Bill Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 " Conclusion : Probable Extensive Metastatic Disease Of The Pelvis. " " Findings : There is extensive heterogenous bony destructive change involving the entire left pubic bones and ischium. Possible pathologic fractures of the pubic bones are observed. The right pubic bone shows similar changes centrally. " P.S. This news is particularly discouraging because the updates on her brain and spine were favorable. The oncologist says that this damage may or may not reflect CURRENT tumor activity. In other words, at least some of this may be old damage. Not sure if this is a realistic possibility or he is just trying to comfort a very upset patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Bill, I hope they can do something now to resolve your wife's discomfort. I am sorry to hear this news. Good that she is breathing better once again. XOXOXOX Prayers always MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Bill, so sorry for this news on the pelvic area. I hope the pain can be gotten under control. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Bill, this was what I was hoping NOT to read I am so sorry. But, maybe the doctor is right and that this is OLD growth and not new growth. I'd hold on to that thought and hope the next treatment works favourably. Jana xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Oh, Bill, I just don't know what to say. I'm so sorry you got this report. I just hate hearing this. I guess your P.S. means your wife is having a hard time coping with this news. Who wouldn't. I am praying hard that it is old and not new growth. God bless, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Hi Bill It is always so discouraging to get this kind of news. I too hope that it is old growth, not new. It seems that alot of doctors like to give the worst case scenario, and surprise you with good news at the last minute, so if your doctor is suggesting at the outset that this could be 'old spread', then I would grab onto that with both hands!! All the best to you both, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Praying this is old stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 My vote is on "old stuff", too. Are these findings going to affect the plans for her chemo/treatment? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 My vote is on "old stuff", too. Are these findings going to affect the plans for her chemo/treatment? Jane /////////////// Thanks to Jane and all of the other positive thinkers. The oncologist offered to stop chemo and order radiation for the pelvis. But, he tried to discourage my wife from doing so at this time. He would like to continue with the chemo and hold off on the radiation until later OR until her hip pain worsens. She ( we ) decided to trust his judgment on this and postponed the radiation. He basically argued that there are several pitfalls to interrupting the chemo and administering radiation at this time. Do you agree ? And, has anybody been faced with a similar situation ? If so, what did you do ? Thanks. BTW, my wife's bio is added per Don Wood's suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 So sorry to hear this news Bill. I like the other's hope the Doctor is right about the "old growth". Positive thoughts and prayers on the way to you and your wife, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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