My wife's cancer has returned

by Scribe, Friday, September 12, 2014, 07:31 (3714 days ago)

In 2012, both me and Babs had cancer -- hers was Stage I invasive breast cancer that was treated with a partial mastectomy and radiation.

It has returned as MBC -- metatastic breast cancer located in the bones of her upper spine, lower left ribs and right hip. Inoperable, incurable. For the rest of her life she has to get treatment to slow down its progress -- hormone shots and radiation now. Chemo will be the last resort.

The problem is, MBC eventually learns how to defeat the medicines and then the doctors have to figure out another way to fight it. And so forth and so on. A friend and neighbor of ours had MBC and lasted only four months before it migrated to her brain, lungs and liver, killing her.

September was supposed to have been a great month -- my birthday was on the 8th, Jilly the Kid started her first real job in DC, and on the 20th I will be cancer-free for two years (Stage III naso-pharyngeal cancer).

Scribe
A scan shows that Babs is clear of the disease in those areas right now.

We will be praying for you all...

by Hobie ⌂ @, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Friday, September 12, 2014, 07:38 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

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Sincerely,

Hobie

My thoughts are with you

by brionic @, Friday, September 12, 2014, 10:43 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

Mere words don't convey what I mean.

Praying for all of you.

by mcassill, Friday, September 12, 2014, 16:22 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

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My wife's cancer has returned

by Wildcat, Flint Hills of Kansas, Friday, September 12, 2014, 16:51 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

Praying for all of you.

i hate this. but though it may be incurable, this does not

by cable, Friday, September 12, 2014, 17:00 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

mean it is not survivable.... many patients that i see live with the disease, uncured, but not progressing.

if you drop me an email, i can send some references on new info and approaches that are out there, including things you can do yourselves.

i am a physician but not an oncologist, but i read lots of things related and keep up with them

haroldcable@gmail.com

My wife's cancer has returned

by Warhawk, Hot Springs, Arkansas, Friday, September 12, 2014, 18:22 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

Breast cancer is a horrible disease, we lost my wife's sister to it a few years ago. But never give up hope, the doctors and drug companies are learning more and getting new treatments every day.

Your wife will be in our prayers

Prayers up for you all,

by Sarge ⌂ @, Central Misery, Friday, September 12, 2014, 18:35 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

ntxxt

My wife's cancer has returned

by Cherokee @, Medina, Ohio, Friday, September 12, 2014, 18:40 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

Nothing I can say...prayer for both of you, for healing and peace.

That sucks. Very sorry to hear it. Stand strong.

by Rob Leahy ⌂ @, Prescott, Arizona, Friday, September 12, 2014, 19:05 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe
edited by Rob Leahy, Friday, September 12, 2014, 19:25

many here have been through this and many more will be praying and thinking for you & your family.

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

Prayers sent.

by Tom Richardson @, Clarksville, Arkansas, Friday, September 12, 2014, 20:17 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

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Prayers sent

by Slow Hand-, Friday, September 12, 2014, 20:24 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

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My wife's cancer has returned

by john purcell, Friday, September 12, 2014, 22:22 (3714 days ago) @ Scribe

Prayers sent,John

Prayers

by Dave B @, Alamogordo New Mexico, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 01:18 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

I will keep both of you in my prayers.

Prayers sent my friend

by Fivegunner @, LOWELL Mi., Saturday, September 13, 2014, 05:30 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

God Bless you both.

I haven't got the right words , for your situation...

by John Meeker @, United States, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 09:45 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

they are just inadequate. You are both now in my prayers, and along with the rest of the folks here, wishing for the best for you.

Prayers sent.

by Jared, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 10:00 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

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My wife's cancer has returned

by Murphy @, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 10:25 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

Prayers sent.

Murphy

I'll say a prayer for sure

by Bob Hatfield @, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 16:15 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

Prayer is up

Good luck also

My wife's cancer has returned

by Art @, Littleton, Colorado, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 16:47 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

Me and Sandy will keep you both in our prayers.

Art

So sorry to hear this. I am at a loss for words.

by stonewalrus, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 20:52 (3713 days ago) @ Scribe

Nm

My wife's cancer has returned

by jgt, Sunday, September 14, 2014, 11:06 (3712 days ago) @ Scribe

God bless you. You have our prayers.

Prayers offered

by Todd Corder @, Saturday, September 20, 2014, 09:35 (3706 days ago) @ Scribe

We will keep you in our prayers.

Kevin, I am so sorry.

by Hoot @, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 05:28 (3702 days ago) @ Scribe

Prayers for both of you.

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