mom-lung cancer-radiation on brain posted by Anonymous @ 06:24 AM November 18, 2008

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:24:09 -0000

my mom developed more tumors as a result of paracentesis. The cancer cells stick to the needle used to withdraw the abdominal fluid them embed in the surrounding tissue. It is a nightmare. The doctors are at a loss on how to deal with it.

mom-lung cancer-radiation on brain posted by Anonymous @ 05:32 AM June 25, 2008

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:32:13 -0000

Hi Susan,

I know a little of what you are going through. My mom died of lung cancer that grew aggressively in her brain....She received numerous whole brain radiation treatments. We learned how ruthless radiation can be....To save her life radiation help destroy a large tumor and numerous cancer seeds in her brain but along the way, healthy brain cells died as well. My dad said my mother lost her person in the process. My dad also had COPD and her suffering made everything harder for him.

I know that my mother knew love and felt love deeply. Work with that in mind. Just love her and remember who she really is.........Hang in there.....

mom-lung cancer-radiation on brain posted by LauraL @ 06:13 PM May 08, 2008

LauraL — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:13:19 -0000

Hi Susan,

I'm sorry to hear of your mother's illness. The side effects seem as much a struggle as the disease, don't they? I do hope your mother's memory returns and that your dad can hang in there. I'm thinking of you!

~Laura

mom-lung cancer-radiation on brain posted by Missy @ 09:03 PM May 07, 2008

Missy — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:03:12 -0000

You're very welcome!

My dad did actually lose a huge amount of weight. His deal was that his electrolytes got all out of whack. A blood test will reveal that. Has your mom's been checked? Once his sodium level got stabilized, his memory, weight, energy level and general demeanor improved. Hope that helps!

mom-lung cancer-radiation on brain posted by Susan @ 06:06 PM May 07, 2008

Susan — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:06:14 -0000

Missy,

Thanks for your response. They aren't sure. They tell us that she could be fine in time or one day she could wake up and she could be fine. She does forget words and lately she has also had panic attacks. I'm hoping that she improves soon, My poor dad also has COPD and this is just wearing him out. also did your dad not want to eat. since sept. mom has lost about 40 lbs.?

mom-lung cancer-radiation on brain posted by Missy @ 05:55 PM May 07, 2008

Missy — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:55:09 -0000

Hi Susan,

Welcome to Caring's groups! I'm glad you posted.

I don't have experience with this specifically, but I'm curious...do the doctors feel like this memory loss is long-term? Did it occur a significant amount of time after her treatment stopped? My dad had radiation on his brain, but thankfully only experienced short-term memory loss. It wasn't the same as your mom as he never used the closet as a bathroom. He more searched for words, was at a loss for names and just generally had no concept of time. Thankfully as time passed, his memory improved dramatically. I'm hoping your mom has the same experience.

mom-lung cancer-radiation on brain posted by Susan @ 05:43 PM May 07, 2008

Susan — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:43:37 -0000

My mom was diagnoised in Sept. 07 with lung cancer. She had 42 treatments of radiation on her lungs which in turn burned her throat , she had 10 chemo treatments and then they did 24 radiation treatments on her brain. Everything seemed to be going fine but, now it seems that she has lost her memory, or even Alzheimer's has set in. The doctor's say this is normal. but my poor dad is almost at his wits end with taking care of her. Between her putting on 3 pairs of pants or going to the bathroom in the closet. now every pain she gets, she is so hard to handle because she wants to go to the emergency room. Thank goodness my dad is retired military. Has anyone else experienced any of these side effects.

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