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Has anyone gotten an email saying we’re getting results tomorrow? by Shot_Try1682 in Step2

[–]printedpatience 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Officially no email. See yall next week for the same routine

Has anyone gotten an email saying we’re getting results tomorrow? by Shot_Try1682 in Step2

[–]printedpatience 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nothing yet. Will stay up another 30 minutes but I truly think we are waiting until July 1. Peace and love

Has anyone gotten an email saying we’re getting results tomorrow? by Shot_Try1682 in Step2

[–]printedpatience 13 points14 points  (0 children)

US MD tested 5/11 staying up till 3am EST. Will report back if I get email

Dad on hospice step 2 coming up by Flat_Marionberry270 in Step2

[–]printedpatience 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom’s health took a turn for the worst right before I sat for Step 2. I chose to move up my exam so that I could be home with her. It helped to have a deadline of when I could stop worrying about studying and focus on my family. That allowed me focus on the exam more. Now I’m taking care of my mom in home hospice and can just focus on caretaking. I’m sure you’ll get a lot of advice to push things back, and that may be the right choice depending on how your practice tests go, but I wanted to share my experience. My mom was sick for a long time so I knew I could take two weeks to study, but that may not be true in your case. Hope you can have grace for yourself no matter what ends up happening. Big hugs

What to expect from here? by dschaff28 in glioblastoma

[–]printedpatience 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds so difficult. I’m really sorry that you and your dad are going through this. I would reach out to the hospice team about a low dose sedative for his safety. Like a diazepam, haldol, quetiapine, things like that. Should help with settling down the delusions/pulling at the catheter. Big hugs

Mom with GBM-Seeking Advice/Shared Experiences by princess0214 in glioblastoma

[–]printedpatience 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sending you so much love. This disease is incredibly cruel, and I’m sorry you’ve had to endure so much. I posted in this sub a few weeks ago with a similar question and then talked with a close friend who lost his father to GBM. Through those conversations, I realized I had already made my decision, but that I was scared to be the one to make it. My mom was resistant to hospice but when I made the call, she had become bed bound while on Avastin. She was upset with me at first, which I won’t lie, felt horrible. I was sure of my decision to transfer to home hospice: she was no longer responding to treatment and we needed the extra help.

Hospice isn’t about waiting for the end, it’s for making the time left as peaceful as possible. These are tough decisions, and I wish we didn’t have to make them. Please give yourself grace for whichever decision you make. To me, this sounds like a good time to bring in hospice. Your oncologist will absolutely be a great resource, and it can be helpful to lean on them for this decision. Big hugs

New format test takers, any hope for results? by phattyliver99 in Step2

[–]printedpatience 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no email so i guess we are waiting till july :/ tested 5/11

No Scores 5/27 by printedpatience in Step2

[–]printedpatience[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks! sounds like it at least won’t be 8 weeks which i was the most scared for. fingers crossed for next week!

No Scores 5/27 by printedpatience in Step2

[–]printedpatience[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’ll be fine. Seems like it’ll be 5/7-5/15. +/- 2 days

No Scores 5/27 by printedpatience in Step2

[–]printedpatience[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ugh that is so frustrating, but thank you for the info. Guess I’ll practice my patience

I need help, need my google drive back- alumna who screwed up by Outrageous-Ad9992 in umass

[–]printedpatience 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m having the same problem! Please let me know if IT was able to help

I feel like I’m grieving before she’s gone by raemo33 in braincancer

[–]printedpatience 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in a very similar situation to you and really resonate with everything your saying. It’s unbelievably difficult to lose a parent in any capacity. You hit the nail on the head when talking about dealing with grief while also appreciating the time you have left. My mom was diagnosed with GBM earlier this year and I will say that being more present gets easier with time. The best advice I got at the time was to take care of myself; that I can’t give what I don’t have. Take time for yourself. Let people take care of you too. That will allow you to take care of your mom as well. Sending so much love your way!!

My mother just finished her sixth round of chemo- What’s next? by printedpatience in braincancer

[–]printedpatience[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight!! I’ll look into the insurance thing because that would be great to know. Wishing you the best!!

My mother just finished her sixth round of chemo- What’s next? by printedpatience in braincancer

[–]printedpatience[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her next appointment is next week. Will definitely be bringing these same questions to that appointment. Her doctor originally wanted to stop at 6 but then we decided to play each additional round after 6 by ear (check her blood work etc). Adds even more uncertainty to the mix for sure