Today mom had a PET scan. She got an IV that pumped fluid through her body. Then she was to go to to the bathroom. Now she was ready for the actual scan. She had to lay flat as they scanned her whole body which took about 1/2 hr. Other than not eating carbs yesterday, it was a painless procedure. It will take about 4 days to get the results.
Her oncologist from Indiana is Dr. Reminini. She also got a name from our close friend Sue Drummond - Dr. Joshua Ruben from the Hillman Cancer Center in Pgh:
http://www.upmccancercenter.com/network/upmchillman.cfm
"UPMC CancerCenter, partner with University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), has partnered with community-based hospitals throughout the region to develop one of the largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians and health care specialists in the country.
UPMC CancerCenter at Hillman Cancer Center, part of UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, allows patients to receive the highest level of cancer care without having to leave their communities.
Hillman Cancer Center, part of UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, is the flagship treatment and research facility of the UPMC CancerCenter network. Home to the state-of-the-art clinical services of UPMC CancerCenter and the nationally and internationally recognized research of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Hillman Cancer Center provides specialized diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and care for patients and their families."
The hopes are that Dr. Reminini and Dr. Ruben will then be able to collaborate and come up with the best treatment for her. Thurday will be a "tumor meeting" where the docs will give the treatment plan. I am not sure if both docs will be able to come together at that time.
Yesterday, she was able to go to church. Her pain is controlled w/ medication, however sitting is quite uncomfortable and she has to "shift" quite frequently. She was overwhlemed by the love and support she felt by her church family.
God is good and we are trusting Him along this journey. Love to all! Molly :-)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declairs the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future!" Jeremiah 29:11
Thanks for the update, Molly. I appreciate your investment of time in this effort. Praying for all . . . Kathy
ReplyDeleteThanks Molly =) I will be following this blog all the time. Much love to you all, prayers are going on each day, you are all in our thoughts and prayers and prayer list at church. Look forward to visiting Indiana at some point, too =)
ReplyDeleteMolly, an additional word of thanks for doing this "job" better known as an "act of love." As you probably know your mom and I have been somewhat "joined" since birth because our mom's shared a hospital room following our deliveries. After being "joined" for 65 years, its difficult not to be there with Gingie on this journey. Thanks to you I feel more connected to her and her family. Blessings and love, Nancy
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