| [GMCnet] Update on Helen [message #284918] |
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USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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G'day,
First of all I would like to thank everyone for their support, Helen and I appreciate it greatly.
The radiation therapy to the spine seems to have worked but she's experiencing funny sensations in her right leg along with muscle
cramps. The radiation oncologist suspected it might have been a blood clot and ordered an ultrasound which showed it was not. She's
going to schedule another appointment with him next week so we can to the bottom of the problem.
She had chemotherapy sessions on the two past Mondays and so far she has not had any negative reactions. The oncologist noted that
some people seem to tolerate it better than others and don't have a lot of side effects. She gets this Monday off and then it's two
on one off followed by two more on. That brings us to September 21st. They will then wait a bit and do some more scans to see how
the cancer is reacting to the chemo.
They're getting her pain management under control and she's been able to get more sleep which is a blessing as it helps her manage
the pain better.
Unfortunately she has very little appetite and is loosing weight, I'm trying to get her to eat more, unfortunately she isn't into hi
calorie count foods.
On the good news front, Helen's friends are showering her with attention by dropping by and visiting with her, which she really
enjoys!
When Helen graduated from university she was a school librarian. Last night she went to a reunion of the students from the first
school she was assigned to and she thoroughly enjoyed herself.
All in all she is bearing up under this very well and is maintaining a good spirit.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
PS - I have received a LOT of OFF NET emails and I will respond to them individually but it will take awhile.
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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