16th May 2013
Yesterday we went to see dad at the cemetary ready for fathers day and I noticed something I wasnt keen on. My Mum was recentley hospitalised with SVC compression this is when they found the cancer. after nearly two weeks on nebulisers back to back and continued oxygen ,mega doses of steriods and bronchodilators mum was well enough to come home. Yesterday my sister and I noticed mum was making a gurgling sound and was a bit breathless. Today we noticed a swelling on her left side just below the collarbone, Her breathing is worse and her face is swelling up again (all the symptoms we had before admittance). She is sleeping a lot more through the day and her walking is worse due to her left leg getting uncontrolable (mum had a stroke in April 2013) .
Mum is due her first chemo session tomorrow and we dont know whether to tell the nurses before the chemo starts and risk them halting it or letting the session run for a good few hours (its an 8 hour session) then telling the staff. Mum doesnt want us to mention it incase they cease the therapy which is her only chance to give her more time.
My sister and I can see the decline in mums health already its been one week since they reduced her steroid intake and the tumour seems to be compression the superior vena cava already. We cant lose mum yet and my sister and I are scared beyond belief. we are hoping the one session will reduce the tumour enough to carry on treatment but we also know her right side of her heart is already under strain.
I frear we are going to lose our dear mum sooner rather than later. :'(
