Update

Hi!
We have had more appointments with the doctor. Still so far so good. Have not started on the 2nd rounds of chemo. The M protein is still stable. My Mom is regaining strength but there are setbacks at times, like catching a cold or having a horrible bronchitus. We got her on good meds but it has to taken its time. It eventually went away.

I asked for the doctor’s permission if my Mom could use acupuncture (she has a certain heavy sensation in her legs) and I was surprised when she gave the all ok.
So far we have had 4 sessions with an experienced acupuncturist. She saw some good results and plans on continuing.

I want to say something which has been on my mind for a while. Six months ago my world fell apart when the doctor told me of her cancer. But it has been a blessing in disguise. I heard people say that and i did NOT believe them. I kept saying to myself “what f….. disguise it is cancer people!”

But now, I truly believe it. The blessing is you start acting differently, thinking in different ways, erasing the trivial and concentrating on the here and now. What was important pre-cancer is not so important now.And that is so important. Because God knows you do not have alot of energy and to waste it on something unimportant?

And even if i get cancer in later years, I will have learnt from my Mom. I have already taken steps to sort out my life so that I can take care of her and so that I can live in the now.

My prayers to all cancer FIGHTERS and survivors.
We can beat this thing.
Peace

2nd round chemo

I love my Mom’s doctor.I really do.She’s understanding,compassionate.Everything that you would expect.
Anyway,went for appointment.We were expecting to start the 2nd round of chemo.But she said since her bone marrow was functioning as it should and the cancer was stable, it would be best for Mom just to regain her strength and mobility.So i feel on top of the world.For now.
1 day at a time.That’s becoming my mantra.
Peace.

That’s such good news about your mom. I hope she gets better and better each day. Prayers are out for mom!

Posted on March 3, 2011 at 7:45:46 AM by Laurie