Carleen Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Hi Friends, I need to ask for your prayers again for my sweet beloved husband. Keith is currently in the hospital suffering immense pain, dealing with unimaginable fear, and sadness. The past week has been one HELL of a roller coaster for us. It started Tuesday. We had a onc. appt to get the results of Keith's recent CT scan and PET/CT Scans. According to the oncologist, there was no change on his scans following 8 weeks of radiation, however, he acknowledged the fact that he felt Keith's tumor type responded slower to radiation than others, and we might see results still in the next few weeks. He said there was good news in that there was no progression in any of the tumor sites, and no new tumors. I was SO happy. Well, Wednesday, Keith woke up and wasn't feeling so well. He had bad stomach cramps. But, he went to work, assuming it was only cramps from constipation. However, as the day went on, they got worse. By noon, he had to leave work, and went home straight to bed. By 10pm, the pain was so bad that he was writhing and moaning. He was doubled over clutching his stomach and every movement was torture. So, we rushed to emergency. After a battery of tests, they determined that the problem was pancreitis. His pancreas is enlarged and enflamed. This is very serious, as the enzymes produced there can cause the pancreas to "eat" itself and or other organs if the enzymes overflow. They checked the CT scans from the previuos week, and said they were sure that the inflamation was not cancer related. Whew, Boy did I sigh a big sigh of relief (we both did). They did an ultrasound and determined that there was no other problem or cause they could see for the pancreitis. They finally ran an abdominal CT again on Friday, and about an hour after the CT scan was taken, we were told they saw a vague mass in his pancreas that is possibly blocking the exit duck of the organ. They are now fairly sure it IS the cancer. So, Keith is in the hospital, he has been prohibited from eating or drinking since Wed. He is scheduled for an Endoscopy on Monday to go look in the pancreas and take a biobsy of that. I ask all of you, to please pray that this is something ANYTHING other than progression of the cancer. Please allow this to be something cureable, so that they can releive him of this terrible pain. Thank you friends. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Oh Carleen, I am so sorry that your love is in pain. I hate this @%$#^% disease. Hugs and prayers are going out for you both. I hope they get it figuered out soon and get his pain under control. Hang in their sweetie, we love you both. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Prayers of thanksgiving for the good news. Prayers of intercession for pain removal and healing. Prayers that Carleen get through all this,too. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Carleen, Prayers for both of you to get through this latest challenge...also prayers that Keith's medical team may be guided and successful in the treatment. I am so sorry you have this additional concern and complication. Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Carleen I can't stand this damn disease and what it does to us all. I pray the Drs were right the first time, and this is not cancer. I pray it loud and clear. I pray God helps us find a cure to end this suffering for us all. I pray for strength for us all in the meantime. Love to you both elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Oh Carleen I hope the endoscopy is clean. Keep us posted. Iam so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Oh Carleen - I sorry that it's been such a bad week for Keith - and you! Hang tight, get thru those tests - and we'll all be praying for somthing OTHER than cancer. Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 My prayers are with you and your beloved Keith, Carleen. I am so sad to hear he has been going through such terrible pain. I hope he will soon be feeling better. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Oh, no. Carleen, this is just heartbreaking. Keith has been doing so well, and now this. I'm sure you are filled with fear and worry and I am asking God to send you His strength and to remove your fear. Is his pain under control now? My son has had two attacks of pancreatitis (not cancer related) and has been hospitalized both times. It is excruciatingly painful. I pray that Keith's pain is gone. Much love and prayers coming your way. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Carleen and Keith, I am sorry for the turn of events. You are both in my prayers. I hope they are able to help Keith with the pain issue soon. Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Carleen-- Prayers that the "something" is cureable and that Keith's pain will be relieved soon. Prayers and thoughts to you too as you suffer this da** disease with him. Wish I could do more for you both. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Im so sorry for all that is going on with you guys...prayers comin your way...godspeed! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Carleen, I hate it so badly that Keith is suffering so. I will keep you both in my prayers. Pancreatitis causes horrible pain. I have known a few people that have suffered with it and they all describe it as "hell of earth". I hope they find that they can open the opening easily and that it is not cancer related. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Carleen, I am sorry. I heard the pain from pancrea tumor is huge. I will pray hard for Keith, very hard. We are with you Carleen, stay strong & positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Carleen, Hoping everything turns out fine, keep us updated. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Praying for Keith right now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Sorry to hear this Carleen. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Carleen i'm so very sad to here of Keith's most recent set back and prayed very hard for you and Keith........ Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 What a hard week. I said a prayer just now for relief for him and help from the doctors. Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Oh Carleen you and Kieth are both certaintly in my prayers. You have been through so much already. Enough is enough. May God see your need and relieve the pain and fear. Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Thank you All, You always offer me such comfort. Now, after 4 days in the hospital, Keith has found some relief from the pain. We've been fighting with the nurses for days trying to get them to up his medications to get his pain in control, but they were too afraid to give him a higher dosage because a nurse had seen that Keith's breathing while asleep was not even. He's had sleep apnea for the past year from the pain meds, but the nurse thought it was from the morphine. So, she reported that he wasn't tolerating it well. Finally after all this time we were able to convince them to get his pain to a manageable level. It just means he has to have an oxygen monitor on his finger while sleeping. Gee, couldn't we have figured that out after the first day? I am so thankful for all your prayers. I know they will make a difference. Thank you, and much love to you all Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Prayers are still being said for you both. Glad the pain is more bearable. Keep after the nurses. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Dearest Carleen, ((((Hugs)))) I am so sorry to hear about Keith's pain and the roller coaster ride you both are enduring. Please know you are always in my thoughts and even more so as I wish for good results on the upcoming biopsy. I wish I could take away your pain and fear. Please PM if you need to talk. Blessings, Andrea B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Carleen, So glad the hear the pain is being managed. You and Keith are in my prayers as you face the endoscopy today. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 my god, I am so sick and sad over this news. Of course you have all I can offer, and give to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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