What a weekend!!!!
Dear Ladies,
What a what a weekend. Friday morning a friend was taking me to a couple of appointments. She could not get me to respond. She noticed my van in the parking lot. She went to the my manager's apartment. She let could get not get me to respond, She went to my apartment manager. When she unlocked my door, I was found unconscious in my bathroom. Apparently I had intended to take a shower. I had a seizure. I lost 2 days of my life.
That was Friday, Scans from a couple of weeks had shown that I had one lesion on the stem of the brain. Thankfully, the MRI showed that was the ONLY spot. I meet the radiologist tomorrow. It's possible I'll start radiation later this week. I also meet with my oncologist on Friday.
When I had my seizure, I bit my tongue on both sides. Has anyone else had this happen? My dr. was thrilled with me this morning. He had told my Dad that I could respond just as quickly. My Dad also told said that Dr. Sullivan was so very sad and upset. I had heard from his receptionists had told me that when he delivered bad news he was so upset.
Does anyone have any suggestions for helping my tongue heal? I am also bruised on my back, chest, arms.
Oh, my, what a beast this disease is!!!!
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I am so glad to hear your
I am so glad to hear your friend was so persistant and you are doing better.
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Oh Carla!NoTimeForCancer said:I am so glad to hear your
I am so glad to hear your friend was so persistant and you are doing better.
I'm so relieved that there is only one spot, that you may start radiation so soon, and that you have such a good friend! Sending you lots of positive energy and thoughts that you continue to make good progress each day.
Hugs,
Kelly
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Whoa!
Sending you only the best wishes!
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what an awful experience!
I am so glad you've come through it albeit with a damaged tongue...hopefully it will heal quickly. I guess now it's time to have those kids check on you with a daily phone call...it's hard when you live alone. And, yes, what a beast it is!
Warmly,
Susan
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We have a list made out forJue said:Hi Carla , what a tough time
Hi Carla , what a tough time your having sending lots of love your way , maybe try seasalt in Luke warm water as a mouthwash to help heal your tongue , good luck with starting radiation treatment x
We have a list made out for for the next 2 weeks for family, friends to stay with me around the clock. I can't drive for probably six months. My dr. told me to have someone stay with me till I'm comfortable staying alone. Looks like targeted one spot radiation, next Mon. Wed. Friday
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Hi Carlamom2greatkids said:We have a list made out for
We have a list made out for for the next 2 weeks for family, friends to stay with me around the clock. I can't drive for probably six months. My dr. told me to have someone stay with me till I'm comfortable staying alone. Looks like targeted one spot radiation, next Mon. Wed. Friday
So glad that you will be surrounded by loved ones until you are "back on your feet", so to speak. Will be thinking of you next week as you undergo radiation.
Warm hugs,
Kelly
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