Once again, I feel encouraged about the input I get here. No matter have rough it's getting, I feel strength within this site.
ShawnaMargo: your right, the worst thing is seeing the suffering.
And Mark, you too are right, I wish I'd never heard what "stage" this was because I find my self dwelling on that way too often!
I'm noticing Mom's getting weaker by the day, and she hasn't even began treatment. I don't know if it's the cancer, medication for pain, or the lack of food. However! we are up to putting 5 cans of boost in the peg tube as she slowly eats less. I asked about something for oral care @ the oncology appointment on Tue. and was told when radiation begins, she'll be given something. I wasn't happy about this response and went to several other people within the clinic {she can't wear her dentures and can't talk well let alone brush her mouth}. By the time I was done, I did manage to get a spray called PREVENTION. It contains NO ALCOHOL and it is an ANTIBACTERIAL mouth rinse. It REALLY helped with the mouth odor.She was reluctant to use it at first {didn't want more pain, (bless her heart) but after using it, she said it caused NO pain and made her mouth feel alot more fresh and clean. We get to spend the day at the hospital today for many tests. They are trying to get everything completed in a hurry to begin chemo to hopefully shrink the tumor on the tongue. I just pray she regains some of her strength before that begins!! I pray for all of you as well as her. God Bless all of you!