mum’s 2nd chemo result xx

[claireRoberts76]

Hello ladies..... just a update on mum’s results after second chemo... after going to her appt today we were told she was only an hour away from sepsis and had been in a very dangerous place!! Shocking!! so so glad alarm bells rang and we took her in!.... she’s much better now and 3rd chemo is booked for 25 march.... her ca125 is now down from 762 to 18 ... they are very pleased with her ! but she needs to gain weight they said ! Thank you for help and support through a rough and scary time xxxxx

[Lindaura]

The CA-125 result is amazing. Fantastic!

But how did she get Sepsis?

Did she have pneumonia?

As far as putting in weight, it is time for chips and ice cream! Brownies and cheesecake!

Hugs,

Laura

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Lindaura]

no idea!....but they have aplogised that the chemo was too strong after the first one!.. so slower and weaker next time..... yes lots treats now!!! she has been told! thank you xxxx

[Lind58]

Hoping for only the best for your mom! It is so hard, I am in the same position.

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Lind58]

It really is.... hoping the best for you too such a worry 24/7 x

[Vicx1977]

Great news Claire! So glad your mum's on the mend and her results were worth that big scare!! My mum's been ok so far just a slight rash on her face today which we are keeping an eye on! What symptoms of sepsis did your mum have? Take care lovely xx big hugs to you and your mum, Vickie x

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Vicx1977]

yes she’s getting there slowly but has been really ill after last chemo but ok now! they told her she was in a bad way couldnt hold head up ... had a infection and very dehydrated! my mum’s cheeks went very red too !! bless... all the best to your mum too and you ❤️

[Vicx1977 in reply to claireRoberts76]

Aww glad she's better now xx best of luck for her next treatment Claire. Take care x

[caf132]

Great news!! I am so Happy for her. I wish someone would tell me to gain weight.....

[claireRoberts76]

me too !!!! mind you its come off since mum was diagnosed!! xxx

[JanePW1965]

Phew Claire. How scary for you and your family. Sepsis really worries me. So hard to detect. Good news about the drop in the CA125. I hope your mum manages to gain some weight ready for her next chemo. I see Vickie's and your mum have been affected with red cheeks. Have they had steroid tablets? My mum had a red rash on her cheeks after the steroids. Sending hugs. Jane XXX

[claireRoberts76 in reply to JanePW1965]

Hi jane... she was given some but they have mentioned an injection next time?... they were also talking about the surgery today.. I had a long shift today so my brother took my mum with dad... I will be taking her to next chemo... she’s looking lots better and does need to gain weight but she just cant eat loads, but is eating well enough... I really feel things are moving now .... Ive been banned off google as read to much things and suffer anxiety! hope you and your lovely mum are ok .... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Yoshbosh]

Glad your mum is doing OK now - sepsis is so scary. Great CA125 result! Vicki x

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Yoshbosh]

they are very pleased with her ca125 so more chemo next week and then surgery in april time xxx

[JanePW1965]

Hi Claire. Is your mum going to have an steroid injection ? I think my mum had the steroids in tablet form. I'm trying to think if the tablets were actually steroids. I think they were. It's so long since she finished her third line chemo! How many more chemos will your mum have before the surgery? Good that you can take your mum to her next chemo. Hopefully her appetite will improve a bit. Sounds like she's getting there. I'm glad you feel as though things are moving. Don't Google!! You'll scare yourself. You'll get sensible information from the ladies on here and I'm sure they would tell you not to resort to Dr Google!! Although I have to admit I did too but it can scare you more than necessary! I'm heading down to see mum for a week at the end of March - the first week of the Easter hols so looking forward to that. Well, sending huge virtual hugs and keep positive. Catch up soon. Jane XX

[claireRoberts76 in reply to JanePW1965]

not sure jane but im praying shes not ill like last time!!! shes eating but not enough wish she would eat more but she cant! big hugs to you enjoy your week with mum xxx

[JanePW1965 in reply to claireRoberts76]

It's so worrying isn't it Claire. I hope your mum is able to find her appetite and eat more. I think you can get energy drinks - not Lucozade! But little things to sip on which would give your mum more strength. I can't remember what they are called but I'm sure I've heard some of the ladies mentioning them on here. The side effects are awful sometimes. My mum just wanted to be on her own when the side effect were at their worse. I hope your mum will feel OK again soon. Sending hugs. Jane XXXX

[Chick44nzrn]

Hi Claire please tell your dear mum that after alarming point 5 neutrofils at first with 4 days in hospital , alarm bells etc / my daughters upset etc ,my latest reading was up to 9 !! That’s now 18 weeks into treatment after numerous side effects .

Give her an electronic hug from me and the very best of Health wishes

Denise x

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Chick44nzrn]

wow! thank you denise i will xx

[Eriksendi]

I developed neutropenic sepsis when my neutrophils dropped to 0.2 ! Luckily I was in hospital at the time after a bowel perforation. Treated quickly and effectively and managed to have another 5 carbo/taxol although I did have injections after each dose, filgastrim, I think? No delays to chemo at all. I am sure if they are worried against n, the oncologist will arranged for the injections to prevent any further problems.

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Eriksendi]

yes they have mentioned the injection so scared she will be ill again! watching her closely this time more than ever!!! thank you xx