Dollfan19 Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I would like to thank everyone for all their encouragement and kind words. My husband has been released from the hospital today into the care of Hospice. I see an improvement in him in just the few hours we've been home. At this point in his life, the doctor feels he's done everything in his power and we will wait to see if the etoposide does anything to decrease the liver. His belly is full of fluid which causes him discomfort but doesn't seem to be in any other apparent pain. I think the best thing, if there is such a thing....is that his lungs are better and he is able to breathe. The largest tumor found when diagnosed was 20 centimeters. I know that's really big. That one is decreased to 5.5 cm but it was a hard trip to get to that point. Monday is our next appointment, I will keep you all abreast. Again, thanks for the prayers and please keep them going. I'm not ready to loose him and he's not ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Dollfan, First, what a beautiful refreshing picture. Shrinkage is very good news and its wonderful that your husband can breath better.. When my dad was sick all he hoped for was to be able to breath easier, so thats good news too. I will keep you in my prayersa that you get even more good news at your next appt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Wow. That's a big tumor. That's even bigger than mine, which was 14 cm plus... I am VERY glad it has shrunk. Hope the chemo continues to prove effective. It makes me very happy that you have each other... love is a beautiful thing.... XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 when my moms tumor was first found it was 17cm long and 12 cm wide. It was practicially her whole chest since she had lost so much weight. she had a real good response to the first 3 rounds of chemo then it stopped working on her. my dads tumor was his entire left lung, we haven't had the first scan since chemo started yet so I am not sure if it has shrunk any yet. i am glad your husband is breathing better and hospice can do wonders for a persons spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Dollfan, I am glad to hear your husband is home and feelling good about that. He is my age, and I know what you mean. I have the same DX. If you ever want to talk, just PM me. I am keeping you both in my prayers and thoughts Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 My wife and I are high on Hospice, having had experienced them treating her mother, my brother and a friend. I actually have met someone who "graduated" from hospice. She got better and became a long-term survivor. So it can happen now and then. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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