Tuff Monday

Today has been a tuff day today for mom.  Started out the day with dizzy and lightheaded spells.  Not taking any chance on what is going on- she got a visit to the ER.  When she arrived her BP was low, real low.  After some labs were taken and the results were back, it has been determined she was dehydrated.  IV Fluids to the rescue.  She has since has several bags of fluids, which has brought the BP up but now the issue appears to be her heart rate is bouncing up and down between 120-155.  She has been admitted to UK hospital for observation along with trying to figure out what the issue is with her heart rate. 

New Week begins

     Even though my weekend was spent with family, it wasn't with mom.  I was able to visit my cousins in Missourri for the weekend.  NO matter the miles or time, family is always by your side.  Family in my eyes is not only family by blood but the family I married into along with my great friends I have (you all are considered my family).  We should alway take time to say Hello, how are you, or even the greatest three words there are "I love you" to anybody and everybody we care about. 
     I received a wonderful verse from Michelle Amstutz this weekend-  
"Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer"  Romans 12:12
That verse is so perfect right now. 
    Time to get this busy week started. 

Keep on sending up the prayers.

Dr Lowell Anthony at UK Markey Cancer Center

     This afternoon we meet with Dr. Lowell Anthony at UK Markey Cancer Center.  He is one of the two specialist that focus on the form of cancer mom has, or the believe she has.  He is from New Orleans and appears to be really knowledgeable.  OH and he seems to have great bedside care.   He sat down and talk to us for a long time today during her appointment, it was not the hurry up and let me get to the next patient type of appointment at all.  He truly seems to care about his patients. 
     He told us today he believes this is a very aggressive form of cancer.  WOW, imaging hearing that, not just the YES she has cancer but its an aggressive form of cancer.  YES, it was hard but we are here to fight.  To better understand what he is dealing with they are ordering a PET scan, but truly believe the form of treatment will be IV Chemo.  He believes this enough he is going ahead and scheduling a port placement for mom.  She will has her PET scan next Wednesday, PORT placement on Thursday, and we will return to his office on Friday for a follow-up appointment.  He has not come right out and said the Chemo will start the following Monday, however everything seems to be lining up to have the Chemo start them. 
    The best advise I have been told this week came from a 20 year breast cancer survivor that I work with, wonderful lady named Betty Bailey.  She told me that it is OK to cry for 30 seconds and that is it and to always remember "to GOD be the Glory.   I have forced myself to listen to her.  I can not sit and have a pitty party all day every day.  
     This is a fight that I will be by moms side for support  for her to give not 100% or 110% but 200% to kick this right in the BUTT. 

First visit to Oncologist

     Today was mom's first visit Oncologist appointment at UK Markey Cancer center.  Our appointment this morning was with Dr Hoff and Dr Euland.  They have determined (or highly believe) the cancer is not related to the ovarian cancer 28 years ago.  They cancer today is believe to be NeuroEndocrineCarcenoma.  With that being said we are now off to a visit with a different doctor this afternoon,  Dr Lowell Anthony.  He is 1 of 2 doctors that specialize in this form of cancer.  What a blessing it is for UK to have this physican on staff with them, the other doctor is in LA. 
     After leaving the appointment this morning I feel a little better knowing this is not related to the her previous cancer but still to know this is a rare form of cancer and there are only 2 doctors that specialize in this form of cancer is a little unsetteling. 
     We return back to UK this afternoon for her appointment with Dr. Anthony to hopefully find out more about the cancer, is there surgery involved, what is the form of treatment mom will undergo and what other test will she need.  They did also mention this morning she will be having a PET scan. 
     Just keep on sending up those prayers. 

I have created this blog page to help communicate with all our wonderful family and friends on how mom is doing.  I will try to update with any new or just my thoughts.