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Re: [Serious] Good Thoughts and Pryers for myt Parents
It sure does, hon. That is what Allen's bestfriend has. He is doing the treatments but it takes a lot out of him(being 70 years old). |
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I know you feel the despair, you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers |
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simplykristi
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That's how old my dad is.
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He is bouncing back now. In fact he was out on his riding lawn mower cutting the grass yesterday and he has about a 5 acre yard. He is a fighter and has a good attitude about things so that helps.
And he might as well get a buzz cut cause the treatments make his hair fall out. He has had 2 sets of treatments so far, I think. During the treatments rent your dad lots of movies or check out books to keep him busy while he is recupping. Then let HIM decide what he can do or not do.
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| We have lots of movies here. I am sure he will be watching old westerns and lots of sports. My dad is already bald so losing his hair won't be an issue.
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Update on Dad
My dad had his PET scan today. It only took an hour from the time he left us until he came out. We will get the results sometime Friday. We are waiting for the pulmonary specialist to set up an appt. with the oncologist. I have a feeling several family members will try to go to that appt. I know I will go.
I am a pretty realistic person about what is going to happen. I know that my dad's odds of longterm survival is next to nothing. My greatest goal for him is getting thru my oldest niece's wedding next month. I am terribly sad for my oldest niece as this is to be a very happy time in her life and it is not. Out of all the grandkids, I worry about her the most. It is devastating to all of us but to her it will be especially difficult.
Please don't be shy about posting... If you don't know what to say... Just say I am thinking about you. Good thoughts, mojo, light, and prayers are always welcomed and appreciated.
Kristi
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| This may seem kind of weird, but your posts are bringing up some rather fond memories of being with my parents when they were battling major medical problems. What seemed like devastating, painful moments at the time eventually turn into fond memories of having had the chance to be there at the time ...
Prayers and mojo continuing as you help your mom and dad out through this time.
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Re: [Serious] Good Thoughts and Pryers for myt Parents
We meet with the oncologist on Tues., May 13th at 9:30 AM.
Kristi
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kristi, I've got tears coming out for you, that's for sure. I'll keep praying. Oh if only humans lived for 200 years... |
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All I can say is "Wow."
There is allot of stuff going on for you and your family right now. I am sorry this is happening to you, while also trying to get ready for what is supposed to be the happiest time for your niece getting married.
I am sure I can speak for everyone when I say we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Along with sending lots of Mojo your way too.
Piece be with you as you go through this time.
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Looks like we are headed to the hospital tomorrow morning for an admit. My dad's pain is unrelenting. I HATE CANCER!!!
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| said by simplykristi  :I HATE CANCER!!! Kristi Don't we all. That is the main reason for me being here and hoping that the cycles that I contribute will in some small way make a difference in the battle against this dreaded disease. Hang in there and don't give up hope.
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Today's Update on Dad
I just got home from the hospital. Dad was admitted this morning. He is in a considerable amount of pain. Five milligrams of morphine as needed is not working. My mom and I told the nurse and she is going to try to another cocktail. I will be heading back to the hospital this evening with my youngest brother.
We met the oncologist. The consult was ordered because the nurse told me at one point. At 12:30, the oncologist came in and spoke with my parents and I for the first time. We all three really like him. The oncologist was very upfront with us, which we really appreciated. We learned about the treatment plan and got the results of the PET scan. The PET scan pretty much revealed what we knew... There is spread to the liver (couple of spots) and the some of the bones. The prognosis is 1 to 2 years with treatment. Without treatment, it would be a month or two. We are not looking for a cure. There's a chance that the treatment will fail my dad. The oncologist said that he has only seen this in a handful of patients. The oncologist wants to do radiation first to help decrease my dad's pain. He is guessing 10 to 15 sessions. He will get a radiation doc into see him either today or tomorrow. Could possibly start radiation before he is discharged from the hospital. Chemo will start after radiation begins. I asked the oncologist about what would be used... He told me Carboplatin and VP-16.
Dad is having an MRI this afternoon. They are doing an MRI of the brain and spine. The internist will be by to see him after 5 PM (after office hours).
Our immediate goal is to get my dad to my oldest niece's wedding on Sat., June 14th. Quality of life is still the main goal.
We are in the process of getting his advance directive set up. I am one of the alternate agents along with my oldest brother.
That's where we are now.
Kristi
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You're all in our prayers, Kristi. |
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In my prayers!
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Hope you stay together and know many people are beaming love your way! |
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Re: [Serious] Good Thoughts and Pryers for myt Parents
oh dear, i'm so sorry 
I feel your pain when you say "i hate cancer", i do too. it has taken out all of my grandmother's siblings over the last 20 years, and she had 22 of em. it's only her and 3 brothers left now. it sucks to hear how this is unfolding, there's some definite mojo coming from over here
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Kristi, you have my greatest respect and admiration for the extremely rational manner in which you are handling such a difficult situation. I am sure that your Dad and your family must feel the strength you are displaying which, I hope, will aid their resolve. While I cannot imagine (since I lost both my parents quite suddenly) the depth of emotion you must be feeling, it certainly seems to me that you have not let that overwhelm you, as might easily happen to others. Stay strong and hang in there. |
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Quick Update before Bedtime
Thanks everyone! The thoughts and prayers and everything are greatly appreciated.
Dad did not get his MRI today. Hopefully he should have it in the AM. When I left the hospital at 7:10 PM, he was still in a great deal of pain. The medical team is still working on managing his pain.
Mom has her appt. with the pulmonary specialist tomorrow morning. My sister-in-law and I are going with her to the appt. We will be there for awhile. The only symptom Mom is having is her cough at this point. I think that is more allergy than anything. The internist today said he thought that the spot on her lung looked funny. He said Mom's lung breaths were decreased due to her smoking. Hello, she stopped smoking nearly eighteen years ago. Plus, wouldn't he have detected that a long time ago? I asked him about how long that had been going on... He said he would have to look back thru the records. He suggested we get our house tested for radon. Well, I am way ahead of him on that.... I requested a free test two nights ago. Gang, I am not really crazy about my folks' internist. I have gone to him a couple of times and was not overly impressed.
I will update sometime tomorrow afternoon as we will stop to visit my dad. In fact, I may walk over to the hospital while they are doing some of my mom's tests if they will run for a bit.
Kristi
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