Stan's Scan Results...not good - Cancer: Lung Message Board

Kimslos · 05-04-2006, 06:19 PM

The news was heartbreaking...I am still numb, but had an idea things were not looking better for Stan.
The cancer in his brain now has MANY more lesions on top of the 11 plus he already had. The doctor was surprised he is not having headaches or seizures but guess they are in so called "safe" areas so no problem yet...but could be at any time. The mention of WBR was brought up, but the doctor said it won't save him at this point and the side effects would not buy him any quality at all.
The liver and the lungs have quite a bit of new lesions also and there was some other mention of lesions elsewhere...the adrenal had enlarged on one side and so on and so on...so the bottom line is he starts chemo on Monday...I guess it is a brutal chemo and could land him in the hospital. Stan said he will try it and see if he gets some quality. The chances of it working are 10-20%. We will hold on to that % in hopes that he will get some reduction in the cancer. He might miss our son's 1st Communion on Mother's Day, but I will take the video camera with us so he can still share the day but at a later time. He seems to be doing okay...naturally we are both very sad, but we still enjoy what time we have together.
Anway, need to get dinner ready...May you all have a great weekend.....and God Bless you all,
Kim

mr_panicky · 05-04-2006, 07:31 PM

I am so soryy to hear that. I will say a prayer.

rockie · 05-04-2006, 09:28 PM

dearest Kim,.....omg....honey, I am so sad. We are walking the same path and what a painful one. Our hubbies are trying so darn hard. They fight and fight and continue on. We are helpers, aides, whatever caregivers can be classed as. We are their rocks yet, somehow, they are ours. I cannot express words that can comfort you, just as others have tried with me. You have dinner, I have laundry. We do what we must to continue on. Life has lost all spark for me. People tell me how well I look. Should they look inside. So, I guess the disguise is a good one. Kim, I am here, even though thousands of miles away, holding you up and praying for you and thinking of you and Stan. I think I can agree with Ron. There are 4 of us all in the same place right now..and I am so sure more. Myself, Ron, you, JanMarie...and Linda and so on.......
Thank God we have this place to come to where we can reach out to eachother and hang on tight. Look up Kim. God is with us. He will get us through these terrible days and weeks and months.
As for myself, I still hold fast that IF our Lord cannot heal Bud completely, let Him take him into his fold swiftly. The pain and horribly long days he experiences cannot be a reward. I try to be strong and I think I can keep up the facade most days, but when alone I fold. White flag is up.

I so look to Pat and Dave for inspiration. They are our beacons of light in such dark nights. Thank you God for their successes and their presence on this board. I hope Karen and Tricia and Cam are doing OK. We have not heard from Cam or Tricia in a while....and Karen is such a sweetheart for coming through here, no matter how painful it must be to help anyone she can. That is what this place is all about. As our US Army says....An Army of One.

Take care everyone and prayers, blessings, healing, peace, and above all Love to all....

Jan

nana99 · 05-04-2006, 10:14 PM

I am so sorry about CT results, my heart breaks for you .I will say a special prayer for your husband and your family.
God bless and try and stay strong.

Maggi

tuckygal · 05-05-2006, 06:39 AM

Kim,
I hope Stan and you know so many people have you in their hearts and prayers. I am praying for the chemo to help, and that Stan is comfortable and at peace. He sounds so remarkable, and you also. My 'family' here has meant so much to me and my heart breaks when one is not doing so well. Love, cyber hugs and prayers coming at you from Ky., Pat