I am 80 years old and live with my wife, it was discovered that I had Stage 4 lung cancer. I have been in a whirlwind of doctor’s visits, biopsies, fright, and uneasiness from the diagnosis when my tumor was discovered to my first infusion given to me by Gloria Mewbourne. The infusion lasted seven and a half hours. I feel very lucky that Gloria was my nurse. She was caring, knowledgeable, efficient, witty, understanding, and made my wife and me completely at ease. Even though she was also busy with other patients, she made us feel that we were her priority.
Emotionally, Gloria comforted us, but she also answered questions; some of the what-if questions and some of the medical questions. We felt that after the stressful month, we could take a break and be cared for. After the third chemo, I developed severe neuropathy in my hands and feet. I was using a wheelchair during my fourth visit. No infusion was given, but the CT scan showed a reduction. I went to the infusion center to tell everyone I would not be seeing them that trip as my chemotherapy was canceled.
Gloria came out and gave me a hug and showed genuine concern and remorse for my condition. With acupuncture, rehab, and medicine, my neuropathy is improving and I am walking with a cane. I am continuing immunotherapy treatment.
I have requested that Gloria be my nurse at each infusion every three weeks. Even on the visits that does not work out, she takes time to say hi to me and sincerely asks of my well-being. I am doing and feeling better as of now and want to thank Gloria for being a big part of that. We look forward to seeing her on every trip as she has been a calming factor in our lives.