Pain, water and good reports..

Dear Cancer.. YOU SUCK.

Mom has been having pain, lots of pain but not in her abdomen with this shit is living. It's in her thighs. Both sides. It's been a challenge to find out what is causing this but I am determined!

We saw the doctor this past week. Surprisingly we got some excellent news. Mom's tumor markers have decreased dramatically and by all standards this is an indication that the chemo is working!! (Take THAT cancer!) Now we are waiting for the CT scan appointment so we can see what is really happening in there.

To say we were happy is an understatement! BUT this news was slightly overshadowed by the pain issue. I asked it this could be from the Neulasta injections and the doctor did not think so. He actually was not sure what was causing it so we are waiting for an appointment for an ultrasound as well.

In the meantime, I have been able to talk to a few of my lung cancer people online and found out a few things.

1- Neulasta could be the cause. Most people who have had the shots have had problems with pain in the muscles, bones and joints.

2- It may be the chemo.. Gemzar apparently has a tendency to cause pain like this in some people.

3- It COULD be caused by the accumulation of fluid in her legs and ankles. One person recommended that she try some compression stockings, so I have ordered 2 pair and have my fingers crossed that they will make a big for her!

In other news.. Mom is going to be a great grandmother!!! She is VERY happy and excited about this! It really gives her something happy and positive to focus on. We ALL know that makes a difference!!!

So.. now we wait for appointments and stockings... Hopefully both happen soon!

~C xx