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Oct 05, 2011 - 4:30 pm
Well, was taken to ER twice in last 2 weeks for shortness of breath, dizziness. Found to have pneumonia, plus magnesium and potassium were real low. Had heart palpatations. So, admitted me for 3 diff antibiotics and mag and potassium, and heart monitor for 3 days. Did cat scan, 2 chest x-rays and brain scan. Discharged yesterday and told today that the lung mass has progressed since I started the new Topo chemo in August. Brain scan shows 6 mets in brain. There were zero in July scan. Onco office gave me options today: stop the chemo, start with hospice...outlook of 1 month. 2nd op: Start new brain radition next week, have fluid around heart needled out, do 10 rad sessions and do short chemo after that. outlook of 3-6 months. I have to let doc know by tomorrow morning. She gave me pill for anti-brain swelling and called a script in for me, as I showed signs of dizziness. She also made me leave my car and taxi home. I have to tell my boyfriend when he gets home (we live together for last 7 years). I have to tell my older sister and 2 nieces who live out of state. I've been thru soooooo much since diagnosed in dec 2009. At this point now, I think I will forgo the treatments and make myself realize that the 1 month expectancy is real. |
Joined: May 2011
Hugs, and when you tell your family I will be with you in spirit. I, usually on the ovarian board, but I check other boards every so often.
Please remember the month is the aproximate..you have your own time line. Hugssss
Joined: Aug 2008
It's your decision to make. I for one would fight till the end, but that is just me. I would be hoping for a miracle or some other med that would help. I admire that y