bluebayou Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Greetings friends, For the last couple of months I've been experiencing terrific back pain. Unfortunately, it was in the very same area as the first go a-round when they found a tumour at C6-7 of my spine. Well my doctor ordered up an MRI of the spine (all other scans had been done a few months earlier and had proven negative). Sure enough, tumour is back. I'm sad about this but not shocked or surprised. I really thought that it was indeed back!! Sad because I was hoping for a little longer of a reprieve (like perhaps the summer) before having to undergo surgery, radiation or both. Appointments are being made as we speak and I will keep you all abreast of what is happening. As to my *almost* deafness, I've seen a specialist who says it is fluid build-up and in six weeks' time if it hasn't cleared up by itself, he will operate to relieve the pressure and rid me of the fluid. That will be a REAL pleasure. I'm so tired of hearing no one but myself (echo chamber effect). I hope and pray that you are all faring well. I think of you all the time. You are my life support and I can't imagine life without you in it. God Bless us All, Francine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 FRANCINE,I'm sorry you didn't get the summer off as well.I keep wanting to get 3 or4 mos.of rest from it all and that never seems to happen.Please hang in there and keep us informed. GOOD LUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Very sorry to hear this Francine. Hang in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you for the best of results. Peace, take care and God Bless. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, I'm so sorry to hear this, but it sounds like you've got a great attitude to face the next round with. Please know the Chapmans will think of you in prayer. Keep us posted on progress. I'm hoping that fluid resolves itself without surgery. You're going to have enough to deal with, with your back, for the time being. God bless, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, That is difficult news, but I pray that the pain will be resolved and that your hearing will be restored and that the respite is in the near future. I feel that we are each a link in this *life support* circle and we can't *imagine life* without each of the links. Prayers, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, I am praying real real hard that that da@#$%^tumor finds a home in the chemo or whatever means they are going to fight it with. Will pray for you a little extra each nite my friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, Sorry to hear you hurt. Hope the chemo kicks a$$ and clears that up. I'm glad to hear the auditory problem is not permanent. Know that you're loved, kiddo. XOXOX Prayers, always. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I am so sorry to hear this news.And I hope that they somehow get your ears straightened out.I had terrible noises in my head when I was diagnosed and that can drive one crazy.Looks like you still have plenty of fight and a smile and I am praying you and all of us.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, I am so sorry about the bad news. It seems to me from my reading here, that the bone mets seem to react well to the radiation and the new meds to 'stop them in their tracks' Glad to hear the hearing problem can be fixed. That echo effect has to be driving you crazy. Prayers are heading you way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 So sorry to hear your news, but you are strong, and will prevail again. Im sure of it. Keep your chin up, things will start turning up again. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, So sorry to hear your news but keep up the fight. My prayers are with you and I am praying that everything thing will work out for you. Hugs, Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, Please keep us posted on what the doctor suggests... My thoughts are with you and know that you will get through all this... I'm just sorry that you have to have a setback... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, I am sorry to hear this news. I am joining hands in your circle of friends here and we're surrounding you. Don't worry, we've got you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, I'm sorry to hear your news is not better. Hopefully treatment will kill off the pain quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Geez, Francine! I'm sorry you'll be spending the beginning of the summer in some kind of treatment, but very glad this little critter has been CAUGHT! Beast! Happy thoughts heading your way, wishes for a quick relief of pain and thorough extermination of the flippin' parasite...where's the Orkin man?? Take care, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Keep us posted on what the Dr. suggests. Hope you are feeling better soon. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phyllis Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I am sorry about the news too, but it's good that you have procedures to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Hi, Francine! It is good to see you posting. Sorry about the return of the tumour. Here's wishing for you a way to beat it back again. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, Wishing the best for you and relief from the pain. Sending good vibes and prayers. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Francine, Sure wish you received better news, I just said a prayer for you and will keep you in my prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Darn it Francine, I wish you had a reprieve before facing new treatment now. I am sorry you have to straddle another hurdle right now after just clearing the past few. I pray this one will be quicker and easier. Please keep us posted. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Francine - Glad to hear your doctor has a plan - sorry to hear it doesn't coincide with your summer plans! Hang in there Honey, Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Francine- Thank you for letting us know. You know that we are all in your corner praying like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi Francine, I, too, am sorry you got this news and have to start treatment again. My husband got the same type of smack-in-the-face today (I posted under test time). Like you, he is disappointed about the summer. In fact, he had a motorcyle trip to the Smokies planned for week of June 7, but it doesn't look like that will happen now. Maybe later in the summer he can go, or early fall when it's not so hot. Hang in there, Francine. I can tell you are a fighter and I hope you get the hearing cleared up real soon. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW????? Love and prayers, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Oh Francine, I am so sorry to hear about your set back. I was afraid all of that back pain meant something was amiss. Now that you know for sure what the problem is you can start the fight to stop it in its tracks. Just want you to know that you are in my prayers and that I am pulling for you to get better before summer is over. The hearing thing would drive me crazy. You have been more patient than I would have been. Glad you finally found someone who could tell you what was wrong. Is he giving you antibiotics or steroids or anything to get rid of the fluid or does he expect it to just go away? Keep us posted and know that we are with you. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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