Retraction about Mom's status

[alexmegami]

They may have changed their minds about the radiation thing. They are sending what they took out over to Princess Margaret in order to let THEM decide what to do.

They put in another chest tube today, and within a few minutes (not sure how many) she'd apparently filled up a whole bag with her chest-gunk. (I have no idea what the chest-gunk really is.) She's feeling much better, but we're not sure where this goes from here.

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[kisekileia.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Well, hopefully that'll mean a good decision gets made; Princess Margaret is where they specialize in cancer stuff, right? My grandma had radiation for breast cancer theremaybe 8-10 years ago.

[alexmegami]

That's the idea; Peel Memorial really has no idea what to do.

The worst part is...

[phreeque.livejournal.com]

This all started because of stupid doctors in the first place, didn't it?

Re: The worst part is...

[alexmegami]

No. This is a natural effect of the surgery she had.

So... ?

[phreeque.livejournal.com]

Are the consequences of the doctors trying to needle her in the back over and done with? I thought this whole lung-puncturing thing was a result on that. I'm confused...

Anyway. Needless to say, going back and forth to the hospital all the time is a massive pain in the butt for everyone. And for the sake of your mother's health I sincerly hope she gets all fixed better very soon. Her condition doesn't sound pleasant at all.

Re: So... ?

[alexmegami]

The lung-puncturing thing happened during the biopsy, which revealed the thymoma, which she then had surgery for to remove the thymus gland. The gloop that is coming out of her is... I am not sure what. Fluid that builds up around the lungs, anyway.

[kisekileia.livejournal.com]

hey, this is totally off-topic, but if you want something to cheer you up: http://www.kittensofdarkness.net/

you might have seen this already, but if not, it's rather fun.

[alexmegami]

I have, and it is :D I'm not really down about it, though.

[sasuran.livejournal.com]

Buwah, *HUGS*. This must be so hard for all of you, you're doing really well, Night Owl. I'd be going insane by now. :S *HUGS* If there's ever anything I can do, just let me know.

[alexmegami]

I think it's harder for my dad and sister than it is for me. I tend to be kind of... detached? about these sorts of things. It's sucky for her, and it's a pain in the ass for everyone, but it's not that hard for me.

But thanks for the *hugs* :)

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

Urk. Uncertainty sucks, especially when it's about the health of a loved one. Sending lots of well-wishes your way.

[alexmegami]

Thanks :)

[extramild.livejournal.com]

Chest gunk actually IS the medical term.