More news on BIL and his cancer

[RCT]

well, he got a second opinion about a month ago....this new doctor told him that he would probably be around for a long time.....;) and that since the masses aren't growing that they could put off Chimo for a while, so BIL/SIL were all ready to go down to Florida for the winter....I wasn't too thrilled with this new doctor since he was so far the other way from the original doctor who suggested Chimo right away....well they did another CT scan before SIL/BIL go down to Florida...and well the masses aren't any bigger there are just more of them now....Depression hit them really hard this time....we went to thier house for the weekend....he feels alright...but looks thin to me....a little depressed...not really eating much and kinda turning into a couch potato....SIL is frustrated and scared and I feel so bad for them....

any prayers are welcomed....thanks for listening.....I feel so helpless and there is nothing I can do.....

[KarlaB]

{{{Renee}}} Sorry to hear the news. :( Are they still going to FL? Is he going to do chemo? Why did he see a new dr? (Sorry for the 20 questions.) What a scary time for everyone. Hope you are all hanging in there - will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!!

[TXmom]

Hang in there sweetie!

[AnnW]

Time to get a third opinion! These docs are too far off from each other.
Good luck.

[RCT]

Originally posted by AnnW
Time to get a third opinion! These docs are too far off from each other.
Good luck.


that's what I thought at first too Ann...but now that they have done another scan and there are more masses....looks like the first doctor had the right idea.....

No, Karla, Florida is out of the question....chemo is going to be schedualed some time this week....just feel helpless and sad....for them both....

[Cathy]

Renee, That stinks. Their emotions must have been all over the place in the past few months. That really wears you down after a while. I hope he gets good results from the chemo.

[KarlaB]

How sad, Renee. Have they contacted anyone from hospice? (I know it's been mentioned before but I can't remember ~ sorry.) I have known many people with cancer and after having gone thru it directly with my fil I know how heartwrenching it can be. I hope you are all hanging in there and that the chemo gives him some more quality time. {{{hugs}}}

[Leigh]

Prayers are going up now. Please keep us updated. Sorry to hear that you are having to go through this.

[kacee]

Renee,

My hugs and love go to you and your family. I will pray for your Bil and family. This is a hard thing to go through. I know you being there for them is something that they will need and charish.


I know the hopeless feeling that you have. You are not alone here. This board is a wonderful place to come and share your feelings and thoughts.

You have my prayers.


Love to you!!
kacee

[Linda/NE]

(((RENEE)))

I'm so sorry!! Do they expect the Chemo to put it into remission? I really don't know much about this as I haven't directly known anyone experiencing this so I apologize if that's a dumb question. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Marla]

((Renee)) I am sorry to hear that more masses have occured. Isn't it scary though how 2 doctors could give such different results.

I hope and pray that the chemo helps to minimize/eliminate the masses without too many side effects. There are so many wonderful anti-nausea medications out now, that hopefully your BIL will be given.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

[littlesista06]

Renee - you're in my prayers.

[RCT]

well, they have an appointment this afternoon....so that will give them some sense of what approach to take....probably chemo to shrink the masses....but I am not sure how much longer of a life span he will have or if the quailty of life will be any good...those are his questions...finally had a break through with him last night on the phone .....he told me his fears...I told him to write those questions down....thanks for thinking of me....its a hard time....I love these two people...and they happend to be the quite non talkers of the family...LOL...