We met with Dr. Miller today in the Radiation of Oncology department. They showed us the PET scan results. It showed a large cancer mass near her left lung (which we already knew about). It also showed some other areas of concern. There is a spot of cancer in her neck, hip, and back.
Mom is going back to Mayo for the next several days (October 20, 21, 22, 25, 26). Wednesday's appointment is for a CAT scan that will provide the necessary information for her radiation treatments. (She will have 1 treatment on her lower back and 5-7 treatments on her lung.) Thursday will be her first round of radiation treatments. She will experience some nausea for 24 - 48 hours after her first treatment and then...she should feel much better. Thursday will also be her evaluation with the Division of Medical Oncology (Chemo Dept.). Today we also got Mom some medication for her pain (in her lower back) and for her nausea.
Please, pray for:
Mom and Dad's spirits. (Today was not a fun day.)
Mom's lower back pain. (She was in extreme pain last night - 10 out of a possible 10!)
Mom's appetite to increase.
Mom's strength for the radiation treatments.
Sleep/rest for Dad.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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McCutcheon Family, that is very hard news for a friend of the family to hear. I can't even imagine how tough that is for you all to hear. I know you have a lot of prayers constantly coming your way and that will certainly continue. We will get you through this. My immediate prayers to you are for all of the things listed in the PET Scan Results note. First of all to get your pain under control, your spirits lifted, your appetite increased. When you are feeling weak and tired we will be your strength (yes, even from a distance and yes for Mr. McCutcheon too) to help you beat this. Everyone get your sleep when you can so that you can be strong for each other. Take care and bless all of the McCutcheons!! Love, Hugs and positive vibes to you from the Morris Family.
Our hearts and prayers are with you guys as you go through this process. We are praying for you guys that God would be present to you and that you would have the strength to face each day.
This is not an easy thing and God is in control.
Mark and Jenny,
We are praying for you and your family. The pulmonary guys at Mayo are great, call Brad anytime too.
Love, The Wilcox Family
Thank you, Morris Family, Welch Family, and Wilcox Family! Your support and kind words are so important and needed. Your prayers are also felt by the whole McCutcheon family.
-Jenny
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