Mom was admitted last Thursday again to the hospital, and after an entire afternoon/evening in the ER, was wheeled up to her room by none other than the head of the department...who has by now gotten to know Mom and Dad pretty well.
Mom had the normal bloodwork done, and a CT scan. Bloodwork showed an infection which she's taking an antibiotic to fight. The CT scan shows changes. The tumor, or the swelling caused by the tumor, or maybe both, has crossed the midline of her brain, which is a turn for the worse. The tumor that started on the upper left center, now has spread.
At this point, treatment options are incredibly limited, and the best treatment we can give is probably having a warm Starbucks skinny vanilla latte at hand in the morning, a chilled red raspberry flavored sparkling water throughout the afternoon, and plenty of kleenex at mom's left hand to cover her fairly constant coughing. She likes holding onto her kleenex.
We are waiting today to see mom's neurooncologist, who hopefully has a great medical plan for treatment, but realistically we know that is unlikely. We expect to learn about plans to go home instead.
Please no calls at this time, we'll update the blog when we have more information. Email is good but forgive tardy replies please. Thanks.
Mom had the normal bloodwork done, and a CT scan. Bloodwork showed an infection which she's taking an antibiotic to fight. The CT scan shows changes. The tumor, or the swelling caused by the tumor, or maybe both, has crossed the midline of her brain, which is a turn for the worse. The tumor that started on the upper left center, now has spread.
At this point, treatment options are incredibly limited, and the best treatment we can give is probably having a warm Starbucks skinny vanilla latte at hand in the morning, a chilled red raspberry flavored sparkling water throughout the afternoon, and plenty of kleenex at mom's left hand to cover her fairly constant coughing. She likes holding onto her kleenex.
We are waiting today to see mom's neurooncologist, who hopefully has a great medical plan for treatment, but realistically we know that is unlikely. We expect to learn about plans to go home instead.
Please no calls at this time, we'll update the blog when we have more information. Email is good but forgive tardy replies please. Thanks.
3 comments:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope God gives you the strength needed to weather this storm...
Love to each and every one of you.
Mary
Mrs. Worrel and family,
First and foremost, you, your family, doctors and medical team are in our prayers. Second, you taught me so much as my 7th grader. Thank you. Third, as a parent of a unique son- thank you for embracing him, encouraging him, accepting him and allowing him to share with you his world without sight. Thank you. Blessings
Lord,
give her comfort and give her strength to carry her on. Please show her she will be okay and that you are with her. Embrace her and hold her. Amen
Mrs. King, mom says thank you! Her eyes lit up when I read her your post.
All the best to you and your son,
Alicia
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