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Wonderful! Wonderful! Thanks for the positive post! I need this today. Enjoy every moment. You showed CC where to go and how to get there! Happy day!!!!!!
Praying,
Suzy
Dear tlcassara,
I am sorry you have joined us but you came to the right place. My father (65) was diagnosed back in May and it felt like someone took my heart out and cut it into pieces. He didn’t show any signs either, other than loss of appetite and an episode of extreme gas. It is in his liver too. He was stage four when first diagnosed.
Now he is doing so well. He will finish his 8th round of chemo and we know due to last scan thinks have shrunk. Please don’t take it as a death sentence as I did. There is hope. We don’t know the outcome but every day we are thankful he is here and staying positive (SO IMPORTANT). Chemo hasn’t been the greatest (of course, because it is a change in their daily lives) but he deals. He is actually going hunting this weekend with my brothers and friends. He can’t shoot because of his port but he feels good enough to go along for the ride. WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR THAT!!!
I know you need time to allow it to sink in but stay with us and ask away. This place is full of info and great people. Allow us to support you and answer any questions we can (not me though, I just try to give support, understanding and positive updates). I ask a lot of questions.
If I can be of any help, let me know. Take it one day at a time. God bless you and your children.
Praying,
Suzy
Thanks all! This place is filled with so much information. I copy and pasted the information in an email to my mom.
@Notdoneyet- Hilarious! It fit so perfect in that spot considering our topic! No harm done.
I appreciate all of your input. Thank you so much for your time, input and concern. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday!
Praying,
Suzy
YES!!!!! So happy to hear. I’ve been thinking of you guys. We traveled back to MI in August to spend time with family. I went with my dad and mom to U of M for one of his chemo days. He had an appointment with the doctor first that I sat in on but left in tears. It was too real. I needed to experience that though.
Things are good now. Dad is feeling well and has his 8th round of chemo in beginning of Oct. Dr. F. is happy with the results thus far. His current doctor is leaving in 6 weeks so his new doctor will be Mark M. Zalupski. Since our visit we have decided we are moving back home.
It’s great about Lauren. She is such a strong lady. She has a wonderful mom too. Stay strong. We’ll be praying.
Is it your thyroid? I have Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism. I was/am always cold, more so off my thyroid med. It could very well be the chemo but speaking from experience my chills come from one small gland not working. I hope you find warmth.
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SuzyGreat post Joanna! I appreciate your story. My father was diagnosed in May. He is currently in a clinical trial at U of M. As of last scan cancer has reacted to chemo! YAY! We are in the process of getting other “plans” in place. We’re not giving up and will fight this disease with all of our might. I shared your story with my siblings. Thank you again for your positive and touching story. Praying for you!
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SuzyShel,
My father (65 and healthy) is also seen at U of M. He was diagnosed in May 2012 and receives chemo every two weeks. As of now his cancer is reacting to the chemo (yesterday was his 6th session). We were told at his last appointment that he can’t be on chemo forever. After hearing that statement my siblings and I are getting a plan in place for him to be seen at another (bigger) facility where specialists available to work with us. Please use the lists Gavin has shared. They hold important information.
I understand it’s overwhelming and frustrating. I’m still mad. It doesn’t make sense and is very unfair. Please know that this is a great place to share, release and gain info. Take care of yourself and keep your head up!
SuzyMy father’s chemo lasts up to almost 6 hours. The first hour or so is anti nausea medication and the rest is the actual chemo. They also see the doctor prior to chemo. When they travel to U of M for treatment it is an all day ordeal, 9am to almost 8/9pm. Keep in mind, my parents live almost 2 hours (4 hours are travel time) away from the facility where treatment is held. Hope this helps.
Hi all,
It’s been awhile since I posted…needed a break, coming here often makes me too emotional. My dad had his third chemo treatment last week and is doing well. Dr. Fakih says liver is regressing, billrubin levels are down and blood work is good. He will go for his fourth treatment on Thursday then a scan to come in the next few weeks. My dad does okay with the chemo, kinda slow and tired but no nausea or other side effects
).He did end up in the hospital with a blood clot in his lung and is now on a blood thinner and will be for the rest of his life. He gives himself injections at home. He was in the hospital for 3 days.
My daughter and I will be traveling home at the beginning of August for 2 weeks to spend time with my family. My husband will come on the last leg of our trip and spend a week with us. We plan on attending a chemo session with my mom and dad at U of M then going out to dinner after. Things seem to going okay. It’s just a waiting game and than what??? I just keep praying.
Strange for a procedure to begin at 9:40 in the evening…random. Hoping and praying for the best!
Suzy
Pam,
So sorry to hear your news. I will be praying for the both of you. Stay strong and positive.
Suzy
Pam,
Glad to hear Lauren likes to eat. No worries about closing the curtain, it makes sense. I hope that maybe one day you could meet my parents. I sent your story about Lauren to my entire family and it seemed to uplift them. Thanks so much. If their schedule changes I will let you know. God bless, and I will be praying!
PS- My parents names are Dennis and Sidni! Talk soon!
Mmking,
It does suck! I agree we are lucky to have these experts here because I would be lost and sad without them. It is so difficult living far away and getting the filtered information. I just want to know and I want to know everything. Regardless if it is bad or good, tell me. I understand where my brothers are coming from because they are “in it”. They have gone to doctor visits with my mom and dad so they hear the news straight from the doctor, perception is reality. I am planning a trip home this summer in August…hopefully. Good luck and to you and yours! God Bless!
