cmeandk Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 My father had both the bonescan and mri on Thursday last week. His doctor called him on Monday to tell him he needed to see his Radiologist on Tuesday. He did and now has to do 10 doses of radiation to his left hip joint for pain. We had our regularly scheduled chemo today only to get more bad news. Not only does he have cancer in his right lung, bronchial tube, and L4 in his back, now it is in his neck, sternum, ribs, middle back and both hip bones. The doctor has changed his chemo though. He is now on Topocitan(?). 3 weeks on, 1 week off. We have our annual family vacation schedlued for July 10th to Florida. Dad is more determined than ever now to go. Please pray that every thing goes well and we have a wonderful time. I am so down now. I feel like everytime we go all we do is hope for good news and all we ever get is bad news. Does anyone ever get a break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 ONE prayer sent......Don't give up and stay strong your father will need all you can offer...Just watched a old show that Robert Stack hosted called unsolved mysteries,they had a story of a Army Major just married 6 day's and while jogging was struck by a car traveling 52 mile's a hr and later determined to be brain dead.His wife refused to accept his apparent death and went into his room and prayed believing with out a doubt that her husband would be brought back to life. He not only shocked the Doctor's into recovering but left the Doctor's admitting there was medically nothing they could have done for him and even more amazing to the Doctor's he recovered with no brain damage or physical disabilities.So do not give up and in case your not aware of it Neil Cavuto of the Cavuto report on Fox had cancer and at one time was only given week's to live......SO PRAY and trust in GOD to not only heal your Father but the strenght to accept his will...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 The radiation on his hip should reduce the pain and ensure the integrity of the bone so it does not fracture. Ask his onc about Zometa or Aredia for the bone mets. It is a once-a-month IV. Best to you all. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Sorry to hear the news wasnt what you had hoped for. Your dad's determination will carry him and your family far. I will send tons of good thoughts your way, elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Prayers.... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I surely hope that you and your dad get a break. I'm thinking positive thoughts and sending prayers and good energy your way. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Prayers coming your way. I hope your dad responds to the radiation and chemo. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Sending prayers for healing and strength. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Adding my prayers and sending you strength vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Your father's news sounds very similar to what we heard on our last report. Ginny told me it only feels bad for a few days, and after that we would be right back in there fighting, and she was right. It will take a few days to recover from the shock of the news, but there is still so much hope and so many more things that can be done. I think it just takes a while to let it soak in and get used to it - then you will be ready to fight with everything you've got. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laberl Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 ((((((cmeandk))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I also am joining this prayer group. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmeandk Posted July 1, 2004 Author Share Posted July 1, 2004 Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. They do mean so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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