Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Luv

Has anyone here had to deal with bone marrow cancer either yourself or someone you know? ,What can you share with me? Moms 82 and a few weeks before had congestive heart failure

Hello Luv,

The thing with cancer, it affects folks in different ways. One really great resource is the Oncology office of her doctor. Usually have a family liaison to help you and give you advice, diets, cautions, etc.

With the CHF and new Medications in her life, all things considered, being well nourished, hydrated and warm is a plus. If chemo/radiation is proposed ask them the best and worse outcomes for Mom.

If biopsy confirmed, histology of cells identified, MRI results, Cancer lab work is all done , get the Primary Doc and Oncologist talking to each other. American Cancer Society has free guides and booklets on line that you can order.

Fatigue, pain, loss of appetite, inability to get up and down easily, extreme caution on traveling, stairs, etc. , as bones fractures aren't something to add on top of it.

Give her fresh flowers to look at.
and a soft fuzzy teddy bear to hold tight against her achy parts when no one I'd there to hug her.

Much love and positive protective bubbles to you and Mom.