Update on DH's cancer diagnosis

[always quiet]

We have an appointment Wed. morning at 8 am with the specialist out of Unv. of Penn. They have already scheduled surgery (tenatively, just in case!) for the following Mon or Tues. (30th or 31st). They have faxed over lab slips that they want done for preadmission testing. I imagine Dennis will get these done before he even sees the doctor on Wed. The chest x-ray is important to make sure that this isn't in the lungs (there is a possibility that the cancer actually started somewhere else and migrated to the tonsil and lymph node) I hope and pray that in 2 weeks time, I am here, complaining what a lousy patient my DH is and that he is driving me nuts!! Just so much to think about now. His sister and her husband are pretty freaked out because his mother passed away from this type of cancer - it was in her lungs. As long as the cancer is limited to the area that we can see, everything should be a breeze.

My sister in law and her family are coming up to the shore for the last week of Aug/1st week of Sept. She has offered to take the kids down with them for the week of Dennis' surgery. I ran it past the kids and really freaked them out!! They do NOT want to go and leave their dad. This is also the first week of school (on top of everything else, I have to deal with this!! ) I'll tell her later, thank you for the offer, but the kids would rather stay home. I hope she understands.

Well, I guess that is the latest in this mess. Thanks for listening to me ramble. If there are any questions that you think would be helpful in asking the doctor or any suggestions you can think of to help my hair from turning completely gray, please feel free to let me know!! I can use all the help I can at this point!!

 

[piglet too]

I will continue to keep you and your husband in my thoughts! I hope that all goes wells and it turns out to be the "best case scenerio" for him.

 

[lisajl]

and pixie dust for you and your family. I hope and pray everything goes well for you all.

Please keep us informed.

Lisajl

 

[Jeafl]

Sounds like you're doing everything you can at this point. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.

 

[Cthia]

Continuing to say prayers for your DH and family. Hoping and praying for the best.

 

[mommytotwo]

Prayers and PD to you and your family.

 

[goofygirl]

I wishing the best for both of you.

 

[Blondie]

I'll continue to keep Dennis and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[mrsmom]

My thoughts and prayers to you and your dh.
Kim

 

[tc]

Continue prayers from out west. The waiting can be so hard. It'd be nice if they could do a test and give you the results the same day.

Thanks for keeping us posted.

 

[crs7568]

Sorry for the tough time you are experiencing. I hope that everything works out for you!

 

[mt2]

My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope everything turns out well for your DH.

mt2

 

[Trish Bessette]

Thanks for the update. Your family is in my prayers.

 

[4greatboys]

Im keeping your family in my prayers

 

[Pooh93]

My thoughts are with you and your family. Please keep us updated.

 

[Snowysmom]

I am praying for the best for you and your family. It sounds like he has a good medical team.

 

[LindaG4458]

About three years ago DH's brother had a similar tumor, which they believe started in the tonsil. He had surgery, then chemo and radiation. Although there are some residual problems he is now cancer free. I hope your husband has equal success with his treatment.

 

[kejoda]

oh Coleen I'm so sorry. I'll say many prayers for you all.

 

[Duchie]

I'm sorry you're having to go through this. It sounds like you caught it early, which is always good news. Prayers for a successful outcome!

 

[Pembo]

From my own experience, write down all your questions! When you're there your mind could go blank. Do not be afraid to ask any question no matter how trivial it seems to you. And ask who you can call with more questions after your visit.

When we talked to the surgeon about my brain tumor dh asked how much of my hair they would shave. At the time I thought he was being shallow, but I'm glad he asked!

Good luck to you all and prayers.