shineladysue Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Mike is having a lot of problems these days. It all started after the 1st dose of his CPT 11 and has gotten worse. Scans on Dec. 8th (as in test time) showed stable tumors and no other progression , but there were a couple of new things. One was that the tumor seemed to encase and compress the esophagus, there was a new area of ground glass opacity in the lung and an area of fibrosis. Mike is having a lot of problems swallowing his food , as well as, coughing. After several doctor visits, this is where he is headed next. Yesterday we were at the pulmonlologist and he set up the following .. Today Dec. 15th- we will be going in for a doctor appointment with the Gastroenterologist.. we hope he will be doing a procedure to dilate the esophagus.. will learn more from him. Dec. 19th- Mike goes in the afternoon for an outpatient bronchoscopy , by his pulmonologist) to see what is going on in his lung and to take some samples etc. Dec. 22nd.-We will learn those results of the bronchoscopy. It's 2:52am and I'm a bit tired , but we are both up because of Mike's coughing. We are praying for the findings to discover simple things with simple solutions. He is so very miserable right now. I just wanted to let you know what is going on and ask for your prayers. Thank you for being there for us. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue and Mike, Praying for simple solutions and good test results, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue, Praying for Mike and you and the doctors. Good to hear they are taking action to figure it all out and hopefully get it taken care of quickly. Prayers have and will continue. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue, I can't imagine how miserable Mike must feel. Since his last results were good, hopefully these are small nudges that can be taken care of quickly and easily. I am sure he wants to enjoy all the food of the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 We have Mike and you faithfully in prayer. We are with you in the hope/prayer that the coughing and difficulty swallowing can be 'fixed' easily and quickly. We care, Sue, and we are with you. Love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue-- Sending my prayers for a quick and easy solution for Mike. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 ((Sue and Mike)) many prayers headed up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue and Mike,sorry your having a rough go of it right now.Hoping they are able to remedy the coughing soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue, I'm happy to see that the doctors are pursuing a fix for the cough. I remember Jim's coughing episodes that interrupted his days and nights for months. It sounded so miserable for him. I hope they come up with a solution in time for the holiday feasting. Take care, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I am so sorry Mike is continuing to have problems. With all of these appointments, I am sure someone will be able to help. I am certainly going to keep on praying for both of you! You take care of yourself and give Mike our love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 oh, sweetie. this sounds so hard. we're with you and, of course, praying. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 (((Sue and Mike))) At least, by the time you read this, one of the to-do's on the lists will be behind you. Hope the results of today's visit will end up being a big help. Sending all caring thoughts and strength that the two of you will be able to get some much-needed deep sleep and that Mike's swallowing problems will be a thing of the past in time for turkey. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I'm sorry Mike is having such a hard time right now. I hope the tests and procedures get him feeling good for the holidays. Prayers on the way. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue, Prayers being sent for a good appointment today (and the 19th & 22nd)...and that Mike will be feeling better soon. Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sue, Will be thinking of you both today. Keep us posted about his medical visit today. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 ((((Sue)))), You know, of course, prayers are being said for you guys. Hopefully the esophagus fix will alleviate most of these bad symptoms and the cough will improve as well. I am sorry this is such a rough patch you are agoing through. Hoping the peace of this season spills over into your lives and things improve. Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Is the coughing somehow triggered by the stomach issue? Maybe if you try something over the counter for acid reflux until you get into the gastro guy he may get to where he could eat a little more. Poor guy--good luck with the apts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sending you lots of good thoughts and prayers that this gets better soon! Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thank you all so very much. I'm really tired, but wanted to drop in and give this brief intinerary for this next week... Monday -Mike will have a bronchoscopy (outpatient procedure at hospital)... with biopsies and possible stent to the trachea Wednesday-Mike will have a egd (another outpatient procedure and another hospital in a nearby city) .. the doc will go in and stent open his esophagus and put in a feeding tube port for backup in his stomach. Thursday-will be a doctor appointment to get biopsy results from the bronchoscopy on Monday. Almost sounds like a new version of the 12 days of Christmas. It's not how we would like to spend them , but we will make the best of each of those days. Thank you so much for your love and prayers. I just can't thank you enough. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 We are marching to the same 'little drummer boy', Sue. New normal. Lots of love Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Sue, Thinking of you and Mike and saying lot's of special prayers. Will continue til we get the good news from you.... Blessings and gentle hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hi Sue, Thinking of your both and praying that the stent does the job for Mike. You are having such a hard time. I wish I could do something to help you. All I can do is send prayers like everyone else. You are great to keep us posted. I just wish I could lighten your load. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Sorry to hear Mike is having trouble. Will be praying for both of you Sue. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Sue and Mike, We won't stop praying for you. And we won't stop being here for you. You keep plugging, and we'll keep praying and there's bound to be progress made. I hope Mike gets some relief soon. love, Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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