with2kidsnow Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hi eveyone, for those of you following my posts about my uncle and his lung cancer stage IIIb and then not lung cancer and then lung cancer again......well last Fri they finally diagnosed him with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Apparently he was in such an advanced state and because of the tumor in his lung, they thought it was lung cancer. He was twice on the brink of death, with family there and ready to be put on life support, twice he got better..... They started aggressvie chemo in ICU (which is apparently very rare), and he responded immediately. Yesterday drs were amazed at his progress and if all goes well, he will be transfered to a regular room. WE are praying that treatment goes well. Thank you all for your support and suggestions. You don't know how much you helped all the family grab onto hope....you are a wonderful group of people, and I'll keep you all in my prayers,keep strong, and well. I'd never "met" such a group of courageous, caring, individuals willing to share all their stories for the benefits of other, so thank you. And lastly, this is a good bye (hopefully, as I'm sure you'll understand) I won't need to come back. I'm now going to look for a lymphoma support group to help us get through this. God Bless You All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I am glad you finally have a diagnosis and some answers. I have a friend that is a long term lymphoma survivor, I wish the same for your uncle. All the best~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Goodbye and good luck with the research. I read in yesterday's paper that lymphoma has a 50% chance of survival. Hey, that is a good percentage. Good luck to your uncle for he has a great niece... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest It's Fay A. Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 The long term survival and remission statistics for Hodgkins Lymphoma are very, very good. I am so happy for your entire family that his cancer has been identified, and that there are very good treatments out there for HL. Best wishes to you all... Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Best wishes and good luck! Prayers will continue for remission! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 May your uncle be blessed with the cure of this disease. I have a friend who is and 8 year survivor of this type of cancer. Prayers for a complete recovery... Blessings, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 What a relief to have a correct diagnosis. I, too, know long-term survivors of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Now on to getting the proper treatment for your uncle! I am thrilled to hear he is responding well to the chemo. You and your family will be in our thoughts--and I hope you find another board like this one that focuses on lymphoma. Best wishes, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hello, It must be a relief to finally know what your Uncle's diagnosis is. I hope that you find a good site with a lot of caring and supportive people. Good luck and God bless. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Offering some "goodbye" and "good luch" prayers to follow along with you. The good response to the chemo sounds very heartening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 My Dad was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgekis Lymphoma when he was 44 years old... He is now 78 - Excellent odds of beating this thing for your Uncle. I wish you luck and love - Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Wow - good luck. He is one lucky guy to have such a strong support system. come back when he's better and let us know how he's doing, OK? God Bless! Karen C. (David C's wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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