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Update on DH and our Hawaii Trip

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We have had to cancel our much anticipated first trip to Hawaii. DH's condition has gotten much worse. The Biopsy showed that a new type of Lymphoma is in the soft tissue and bone of the L2 Vertebra in his lower spine. Oncologist said its a very agressive large cell type B cancer and he needs to start chemo right away. We are both so disappointed at having to cancel our trip but he is in so much pain that he could never sit on a plane to make the trip. Waiting for call from Doctor now to get in in to start the chemo process.

Just want to thank all of you who helped me with all of the planning.

Suzanne
 

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Oh, NO! And we know how you were looking forward to this trip after all the planning. I hope it was all insured for cancellation so you won't have a financial setback as well. I know that it is your DH's health that is paramount in your mind right now. His health will be in the hearts and on the minds of your TUG family.

Our family wishes him well and a speedy recovery as well as strength and the peace of knowing you are doing the right thing. Hawaii will wait.

Jim
 

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I'm so very sorry to read this update. I wish you and your husband all the best in the weeks ahead and hope that the chemo puts the cancer into arrest.
 

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Suzanne -- as a member of TUG family our prayers go out to you and your husband. Hawaii will be there when he hopefully recovers enough to travel there.
 

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I know cancelling a trip pales in comparison when a loved one is seriously ill. Hopefully you can make it a celebratory trip once he's recovered.

Do take care.

Bev
 

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Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear this.
 

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I am so sorry to hear this. May you both be wrapped in God's love and light.
 

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Bummer Suzanne,

Good thoughts heading your way for a speedy recovery.
 

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Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. DH has appointment with Oncologist next Wednesday, Oct. 31. They will review medical records, MRI films & reports and the Pathology Report from the bone & tissue Biopsy. Then they will decide on best treatment for him. It will either be chemo and radiation or chemo by itself. After the cancer is treated, due to the degradation of his spine from the L2 to the L4 vertebra from the cancer, they will need to do surgery to shore up the area to prevent further damage.

He is on pain meds until we see the doctor next week. We had hoped for earlier appointment but this was first available one they had open.

suzanne
 

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Any words I can think of seem so weak when compared to the challenges you face. We have a friend who suffered greatly from Lymphoma. We thought we were going to lose him. Several rounds of chemo didn't seem to help. A very happy ending, however, to report. He had a stem cell transplant a few weeks ago and after a lengthy stay in the hospital, is almost back to his old self. He is planning a tour (he's a musician) to Europe. The final results won't be in for a couple of months, but his doctor believes he is cured.

Never lose hope and come back here when you want to talk about it. It may be a difficult journey, but we all hope for a happy ending.

Sheila
 

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Getting your husband through this medical situation is top priority, naturally. Hopefully there will be plenty more time to plan a vacation. My best wishes to you both.
 

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Our prayers to you both in this difficult time.

Be sure you notify the airline with the details and see if you can get a refund or perhaps a one year extension.


Sterling
 
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Suzanne,

I am so sorry to hear this. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband. Stay strong and know that you have many friends here.

Jan
 

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Hoping for a speedy recovery.
 

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Suzanne, I'm so very sorry that your husband is ill. Cancer sucks.

My SIL was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 brain cancer. It is inoperable. :( This Sunday, she and her family are flying to Florida to spend a week. She's taking the kids (ages 4 and 9) out of school so that they can spend some time together in the brief respite she has before beginning her intensive year-long chemo treatments.

I know how important vacations are for families, but especially for families who are facing illness. It's so important to just relax and spend some time together, away from hospitals and needles and tests. I hope that you will be able to reschedule soon. Our best wishes go out to you, and to everyone facing illness.
 

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Oh, Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear that DH's lymphoma has returned. Will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
 

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Suzanne,

Sending a Tug Hug your way. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Hoping for a speedy recovery.


Best Wishes,


Richard
 

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So sorry to hear ....praying for a good recovery and then another great trip somewhere to rest and recover
 

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Our thoughts and prayers are with these families

Suzanne....So very sorry to hear about this setback....praying you will be making plans again very soon!


Cancer sucks.

My SIL was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 brain cancer. It is inoperable. :( This Sunday, she and her family are flying to Florida to spend a week. She's taking the kids (ages 4 and 9) out of school so that they can spend some time together in the brief respite she has before beginning her intensive year-long chemo treatments.

How terrible!.....such a young family too.

We pray for a miracle recovery in both these situations!

Please find some small comfort in the fact that the thoughts and prayers of friends you've never met are with these families during such difficult times.

Judy
 

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Thank you all for all your kindness and prayers. I took DH back to hospital this AM, the pain was just to much for him. The pain meds were doing nothing to ease it. He is getting pain meds thru IV (they are alternating between morphine and Duladin)and the Oncologist is supposed to be there in the morning to determine how to treat both the Lymphoma and the pain from the deteriation of his lower spine.

It really means alot to us for all the prayers and well wishes from our TUG Family.

Suzanne
 
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