Emily, thanks for giving us updates. A big YEA!!!!! Im so happy that the chemo is working and the tumor is shrinking. Glad your mom is more comfortable. Now you can relax knowing your mom is improving smile

I have an idea for you. Ask your mom to give permission for her doctors and nurses to talk directly with you. She will need to sign a paper for HIPPA privacy rules. This way you can call the doctors office and find out info without bothering your mom or not feeling like you have the whole story from your step dad.

Im so happy you have a close friend who is also pregnant. That will bond you two even more. Nice to hear some good news about both ou and your mom smile

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile