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My mom
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It is with a heavy heart that I write that my mom, Patricia, passed away on Saturday March 12, 2011. She had just turned 66 years old on March 8.Mom was a cancer survivor of 8 years. Given 6…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by AmyLCA Mar 23, 2011.
Caregiver frustration/helplessness...advice?
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I'm caregiver to my mom who has been battling NSCLC now stage 4, for the past 8 years. In the past month or so, mom's deteriorated greatly. Not sleeping, tired, weak, lots of leg/foot swelling and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by GADawg/MOD Feb 15, 2011.
Extreme fatigue and breathlessness...effect of chemo or disease? any ideas?
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My mom is currently on alitma for her NSCLC. She's been on many chemos off and on for the past 8 years. However, starting this past month, she has been extremely breathless and fatigued. Complete…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by AmyLCA Apr 13, 2011.
My mom
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Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum, but really glad to have found it. My mom have been bravely battling Stage 3b NSCLC (I think that's the right abbreviation, haha). For almost 8 years now. We…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kris10 Jan 7, 2011.
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Kris10 replied to AmyLCA's discussion How does online support help you?
"I'm initially shy until I get to know people, so finding support online makes it easier for me to open up. I wish I would have thought to find a site like this sooner. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been here,…"
AmyLCA replied to Kris10's discussion Extreme fatigue and breathlessness...effect of chemo or disease? any ideas?
"Hi MEB -
I'd recommend starting a new post with your questions. More people are likely to see it if you do. Please visit the Caregiver Corner here to add a discussion.
Thanks,
Amy"
MEB5977 replied to Kris10's discussion Extreme fatigue and breathlessness...effect of chemo or disease? any ideas?
"Missy, I am very sorry for your loss.
My dad has a similar story. We were told today to think about getting hospice involved. Two weeks ago dad was placed in rehab to gain strengthand weight, which he has and now they talk…"
Missy123 replied to Kris10's discussion Extreme fatigue and breathlessness...effect of chemo or disease? any ideas?
"I am very sorry to hear. Take comfort in the memories, I did a journal of the past year and that helped me and when I feel sad I read it. No more suffering, read the book, Heaven is for Real. God Bless."
Kris10 replied to Kris10's discussion Extreme fatigue and breathlessness...effect of chemo or disease? any ideas?
"Thanks for the replies. Mom passed away March 12th, I realize both of you probably didn't see my posts after this.
Missy- your experience sounds a lot similar to my mother's. We never got hospice involved until the…"
Missy123 replied to Kris10's discussion Extreme fatigue and breathlessness...effect of chemo or disease? any ideas?
"Hi Kris, sounds pretty much same path my father experienced. He was taken to ER 911 his oxygen levels were 60's. They took about 2 liters of fluid from his lung and later did the Pleurydesis(sp) (talc powder in…"
hjohun replied to Kris10's discussion Extreme fatigue and breathlessness...effect of chemo or disease? any ideas?
"Did they ever say anything about her needing blood . I had the same as your mom and I needed 2 unites Of blood. You could ask about that"
AmyLCA replied to Kris10's discussion My mom
"I know about that "focus" thing too. It can be kind of scary to have to find a new focus, but it's good too. A fresh start, in a way.
You can never truly prepare for the loss of a loved one. It doesn't…"
GADawg/MOD replied to Kris10's discussion My mom
"Hi Kristen,
I can see what you mean about needing a new focus in life. For over 5 years, taking care of my mom has been my focus and all I've known. Maybe just as living with cancer eventually became your "new normal," you'll be…"
Kris10 replied to Kris10's discussion My mom
"Thanks everyone. It's been a struggle. Worrying about mom is all I've known for the past 8+ years. I feel very lost right now. I guess I need a new focus in life, or something. …"
GADawg/MOD replied to Kris10's discussion My mom
"Kristen,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I didn't know she fought LC for 8 years- what a tough lady! Just know that my thoughts are with you and your family right now.
Charla (GADawg)"
AmyLCA replied to Kris10's discussion My mom
"Oh, Kristen... I'm so sorry about your mom. What an amazing woman. 8 years! I'm glad you guys involved hospice.
You will find that the good moments and bad moments will alternate fast and furious for a while. Hospice can be a…"
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My mom
It is with a heavy heart that I write that my mom, Patricia, passed away on Saturday March 12, 2011. She had just turned 66 years old on March 8.Mom was a cancer survivor of 8 years. Given 6 months to a year at diagnosis, she continued to defy the odds and beat every recurrence over the years. However, she took a turn for the worst around Christmas time, and these past 3 months or so were very hard on her. Mom was tired of fighting, and knew it was coming. She asked Dad and I to stay home…See More
Kris10 replied to Missy123's discussion NSCLC Stage IV - Excess Mucus
"I always wondered if mucinex helped with mucus problems in cancer patients. Mom's always been afraid to try it. Maybe we will..."
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