kim Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Praying that this works for your husband. I hope this will kick it in the butt!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Peggy, You have always been there for me to pick me back up when I got bad news. You are such a great support to all of us, I hope we can return the favor ten-fold. Sending prayers for your husband that the Tarceva works. I was also on Iressa and now Tarceva. I've been on it (150mg) now for 3 full months and would say I've tolerated it pretty well. I think just accepting that I am going to have the rash no matter what helps me cope. It's not that bad, worse than Iressa, but tolerable. Take care of yourself as well as your hubby. Check in when you can. Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Peggy, I am really disappointed to read this and I feel your sadness. I respect you so very much, so will stand back and leave you alone. You got me through one of my rough spots and for that I will be forever grateful. I wish I could help you through this one, but just know I'm thinking about you and we love you. I hope hubby gets some fantastic riding in. Dave is expressing a desire to do his own thing this spring, probably some camping, so I hope they both get to do these things. God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 Thank you everyone so much. You are just the best. Nobody in the world could ask for better friendships than those on this website. We did get the PET report, and unfortunately, it was much worse than we even thought. I won't even count the number of times the word increase or new were used. We talked to the doctor again, and are still going to try Tarceva for a while, even though he said Alimta is a bigger gun. He also said there is nothing life-threatening now, hubby is doing well, and he was supportive of the decision to try Tarceva for a while. John also posted to me on Ask the Experts that there is a good chance that Tarceva crosses the blood brain barrier, too, so hopefully this stuff will knock back the brain tumors as well. I have had almost no sleep for two nights in a row and am emotionally exhausted, so I came home from work, took two Tylenol PMs and am now going to try to get some sleep. Hubby asked me to not cave in on him because he isn't going to cave in. He's being the strong one right now. It seems that throughout our marriage when one of us was weak, the other was strong, and that seems to be the case right now. He's the one pumping me up. Can you believe that? He is such a good man. Thank you for your prayers. God is everything. Love to all, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Sorry to hear that. Prayers that things will turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 So sorry for your news, but it is great that you and your husband are so strong for each other. I hope you can get some rest and will be sending prayers your way. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Peggy, I am sad to read this news. What an inspiration you are to everyone. It is true you have been such a support to so many people here. True miswestern hospitality. You know that with all of us sending prayers up for your hubby, only total healing is in order. He does hear and answer our prayers... Please keep us posted. Thinking and praying for you and the Mr. Peggy. God Bless, prayers and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Peggy, Thank you for your generosity in posting again. Brian and I cling to your example............. Please get some good rest and know that we love you and are sending lots of support. Your family is foremost in our prayers today. Very best regards, Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Dear Peggy, So sorry to hear the news. But Tarceva has done wonders for others, so let's hope that it's the magic bullet for your husband. And there's always alimta as a back up. Stay strong and know that we're all here rooting for you. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Dear Peggy. It is okay to fall apart for just a little while. Then time to hunker down and get back to business as usual. Hope this one won't have you kicked down for too long. We will be here for you when you are ready to show your guns. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Peggy, I am sorry, you know that. I have been thinking about you all day. It's funny, when we got bad news, Earl would always bounce back and say, "Gin, we are going to beat this". It helped me immensely and probably helped him too. Even in the midst of this devastating news it is important to try and keep as much normalcy in your life as possible. Riding a motorcycle, going out to eat, watching a funny movie. It is these things that make a life. Is it a false front, more than likely, but it sometimes allows you to forget and that is wonderful. A friend of mine just called. Her mother died Sunday night. She was 93 so she had lived a good long life and died peacefully. She had worn a visor all the time since she had been dx'd with glaucoma many years ago since light glare hurt her eyes. When she went into hospice, she insisted that she was to leave this world in her visor and glasses. Normalcy to the very end. Peggy, I wish I had arms that stretched to Indiana and could wrap you in them and give you comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Sorry to hear the news. Sounds like the two of you are a good couple - one is struggling and the other one picks you up. Prayers are being sent your way. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Praying, Peggy, that Tarceva will be effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 Just wanted to thank you all again, and also to clarify a couple of things from the first post here. The met that I thought looked like the adrenal gland was not. It was on the spine, and the one I thought looked like it might be on the trachea was on the top of the sternum (the manubrium). Also, there are two lesions that the report said are on the "right lung or chest wall". Since I wrote you last, I asked the onc if that meant there is cancer in that lung now, and he mumbled around and said something like, "Oh, I don't think so. It's probably on the bones." I guess it really doesn't matter because Tarceva is going to knock it all dead. Right? Right! Love to all, and thank you, thank you, thank you! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Right, right Peggy. Your husband is amazing. He is a miracle man, still working, riding his bike. He seems invincible. Many prayers coming your way. I am glad you seem to be rebounding and continuing the fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Peggy Dear, I just saw this. My heart aches for you, as well. I understand about not posting much, and we will be here for you no matter what. My prayers coming to you and your hubby and son right now. Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hey Peggy. Still sending good prayers to you and to your family for healing and for comfort and for laughter. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patut Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Love and prayers to you and your hubbie, Peggy. Go Tarceva!!!!!! Cyndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I am sorry to hear the cancer found a way around the Iressa. I hope the Tarceva does the trick. John did have problems in the beginning but all seem to be ok now. I hope the issue with your son resolves itself also...what is it with boys? My 17 year old about drove all us loopy on vacation. Hang in there Peggy~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Dear Peggy, So sorry to hear your upsetting news. I am praying that this "Tarceva" will work well for your hubby. I will PM you. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 (((Peggy))), I am sorry to hear about this. Your hubby is wonderful and he even can do such a nice thing to support you. That's what marriage are for....I admire that you have such a good hubby during the difficult time. Peggy, you just need a bit of time to accept this sudden turnaround and I believe you can support your dear hubby very soon. I will certainly keep your hubby in my prayers and also let God give you mental and physical strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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