Alabama Larry Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Praying for her and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) Granny had her consultation today with the head of thoracic surgery at the JGB Cancer Center. She is going to have a stress test to see if her heart can handle the surgery. They are also additionally doing a PET scan and an ultrasound. After all the tests results are in, they will determine what combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy she needs. The surgery is apparently extremely hard on your body as well as the radiation and chemotherapy being hard. With past heart problems she has had they want to be very thorough before proceeding with a course of treatment. Finally they do believe she has a cancerous spot on her stomach. Hopefully she will know something fairly soon. I don't know if this will be inspirational, but I find it to be: A work colleague had to quit working about 4 years ago because he was literally riddled with cancer: stomach, liver, in his blood...it was bad. He quit working to undergo experimental treatment at the Mayo clinic. About 2 weeks after he quit, he had a stroke. He was in a coma for 3 months, and couldn't walk, talk or anything for almost a year after. He slowly improved from the stroke, and resumed his treatments for cancer. He then had 2 bone marrow transplants, both of which were from the "acceptable" match pool. His body rejected both. A year ago, he had what would the doctors said was his last chance, a 3rd bone marrow transplant, this time from the "optimal" pool. He is in remission now, for almost a year. He is a walking testament to miracles and the power of will and positive thinking. I feel optimistic about your granny. And JGB is an incredibly miraculous place. I've seen it many times. My prayers continue... Edited December 16, 2010 by rockmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyDanza Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Amen Rockmom! FKW continued prayers to her, you and family. Just gotta say cancer is CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerkywrestler Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 I don't know if this will be inspirational, but I find it to be: A work colleague had to quit working about 4 years ago because he was literally riddled with cancer: stomach, liver, in his blood...it was bad. He quit working to undergo experimental treatment at the Mayo clinic. About 2 weeks after he quit, he had a stroke. He was in a coma for 3 months, and couldn't walk, talk or anything for almost a year after. He slowly improved from the stroke, and resumed his treatments for cancer. He then had 2 bone marrow transplants, both of which were from the "acceptable" match pool. His body rejected both. A year ago, he had what would the doctors said was his last chance, a 3rd bone marrow transplant, this time from the "optimal" pool. He is in remission now, for almost a year. He is a walking testament to miracles and the power of will and positive thinking. I feel optimistic about your granny. And JGB is an incredibly miraculous place. I've seen it many times. My prayers continue... Thank you for that. And I do find that inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerkywrestler Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Amen Rockmom! FKW continued prayers to her, you and family. Just gotta say cancer is CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Agreed...though I have stronger, non-BGP friendly words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonels_Wear_Blue Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Agreed...though I have stronger, non-BGP friendly words. Like "crud"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerkywrestler Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 After Granny's first consulation at JGB they wanted several more tests ran. She has her second consultation today and hopefully a course of treatment will be decided upon. Please keep her in your thoughts today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygirl Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Thoughts and prayers for your Granny and you today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerkywrestler Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Thank you. The appointment will be moved to tomorrow at noon. I don't think we will ever get answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyDanza Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Continued prayers. I know how tough all this is. I think its even worse when the process is drawn out. Keep your head up FKW. Your BGP family is here for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold sunrise Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Continued prayers and angels for yu and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygirl Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Thank you. The appointment will be moved to tomorrow at noon. I don't think we will ever get answers.I'll just continue my thoughts & prayers for you & your Granny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerkywrestler Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 It was determined last week that Granny will have to undergo an esophagectomy. They surgery will be at Jewish hospital tomorrow morning. Please keep my Granny in your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdsfan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I hope all goes as smoothly as possible, with the best outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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