Addie Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Talk about knock me over with a feather. All this stomach distress may be related to the pancreatitis....but it's because I have mets in my liver, pancreas and spleen. The good news is that my onc says if the cells are this "active" they should respond well to chemo. Maybe buy me some good remission time. A cure now, though....is out of the question. I'll have a biopsy on Tuesday and then likely start chemo asap, altho he didn't say what the chemo might be. He'll wait for the biopsy results...but this all looks like mets, not a new primary. After a clean scan on Jan. 3rd, and a clean ultra sound two days ago..I really was NOT anticipating any of this to be cancer....despite not feeling very well for the past month. But according to the head radiologist, none of this would have shown up on a scan or U/S. It DID show up on the MRCP I had today, which is an MRI of that area of the gut. There are....several lesions in my liver he said. I'm still absorbing this. I'll fight....but this just wasn't what I expected. The onc says he figures a few cells escaped the chemo and made their way to the liver, etc. via the bloodstream. Please...if you've got a few good wishes to spare...I could use them. Of course, you know you all have mine. I know I'm not the only one with bad news lately. It's a lousy trend, I must say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Prayers, Addie, on the way. Sounds like there's a good plan. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Oh sssssssshhhhhhhhcrap. doggonit Addie. Now you and Beth! I am so sorry to hear about this. Back to the drawing board. What can WE do to help you? Hang in there. And do the antianxiety thing for today and tomorrow if you can. And when you are ready, I think I will set up for some cryin' in the beer. That's what I am feelin' like anyway. Please keep in touch and let us know how we can support you. cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Addie - So sorry to hear this. My prayers and thoughts are with. May this plan work well for you. Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Suck a $*(#_($*#(_$*#_( duck!!!! Keep fighting Addie, you have a plan in place, now execute it so you can go back to remission for 50 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Addie, This was not what I was expecting to hear from you. I am sorry to hear of the progression. I've never heard that cancer responds better when it's "active". Hmmm..... Prayers sent for your continued strength and hoping for positive results from the chemo. I'm so sorry you have to go through this again TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Addie, Just got home. So sorry for your bad news. Glad there is a plan to move out aggressively. Any possibility of radiation to knock them back, also. Take care. Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Prayers coming Addie! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Grrrrrr I am so sorry. Like everyone has said its good there is a plan. My thoughts are with you. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I have more than a few good wishes I have buschels and buschels of them with lots of prayers in between.... as always!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie, Prayers for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie - I'm so sorry. We will go through this together, you PM me if you need too. Yesterday was horrible for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I'm so sorry, Addie!!!! Praying for you... Keep fighting!!! Blow those doctors away!!!! (((hugs))) to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Okay, nuts to that news!!! Just keep moving and slaying those dragons! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi Addie, Damn I am so sorry about your distressing news. It must have been quite a shock as you had some clean ultra sounds, scans ang then bang... what a blow. You keep fighting girl, as this too will pass. Remember we are here for you and you are in my prayers. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Oh Addie, I'm so sorry to hear this kind of news! What a surprise.......... Good luck and add me to that list of prayers headed your way. Glad to see your doctor has a plan in place. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie, Addie, Addie. Oh my. I think we need to reach our inner Buffy and slay this beast. Grrrrr. I'm sure you're in shock, and so am I. What a slap in the face, huh? You're a fighter. I know you'll give it your best shot and then some. And then more if necessary. We're with ya, doll face. Ya know that, huh? Sending lots of hugs and kisses your way. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie, I am sooooo sorry to hear the news. Don't believe your Onc. You can beat this!!!!!!!!! Do you hear me???????? YOU CAN BEAT THIS. You beat it once and you can beat it again and again and again if need be. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Well hell. Sending you good wishes...fairy dust...woo woo and whatever else I can find around the house.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie, It's okay if you aren't cured, as long as your remission lasts for 50 years! Break out the chemo cowboys, round up those damn fugitives and get on with the rodeo! Dammit, dammit, dammit! Meet ya at the bar, I'll get this round - vodka and cocoa puffs for breakfast after an all night bender, right? Love ya, Addie....and when we're finished with the tears in the beers, we'll get on that horse (cuz ain't neither one of us is driving) and take these monsters out! xxoo, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Sorry to hear that. Prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie, I sure wasn't expecting to hear this tonight! Wow! What a shock, huh? You hang in there, kiddo, and I hope you know that you always have my good wishes, prayers, love and whatever else you need. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 a lousy trend is a gross understatement. but Dave is right. of course it's curable! go for it - beat it! Our love and prayers are with you, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie , Gather up all these prayers coming your way and go get em. I'm so sorry to hear this news, but praying for a big response from chemo. (((hugs))), sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Addie Please know that I am sending you loads of good thoughts and positive vibes - YOU know that you can beat this again!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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