Songflower - Diane - update

daisy366 said:

update received Sunday 2/26
Just got this from Diane's husband, Jim. Please read info about blood clots and recommended medication. I am heartsick. Please pray for Diane and her family....
Mary Ann

"The stroke on top of the cancer has really put Diane in a rough spot. She is still unable to move her right arm or leg and she is very weak. She is not strong enough to tolerate aggressive physical therapy for the stroke or any more chemotherapy. We brought her home from the hospital last Friday and she is on hospice care now. Her speech is pretty good and she enjoys visitors.

"Thank you for sending the link to the blog page where Diane’s online friends have posted messages to her. It does help to know what so many people are keeping her in their prayers. One thing that you might pass on to the ladies on the blog is to be very careful of the potential for strokes. Cancer patients in general are at higher risk of stroke. Diane had a pulmonary embolism several months ago and was taking Warfarin to decrease the risk of stroke but it didn’t work. The neurosurgeon that operated on Diane to try to clear the clot in her brain told me that he thinks that all cancer patients who are on blood thinners should be using Lovenox instead of Warfarin. If any of the ladies are taking Warfarin, they might consider talking to their doctor about Lovenox. It’s much more expensive than Warfarin and must be administered by injection instead of by taking a pill. However, Lovenox is much easier to regulate than Warfarin; it does not require frequent blood checks to determine if the therapeutic levels are OK; it does not impose the dietary restrictions that Warfarin does; and it apparently works better than Warfarin in cancer patients.

"Regards,
Jim "

Dear Diane, Jim and family
Dear Diane,

I think of your beautiful face and your beautiful heart and your deep love for Jim and your family. I am so very sorry that you are having such a difficult time. You are so strong and you live with such grace and dignity.

I continue to ask God to watch over you.

My love,

Connie

daisy366 said:

update received Sunday 2/26
Just got this from Diane's husband, Jim. Please read info about blood clots and recommended medication. I am heartsick. Please pray for Diane and her family....
Mary Ann

"The stroke on top of the cancer has really put Diane in a rough spot. She is still unable to move her right arm or leg and she is very weak. She is not strong enough to tolerate aggressive physical therapy for the stroke or any more chemotherapy. We brought her home from the hospital last Friday and she is on hospice care now. Her speech is pretty good and she enjoys visitors.

"Thank you for sending the link to the blog page where Diane’s online friends have posted messages to her. It does help to know what so many people are keeping her in their prayers. One thing that you might pass on to the ladies on the blog is to be very careful of the potential for strokes. Cancer patients in general are at higher risk of stroke. Diane had a pulmonary embolism several months ago and was taking Warfarin to decrease the risk of stroke but it didn’t work. The neurosurgeon that operated on Diane to try to clear the clot in her brain told me that he thinks that all cancer patients who are on blood thinners should be using Lovenox instead of Warfarin. If any of the ladies are taking Warfarin, they might consider talking to their doctor about Lovenox. It’s much more expensive than Warfarin and must be administered by injection instead of by taking a pill. However, Lovenox is much easier to regulate than Warfarin; it does not require frequent blood checks to determine if the therapeutic levels are OK; it does not impose the dietary restrictions that Warfarin does; and it apparently works better than Warfarin in cancer patients.

"Regards,
Jim "

Diane
It heartens me to learn that you are able to enjoy visitors and are hearing how much people are sending wishes of hope and healing your way. How very thoughtful of your husband to take time to reach out to us with information that could save one of us going through what you have. It is very much appreciated.

You are as always in my heart and thoughts.

Love, your friend,

Claudia

daisy366 said:

update received Sunday 2/26
Just got this from Diane's husband, Jim. Please read info about blood clots and recommended medication. I am heartsick. Please pray for Diane and her family....
Mary Ann

"The stroke on top of the cancer has really put Diane in a rough spot. She is still unable to move her right arm or leg and she is very weak. She is not strong enough to tolerate aggressive physical therapy for the stroke or any more chemotherapy. We brought her home from the hospital last Friday and she is on hospice care now. Her speech is pretty good and she enjoys visitors.

"Thank you for sending the link to the blog page where Diane’s online friends have posted messages to her. It does help to know what so many people are keeping her in their prayers. One thing that you might pass on to the ladies on the blog is to be very careful of the potential for strokes. Cancer patients in general are at higher risk of stroke. Diane had a pulmonary embolism several months ago and was taking Warfarin to decrease the risk of stroke but it didn’t work. The neurosurgeon that operated on Diane to try to clear the clot in her brain told me that he thinks that all cancer patients who are on blood thinners should be using Lovenox instead of Warfarin. If any of the ladies are taking Warfarin, they might consider talking to their doctor about Lovenox. It’s much more expensive than Warfarin and must be administered by injection instead of by taking a pill. However, Lovenox is much easier to regulate than Warfarin; it does not require frequent blood checks to determine if the therapeutic levels are OK; it does not impose the dietary restrictions that Warfarin does; and it apparently works better than Warfarin in cancer patients.

"Regards,
Jim "

Loving thoughts to Diane and Jim
Thank you Mary Ann for sharing this info. I imagine Diane you are relieved to be home in the care of your family and hospice team even with all that you are facing since the stroke. Love and good wishes to you both. Thank you Jim for sharing the information about Lovenox. You are very kind to be thinking of others when you have your hands full with your family. As Rosey said we too are visiting with Diane in this virtual world of our support community. Thinking of you at this tough but very special time, Georgia

daisy366 said:

update received Sunday 2/26
Just got this from Diane's husband, Jim. Please read info about blood clots and recommended medication. I am heartsick. Please pray for Diane and her family....
Mary Ann

"The stroke on top of the cancer has really put Diane in a rough spot. She is still unable to move her right arm or leg and she is very weak. She is not strong enough to tolerate aggressive physical therapy for the stroke or any more chemotherapy. We brought her home from the hospital last Friday and she is on hospice care now. Her speech is pretty good and she enjoys visitors.

"Thank you for sending the link to the blog page where Diane’s online friends have posted messages to her. It does help to know what so many people are keeping her in their prayers. One thing that you might pass on to the ladies on the blog is to be very careful of the potential for strokes. Cancer patients in general are at higher risk of stroke. Diane had a pulmonary embolism several months ago and was taking Warfarin to decrease the risk of stroke but it didn’t work. The neurosurgeon that operated on Diane to try to clear the clot in her brain told me that he thinks that all cancer patients who are on blood thinners should be using Lovenox instead of Warfarin. If any of the ladies are taking Warfarin, they might consider talking to their doctor about Lovenox. It’s much more expensive than Warfarin and must be administered by injection instead of by taking a pill. However, Lovenox is much easier to regulate than Warfarin; it does not require frequent blood checks to determine if the therapeutic levels are OK; it does not impose the dietary restrictions that Warfarin does; and it apparently works better than Warfarin in cancer patients.

"Regards,
Jim "

Diane, Jim and Family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Diane, I am glad that you are home and with your family and hope you will regain your strength.

Kathy

Ro10 said:

Thinking of you Diane
You and your family remain in my prayers. I pray that you get a little stronger each day. You have always been an inspiration for me. Hope you can enjoy your family and visitors. In peace and caring.

Also thinking of you Diane
Hi Diane,
I haven't checked in for awhile but was so sorry to hear of your troubles. You are such a sweet person. I have followed your blog on this board and you certainly have been an inspiration to me.

You and your family remain in my prayers. May you enjoy your visits with family and visitors and know you are in our thoughts & prayers each day.

Becky

daisy366 said:

Sad Update Saturday March 3
Hi all,

I just talked to Diane's husband, Jim, and he said "things are going downhill". Diane has ascites quite bad, is in pain (he thinks from ascites) and can't communicate (I assume from stroke).

I'm so sad. Diane is a beautiful person who fought the best fight any of us could. I just hope she gets comfortable and the family is comforted. Please continue prayers for our UPSC sister who is already an angel.

With sorrow, Mary Ann

Diane so sorry to hear about your pain
I hope that hospice can help with the pain management. You and your family remain in my prayers. I pray for peace and comfort for all of you. You have been one of our true warriors. Sending you a huge cyber hug.

kkstef said:

Soo Sorry to hear!
It is always with great sadness to hear that one of our sister's is not doing well. My wish is that Diane will be free of pain and rest peacefully in the comfort of all of the love surrounding her from her family and friends.

A real trooper, indeed!

In sadness....Karen

Sending prayers
to Diane and her family at this difficult time.

Suzanne

Beautiful Songflower
I am so sorry to hear about Diane. I appreciated her encourgagment, courage, and wisdom while facing this horrible disease. The way she reached out to others was inspiring to me, and she made a big difference in my ability to cope with my own disease.

Thank you, Diane - you are a beautiful songflower indeed.
Barbara