Mom most likely to be diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer

So let me begin by saying I am terrified.  My mom is my best friend and I am afraid to lose her.  I brought her to the hospital on Friday morning after about 6-8 weeks of off and on vomiting & diarrhea.  After an abdominal CT we were told she had a small bowel obstruction and a small cystic lesion in the pelvic area.  After an NG tube to clear the blockage they decided to do a colonoscopy on Monday.  Turns out to be a tumor causing the blockage and a diagnosis of colon cancer.  Today, surgery to remove the colon tumor and the cystic lesion.  Alone when the doctors came in, I was devistated to learn of 2 colon tumors and the cystic lesion being mets to the ovary.  By the way, the metastatic tumor was the size of a soccer ball and the 2 colon tumors not small (no report on size).  It was confirmed she will need chemo.  Help please, I need some encouraging words and what to expect from post-op day #0.  Thanks

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  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    Sorry to read this news.  Did

    Sorry to read this news.  Did she have her entire colon removed?  Does she have a colostomy or an ileostomy?  How old is she and is she in good shape?  

    Regardless, she will recover from the surgery and many people can manage their stage four cancer as a chronic illness for many years.  A positive attitude and being in good, strong physical shape are assets.

     

    Chelsea

    Also, did they remove all the cancer or do tumors still remain?  

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,796 Member
    The scariest time

    You, your mum and family are at the scariest time of the journey; diagnosis.  I and many others have found that once we get a handle on the problem, get the surgery out of the way and start the chemo regime, then the stress level goes down becasue you gain a feeling of doing something.

    If you (and mum) haven't done so already, get yourself a couple of note books (I got a school standard one and a pretty one). In one, write down any and every question that crosses your mind about the cancer, the treatment, what is happening to the body and mind, and when you see the Oncologist, go through them one by one. Nothing is too small or to silly to talk about. I always iike to mention how I asked my Dr. if using baby poweder had caused my cancer. He laughed in a friendly way, but I got my answer. 

    The second notebook is for your mum. I personally took my vitals (blood pressure, pulse, heart rate) every day, but write down everything. Feel tired, feel sick, eyelashes falling out, tongue got the fuzz, put it all down. Mood swings, emotions, I found it very theraputic to keep a record of what was happenig every day. 

    These are just ideas of course. We are all diffenrent, and we travel this journey in our own way, so just sharing what worked for me doesn't mean it will work for your mum. 

    You have discovered a great forum. So much knowledge here amoung its members. Please come often, share, weep, rant, we're here for you, and thus for your mother. 

    Oh, and try your bet to keep your stress level down as that will really help mum. Hard I know, but it will be for the best. 

    Blessings!

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19
    Chelsea71 said:

    Sorry to read this news.  Did

    Sorry to read this news.  Did she have her entire colon removed?  Does she have a colostomy or an ileostomy?  How old is she and is she in good shape?  

    Regardless, she will recover from the surgery and many people can manage their stage four cancer as a chronic illness for many years.  A positive attitude and being in good, strong physical shape are assets.

     

    Chelsea

    Also, did they remove all the cancer or do tumors still remain?  

    Thank you Chelsea.  They said

    Thank you Chelsea.  They said they got all of the obvious cancer, felt the liver and didnt feel anything.  They were able to remove the primary colon tumorand reattach the colon without a colostomy.  She is 72 and has diabetes (very well controlled with insulin & diet) and a pacemaker (for about 10 years).  She gets easily fatigued and has since the pacer and doesnt do a lot of activity.  She was relatively healthy otherwise until this.  As for attitude...it is amazing...I dont know where she gets it!

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19
    Trubrit said:

    The scariest time

    You, your mum and family are at the scariest time of the journey; diagnosis.  I and many others have found that once we get a handle on the problem, get the surgery out of the way and start the chemo regime, then the stress level goes down becasue you gain a feeling of doing something.

    If you (and mum) haven't done so already, get yourself a couple of note books (I got a school standard one and a pretty one). In one, write down any and every question that crosses your mind about the cancer, the treatment, what is happening to the body and mind, and when you see the Oncologist, go through them one by one. Nothing is too small or to silly to talk about. I always iike to mention how I asked my Dr. if using baby poweder had caused my cancer. He laughed in a friendly way, but I got my answer. 

    The second notebook is for your mum. I personally took my vitals (blood pressure, pulse, heart rate) every day, but write down everything. Feel tired, feel sick, eyelashes falling out, tongue got the fuzz, put it all down. Mood swings, emotions, I found it very theraputic to keep a record of what was happenig every day. 

    These are just ideas of course. We are all diffenrent, and we travel this journey in our own way, so just sharing what worked for me doesn't mean it will work for your mum. 

    You have discovered a great forum. So much knowledge here amoung its members. Please come often, share, weep, rant, we're here for you, and thus for your mother. 

    Oh, and try your bet to keep your stress level down as that will really help mum. Hard I know, but it will be for the best. 

    Blessings!

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am sitting here in the hospital room, my mom only about 4 hours out of surgery and about 5 since the doctors talked to me.  Mom is still out of it and is not yet aware of the complete diagnosis & need for chemo.  I am trying to stay strong and not cry & keep down the stress but I am not succeeding.  I keep thinking how I will tell her when she wakes and sees it all in my eyes....

    This is helping a little & I am sure it will only help more as time continues.  I will be here often & look forward to the support I receive now and will hopefully provide in time

  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    Cammie88 said:

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am sitting here in the hospital room, my mom only about 4 hours out of surgery and about 5 since the doctors talked to me.  Mom is still out of it and is not yet aware of the complete diagnosis & need for chemo.  I am trying to stay strong and not cry & keep down the stress but I am not succeeding.  I keep thinking how I will tell her when she wakes and sees it all in my eyes....

    This is helping a little & I am sure it will only help more as time continues.  I will be here often & look forward to the support I receive now and will hopefully provide in time

    It is very good that they got

    It is very good that they got all the obvious cancer.  The situation could be much much worse.  You're wise to try and pull yourself together for your mom, once she awakens.  Try and be positive.  Take it day by day.  The main goal moving forward will be to get your mom up and walking and once she is ready, home from the hospital.  It will take time for her to recover from this surgery.  Chemo will be several weeks down the road.  Look at the positives.  It's great that she has lived into her seventies.  You wouldn't believe the people here at CSN that were diagnosed in their thirties, forties and fifties.  Plus she could still have many more years ahead of her.  Just take it all one day at a time.  Don't think ahead.  Focus on each day. Right now concentrate your efforts on showing your mom that you are in control and that you are going to be there for her.  You may find it feels like you are taking on the parent role.  Remember, it could be much worse.  Ignore the doom and gloom speech you may hear from the doctors.  The reality is that many people doing very well with dealing with their cancer long term.  It is also possible that she will have chemo and the cancer will never return.  A lot will depend on the pathology report which should be ready in 10 - 14 days.  We are all here for you and your mom.  Hang in there.

     

    Chelsea

     

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,796 Member
    Cammie88 said:

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am sitting here in the hospital room, my mom only about 4 hours out of surgery and about 5 since the doctors talked to me.  Mom is still out of it and is not yet aware of the complete diagnosis & need for chemo.  I am trying to stay strong and not cry & keep down the stress but I am not succeeding.  I keep thinking how I will tell her when she wakes and sees it all in my eyes....

    This is helping a little & I am sure it will only help more as time continues.  I will be here often & look forward to the support I receive now and will hopefully provide in time

    Its not a given

    I know how we alll used to hear the word 'cancer' and see it as a death sentence, but that is not so, not for allot of people; not any more.

    OK, we're not pulling wool over our eyes, but we've come a long way with threatments sincee those days when there was no hope.

    There is hope, and your mum needs to look at this as a trial to overcome.  

    Cry now, while mum is still sleeping. Get it all out, then when she comes around, be positive for her and for yourself. 

    'We'll get through this mum, day by day'.  Tell her what a wonderful forum you've found, with many survivor stories and mcuh support, because thats what we are here for; love, support, information and sadly sometimes  mourning. 

    Still here for you.


    SUE

  • traci43
    traci43 Member Posts: 773 Member
    sorry to hear this

    Cammie - I was diagnosed 6 years ago with stage IV at 45 years old.  Mets to ovary (5 pounds!) and omentum and one small primary tumor in the colon.  I had surgery to remove tumors and chemo and a couple of recurrances since then, but I'm still working full time and living life.  As others have said it's a scary time until you have a game plan, which will likely include chemo.  There are so many people here with lots of good information to help you, your mom, and other newbies.  Take a deep breath and take things day by day.  I hope your mom recovers from surgery and does well with the chemo.  The standard treatment, while not fun, it relatively tolerable for most people.  Some folks even work through the treatment.  More and more, Doctors are treating even stage IV colon cancer as chronic and not as just pallative.  We'll be here when you need us.  Traci

  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Sorry

    This will be the most scariest for you as you know nothing that is going on, plus there will be many more tests taken without delay because of the size of the tumors.  Much is to be happening for you all within the next couple weeks with many tests, scans, blood etc.  If someone could be with your mom during these visits it would be helpful because you almost need a second pair of ears.  It's going to be hard and it will be hurry up and wait.  I'm glad that you found this site and we can help you get through most of your questions.  Wishing your mom the very best and hoping for a speedy recovery.

    Kim

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19

    Sorry

    This will be the most scariest for you as you know nothing that is going on, plus there will be many more tests taken without delay because of the size of the tumors.  Much is to be happening for you all within the next couple weeks with many tests, scans, blood etc.  If someone could be with your mom during these visits it would be helpful because you almost need a second pair of ears.  It's going to be hard and it will be hurry up and wait.  I'm glad that you found this site and we can help you get through most of your questions.  Wishing your mom the very best and hoping for a speedy recovery.

    Kim

    To everyone - I am so

    To everyone - I am so overwhelmed by the love & support I feel already.  The stories of hope & encouragement are & will surely help my mom, me & the rest of my family.  My mom & dad both have incredible attitudes.."it is what it is"  and that is wonderful.  I am getting there and we will fight this with all of you.  I  have a brother who is not always the most supportive & doesn't call often.  any suggestions on how to get yim on board & more involved?

     

    Thank you all again so much.  I am heading to bed for now and hope to wake with fire & fight!!!

    Christie (Cammie)

  • Where to start

    All the comments are right on target. You've come to a great site. My only addition to the spot-on advice is the first step, after giving yourselves a few days for letting all the overwhelming questions and feelings soak in, start with finding the right oncologist for her. Choosing an oncologist might seem easy since your PCP, surgeon, & gastroenterologist will refer you.  Do your own research. Cancer Treatment Centers of America have an excellent track record, but I found their indoctrination and introduction day to be overwhelming by itself and my insurance was not in their coverage. I live in Fort Worth Tx and we have Texas Oncology which is a subsidary of US Oncology. US Oncology has followed Houston MD Anderson programs and most of US Oncology oncologists have fellowship degrees from MD Anderson. However US Oncology has gotten so big and has such a good success record  that thay have their own development and research facilities now.

    Where to start with choosing an onc is from friends and relations who have cancer. Ask about their experiences with the docs and staff. Did the onc answer their questions and spend time with them? Were options explained and discussed. Many of us with cancer have years of experience and have no reservations with open discussions about treatments and support. The main thing is not to go into chemo with expectations of being sick all the time. Some do not tolerate it well, but many of us tolerate it with only a few side effects and are able to maintain our activities of daily living with only a few concessions. Cancer is not a death sentence any more. It's a challenge for you to overcome and face as a step by step, day by day attitude of being the one who beat it.

    Dan   

  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    Cammie88 said:

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am

    Thnk you too Trubrit.  I am sitting here in the hospital room, my mom only about 4 hours out of surgery and about 5 since the doctors talked to me.  Mom is still out of it and is not yet aware of the complete diagnosis & need for chemo.  I am trying to stay strong and not cry & keep down the stress but I am not succeeding.  I keep thinking how I will tell her when she wakes and sees it all in my eyes....

    This is helping a little & I am sure it will only help more as time continues.  I will be here often & look forward to the support I receive now and will hopefully provide in time

    Cancer patients are...

    ...a million times tougher and stronger than you think and so are you. You are not gonna shock your mom with any news, trust me. Just collect your thoughts, find a convenient time, a quiet situation and tell her what's gonna happen. Don't worry about statistics and survival rates . Just concentrate on the next thing. Somebody said here: you don't need to see the entire staircase to get to the top, only the next step.

    Stay here, ask questions and tips, thousands if you need to. People here are kind and will never get tired to help you two.

    Bless you both and let us know.

    Laz

  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    Cammie88 said:

    To everyone - I am so

    To everyone - I am so overwhelmed by the love & support I feel already.  The stories of hope & encouragement are & will surely help my mom, me & the rest of my family.  My mom & dad both have incredible attitudes.."it is what it is"  and that is wonderful.  I am getting there and we will fight this with all of you.  I  have a brother who is not always the most supportive & doesn't call often.  any suggestions on how to get yim on board & more involved?

     

    Thank you all again so much.  I am heading to bed for now and hope to wake with fire & fight!!!

    Christie (Cammie)

    Dear Friend,

    Just want to warn you that the "it is what it is" attitude is not enough. You hear hundreds of missdiagnoses, mistreatnents, misread tests and scans, misinformation about diets, supplements from doctors and nurses. In my short little journey I had three pretty major mishaps sofar and if it wasn't for this forum I would have been screwed. Always get second and third opinions, always. And let this forum no what's happening. Professionals are busy people too and make mistakes like anyone else.

    Las

  • serenity101
    serenity101 Member Posts: 82
    Cammie88 said:

    To everyone - I am so

    To everyone - I am so overwhelmed by the love & support I feel already.  The stories of hope & encouragement are & will surely help my mom, me & the rest of my family.  My mom & dad both have incredible attitudes.."it is what it is"  and that is wonderful.  I am getting there and we will fight this with all of you.  I  have a brother who is not always the most supportive & doesn't call often.  any suggestions on how to get yim on board & more involved?

     

    Thank you all again so much.  I am heading to bed for now and hope to wake with fire & fight!!!

    Christie (Cammie)

    it is what it is

    We use "it is what it is" in my family too. To me, it means you zip past "Why me?", "poor me", "it's not fair", "I can't believe this is happening", etc. It says, "However I got here, this is where I am now. Where do I go from here?" It provides a strong basis for forward-looking decisions.

     

     

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19
    unknown said:

    Where to start

    All the comments are right on target. You've come to a great site. My only addition to the spot-on advice is the first step, after giving yourselves a few days for letting all the overwhelming questions and feelings soak in, start with finding the right oncologist for her. Choosing an oncologist might seem easy since your PCP, surgeon, & gastroenterologist will refer you.  Do your own research. Cancer Treatment Centers of America have an excellent track record, but I found their indoctrination and introduction day to be overwhelming by itself and my insurance was not in their coverage. I live in Fort Worth Tx and we have Texas Oncology which is a subsidary of US Oncology. US Oncology has followed Houston MD Anderson programs and most of US Oncology oncologists have fellowship degrees from MD Anderson. However US Oncology has gotten so big and has such a good success record  that thay have their own development and research facilities now.

    Where to start with choosing an onc is from friends and relations who have cancer. Ask about their experiences with the docs and staff. Did the onc answer their questions and spend time with them? Were options explained and discussed. Many of us with cancer have years of experience and have no reservations with open discussions about treatments and support. The main thing is not to go into chemo with expectations of being sick all the time. Some do not tolerate it well, but many of us tolerate it with only a few side effects and are able to maintain our activities of daily living with only a few concessions. Cancer is not a death sentence any more. It's a challenge for you to overcome and face as a step by step, day by day attitude of being the one who beat it.

    Dan   

    Hello again friends,
    I wanted

    Hello again friends,

    I wanted to update you on mom and get more feedback.  One of her surgeons was in today and said she came thru surgery with flying colors and they are confident they got all of the cancer (2 colon tumors and mets to right ovary).  She was started back on a liquid diet today which she is extremely happy about!!!!  She also met her oncologist, who she seems to like (I was not here) and he told her Chemo once every 2 weeks for about 6 months.  I guess that works out to about 12 treatments.  Has anyone else had it in this manner?   Also, for when we go for the office visit in about 3 weeks, could you all throw out some names of Chemo drugs that you have had, side effects etc?  Mom seems more concerned about the Chemo than the diagnosis itself.  

    Thank you to all of my new friends & those to come,

    Christie

    PS:  just realized I never told you mom's name is Julie.

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19
    lp1964 said:

    Cancer patients are...

    ...a million times tougher and stronger than you think and so are you. You are not gonna shock your mom with any news, trust me. Just collect your thoughts, find a convenient time, a quiet situation and tell her what's gonna happen. Don't worry about statistics and survival rates . Just concentrate on the next thing. Somebody said here: you don't need to see the entire staircase to get to the top, only the next step.

    Stay here, ask questions and tips, thousands if you need to. People here are kind and will never get tired to help you two.

    Bless you both and let us know.

    Laz

    Thank you Laz!  I am learning

    Thank you Laz!  I am learning how tough my mom is.  She always has been but her attitude and her pain tolerance amaze me every second.  I am also stronger than I realized.  I had found ways to talk to my mom and dad as well as other family members, both as a daughter and loved one & with my medicall experience (although knowledge of cancer not being all that strong) .  it is funny that you told me not to worry about statistics because that is what I have told my family.  My brother (who I am extremely unhappy with at the moment) is worried about prognosis.  What can I say to him to get him off that mindset?

     

    Christie

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19
    traci43 said:

    sorry to hear this

    Cammie - I was diagnosed 6 years ago with stage IV at 45 years old.  Mets to ovary (5 pounds!) and omentum and one small primary tumor in the colon.  I had surgery to remove tumors and chemo and a couple of recurrances since then, but I'm still working full time and living life.  As others have said it's a scary time until you have a game plan, which will likely include chemo.  There are so many people here with lots of good information to help you, your mom, and other newbies.  Take a deep breath and take things day by day.  I hope your mom recovers from surgery and does well with the chemo.  The standard treatment, while not fun, it relatively tolerable for most people.  Some folks even work through the treatment.  More and more, Doctors are treating even stage IV colon cancer as chronic and not as just pallative.  We'll be here when you need us.  Traci

    Traci,
    It is encouraging to

    Traci,

    It is encouraging to hear of all of the successes and survival.  I am so happy to hear  that you are living life.  Thank you for the Chemo "warning"  mom is more afraid of that I think than the diagnosis!

     

    Christie

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19

    Sorry

    This will be the most scariest for you as you know nothing that is going on, plus there will be many more tests taken without delay because of the size of the tumors.  Much is to be happening for you all within the next couple weeks with many tests, scans, blood etc.  If someone could be with your mom during these visits it would be helpful because you almost need a second pair of ears.  It's going to be hard and it will be hurry up and wait.  I'm glad that you found this site and we can help you get through most of your questions.  Wishing your mom the very best and hoping for a speedy recovery.

    Kim

    Kim,  
    It is so helpful to

    Kim,  

    It is so helpful to hear from experience.  I don't think there is any chance of any appointment being attended alone by mom.  I already have a notepad for questions and answers receive (thanks to recommendations from others here.

    Thanks for the well wishes...they are working!

     

    Christie

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19
    unknown said:

    Where to start

    All the comments are right on target. You've come to a great site. My only addition to the spot-on advice is the first step, after giving yourselves a few days for letting all the overwhelming questions and feelings soak in, start with finding the right oncologist for her. Choosing an oncologist might seem easy since your PCP, surgeon, & gastroenterologist will refer you.  Do your own research. Cancer Treatment Centers of America have an excellent track record, but I found their indoctrination and introduction day to be overwhelming by itself and my insurance was not in their coverage. I live in Fort Worth Tx and we have Texas Oncology which is a subsidary of US Oncology. US Oncology has followed Houston MD Anderson programs and most of US Oncology oncologists have fellowship degrees from MD Anderson. However US Oncology has gotten so big and has such a good success record  that thay have their own development and research facilities now.

    Where to start with choosing an onc is from friends and relations who have cancer. Ask about their experiences with the docs and staff. Did the onc answer their questions and spend time with them? Were options explained and discussed. Many of us with cancer have years of experience and have no reservations with open discussions about treatments and support. The main thing is not to go into chemo with expectations of being sick all the time. Some do not tolerate it well, but many of us tolerate it with only a few side effects and are able to maintain our activities of daily living with only a few concessions. Cancer is not a death sentence any more. It's a challenge for you to overcome and face as a step by step, day by day attitude of being the one who beat it.

    Dan   

    Dan,
     
    I don't know if you

    Dan,

     

    I don't know if you have seen some of my other comments, but mom is most worried about the Chemo.  moreso than the diagnosis itself.  She is exhausted today (2nd day post-op) so when she is ready I will read her exactly what you wrote.  And once home I plan on getting her on here so she can ask questions from her side of things.  I will tell her of all of the wonderful people I have already met and  the incredible love & support I have experienced in just 3 days.  I don't know really how I found this site because I wasn't looking for a support group.  And to be honest, I never would have thought of myself as needing one.  But I do and it was God's work!

     

    You all will be the ones who beat it, mom included!!!

     

    Christie

  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    Cammie88 said:

    Hello again friends,
    I wanted

    Hello again friends,

    I wanted to update you on mom and get more feedback.  One of her surgeons was in today and said she came thru surgery with flying colors and they are confident they got all of the cancer (2 colon tumors and mets to right ovary).  She was started back on a liquid diet today which she is extremely happy about!!!!  She also met her oncologist, who she seems to like (I was not here) and he told her Chemo once every 2 weeks for about 6 months.  I guess that works out to about 12 treatments.  Has anyone else had it in this manner?   Also, for when we go for the office visit in about 3 weeks, could you all throw out some names of Chemo drugs that you have had, side effects etc?  Mom seems more concerned about the Chemo than the diagnosis itself.  

    Thank you to all of my new friends & those to come,

    Christie

    PS:  just realized I never told you mom's name is Julie.

    Dear Christie

    I am glad that you found this site and that you feel it is helping you.

    I had a rectal tumor and only did surgery.  However my sister has endometrial cancer and was also concerned about having to do chemo after her surgery.  She is stage 4.  One of the thngs that I remined her of was that if the chemo becomes too difficult to handle or severely impacts quality of life, you can always stop.  Another thing that helped was that her onc. office had a 1 hour group meeting for new patients to tell them what to expect and what to do when things come up during treatment.  This was a great help because it gave assurance that all of the staff was on the "team" to support the patient.

    Another important thing to remember, is that every person is unique and not all suffer the same side effects. 

    If your mom goes for chemo, it will be important that she immediately communicates any issues with her onc.  My sister's onc has an after hours number to call for anything from fever, to nausea, to more severe side effects.  There are pre-meds and prescriptions which can be given to help midigate most of them.

    Wishing your mom all the best.  She is lucky to have you on her "team".

    Marie who loves kitties

  • Cammie88
    Cammie88 Member Posts: 19

    Dear Christie

    I am glad that you found this site and that you feel it is helping you.

    I had a rectal tumor and only did surgery.  However my sister has endometrial cancer and was also concerned about having to do chemo after her surgery.  She is stage 4.  One of the thngs that I remined her of was that if the chemo becomes too difficult to handle or severely impacts quality of life, you can always stop.  Another thing that helped was that her onc. office had a 1 hour group meeting for new patients to tell them what to expect and what to do when things come up during treatment.  This was a great help because it gave assurance that all of the staff was on the "team" to support the patient.

    Another important thing to remember, is that every person is unique and not all suffer the same side effects. 

    If your mom goes for chemo, it will be important that she immediately communicates any issues with her onc.  My sister's onc has an after hours number to call for anything from fever, to nausea, to more severe side effects.  There are pre-meds and prescriptions which can be given to help midigate most of them.

    Wishing your mom all the best.  She is lucky to have you on her "team".

    Marie who loves kitties

    Marie,
    Thank you so much!  I

    Marie,

    Thank you so much!  I didn't realize there were prescriptions that could be given to help.  I will tell my mom today when I get to the hospital, that may calm her.  Also, thank you for the info about the after hours number and meeting on what to expect.  I will be calling the onc office today to see if those things are offerred, along with anything else.  I feel so blessed to have found this site and all of you!  

     

    Christie