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KATE HUNT MORTENSON
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Friday, July 3, 2009 7:24 AM CDT It's been an eventful week...
Kate started the week feeling lightheaded but continued to pack to go to Mom's lake for the weekend. Her body had other ideas, though, and by Wednesday her oxygen count was at 74%. It was decided we needed to rule out pneumonia and pulmonary embolism before we hit the North woods. The ER visit turned into a hospital admission.
As you know, I don't do medical terms the way Kate and Brett do, so here is the layperson's understanding of what is going on.
After several tests, it was determined there is no embolism, there is possible pneumonia, and her platelets dropped to 15 but the primary reason appears to be the cancer in the lungs. They are treating her for pneumonia as a caution and she'll use oxygen at home now (she already had it at home and was using it occasionally before). During all the tests, they found an issue with her port, so they are working on that now. The port is very important since it allows her to get her meds steadily throughout the day.
The plan is for her to go home today. We'll continue our 4th celebartion with the family in the Cities and enjoy the weather and each other.
Sarah and Kurt took Grant and Max up to Grandma's cabin so they could get a few days of fishing in. It's been great having Max here as Grant adores him and they have stayed very busy together.
Keep the positive thoughts coming...they do make a difference. Enjoy the 4th and your famiy!
Maria
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