Ladyintheglen Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hello everyone! We were told yesterday that my husband is now stage IV. Two spots in the brain (1cm & 2cm) and six spots in the liver. He also has some enlarged lymph nodes in his abdomen that they think are causing severe back pain. I had the Onc. order some morphine (low dose) last night and it hasn't helped. Husband was up all night in pain. We have to go for a CT of the abdomen to see what else may be going on. Gamma Knife will be done soon on the brain mets. What will happen from here? Husbands mood has lifted because I told him I was leaving over the weekend....now this. I hate this $%&*#@% cancer!!!!!! SCREAM!!!!!!!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I hate cancer with a passion too. Hang in there, Cheryl and husband. I'm praying for healing. Much love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Scream, kick, cry and then as CharlieD says, "Put on your boxing gloves and get ready to fight!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Prayers going up for new plans to fight this battle. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Never Give Up the Fight!!!! We plan to go out fighting kicking and screaming if we have to. I also like to say a prayer under the stars at night. It is very relaxing and empowering to do it this way. I will say one for you tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Cheryl, I will light a candle for him tonight and send zillions of positive thoughts for a treatment that stops this ugly disease. Hang in there, ok...we are here for you. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Prayers being lifted. We care. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Many prayers to you and your husband. My husband too has small cell lung cancer that spread to his brain. one large tumor that radiation work very very well on so please do not give up hope. I hope your husband gets relief from his pain. My thoughts are with you. Debbie Husband Alan DX small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 What a bummer. I am so sorry for that setback. I don't know anything about gamma knife, but I know there are those on here who have had it done. I am pretty sure there was positive results. I am sure you will hear from people who have had it done and they can give you some light on that. I will send prayers to your husband. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 As my students like to say, "This inhales profusely" (they aren't allowed to say "sucks" at school). By all means, get your emotions out--don't keep them bottled up. I almost drove myself crazy doing that. This $#@^(*% cancer ticks us all off. Blow off steam the best way you can. As for the medical questions, I just don't know. I'll add you to my prayers tonight. I hope for some peace and relief for both of you. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 My wife is Stage IV and has had mutiple bone mets, lymph node involvement and now liver mets. She has lasted three years so far, so take heart. If the morphine is not working, your husband may need a larger dose. My wife is on morphine permanently because of spinal damage from the cancer. I'm wishing you better times ahead. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Prayers for strength and healing. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Time to let you borrow my special Cancer A#* kicking boots! DOn;t get discouraged. Bad days are followed by good. Sending love and prayers, eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Cheryl, This certainly does "inhale profusely." Come here to scream whenever your need. Did you receive your set of "anti-screaming ear plugs" yet? I can't remember who gives them out, but they help me tremendously whenever anyone needs to let it all out! Hang in there. Once they figure out how to bring his pain under control, you and your husband may find out Stage IV isn't as bad as it sounds. Sending caring thoughts and strength to you both, Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I hate cancer too, it does suck! There I said it, no reason to mince words. Fight, fight, fight! As Eppie says , kick some cancer A** Thoughts and prayers are with you, always. Peace and LOVE! ~skye~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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