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Chris Ness - 14 Feb 2006 17:38 GMT

I got a call from the family doctor. Sonogram showed nothing abnormal but
pockets of fluid (since removed). Fluid was analyzed by a pathologist and
there were no atypical cells found.
An emergency transfusion was given because her CBC show extremely low red
count and since then she has been on the mend. She is lucid and seems
better than any time since I went North to get her. She is taking the
physical therapy more seriously this time and not moping and feeling sorry
for herself.

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figgertoes - 15 Feb 2006 01:47 GMT

>since then she has been on the mend. She is lucid and seems
> better than any time since I went North to get her. She is taking the
> physical therapy more seriously this time and not moping and feeling sorry
> for herself.

I've been looking in all day to see your news. Great news, Chris! I'm
glad your mother is better!!
Fig

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J - 15 Feb 2006 07:15 GMT

> I got a call from the family doctor. Sonogram showed nothing abnormal but
> pockets of fluid (since removed). Fluid was analyzed by a pathologist and
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> physical therapy more seriously this time and not moping and feeling sorry
> for herself.

Good news, Chris.
J- cautiously optimistic

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Chris Ness - 15 Feb 2006 11:19 GMT

> Good news, Chris.
> J- cautiously optimistic

Well, she still has congestive heart failure and COPD, but she always will I
think. But at least I won't have either the ethical question of what to do
for her nor the misery of trying to juggle transporting her and keeping my
job.

Chris also cautiously optimistic

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alex - 15 Feb 2006 22:48 GMT

Do they think she is cancer free? How did they explain the high CA-125?
Sounds like the nursing home is giving her good care. Sounds like they are
working on building up her endurance. COPD and CHF is manageable. Is your
mother oxygen dependent? Living at home with oxygen can be a challenge.
Alex

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Chris Ness - 15 Feb 2006 23:14 GMT

> Do they think she is cancer free? How did they explain the high CA-125?
> Sounds like the nursing home is giving her good care. Sounds like they
> are working on building up her endurance. COPD and CHF is manageable. Is
> your mother oxygen dependent? Living at home with oxygen can be a
> challenge. Alex

Yes, they think she is cancer free. Of course they will still keep
investigating. That's what they do.
This nursing home seems head and shoulders better than the one in
Pennsylvania.
She has been on O2 for a long time. She knows the drill well, and I am
getting used to it.

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alex - 15 Feb 2006 23:20 GMT

When you mom is discharged, make sure she has Visiting Nurse and Physical
Therapy at home, otherwise she may loose the ground she has gained.
Actually from what you are saying you Mom is feeling better than she has for
a long time, this is great news. Alex

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clifto - 16 Feb 2006 02:08 GMT

Kewlness times twelve! Great to hear it.

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