I feel bad asking for prayers when the world is in chaos. But, I figured maybe you'd appreciate the distraction. I have come here before asking what you would do in medical situations (certainly not asking for medical advice). I've received a lot of good insights. In 2022 my Mom was cured of cancer doing the traditional chemo and radiation treatment. Now she has a different cancer - and even with being scanned every 3 months the cervix cancer is stage 4. She's going to do the traditional chemo/radiation again. She's a good patient and does whatever the DR's say without question. I'm not going to be able to change that.
Part of the original cancer treatment involved a low dose of brain radiation. She simply is not thriving. If you felt your parent (or you) had cognitive decline what would you do?? Emotionally, this is one of the hardest things I've had to do. Watching my dear Mom fight for her life and worrying about her and seeing her almost lost at times -- more and more often.
I know you're going to tell me that chemo-radiation isn't the way to go. Believe me, I know that. But, this is her body and her fight and I need to respect that. I never want her to doubt her decision now that it has been made and just want her to feel supported. And, I want her to be ok and I am scared.
I've talked to her primary DR and she seems to think my Mom isn't sleeping well and doesn't offer solutions. I know the Alzheimer pill has a lot of problems and isn't the way to go. But, is there anything else out there?
Thank you again for sharing your insights and I always appreciate prayers!!
I'm so sorry. It's good that she beat it last time. The stress of all this is traumatic, the poor dear, and chemo will cause cognitive decline, accelerate it , when a person is beginning to age. She does not need as much rest as younger people, but she does need at least 7 hours or she will get more confused. Check and cross reference if Magnesium would be contraindicated or any reaction. 2 2oomg Magnesium gummies was like the magic fairy with sleepy dust for me, I just relax into a good 6-7 hours. I like that you honor her decisions. We all have our own path to walk, sometimes it is meant to be. -- Oh great healer of the Universe, Jesus Christ, see that this child and mother need you now and in the name of the Father, the Son, and thou Holy Spirit, pour your mercy on them, and with it a healing. Give them wisdom and peace of mind in your Love, in Jesus's name, Amen.