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@amywhite414

Hi my mom is 93 she has a lumpsectomy which she was told is was non cancerous but they did 20 rounds of radiation she took the radiation without any problems or side effects Appx 3 weeks later she suffered a stroke on her left side as well as silent seizures she suffered burns from the radiation because of her immune system being so weak she’s had 2 uti’s her left side now is totally gone she has been hospitalized at least 4 times with dehydration low potassium uti now they say she has pneumonia she just can’t catch a break I’m so loss for words Ian’s it hurts so bad to see her in this shape she strong willed she had blisters to break out all over her body the drs say it’s her immune system but has she not had radiation I feel like we would not be going through this I want to so bad take her out of this hospital as I look at her I wish I could take her to the Mayo Clinic I’m sure they can heal her body before this she probably has only been admitted 3 times that I can remember I’m sorry if I wrote in the wrong group I’m new to this but maybe someone can read this and help me save what’s left of my dear mom thanks for reading. Amy

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Hi @amywhite414, a lumpectomy is a surgical procedure performed on a solid breast mass to determine if it is benign (non-cancer) or malignant (cancer). The suspicious lump and some surrounding tissue is excised and analyzed. Most breast lumps are benign. I'm glad that you mom's was not cancer.

It sounds like your mom is dealing with some difficult after-effects of radiation, a weak immune system and recovering from stroke. Allow me to guide you to some related discussions to help you get tips from other members. Simply click the links.
- What did you do to help radiation burn? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radiation-burn-treatment/
- Stroke symptoms repeatedly come & then improve?? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stoke-symptoms-repeatedly-come-then-improve/
- Kidney & Bladder Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/kidney-conditions/

I can understand that you are very distraught at seeing your mom suffer like this. It sounds like the hospital might be the best place for her to be right now so that she can be monitored closely for infection and seizures, to stay hydrated and get her potassium levels regulated.

Do you live close to your mom? Are you allowed to visit her in the hospital?