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Thanks Marion! I have a call in to the Doc, will let ya know! Yes, I feel like letting my guard down is never an option.
Marion, was it very obvious? I know that sounds strange…but is it something that I would know for sure? He is also having abdominal pain..slight and some nausea. Thoughts?
Kevin,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and Kristin during this time….I am so sad to hear this news. My heart aches for you.
Hello there! I have been in your shoes, and still am. The best advice I can give is to just be there for him. Tell him that you have to live in the moment, and that you will live in that moment with him. Try to help him to see the positive. The good news is that he can have the surgery! Try not to focus on the what if’s. Dave was disgnosed on March 9th 2009, and had a resection on 04/02/09. He had several complications, but he was able to have chemo and radiation, and as of today, he is back to work, and taking it one day at a time. We are scheduled to go in for a scan 10/29 of this year. I have a journal on Caringbridge that I started back when this all changed our lives if you are interested in readng it.
Hugs to you and your family.
Bob,
I just sat down at the computer and read your post to Dave. How ecourageing it was. I guess its just knowing that someone else has had the exhausting experience that we have had this past two weeks. When you are in the middle of the storm, you kind of tend to think you are all alone. That is why I love this site so much….we all have been there, and lean on each other.
I wish you all the best as well on your journey, and thanks for helping me up on mine today. I hope to stay in touch, and I will keep all posted on our Doc visit on Friday.
Hugs to you!
Beth
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! THANKS FOR SHAREING THIS WITH US!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGS!!!
Isisman,
I too am very angry about this cancer. Dave is only 52. We have a 9 year old. This is a man that has never been sick a day in his life. He was taken down hard, and we still are struggling. He is dealing with swelling almost daily now. BUT..for my nine years olds sake, I have to be positive, I have to think that we have beaten it. I know the facts, and I know what is to come. I just have to look at Faith right now, and hope, and seperate it from the science. When I look at some of the long term survivors on here, it gives me hope. I remember my first day on this site, I just kept reading for someone who had beaten it, or was beating it. I am very scared. I feel like we are being stalked by a stranger, and I never know when they are going to break in our home, and take my husband, and my hope away from us. So, I fight. I just keep thinking positive, not letting my guard down until I have no choice. I hope and pray that you have success as well, I know that ride you are on, and its not fun. I know your comment was not meant to hurt, it is ok.
Lainy…I think of you daily, and you are in my thoughts and prayers, you and Teddy. Hugs to you both.
Dear Isisman,
First off, You are being VERY negative. At this point…Dave does not have the CANCER, tumor has been completely removed. At the time the article was written that was and still is his status. It has been my experience, and that of many on this site that one way of getting through this is to have HOPE AND FAITH. These people come to this site for inspiration, hope, information, and encouragement. I am certain that there are those that will agree the “Good News/What’s working” section is no place for a negative post. Dave and I are VERY aware of the statistics, and have been informed of them at EVERY doctor visit. As his caregiver…I give him hope. How else would we make it through the day to day. Oh…and there has been a follow-up article. Dave was chosen as the Honorary Survivor for this Year’s Relay for Life. You should have seen how proud our 9 year old daughter was seening her daddy lead the way of all the CANCER SURVIVORS!!!! EVERYONE ON THIS SITE HAS A DIFFERENT STORY TO SHARE, AND IT IS ALWAYS TO ENCOURAGE OR LOOK FOR ENCOURAGEMENT. I FOUND YOUR RESPONSE RUDE. PERHAPS YOU MAY WANT TO USE YOUR EXPERIENCE TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS, NOT TO GIVE THEM THE “WHAT IF’S AND STATISTICS!!”
Beth Graff
(the caregiver and spouse of that miracle man for 17 years!)I can speak as a caregiver, and I can speak for Dave. These are the things that I know he hates.
He hates that he has a horrible looking scar on his stomach that will never go away.
He hates that he looks like he has a massive watermelon under his shirt due to the large Hernia.
He hates that when his power port is flushed he gets a horrible taste in his mouth.
He hates the nausea, and that certain smells bother him that never did before.
He hates that he can no longer carry his little girl to bed.
He hates that he is not as strong as he used to be, and can’t do all the things he was able to, just 2 years ago.
He hates that horrible feeling that we all get the night before the scan.
I think this was a good thread, a way for everyone to vent, and to realize that it is ok to be frustrated, and it helps so much to tell others about it, and to know that they have the same feelings.
If I have not said this before…you all are wonderful people, and you give others the one thing that we all need. A place to go to and look for answers, hope, love, and encouragement!
God Bless!
dmeek….
You are awesome!!!
Hey I know this is off the wall, but did you have any hernia problems after??? Dave is dealing with one, and I have searched the site too, but your stories sound so much alike!
Lainy, I love love love you! I would love to meet you! Your energy just pours out in every post!! Thanks so much!!!!! xoxoxox
dmeek, WOW!!! A 6 YEAR SURVIVOR!!! THAT IS AWESOME! I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THAT WITH DAVE! KEEP ON KEEPIN ON!!! HUGS TO YOU!!!
