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Diane,
It sounds like your husband has been put through the ringer. I have not had any experience to offer advice or insight. I hope they work something out to ease his pain and figure out what is really going on.Kris
I KNOW it is not appropriate, but goodness your post made me smile. It seemed so casual…like yeah I got this cancer, been there done that, had a couple procedures….It all just read so positive and like you are just getting on with it. So I am sending you the best of luck for your treatments and let us know how it is all going.
Kris
Hi Carol.
Welcome to this wonderful site, though sorry you needed to find it!! If you need anything or have any questions we are all here for you. There are some very knowledgable people here who can answer questions or point you in the right directions (though I am not one of them!)Whenever you need support, post. We all do are best.
KrisWonderful news Amy. I hope it continues. Now you can quit worrying for bit and just enjoy life. I know the worry will of course come back…particularly when the next scan takes place. But revel in the good news now (I am smiling for you!)
KrisPatrice,
You are doing the best you can and I am sure Dave is doing the best he can. I can hear how supportive you are from your posts. Dont give up and do enjoy the nice weather and the beach. Maybe this little break is what Dave needs mentally and emotionally as well as physically. Maybe it will rest him up so that if he decides to continue with treatment he can physically, emotionally, and mentally give it 120%.Kris
This somehow seems familiar to me. I will try to read through experiences and the chemo board to see if I can find the post similar to this that is somewhere in my mind.
Kris
Here is the post I think I was remembering about it. The situation is a little different but it might offer some insight.
http://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/punbb/viewtopic.php?id=610Bob’s Wife,
I am sorry for your loss. I am sending big hugs to you and your family. CC is sometimes stronger than the individual, but not stronger than the love between the patient and his friends and family or their memories. Bob is now at peace, but he will always be not just with you, but with the rest of us in this community. You always sounded very brave, but please remember you dont always have to be so. We are here for you.
KrisDont worry about your english. We can understand what you are saying. I can offer no advice on treatment. I had surgery and now am just sitting with my fingers crossed and hoping for the best, so I have no experience with other treatments. But you are right to come in and post and ask questions. Someone usually will come along and answer your question and point you in the right direction.
The shock does go away somewhat. Though not completely. Who ever thinks about their bile ducts? Much less cancer in them. I was diagnosed in December and I still havent quite come to terms with it. The shock is normal. You are doing the best you can for your father.
Kris
Leia,
I am sure you will have the strength to handle this. And if not, just get online and post here. This is a wonderful community and we are here not only to get information for ourselves, but to offer ourselves as support to other members in need. So if things get too much or you have questions, come here and someone will come along and answer your questions and offer advice and the support you need. You will be heading into a difficult period for you and your family. You will need to be strong, but remember to take care of yourself as well.Kris
Sorry I have not heard of this technique. But my best friend is a oncologist (not mine, mine bites) and I will ask her about it next time we talk if I can remember. Hope your husband respnds well.
Kris
Your mother sounds like a beautiful person. I am sending you my best thoughts and deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am sure nothing we can say will make it better, but please continue to come here and get the support you need during this terrible time.
KrisNo problems Sue. It is a worrying and tiring time in all our lives. i am the biggest worrier and whiner. It does make you feel guilty because we are lucky right now to be cancer free and there are so many here that are really fighting a good, hard, intense no hold barrel fight. But the fear of it coming back (and statistically it does) is really difficult to contain (though I do my best!)
I believe in vacations and spending time with family right now too. I currently live in Sweden and I just got married a week ago so all my family were here. I pressured my sister to travel with me because I feel fine now and who knows what the future will bring. We need to spend time together now and not wait. So we are off in the morning for a 2 week tour of Poland. It is important to me to have this time with her when I am feeling well and if things take a nose dive, then at least we did this together. So go on those trips and have those dinner cruises!!! Life is for Life.
Kris
Dear Rhonda,
I understand how hard it must be for your family to go through this. Your son (despite his age) sounds very brave as do you. I hope Bob finds some easing of the pain. I want to streess jlie168 point to take care of yourself as well because often the carer’s needs are pushed aside. You cannot afford to do that when you have a son as well. Try to be strong, but understand you can have your moments too. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Kris
