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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / April 2004new information
Hi, This is an update on my mother-in-law, whom has ovarian cancer. She has a tube down her nose to help drain the fluid. They thought she had a blockage cause by the tumour, but it's fluid builted up the tumour is pushing on her bowel, so she can't release anything. They started her on chemo Friday and she is still on morphine for pain. She has lost, allot of weight because she can't keep anything down, not even a Popsicle. She is in good spirits and has lots of visitors. have a good one all, dianne > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > have a good one all, > dianne http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000889.htm Expectations (prognosis) Ovarian cancer is rarely diagnosed in its early stages; it is usually quite advanced by the time diagnosis is made. The outcome is often poor. The 5-year survival rate for all stages is only 35% to 38%. If, however, diagnosis is made early in the disease, 5-year survival rates can reach 90% to 98%. Complications spread of the cancer to other organs progressive function loss of various organs ascites (fluid in the abdomen) blockage of the intestines > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > have a good one all, > dianne It is good that your mother-in-law is still in good spirits despite all her troubles at the moment and great to hear that she has plenty of visitors, they can be an excellent distraction from your woe. How are things with you Dianne? Hugs Alayne Hi, Thanks to J and Alayne. I'm doing good, just hoping for the best and that there is not much suffering with this cancer, for my mother-in-law. My husband feels he needs to visit her everyday and I understand. I tell him just to pace himself because it maybe a long battle. My mother-in-law is another city and about one and half hours drive from us. My husband works in the city, so that's how he is able to visit on the way home from work. Thanks for the support, dianne > > Hi, > > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > Alayne > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks for the support, > dianne Hi Diane, It is good that your husband is visiting his mum daily, although you are quite right about him pacing himself, he should try and not wear himself out too much. How is he doing emotionally, with it being his mother? We often over look ourselves when those that we love are so ill, although time is very valuable right now, he should also take time for himself and quality time with you too. Hugs to you all Alayne Hi, My husband feels torn because we are also looking after my mom, whom is in a nursing home. He does have guilt as far as his mom is concerned, he's the type of guy who will think he must do everything. I told him he is only one part of this family, there are two others to help. We talked last night and he said he will think about cutting back. It just makes us both stressed, trying to visit both mom's. He has to look after her house too. His mom was in the middle of selling the house, because it was too much for her. They decided to take off the market for now, one less they for her to worry about. thanks for the hugs, I really need them, Dianne > > Hi, > > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Alayne |
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