Just to update you on Mom's health, the doctor thinks she may be able to come home tomorrow. She did really well walking yesterday and is feeling better. It appears as if the blood transfusion really helped as well. For the first time in over a week, she slept soundly last night.
Dr. N stated that Mom's file will be reviewed next week at the "tumor board" meeting. This is where about 24 doctors get together and brainstorm over patient files. Dr. N stated that the cancer was ovarian and appears to have stemmed from endometriosis that was left in her body by her physician who performed her hysterectomy in 2002. Although I know that physician did the best she could at the surgery, she is never touching my body. This is too scary - who would have thought you could get ovarian cancer when you don't even have ovaries or a uterus or any female reproductive organ or part!
Once Mom is over the surgery, she will begin 6 rounds of chemo. The drugs will be different than she received last time, so please pray that she will respond positively. Also, her bone marrow will have to be tested again to make sure that she will be able to receive the chemo - please, please pray that it is healthy.
Mom has a long road ahead of her, but we know that she isn't going to be walking it alone. First, our Lord will be carrying her and secondly, all of her family and friends are encouraging and praying for her. We thank you for your prayers and concerns!
