Mom is no longer having to catheterize herself. Her bladder has gained some strength back and is now able to release urine on its own. However, the bladder's muscle tone is not exactly as it should be as she is still lacking some control upon getting up in the morning and after naps. She also developed a urinary tract infection, but that is being treated by antibiotics.
Tomorrow (Wed.) at 2:45pm, Mom and Dad will meet with Mom's chemo doctor to discuss further treatments. Mom has decided to take further chemo to help protect her from any more serious cancer should it arise again. She requests your prayers as she needs to decide whether to take chemo via a pill or a pump. The doctor will hopefully be able to tell her the side effects / benefits of each method. She and Dad will be visiting my aunt and uncle in GA the first weekend of April. Mom will probably begin taking chemo the following week.
Thank you for your continued prayers. Mom is a trooper through this even though every day is a struggle. Her ileostomy bag is operating well even though she has strange cramping feelings in her stomach now and then. The chemo will probably last four months if she is able to maintain her strength and weight. Mom's second surgery to reverse the ileostomy bag will be done after the chemo treatments are completed, possibly August.
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We'll be praying for your mom!
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