Remembering Dave Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Hey folks. I have been trying to post this all week. I just sat at the computer all week last week trying to write and just sit soooooo Thank you so much beth forposting for us. This is an excerpt from an email Karen sent to Beth which pretty mucc explains whats is going on. The pain is a little better and I actually went outside yesterday and watched my Dad do some yard wrk. You are all in my prayers daily , Please keep Karen and me in yours. "Dave's not doing so well. His pain is uncontrollable, despite heavy use of oxycontin, oxycodone and gabapentin (nerve pain pills). He got a brain MRI and we saw the neurosurgeon again on Wednesday and got the news - three confirmed brain tumors. He gets a head PET on Thursday, the doc puts it before a clincial review board, and then we see him again next Friday to discuss the gamma knife, which he will more than likely be having. Can't find a source of his trigeminal nerve pain in his face, so will probably inject an alcohol block into the facial nerves to numb them, will try to do it along with the gamma knife but he has to see, he says doing that procedure in the gamma knife OR will probably drive the staff crazy with set up (smile). anyway, he hasn't had chemo since early April - the topotecan was killing his blood counts and, according to Dr. S., killing HIM, so he pulled Dave off the topo and was going to start him on something else yesterday, CHOPS is the cocktail - less effective, but less killing also. He used the term "qualify of life" which made me think "not much time left". "Thanks for asking about my mom. she had her gallbladder and half her liver removed last Wednesday. so I guess you will be joining her in the empty gallbladder club soon. everything went well, she spent six days in ICU and we could only see her for a half hour at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm. so instead of just staying at the hospital with her, I did alot of running back and forth, which was complicated over the weekend with Dave's parents gone to visit his sister, they took Faith which was a great help. But she went into a regular room on Tuesday and came home last night, for a 72 year old woman who's had her fourth major surgery in less than a year, she did great. I am so very proud of her! Fired the real estate agent for gross nonperformance and got a new guy, long story, but I KNOW he will sell the house fast. So am busy busy busy trying to get the house ready as he requests, our old agent really dropped the ball on having us prep the house and especially showcasing the riverbank properly. new guy is bringing out some high school football players that work on his farm for him to do yard work and stuff to get the riverbank looking sharp, Monday after school. after that I imagine we'll hit the ground running, we're running short of prime selling season for riverfront property. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 David, I am so sorry you are not get the results you are looking for from the tx. In this day, you would have to believe they could come up with something to give you relief from that pain. You know there is a large family here that prays for the Chapman family. You guys need a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Dave, I am so sorry to hear you are in such pain. Praying the doc's can figure out something to control the pain. Keeping you and Karen and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thinking of you all and wishing you better times ahead...Hang in there David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 So sorry to hear that you guys are facing yet another challenge. I wish you the very best in your ongoing battle with this monster.... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Sheesh...it's about time things went YOUR way, David...eh? I wish you'd had better results from the Topo. It finally did a number on my counts, necessitating 3 transfusions....but my dose was cut to 9 mgs per cycle and so far...I'm doing okay with that. Know that I'm thinking of you guys and sending my best wishes all the time. There is so much on your plate right now...but most important is your health and that of Karen's mom. Please keep us updated as you're able...because we do worry when we don't hear from one of you. I hope the pain subsides soon and that the rest of your tx falls into place AND does the job for you!! Best wishes and thoughts coming your way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Just want you to know that we're thinking of you as you go on in your battle against this terrible disease. Hoping for relief from that pain -- and zap the you-know-whats out of that thing in your head. As the others have said, just hang in there -- you're overdue on your break.... Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 (((((David & Karen))))) You have been through HE**. I know how you must feel with the never ending pain, I am praying that they can get that under control for you. Stay strong my warrior friend, we are all praying for you. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 David -- I'm so sorry to hear about the pain which they still can't seem to get under control. You're long overdue for a break from the da** disease. I know this is all discouraging for you but remember many of us send prayers daily for the Chapman family and we're not going to stop. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 David, Love and prayers and empathy. Sincerely, Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thank you for posting to let us know about your condition Dave. I don't even know what to say at this point.You are in so much pain. I pray that eases up for you. I am glad that Karens mom is doing so well. That must be a load off her mind. Please take care and know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for you to have some comfort and to be pain free. Tell Karen, I think about her everyday and I send her strength... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 David and Karen, sorry about the brain mets. You both continue in my prayers. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 David and Karen,,,Prayers comin your way. Peace, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I am so sad to hear your news. Just hang in there and god bless you both.Dave,I hope and pray they find something to help you control your pain. You guys are both in my prayers. Love,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Just adding my thoughts and prayers for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 My prayers to the whole family. On another note, has your doc tried clonadine in combination with the gabapentin? Our pain clinic anesthetists use it with good success. Something to research and inquire about. Best wishes, Faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 This just sucks sooo much. ((((David and Karen)))) Praying, praying, praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Dave & Karen, I'm just so sorry. I keep you all in my prayers. God is at work behind the scenes, and some day we'll get to see the finished masterpiece. There's ALWAYS hope! ((hugs)) & prayers Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseymac Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Dave and Karen, I want you to know you are in my prayers and thoughts always. Seems like the Doc has a plan B, which I hope will releive the pain and get rid of those Brain Mets. Rosemary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Add me to the long list of people praying for you both. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Add my prayers to the list, too, David. I know how it feels to get this kind of news, and it just stinks. As you know, Gamma Knife has a great history of success, so I'll be looking forward to seeing a report in a month or two that says you are once again empty headed. Take care of yourself and give Karen a hug from me. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 So sorry to hear that you are in pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Hang in there! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 David and Karen, Keeping you in my prayers. Happy for your mother. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Thinking of you guys and keeping you in my prayers. I hope they find something to control the pain. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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