Much has happened within this past week and a half. Last
week Mama thought she had a reaction to the contrast dye used for the CT-scan.
Her veins were prominent and blue in her left arm and she thought there was a
swollen lymph node in her armpit as well. This caused some discomfort for a few
days, but after a while it subsided and, therefore, Mama thought it was
improving. However, on October 24th she decided to go in for an
appointment to ensure everything was fine before chemo. While there, they
discovered two large blood clots, one under her port and another in her basilic
vein near her armpit. This caused some concern, especially due to its proximity
to her heart. They immediately began daily Fragmin injections into her abdomen
and Coumadin doses. She is improving and they have ceased the injections of
Fragmin. She will continue with Coumadin as long as her port is in place.
Chemotherapy went as well as to be expected. We left for the
hospital around 7:30 this morning. After completing her new daily routine at
the Anticoagulation Clinic, we continued onto the Cascade Cancer Center where
she eventually started the infusion. We tried to pass the time lightheartedly
with board games, cards, jokes, and reading aloud to one another. We left the
hospital around 1:30 and at this time Mama was experiencing some dizziness. She
has been resting at the home, taking short naps, hydrating, and eating minimal
amounts of applesauce and crackers. She is such a champion, and we are so proud
of her.
I will further update as time passes. Her next chemo appointment
is scheduled for two weeks from today, November 14th. Thank you all for your prayers and continued
support, especially with meals and care packages. Mama feels so surrounded by
love. It has truly been a blessing.
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