Update on DiL

joyful164
joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
edited 19. Dec 2009, 05:07 in Community Chit-chat archive
As you might have read on the weather bulletin, we spent today taking DiL to Leicester Royal Infirmary to the bone marrow dept. Long session for her today bless her. They wanted to do a bone marrow density test. Very Painful and she said no. she couldn't face it. Things do not look good for the future. Her blood pressure was extremely high, her spleen is enlarged and there is something happening with the blood count which seems to mean that the cancer could be back. Until they can do the bone marrow test, they won't really know. It is such a painful process.
Tomorrow son takes her to Rotherham hospital for the blood treatment, which may help her for awhile to stop tumours forming again. And I thought the other day she was on the mend, she seemed so much stronger.
We are spending Christmas day with them and going to make a lovely day for her and for son especially.
Joy

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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joy

    Your DIL is really going through the mill, isn't she, and I can understand that she wouldn't want to face even more painful treatment.

    However, I know that the bone marrow dept at Leicester hospital is wonderful. I know someone who had a bone marrow transplant there, and my son has raised money for the dept since then.

    I do hope she can find the strength to carry on with treatment.

    Love from Joan
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  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Joan.

    I think the Rotherham Hospital will make the final decision for her. Her treatment there is in excess of £100k a year.
    That will be the decider. She should have recovered by now if she was going to.

    Makes you wonder how much more she can cope with, she's a fighter though

    Joy
  • lottiefox
    lottiefox Member Posts: 64
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joy, I know I'm new here but I'm so sorry to hear about your diL's struggle. I'm sure your son is a rock for her as are the rest of family and friends. Life is darned unfair at times isn't it. I hope she carries on fighting and has some happy times over Christmas. My fingers are crossed she shows improvements in the future.

    Lottie xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joy
    Oh the poor thing. My heart goes out to her. I really hoppe she does ok. You will give her a very special Christmas I'm certain.
    I will continue to send positive thoughts to all of you
    LOve
    Toni xx
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joy

    Sorry to see that you have all had another hard and emotional day with all this. I hope you do make it a special Christmas and that your DIL finds the strength and courage to battle on.
    Sending hugs and best wishes to you all.
    Chris xxx
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone.

    Joy
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 17. Dec 2009, 07:28
    Dear Joy

    I am very sorry to hear about Jacqui and do hope that she may find the strength to carry on. She has been through so much and my heart goes out to her and to you all.

    All you can do is to continue to be there for her as you always are and make the forthcoming days as happy and peaceful as possible for everyone. You can do no more that that. You have done so much already.

    Love
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    So sorry to hear this, Joy. I was hopeful the other day when things seemed more positive.

    I hope you all have as good a Christmas and New Year as possible; a day to remember. .......and that Jacqui and all her family find the strength to cope with the future whatever it might bring.

    Lots of love to you all
    Annie
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i'm sending lots of hugs and strength to your family.
    it's tough for you all. i wishi could help in some way.
    sue
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joy,

    I can't say anything to hep but (((((((((( ))))))))))) Luv Cris x
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    When I said recently that I was struggling with Christmas, you very kindly sent me loving wishes. Now it`s my turn to do the same for you. When I hear about young people like Jacqui, I realise just how very lucky I am........Much love, and a wonderful Christmas to you all.......Ange.
  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joy,

    Sending you my best wishes that you will all have a wonderful Christmas together, and that your DIL continues with her brave fight. God bless.

    Jackie xx
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joy

    You will all have to give her a very special Christmas this year, tell her how much you love, tell her all those little things that we tend to forget.

    You all must find it in you to help your son, who must be falling apart inside.

    My Best Wishes go to All of you. Try and enjoy Christmas and let us all think that Miracle's DO happen even when there is not much hope.

    God Bless
    Trisher & Family xx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It must be so difficult for you all.Puts all our trials and tribulations in perspective.I wish her peace.

    Best wishes
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein

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