Friday, 12/6

Yesterday was a tough one and today as well.  We went to the oncologist and he said cells from her tongue were in her lymph nodes which means, although rare, that's where the cancer originated (tongue).  The bone cancer is spreading rapidly.  The pain she has been experiencing in her shoulder is the cancer so that was a sign of how fast it's going.  She is down to 117 pounds and I told him about how little she eats.  He said to just try to keep her hydrated and continue with Ensure.  She's wanting more Egg Lemon Soup so I'm making up a bunch and freezing some...anything to keep her strong.

We discussed treatment options and he said we could try mild chemo, not as a cure but possibly to slow down the spreading; however, the risks of side-effects are there (nausea, hair loss, etc.).  Dad and I are concerned about the nausea because she's so weak already and is always nauseated (the medication he gave her didn't work) but we left the decision up to mom.  She's reluctant but wants to give it a try so that's what we're going to do.  The doctor said if she doesn't tolerate  the treatment we can stop at any time, so we'll take it one day at a time.  The prognosis is still the same as far as time, unless the chemo is tolerated and slows the spreading.  There are so many variables and it's really hard to figure it all out...She's still trying to remain active but she tires quickly.  We're just taking her lead as to what she feels up to doing.  Some days are better than others.

This was taken a few weeks
ago, before her fall.