kimblanchard Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I am requesting prayers for my husband tonight. After a bad week, we went to the ER today and he was admitted with pneumonia and possible fluid on the lungs. He was looking a lot better by the time I was coming home. Hopefully we have gotten him there early enough this time. Thank you, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Margaret, be aware that in a small number of cases, Iressa can induce pneumonia, so you may want to run that by the onc and have him taken off the Iressa at least until he gets over the pneumonia. You all are in my prayers. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Margaret, Sending prayers for your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Oh, Margaret, I'm sorry he has pneumonia, but I'm glad he's in the hospital. I know you have been really worried, so at least now they know what the problem is and he should be feeling much better very soon. I'm praying for him as soon as I hit the submit button. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I can relate to the pneumonia. I have had it twice since surgery. Praying that Jim will be up and out of there in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 You and your hubby will be in my prayers as always. Hope he makes a speedy recovery. In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Margaret, adding my prayers, too. Sorry to hear this, and I hope he's feeling much, much better and back home with you soon. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Margaret, I am praying for your husband. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Your husband is in my prayers. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Prayers going up for your husband. Hope he is already feeling better today. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaRN Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 dear margaret, i was thinking about you all weekend... hope everything gets better for you and your husband.... glad you got him to the hospital.... sending prayers your way WITH EVERY DIFFICULTY ~ THERE IS RELIEF.....Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Margaret, Sending lots' of prayers your way. Praying for a quick and speedy recovery... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Margaret, Glad you got him there quickly.Hoping he gets better and home very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Margaret- Prayers going out for your husband that he rallies from the pneumonia and is soon feeling better and home again. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Day three: much improved. He's been on IVs, antibiotics, and steroids since Sunday. He had a thoracentesis? on Monday, they took out a liter of fluid. He is amazingly better by today. Yesterday he could barely walk to the bathroom. Today we took a long hall walk. I do believe he is on the mend. He isn't ready to come home just yet but I am so very thankful and so is he. They are examining the fluid, also he will have an xray tomorrow to see how the pneumonia is doing and check on the cancer. Then - there may be more tests. (Here at home the dog ran off but he came back, same dog has a bite?? or something on his neck, I don't know where that came from, etc. We miss "Dad" a lot.) Don, they did stop the Iressa temporarily, just in case. His rash is rapidly disappearing, too. Thank you everyone for your prayers and encouragement. Hopefully the next post will be that Jim is back home. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Pneumonia is nasty stuff. I am glad he is on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Glad things are looking up! Goody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Yes, he is much better and probably will be released tomorrow. The pneumonia is clearing up but the pleural effusion tested malignant and the cancer is growing in his lungs and lymph nodes. The Iressa didn't work for him. He will be on antibiotics for 10 more days, then a CT, then a new drug, possibly a clinical trial, possibly Carbo/Taxol. So it is back to the drawing board. Thanks for hanging with me through this long week. We are okay for now. Catch ya on the flip-flop. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Margaret, Good news about pneumonia and the going home but I am saddened to hear that the Iressa isn't working. But it is always good news when the doctors still have a plan. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Margaret, Like Ginny, I'm so glad to hear he is feeling so much better, but so very sorry to hear the other news. Please try to think positive that the next round of chemo will do the trick. I will be praying for Jim. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Hi Margaret. Sorry to hear about the malignant effusion. Back to the drawing board or that black bag. I am hoping that this pneumonia gets cleared up quickly so that he can start on chemo right away too... I didn't understand your comment about the dog running away and then came back with a bite? Those dang country dogs and the mischief that they can find. I hope that if I understand you right that the bite is not a bad one and maybe it's from barbed wire or something. Anyway... something else to worry about to take your mind off your worries, right? Love and prayers, Margaret. Cindi o'h Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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