my Uncle was diagnosed with the same kind of cancer and pursued a similar course of treatment. He has been going downhill and today fainted when a bunch of clots ruptured. He's in the ICU and they think he has 24-48 hours left (although I never listen to doctor's time frames. Nothing can calculate the human spirit). But, he is older than my Mom and has said he is ready to go- he said he is ready to see his parents, his siblings, and his son. As of now I am wishing for him to have a peaceful and pain free passing.
So, I just can't sleep, worrying about my Mom, worrying about my Uncle. It scares me how quickly he took a turn for the worse and that it can happen to my Mom. I try not to worry because all we can do is enjoy everyday that we get but tonight it's getting the better of me.
I guess my request is please send good vibes our way for positive scan results tomorrow. And, please send good vibes to my Uncle as he prepares to leave this world and go on to whatever is next. I love you, Uncle Sam.