Remembering Dave Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Hi, everyone. This is Karen. I got a call yesterday evening from our family doctor who ordered Dave's bone scan. She said, basically, it doesn't look good - in that it probably isn't a case of Faith induced bonkitis but that the evil beast has returned. We see Dave's radiologist today 2:00 for a game plan and maybe further testing. I'm thinking we oughta do a MRI of his head to see exactly what's going on but we'll see what the good doc says. Not what we wanted to hear, but we will, once again, beat the beast! God Bless, Karen C. p.s. prayers requested and appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Oh Karen and David, Your right, that's NOT the news we want to hear, BUT....... he has beat this once, and can do it again! (((((((((((DAVID & KAREN & FAITH))))))). Lots of prayers and hugs coming at you and for you. Love You All, Connie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Well dangit....this is not what I wanted to hear either. But I know that you both have the right attitude and that you'll simply proceed with the conviction that this too, can be overcome....whatever it is. I've been waiting to hear...and I'm sorry there wasn't a simple "all clear, but try to avoid collisions with your daughter's head from now on" explanation. Prayers and positive vibes coming at you....from all directions, I expect. Please keep us posted and know that lots of positive energy is coming David's way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phyllis Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I am sorry it wasn't the news you were expecting, but it sounds like you have a good doctor. I will hold you in my thoughts and hope that things turn out well for you, which I am sure they will. Your daughter is adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 David, Karen, please go for a full and detail check say PET scan for earlier start on 2nd line chemo. From my dad's case, it can progress very rapidly that unfortunately my dad didn't have a second chance to receive chemo......As you know, SCLC is very responsive to chemo, so catch on time if this disease really returns... My prayers and thoughts are with you whole family. I pray for the earliest game plan. I will keep you all in my prayers everyday especially david. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I am so sorry. Karen please keep updating us, we'll all be wondering what the new plan is. Wishing all the best... Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 David Dang. Double Dang. Keep us posted and besides our prayers, we all have daggers that will help you beat the beast again, if that is what it is. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Karen and David, I am so very sorry that the news was not what you (and all of us) wanted. Earl has just be dx'd with multi mets to the brain. The dr. put him on Temodar - a chemo in pill form that crosses the blood/brain barrier. You might want to ask your dr. about it. You take 3 pills a day (with an anti nausea drug) for 5 days and then nothing the 23 days. I am praying very hard that the dr. has a good plan for you. Please let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Karen & David, You and David are in my prayers each day! Please keep us posted... Blessings and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Karen and David, Sorry to hear that the news wasn't better. Keep us posted on what's next. I could growl at David's bonk if you think it would help Wishing nothing but the best for my friends and almost neighbors. XOXOXOXOX Prayers, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Karen and Dave: I hope this turns out to be a big false alarm and a case of bonkitis turns out to be the diagnosis........all three of you are in my thoughts and prayers.....please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 So sorry to hear the news. Not what we wanted to hear at all. You are in my thoughts and I will look for your future posts to see what you have decided to do. I am sure there is action to be taken and there is always more chemo. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 David, Karen and Faith, Please know that all three of you are in my prayers. I tell you cancer sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Karen and David, Sorry your news was not better..Will keep you in my prayers, as always please let us know how everything is going and what the next plan of action is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 David, Karen, and Faith, You're right, not the news we all wanted for you. Sounds like more tests are in order to see what is going on. Keep the faith. Special prayers for your whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Karen, David and Faith, Please know that you are in my prayers. You will beat this beast again. Hugs, Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Yes, many, many, many prayers coming from California & friends everywhere. May Bonkitis be your only visitor, with his old friend NED still by his side. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 David, Karen and Faith, Prayers going your way, best vibes and all that can help. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I hate this disease. I love you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 ME TOO! What everyone else said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 We saw Dave's radiologist yesterday. He said he's not convinced it's cancer, he can't tell anything really from the bone scan, so Dave is going for a CT scan of his face today and we see him again Friday morning. If he still can't tell anything, he's going to send him to an ENT doctor to biopsy the bonkitis bump. Hopefully it is just a case of bonkitis. He said it's an awfully strange spot for a mets to go. He also said the PET scan got his brain but doesn't get the skull that great, so he can say with a degree of certainity that it's not in the brain, but can't say for sure about the skull. So the facial CT scan will pick up the bone and tissue behind it (I think it's the same CT scan they order to look at the sinuses). So we still don't know, but at least it's looking a little better in my opinion. God Bless and thanks for the prayers, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 p.s. - Ginny - thanks for the tip on the chemo pill. If it comes to that we will certainly ask the doctor about it. Especially since Dave just got his porta-cath removed! I am REALLY sorry to hear about the Duke's brain mets. That is so so disappointing. I will be praying for you two, a very special couple. God Bless, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 David and Karen: Here's to things looking even better after the CT of the skull! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 This sounds much more hopeful....to know that the radiologist is not convinced that this is a met! Heaving a little sigh of relief here and hoping that the facial CT defines clearly, what this is so that it can be taken care of! I know it's got to be hard...still not knowing yet....but so far, so good if there is doubt about it being a met...eh? Still sending prayers for some good news and an easy resolution!! You guys "keep the Faith".....and we'll all keep sending the Hope and Prayers....ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Karen, This certainly sounds like good news. As we have all mentioned, once the C word is involved, every little ache, pain and bump becomes a cause of concern. Please keep us posted and I will pray hard for bonkitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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