~Rich66~Update on Mom If You have A Moment

Esther · 09-29-2008, 03:09 PM

rich, did they tell you why they can't stent the liver? It's not really that big a procedure, they put you under anesthesia, and insert the stent in the liver through a tube in her throat.

Is she too physically frail at this point? If there's an actual blockage that they can see on the CT scan, I really can't think of a reason they would not do the stent placement.

Sheila · 09-29-2008, 03:59 PM

Rich
So sorry to read about your Mom...I have never had problems like that with Taxol...especially the first one. What did the CT's show....is the pain possibly from progression in the liver and not the Taxol? Where is her consult appt at, in Wisconsin? Until they get definitive answers, it is probably best to have a plan and not make her sicker with more chemo. Have they mentioned any other chemos? Is she still getting a 2nd opinion in Chicago?
You will both be in my prayers.

Rich66 · 09-29-2008, 04:51 PM

Said they didn't think stent was possible based on some undetailed factors in the liver. Trying to figure out if mom..or I..are in ok enough shape to go to Chicago tomorrow for 2nd opinion. She's at UW-Madison now, follow up consult Thursday. She is currrently standing, combing hair in mirror getting ready to go. She's 71 and does come across frail these days, especially after the chemo. But much more herself iwth pain under control.
Thank you all for your thoughts.