Remembering Dave Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Hello all. I received my third of five chemo doses for the week today. I can deffinitely feel it. I was feeling pretty good until today and then I woke up and my knees were hurting me again. It took a while to get going thanks to a few percocets. Don't know if we had posted that I had another brain MRI this past Saturday even though my neurosurgeon had just had one done two weeks ago. The Onc. scheduled this because I have been exhibiting some new symptoms. My toes and fingers have been getting more numb than usual and my chin is numb all the time now. Also last week I got real dizzy and fell up the stairs at our house. I scraped my arm up pretty good. I don't know if I passed out or just had a dizzy spell but if I did pass out then it was only for a breif instant. My Dad was right behind me and I got right back up so other than the scraped up road rash arm I really did not worry much about it but the Onc scheduled the MRI right away and well......I got the results today. Immediately after chemo My Dad and I met with my Onc. and it appears as if I have a new pea ( tumor? ) on the left side of my brain. The two on the right side are the same size as before but this one on the left is brand new. As for the numb chin he said that everybody's chin has a little hole in it and for some reason the cancer likes to settle in that chin hole. The Onc. has calls in to my Radiologist and Neurosurgeon to see what they want to do about the new pea in the brain and the chin hole. I have a Bone Scan and a Mandible x-ray (for the chin hole) scheduled for Monday April 4th. That should give us more insight into my chin hole and also tell us what may be going on in the mets to my spine and hips. I have been able to feel my back and hips lately, not exactly painfull feeling but I am more aware that I can feel the places it has spread. I have a CT scheduled for April 11 which will tell us of any further spread and also the status of the spot which showed on my liver. Needless to say this is not the news expected or hoped and prayed for. I ask that you keep my wife and family in your prayers. It is tearing me up to see how news like this effects the people I love and are so important in my life. I know it is difficult to get bad news but please remember that us who are fighting are still here and alive and wanting to stay alive and our wishes and needs need to be respected as much as the care givers feelings and needs. This is a very difficult time for all of us here , or else none of us would be here at LCHELP, and in the words of that famous L.A. poet Rodney King "Can't we all just get along?" OK, enough of that. Seriously folks, this is not good news here at Chapman Acres and we need all the prayers and support you can give. I have found it difficult to post lately but believe me I follow each one of you and you are all in my prayers daily. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I can't express how sorry I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David, Brian asked me to post and tell you how much we care. Much love and support. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Praying for you and Karen and Faith. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David, I am so saddened by this latest news. I feel like I know your family and that we are really friends not just cyber friends. Please know that as much as I worry about Karen and Faith, it is you my dear friend that I most worry about. It is you that is fighting this horrendous disease. So often people would say to me how sorry they were for me when Earl was sick. I would always reply that their prayers and concerns had to be directed to Earl, not me. David, hang tough please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I just want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David: You and your family have my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I just talked to David and just wanted everyone to know what an extraordinary brother I have -- in case you didn't already know. Mind you, sometimes we might wish he'd be more "ordinary" in some respects (only his health), but he's truly extraordinary, no way around it. He's the best, and I'm so thankful for the support everyone here gives to him and his family. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Hugs and prayers to you all. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 Ginny, I agree with you. I will do ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING to fight this thing with Dave. Of course that is nothing but selfish motivation because I can't stand the thought of living the rest of my life without him. But for the here and now, I hate to see him suffering and going through this torture day in and day out. Thanks everyone for your support. God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David & Karen & Faith, Prayers on the way. My thoughts are with all of you. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David, I am so sorry to hear of your latest news. It isn't good news, but know that I am praying for you and your family. You are strong and a fighter, but in order to stay strong you must take care of yourself first. Get lots of rest and try to stay in the "game". I know the chemo must be getting to you too. You shouldn't have to go through this, we are here for you. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David, I want you to know that you, Karen and Faith are in my prayers daily. God Bless you, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David, I'm sooo sorry to hear the latest news. You are an amazing fighter - I know you're tougher than this cancer (it just hasn't realized it yet). I'm sending tons of prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbw1 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David, Just prayed for you and your family. You will be included on my prayer list. Hang in there, God does answer prayer! Blaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David and family,,,Prayers going out to you. Peace Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Aw crap and crud and $%@#$ and dammitallanyway. Not news I wanted to hear from you David...just as I'm sure it's not news you wanted to get. Know that you always have my best thoughts and wishes headed your way, as well as to Karen and Faith. I hope there are some effective answers to all of this....and you keep your positive attitude as it DOES help!! I'm vibing you my best.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Dave, You, Karen and Faith are in my thoughts and prayers. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 well dave, i don't hear any fat lady singing so this is NOT the end of the battle. keep fighting the good fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Love and prayers at all you Chapmans. David, this means you! Start kicking a$$ and taking (pea) names. Figuring out how to put a hex on peas.... XOXOXOX Prayers, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 David- Karen called me today and told me................although I am beating my own head against the wall.....I am still here for you guys. My problems are minimal in comparison. Lets see what the scans show and go from there. I'm thinking about you guys, let me know what I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I am so sorry to hear this news for you and your family. You are and continue to be in my thoughts. Blessings to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Dave and all you Chapmans, You know that we're all here, right behind you. You just focus on the battle -- beat that crappy cancer, get rid of those wretched peas, muster all your strength to fight the good fight. We're all praying, vibing, doing everything we can to send our waves to you to strengthen you as you continue to show us how to do it. Love, and as Elaine always says --fortitude! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Oh crap, I hate this for you . My heart feels so heavy to hear this news, and you surely are in my prayers. Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I am so sorry to hear the latest news. Please be assured that you, Faith and Karen are in my daily prayers. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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