Cancer Support

PaulnFortWorth

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61. Cancer Treatment

Fri Nov 4, 2022, 04:00 PM

Nov 2022

I had throat cancer last year. Two spots were biopsied. Chemo and radiation. Radiation does 90% and chemo finishes the job. I'm 72 now.

Now my wife has bone cancer but also chest congestion of unknown origin. Waiting for the pulmonologist to figure out what's going on with her lungs. Took samples during out-patient lung scope and something grew in the petri dish. Still unknown. Oncologist is waiting on the pulmonologist before starting treatment.

The waiting without not knowing what the doctors want to do is the most difficult part. If we start chemo and radiation, her lungs might get worse. Her oxygen drops with moderate walking. The pulmonologist has to give the OK first.

I'm not ready to bury my wife.

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Once again, I am terrified. [View all] murielm99 Nov 2022 OP

You have my good thoughts! Dale in Laurel MD Nov 2022 #1

I'm sorry you're going through this XanaDUer2 Nov 2022 #2

get a second opinion on dosages of Tetrachloride Nov 2022 #3

Sending you calming and positive vibes. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #4

Best of luck and complete recovery to you. I had radiation for breast cancer not as bad as yours Walleye Nov 2022 #5

Blessings, warm thought for healing and prayers for you, our dear friend. CurtEastPoint Nov 2022 #6

Murielm99, you are in my heart. I have no expertise in cancer, but it sounds like good Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #7

When the mountain seems really high.. Permanut Nov 2022 #8

Great advice and I multigraincracker Nov 2022 #13

Agree. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #18

you got it. barbtries Nov 2022 #9

Sending you good vibes and prayers, muriel. brer cat Nov 2022 #10

I am trying to stay positive. murielm99 Nov 2022 #12

I know you are, although it is terribly difficult at times. brer cat Nov 2022 #16

Hugs and blessings for a full recovery, dear Muriel Wicked Blue Nov 2022 #11

So sorry you are going through this, muriel. It's good that the doctors are talking cure skylucy Nov 2022 #14

I prayed for you and I am wishing you the best. I too will soon be 74.... Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #15

God bless you and thank you for your support. murielm99 Nov 2022 #23

That is true. I joke that, when I get up, SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #40

Yup Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #49

Your friends at DU are here for you dlk Nov 2022 #17

Always know that you are stronger than you think you are..this is my asiliveandbreathe Nov 2022 #19

I can speak to the Keytruda. Staph Nov 2022 #20

Prayers and hugs to you and to your family. Canoe52 Nov 2022 #21

Holding you in my heart. MontanaMama Nov 2022 #22

Not a doctor or any type of medical person but, tiredtoo Nov 2022 #24

Early detection is so important and you've got that going for you! MLAA Nov 2022 #25

Prayers, of course. majdrfrtim Nov 2022 #26

Prayers for you.. Jade Fox Nov 2022 #27

Sending you love and prayers for healing and strength, one step at a time. chia Nov 2022 #28

Sending healing thoughts your way mercuryblues Nov 2022 #29

Oh no! Hoping for the best, stay positive and seek information. So sorry to hear this. TeamProg Nov 2022 #30

You have a whole lot going on wendyb-NC Nov 2022 #31

This 74 year old.. mountain grammy Nov 2022 #32

Sending prayers and healing vibes. Re your worry about getting a clot from a-fib because highplainsdem Nov 2022 #33

I wish you the very Best Cha Nov 2022 #34

Just about the a-fib... MiHale Nov 2022 #35

If comfortable, can you share how your cancer was caught? beaglelover Nov 2022 #36

My kitchen was being remodeled. murielm99 Nov 2022 #37

Thank you for sharing your story. beaglelover Nov 2022 #38

I was scared out of smoking murielm99 Nov 2022 #41

After almost 30 years as a heavy (2-3 packs per day) smoker ... 11 Bravo Nov 2022 #39

I am so glad that you are cured. murielm99 Nov 2022 #43

Hell, I didn't even mention the melanoma or prostate cancer. 11 Bravo Nov 2022 #46

Wishing you the best for care and recovery (((HUGS))) NoSheep Nov 2022 #42

Wishing you the very best! JustinBulletin Nov 2022 #44

Get it off your chest (even if only a little bit) by posting it here. calimary Nov 2022 #45

Being terrified was the normal for me from my diagnosis/ throughout my treatment. Solly Mack Nov 2022 #47

Thank you. murielm99 Nov 2022 #56

Stay strong. You have my deepest well wishes. argyl Nov 2022 #48

Sending you lots of healing hugs and prayers. gademocrat7 Nov 2022 #50

Reaching my heart to yours... you are not alone. n/t TygrBright Nov 2022 #51

All the best hopes and wishes. irisblue Nov 2022 #52

Good vibes sent your way. Wishing you a quick treatment and recovery. Lonestarblue Nov 2022 #53

Good thoughts and vibes for you, murielm99! ancianita Nov 2022 #54

... William769 Nov 2022 #55

William.... murielm99 Nov 2022 #57

Sending well wishes your way lindalou65 Nov 2022 #58

Oh, honey. sheshe2 Nov 2022 #59

Positive thoughts for you... pandr32 Nov 2022 #60

Cancer Treatment PaulnFortWorth Nov 2022 #61

You are right about the not knowing. murielm99 Nov 2022 #62

Positive thoughts & healing vibes coming your way. CrispyQ Nov 2022 #63

Thank you for including us - good thoughts go both ways Wild blueberry Nov 2022 #64

I am so sorry you are having to deal with all this Muriel.. Peacetrain Nov 2022 #65

Sending you healing thoughts and bluer skies ahead. All the best. ⭐ appalachiablue Nov 2022 #66

Have you heard of Targeted Radionuclide Therapy? judesedit Nov 2022 #67

Hi Murielm, I am sending you positive vibes. peacebuzzard Nov 2022 #68

I am wishing you all the best wishes I can muster and will think about you. Best wishes for the scan Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #69

Love and Light to you. stage left Nov 2022 #70

Sending many prayers and hugs your way! woodsprite Nov 2022 #71

So many of my favorite DUers are cancer survivors! murielm99 Nov 2022 #72

Breaks my heart that you're afraid!💔 luvallpeeps Nov 2022 #73

I had radiation therapy for breast cancer 10 years ago. TNNurse Nov 2022 #74

I've been praying for you daily, Muriel. summer_in_TX Nov 2022 #75

I am in a similar situation and had my final radiation therapy today... Handler Nov 2022 #76

Sending warmth, wishes for healing, positive energy, and prayers for strength of body and mind. salin Nov 2022 #77

Vibes for healing and strength and best poossible outcoome. Your DU niyad Nov 2022 #78

I had severe locks Nov 2022 #79

Hugs to you dear murielm99! lunatica Nov 2022 #80

Hugs and Peaceful Vibes for you. Silver Gaia Nov 2022 #81

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you nightwing1240 Nov 2022 #82

Sending healing thoughts mzmolly Nov 2022 #83

Stay encouraged, murielm99. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #84