Friday, March 10, 2006

Stubborn Cells

Mom has had a not-so-great week. Physically, she's enjoying a break from the chemo and has been doing some fun things, getting out to auctions and listing some things for sale on Ebay. However, on Monday she had the fluid in her chest drawn off, which turned out to be quite a lot. It is an uncomfortable procedure, and tired her out, but afterwards she did notice the ability to breathe a bit better. The fluid had been pressing on her lungs again and they were partially collapsed. Its amazing that a person can walk around and function with over a gallon of fluid pressing on them. But after a lazy day at home, she was feeling ok again.

Yesterday, she got results back from the testing of the fluid. There are still cancer cells. We totally expected that news, since her CA125 level is not reduced as much as he doctors wanted at this point. But its still a big blow. However, we are OF COURSE still praying for a miracle. God is so good and we are just totally giving this over to Him. Mom has a wonderful sense of comfort in God through her journey with this illness. Her sense of calm amazes me.

Next week she will see her Oncologist again to see what the next step in this fight will be. Onward! With weapons drawn! Come on you pray warriors!!!

1 comment:

Addie said...

That's not such good news!

Prayers to your family!