my mum has Mesothelioma, how can I take good care of her?
Filed in Mesothelioma Info on Sep.06, 2009
Tomomi asked:
She had a surgery 5 weeks ago, the doctor had removed her right lung, she is still very weak now and has a very bad cough in the evenings, she will be having radiotherapy from next week onwards and her chemotherapy will start in July, the doctor told us that there are malignant cells on the area of her heart also and this is very worrying. We live in singapore and
Mesothelioma is very rare here. She is 59 yrs old.
She had a surgery 5 weeks ago, the doctor had removed her right lung, she is still very weak now and has a very bad cough in the evenings, she will be having radiotherapy from next week onwards and her chemotherapy will start in July, the doctor told us that there are malignant cells on the area of her heart also and this is very worrying. We live in singapore and
Mesothelioma is very rare here. She is 59 yrs old.
July 8th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Be there for her physically. If she needs someone to sit there and read to her, or if she wants someone to rub her back, or if she just wants someone there to sit. Go with her to her appointments, listen to what the doctors say, and be encouraging to her!!!
July 9th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Are you guys religious?
Grim prognosis. Sorry.
July 10th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Mesothelioma Is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.These fibers under a microcope will show barbs similar to a fishook. there is no way to remove them or to correct the condition.I feel terrible having to say this to you, but all you can do is to stay close to her and tell her every day how much you love and appreciate her.I worked in asbestos abatement for years, and through that training I learned what I do know about the condition. I’m certainly not a doctor.I lost my Mother to cancer two years ago. I’m 54 and my life has changed forever. Nothing in this world can fill that hole in my heart.I will pray for you, your Mother and all your family and Friends. I don’t know you religious affiliation but a lot of my heritage is american Indian But I believe that our creator is one and the same.I wish the best possible for all your family especially your Mother. Don’t give up keep talking to other doctors and cancer treatment centers. My prayers and thoughts are with you.