Significance of Staging after debulking

Question

I have a question.

My mom is Stage 3C...they did the debulking and the doc said he got 98% out with some specs remaining on her abdomen.  I guess it means she is STILL 3C right?

He said theres "specs" or "spots" remaining...I assume this is better than an actual tumor or nodule since the chemo will have a better shot at killing it, right?

Im grasping at anything that will improve my moms chances.  I just feel so bad and its frustrating because after everything she has done for me, there is nothing I can do for her now which is when she needs me most.

Tuppy · Answer

I pray she does GREAT also!  I want us to talk in 10 years and we both have our mothers around!  A dream come true.  I jsut read an article about a 92 year old woman that had a miracle.  Did you read?  www.seniorark.com  made me go out and get dark grapes, grape juice and a vitamin called reservatrol.  Hey what could it hurt to try!  Best of luck!

Tanya

ConcernedInNY · Answer

Its a nice thing you said, but I feel so helpless. I cant even begin to imagine what she is feeling. She is Stage 3C so it has already spread. Im so terrified it wasnt caught in time. Im pinning all my hopes on the chemo working and adding 10 years to her life.

livertrans · Answer

You know, just being there for your Mom is more help than you can imagine.  Just having someone to listen to her probably helps.  I sure she appreciates more than you know.

Significance of Staging after debulking

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