KarenH Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi All, Thank you for this forum! It's a wealth of information and I really appreciate it. My 56 year old hubby was recently diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma with mets all over the place and we're terrified. He was admitted to hospital 2 days ago with severe body/joint pain. They hope to release him tomorrow and start chemo either next Friday or the following Monday. I just worry that his body isn't up to it. We have a wonderful oncologist who's always available (this man must have no life!); he keeps us going with his compassion and optimism. My hubby is high maintenance and we feel well taken care of. Wishing you all good health! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome Karren: I hope the chemo they give your husband will make the cancer back off. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi, Karen, welcome to the group. When you know what chemo(s) your husband will be taking, please post an update so we can give you more specific help. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hello Karen and welcome! I am sorry you had reason to find a group like this but am glad you have joined us. Please feel free to ask any and all questions and voice your concerns. There is always someone here who will be able to offer you advice, information, support and hope. Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I am sorry about your husband's diagnosis. It's great you feel comfortable with your oncologist. Let us know his treatment plan once it is outlined. Welcome to the board. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome Karen! I think you can find lots of support and information here. Do let us know your husband's treatment plan. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome Karen! As always - I am sorry you have to be here - but glad you found us! The people here are very helpful and supportive - keep us posted with treatment plans etc. and ask questions - there is always someone here to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome Karen. I am from the LA area too. Let us know how we can help you. God Bless Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thank you, everyone for your warm welcome! I'll post the treatment plan when we get it in a few days. KarenH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi Karen and welcome here. I read your profile which was posted on your first post...don't know what happened to it on the 2nd. Reading his profile he sure has been through so much. I hope the chemo will help him and he will start to feel better. I think Ned mentioned to let us know what kind of chemo they will be giving him. I know how scared you are. We have walked in your shoes. Please know there is help out there and he seems to have an Onochologist who really cares. That is great! Keep a positive attitude as LC is not a death sentence. There are so many treatments out there. If one does not work they will try another. Hang in there. We are always here for you, to answer questions, support, prayers or if you just need to vent. We have very strong shoulders. Keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Welcome Karen, Stay with us and let us know how it goes. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hi All, They got his pain under control, released my hubby from the hospital on Monday and yesterday, we got our treatment plan. The bone scan showed a whole bunch of "suspicious" sites, but the doctor said they'd need to be treated by chemo. The targeted therapy test results were extremely promising. They gave us a whole list of drugs which could potentially have a good effect along with a list of those not to use. As I write, he started chemo: carboplatin and gemzar today, gemzar next week, then a 2 week break before starting again. They will do another PET scan in 5-6 weeks to see if there's any effect. They also want to give him Tarceva (it showed up on the targeted therapy list), but they're going to wait a few weeks in order to give his lip a chance to heal. (The radiation blasted a hole in his chin the size of a dime!) The oncologist was extremely positive and reiterated that my hubby doesn't have a lot of illness (guess he's got a different point of view) and he said he really believed that he could help us get this into remission. That really boosted our spirits! Wishing everyone good health! KarenH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Karen- Welcome!! I hope you find this forum the godsend that I have. Sounds like you have a great doctor!! That means a lot!! And also it sounds like the doc has a treatment plan in place. I hope that your husband continues to do better. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. Hugs -Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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