Gwen, Daddy's girl Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Drs. can't find Dad's tumor. They found it first in April. Did tests slowly. Diagnosed him on June 28 (adenocarcinoma stage IIIB) and started talking about treatments. He has had terrible pain and wasting disease. He just started morphine and was getting some strength back at home. A few days ago he was so weak and pitiful he asked to go back to the hospital. Tests were done again and the tumor....is gone..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Gwen, I don't know what to tell you except, you definitely want to get another opinion about this development as soon as possible. If his tumor is gone that would be great news, I am hoping for the best for your dad. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Wasting disease Is called Cachexia in the scientific world. I have looked in to this disease for someone else here and this is my main finding. Everything points to same treatment plan Fish Oil and this Amino Acid as well. Click on the link below and it will take you to the link: http://www.immunemedicine.com/cachexia-vaccine.asp Hope this might help some. Are the Drs sure the tumout is gone or is it just shrinking by chance. Sending Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Wow. I would assume that you want to get a second opinion for sure...but God does work miracles, and that would be awesome and amazing!!!! I pray that God grants you that miracle! God bless! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I hope the tumor really is gone, but you better get a second opinion to make sure. I hope your dad gets his strength back soon. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 What an odd, and perhaps amazing, revelation! I hope that the tumor hsa indeed gone away. Keep us updated! Lots of prayers for you guys. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Definitely get a second opinion on this. Although I have high regard for doctors and their talents, second opinions do no harm, only good. I'm praying that your Dad regains strength. Eating even little portions and staying hydrated will help him tremendously. I drank alot of Ensure when I felt I couldn't eat. Prayers going your way. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen, Daddy's girl Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 The Doctors certainly are looking for that tumor. It was biopsied so they know it was there. They are also going to keep checking those nodes. Dad is to weak for any treatments right now. But his spirits are much higher. Mmmm... mine too. He is willing to eat and will try almost any flavor of Ensure or Boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Gwen Just wanted to let you know you and your dad are in my thoughts. Hopefully now that he is able and willing to eat and take the Ensure and/or Boost his strength will return quickly and that tumour will remain GONE!! Positive thoughts and prayers to you, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen, Daddy's girl Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 I wonder if the cachexia, which sometimes took more than a pound a day off of him, may have somehow consumed the tumor. And all your prayers helped too!! Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Just praying for your Dad. Keep on Boosting and Ensuring him!!!!!!!! Fight, fight, fight!!! Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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