Last update on my beautiful, most caring, loving, mother and best friend. My mum Elizabeth died last Wednesday night 9th April 2008 after being in palliative care for 7 days. After her one month break from chemo, where she was in more agonising pain from weightloss and cancer metastisis, she had one session of radiotherapy for her protruding lump, but never came back home. She was admitted to hospital and put on a drip. Her constipation was relieved, though after a truly harsh experience with laxative meds and pain killers, she passed away peacefully. We watched her closely throughout those seven days, until her breathe deepened, her heart rate increased, and finally passed. I cant express how I and my family will miss her. I am too numb to cry now, but I know that with family, friends and your support through this forum, my brother, father and I will get by somehow.
We are still in slight shock, but I know she is in a better place now. I want to thank all the people who replied to my messages on this site since August 2007. I will keep visiting once and again. Please dont loose hope with my mum's story. My prayers are with you all. Thanks again.
Charli
Hey all
not really good news down here. mums off the chemo for 3 weeks due to worstening side effects and extreme weight loss. the liver cysts increeased in number and esopahgus tumour got slightly bigger. therefore, the damn chemo didnt work. so, now they will try a trial study drug on her in 3 weeks time. for now she's still in pain and feeling not so good.
any advise?
thanks!
charli
Hi guys!
Just an update on my mum's condition since diagnosis in September 2007 See story below for more detials:
Since diagnosis she's had 6 sessions of chemotherapy. CT scan shows decrease in size of esophagus tumour BUT one of the several cysts in her liver has doubled in size, so doctors have put her on anoth 6 weeks of chemo with breaks in between. I need some advice, she is having so much pain on her liver side of her stomach. There is a small lump almost like a pimple and also another lump that you can feel on her upper abdomen. Its very painful for her and we dont know how to get rid of the pain. The pain meds are not working. I'm so so worried for her. Is anyone experiencing the same thing? Your advice would be very much appreciated.
sydoz
Subject: New to Esophagel Cancer------------------------
Date: 09/09/2007
Hi All,
My mum (aged 59) has had reflux and chest pains over the past few months and for about 1.5 years she has been burping and taking antacids after eating. She has only recently had a biopsy, endoscopy, CT scans, ultrasounds, and blood tests. She was diagnosed with a MODERATELY DIFFERENTIATED ADENOCARCINOMA found at the bottom of her esophagus, and her liver scan found a cyst (bubble) also. We are still waiting to have a PET scan and endo-ultrasound of the cyst next week. Her specialist spoke about the consequences if we do not do anything to cure the cyst found in her esophagus, and mentioned chemo/radiotherapy and surgery. For now, we still do not know what stage her cancer is at. We are all really worried about what will happen from now on end. Could someone shed some light on what to expect?
Many thanks!
Sydoz...