Devastating Diagnosis *Update*

[Sassycutter]

It has been a rough month, but today was the first day of hope. My husband's cancer is fairly extensive throughout his body. They started him on chemo three weeks ago. He was given prescriptions for pain and nausea. Long story short, he was not able to get out of bed or eat for the first week. We finally figured out the pain and nausea meds were making him sicker than the chemo. Round two of chemo and he didn't really take pain or nausea meds, but he was still barely able to get from the bed to the recliner and still little food intake. In two weeks he has lost 20 pounds and is very weak. Round three of chemo and they have reduced the chemo by 20%. What a change. He is eating, staying awake, and finally getting up and walking around the house just for some exercise. Apparently he is hyper-sensitive to many medications. We never knew this because this man has always been very healthy and has never taken any medications on a regular basis. As many of you know, the road to cancer treatment is long and bumpy. He is so encouraged he plans to go to work on Monday and see how long he feels like working. I think he needs something to think about besides his own illness and fear. We have been so blessed with such caring family and friends. The support here at home and on line has been unbelievable. I just wanted to thank all of you and let you know there has been a ray of sunshine in this dark cloud hanging over our heads. Thanks for being here for me. May God bless each and every one of you!!

[Gigi]

OMG- you and your husband are SO in our prayers. Please feel free to share as much or as little as you want and know we are here for you as best we can be....

God bless you both.

[pigtailpat]

My family was also touched by this dreadful disease. I wish you godspeed.

Pat

[Mary Kobe]

Oh, Saunceria. I am so sorry. You will definitely be in our prayers. Lots of hugs to you, my friend.

[Angel135612]

I'm so sorry to hear this... I hope that the treatment will help... you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[LisaH]

Prayers & hugs being sent your way! So sorry for this and know, just as Gigi said, you can come here and share what you feel like sharing. If you need to yell...put the caps lock on and go ahead...we will be here!!!

[rachellann]

Oh Sassy I will be saying prayers for you and your husband and family.

[kim]

My heart goes out to you as well as my prayers. I know that this is a really difficult time for you both and when you need a shoulder to lean on or to just "vent", we are here. It helps so much to just be able to share with someone. My prayers are with you NOW and in the days to come.

[Dana]

Oh Sassy, my heart goes out to you and your husband. I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers. Hugs sweetie.

[sugrfoot]

Prayers for you and your husband and family.

[Thyme]

Thinking of you both

[PennyDuncan]

Oh GOODNESS Sassy!! I am SO VERY VERY sorry to hear this....prayers most definately coming from me as well!!!!!

[newbiecat]

Oh Sassy - sorry to say that I lost my Mother to this horrible disease - my thoughts and prayers with you and your husband, and any time you want to vent please do so ! It is the only way we can reach out to try to support you and I know that everyone here will want to in their own way

Pandora

[kmmhug]

Oh my.....I am so very sorry and will be praying for you and your husband.

Have you considered getting a second opinion? I know that my cousin was diagnosed with terminal cancer a year ago and given a few months to live. She got a second opinion at the Mayo clinic and is now in remission and doing well. They started her on a experimental program and it is working very well for her....It might be worth checking to see if a different doctor has more options available to him than the one you saw first....I know that Mayo and Cleveland Clinic are both known internationally for their Cancer Treatments....

[Barbara]

We have been in exactly the same position so I know how devastated you are.Try all you can. Hopefully it will be possible to remove the lung and life can go on as usual. Prayers and hugs to you and all your family as it hits everyone hard.

[Retta]

Oh dear I posted a prayer and its mot here.

I'm so sorry sassy! Know that we are praying for you both!

With much love and prayers Honey!

[CeCeCreates]

So saddened to hear this. My SIL was recently diagnosed with lung cancer also. Please please don't give up hope. My BIL also was diagnosed with it years ago and is still alive and kicking. Please don't underestimate the power of prayer!!

[Sharon]

I'm so sorry to hear this!

[Sassycutter]

Thank all of you SO MUCH for posting your thoughts and prayers! This has been a really tough day. My husband is SO depressed, blames himself because he was a smoker, and guilty. He wants to be strong but he can't even look me in the eyes without crying. My God this is hard. I need to hear all of the encouragement I can because I am going to need to be the strength for both of us for a while. The power of prayer CAN work miracles. I have to keep believing that. God bless each of you!!!

[whizzy]

So sorry to hear this news — stay positive & don't give up! We have a friend currently undergoing treatment & he is doing really well. Take care.