kimblanchard Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Hi everyone, My husband was just diagnosed on June 10 with NSCLC and today we found out that it has spread to his liver and bones. He is feeling very sick and has lost just under 20 pounds (and he was skinny to begin with). I am worried sick about him. We were scheduled to have a bone scan tomorrow, but his oncologist called tonight and is very concerned.....he wanted him to be admitted to the hospital tonight for emergency surgery for a plueradesis (sp?). Well, Chris absolutely does NOT want to be hospitalized (can't blame him) so we are going in for his surgery tomorrow. He is going to have both lungs completely drained and then have his pleura fused to his lungs. I am so upset because all of this happened so suddenly and we were told tonight that he only has a 60% chance of living two months! We were still trying to swallow hearing 3-6 months last week. I'm not looking for pity here because I know everyone is dealing with the same situation or worse....but please send your prayers in Chris' direction! We really need them now Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Christina - Rushing prayers your way! And come here for "pity" anytime you want! We're here for ya! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Dear Christina, I read your post and i hear you loud and clear. Please remeber no one can give you a timeline on his life. Medicine can do wonderful things for him. Give it a chance to work. This is very tough but you can pull through. Take it one step at a time and know we are here beside you. I'll pray for you. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Christina. Youve got those prayers coming your way tonight with a great big hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Christina- Am sending up prayers right now for your husband! Please keep us posted on his progress! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Christina, my prayers are with you and Chris. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Dear C & C, My Prayers are with you both. Please know your also in my thoughts. Warm and Gentle Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Hello Christina; welcome and so very sorry you and Chris are going through this. You both will be in my prayers and only God knows when he wants us. You will find many here that were told something similar and are still SURVIVING despite the odds. God bless and be well Bobmc - NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 21, 2003 Author Share Posted June 21, 2003 Hi everyone, I appreciate all of the prayers! Chris had his lungs drained today and everything went smoothly. He was supposed to have the Plueradesis but he wasn't feeling up to it, so we are scheduled to go in on Monday afternoon. I'll let everyone know the latest when we find out. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Prayers going up for you and Chris immediately...but do not believe this timeline stuff from the doctor...it is will, strength and treatment that will determine the quality and quantity of his life..my Dad's first oncologist did the same thing to us and his new, improved oncologist is wonderful...honest, straightforward but no talk of timeline....she told us it is the will, strength and treatment...cut to the chase and switch doctors if need be..you need a medical partner in this battle..not a ball and chain...God give you strenght and direction...I will pray you receive guidance...take care..keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 Prayers coming from this end of the country too. Please keep us posted. Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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