On 2/12/2008
eaglessoar wrote:
I am wondering about stent replacement for my sister who has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma: favoring cholangiocarcinoma and needs to have the plastic stent replaced with a stainless one within 3 months of Dec 28, 07. Is this surgery tough on patients who are on chemo and have had the surgery laparscopically for gallbladder then ERCP.
My sister is having chemo-Gemzar ( second treatment today).
I am interested in any help with suggestions for eating, nausea (now on Compazine), has tons of mucous (taking Reglan for this and seems to be helping). She had severe headaches the day after her first chemo and had some low back pain but these have eased.
She is very weak and very drowsy (not opening her eyes much), with very sleepless nights.
Thank you for any thoughts, and especially your prayers for my sister, Bonnie.
Thank you,
Blessings,
My sister's voice
Eaglessoar
Hi Eaglessoar,
Sorry...I responded to your last message before I saw this message.
It sounds like your sister Bonnie has a Klatskin Tumor.
It also sounds like they are not going for surgery but rather electing to do Chemo.
This sounds serious...chemo and/or radition to treat this type of cancer is not that great. But one never knows...they may have and/or may get this situation under control.
Between you and I, I would focus on bonnie's quality of life rather than her quanty of life...this is always a very sad and hurtfull thing to go through...one thing you should not do is show your emotions in front of Bonnie...a smile on your face will go a long way. But don't be surprised when Bonnie gets angry and difficult...it will happen...just do your best.
Wishing you and Bonnie all the best.
Leonard