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Oh...Valley. I know zip about cancer or chemo other than what you hear on TV. But I am glad he has someone who loves and supports him while he goes through this. I am so glad he's not ill from it yet. I hope he doesn't get too ill. I know that different people have different kinds of reactions. I don't know what to say...I never do. But we're here....

Thanks, purple.  He did OK until yesterday afternoon and the proverbial "truck" hit him.  He's had a really bad headache since then that his pain meds haven't put a dent in.  Now his doctor wants to do a brain MRI.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don't let it be in his brain

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Matthew 6:26
James 1:2-5

Valleygirl:

Just saw your thread abut your husband's diagnosis and treatment.  I will also keep you guys in my prayers.  If you guys ever find it necessary to travel for second opinions, experimental programs, or to a specialist hospital like MD Anderson please let me know.  I am a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight/Grace Flight which flies patients to treatment centers all over the country free of charge. 

We try to take long distance travel out of the problem category for people who need to get treatment in another location.  Our pilots use their own planes and their own funds to pay for the trips.  My email is tbryant4@austin.rr.com.  May God grant you the wisdom, peace, and perseverance to face this tough time.
 

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Twin Lakes Ranch
Central Texas

Valleygirl,

Keep your trust and hope in the Lord.  He will sustain you.  The thread from TL Bryant moved me to tears.  Here we are on a bird website and he/she is an angel of the skies!  Bless you!

 We certainly are all connected together by more than the threads in these discussions  I hope everything works out for you and your husband.  I will continue to pray for you both.  God bless.

 

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Sharon Calahan

This has been an incredible thread. There is a lot of sadness and pain, but a lot of love and hope too. The generosity of T.L. helps me to believe that maybe the world isn't as bad as I have a tendancy to believe it is. And when I see what Valleygirl and her husband are going through I feel ashamed that I complain about my life. We take so much for granted and when things like this happen to good people, it makes you realize how lucky you are. Valleygirl, they say prayers can move a mountain, so I will keep praying along with everyone else.  Keep the faith and know we're here for you.

It has been so difficult to stay positive through this but today my aunt was telling me to focus on the positive and think of things to be thankful for.  One of the greatest positives are the many, many people who have been so supportive.  People we don't even know have sent us cards and called and told us they are thinking about us and praying for us.  Yes Cosmicblu, there are still good people in the world and there are a lot of them on this forum.  You all just don't know how much this has meant to me.  Virtual strangers but also virtual friends.

Thanks everyone.

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I lost my mother to pancreatic cancer. She was only 72. It brought our family together in a way that was incredible and she is always in my dreams. I send all my positive thoughts and prayers to you and your husband.

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How are you guys doing, Valleygirl?  I'm not sure what your trying to say Rose but if you don't like the thread here or are not interested then just leave it alone.

 I'll keep praying!

Hey Valleygirl,

LIke Jen - I was just wondering if there's any update, how treatments are going, and especially how you're hanging in there!  Write us a little update if you want - or just know that we're thinking of you.

You're both in my prayers every day!

Nancy

Hi Nancy and Jen.  Thanks for asking.  My husband just started his second cycle of chemo. The doctor increased the dosage this time so it pretty well "knocked him for a loop" this time but hopefully it will kill more cancer cells.  He must complete three cycles(which should take us to the end of Sept.) before they re-scan him to see if the chemo is working or not.  He feels very weak and nauseated most of the time but he will gradually get his strength back just in time for another round of chemo. He is still going into work when he feels like it.  They have been really great by letting him just sit in the office when he feels badly so that helps.

Thanks for caring.  I really appreciate it.

I'm doing much better.  It's been a real roller-coaster ride emotionally but things are leveling out.  I have lots of family and friends (you guys, too!) to keep me going.

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Valleygirl, I feel so bad for your pain.  I know a woman who has been dealing with pancreatic cancer for more than 15 years.  I know it has been tough for her, but she keeps going.  You know by now that pancreatic cancer is........ you rarely survive it...., but how long can you live with it.. a long time!!!!  Make him eat well.  what ever it takes, make him eat.  Don't allow him to wither away.  If he doesn't have a pet that he loves, GET HIM ONE!  dog, bird, cat, snake, don't matter.  he needs a reason to live.  You and the kids matter, but a pet to hug, snuggle, love with will matter to him.  D.C. 

Oh, DC, how sweet.  15 years would be wonderful!  My husband has been feeling quite well lately so we are hoping that the chemo is working. Even his doctor is amazed at how well he is doing.  He will be re-scanned on the 19th after which we will find out if the cancer has shrunken or....not.

Oh, and by the way, we have two kitties who live in our home and two dog who live outside so we have the pet thing covered.  ;))

So far he has been able to continue working (he doesn't even have to do any work just sit and point or more if he feels like it)  His employer has really been great to allow him to do this.  I think it's the least they could do after 32 years of faithful service. I do believe his health would decline if he had to stay at home so hopefully he'll be able to work for some time to come.

Well, anyway, we keep taking one day at a time and appreciating each one as if it were the last.

Thanks again for caring.

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ValleyGirl, how are you? You and your husband have been on my mind and I was wondering if there is an update...or how you have been holding up. I am sorry if I missed another message somewhere, I don't spend a lot of time on these boards....

Hi Purplepain,  it is so sweet of you to ask.  All I can say is so far, so good.  He has completed cycles of chemo and had a CT scan this past Friday to check on the progress but we won't get the results until this coming Friday!  Argghhhh!  Waiting is not fun.  He has been feeling fairly well during this time other than extreme weakness immediately after the treatments.  He is eating well and still able to go into work.  Some days he gets depressed just thinking about what he isn't able to do anymore.  He has always been involved in everything but now he's having to stand on the sidelines and he's not handling that very well.

As for me...I'm doing pretty well also.  Some days something will trigger the tears but I can't let myself fall apart, I have to stay strong for him.  Hopefully the scan results will be better than we expect.  That would make me very happy.

I'll try to post an update after we go back on the 26th.

Thanks again for caring

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Matthew 6:26
James 1:2-5