What a "zoo" the last two days have been...we still have not talked to the pulmonologist...blah...blah...blah. We are now in connection with our oncologist in Bend who has finally seen the report...after it was faxed to the wrong number...blah...blah...blah.
Short version....the cancer didn't go away...it is now in the right lung and in the lymph nodes under the arms....metastasized is the word.
What now....we have decided to go back to Central Oregon as soon as possible ....and get under the care from the people we know.
More later....Linda is doing well with this news...as well as one can expect.....she was sure she was going to beat it...now she knows she has another struggle.
11:45 pm Eastern Time...additional "stuff"......Linda has had conversations with her oncologist office in Bend....they will be ready to restart chemo on Wednesday....they have been most helpful. My task tonight is to get the flight arrangements in place and all......and everything "buttoned up" here in Florida. My brother being here till Thursday is very helpful.
Tomorrow we plan on some visits to say goodbye to friends here in Florida.
Tonight we had tickets to the hockey game and Linda wanted to go. she felt being out and among people was good therapy. It was actually crazy with the Super Bowl parties everywhere....streets everywhere were cordoned off and multitudes of people moved about. The hockey game sucked...worse one this season. Linda is now sleeping.
More later.....
Friday, January 30, 2009
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Well, crap. I'd really hoped this wasn't going to be the kind of news you got from that scan.
I know the two of you are very strong and that all of us out here in cyberland support you with everything we've got. You can stil beat this and you can, at the very least, keep it at bay for a long time.
I hate that you have to go through all the treatment again. I know it's not easy for either of you and is a very difficult time physically and emotionally. I've been where you two are right now and I know that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach. I wish I could take all of it away from you.
Stay strong and let us all know when you need some extra support. It's what we're here for, because we're your friends.
My deepest love to you both, as always.
Dear Linda and Dave;
I am so sorry to learn the news. I pray for peace and strength for you.
The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with strength. Psalm 29:11
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Ruth Ann
I should have proofed that verse. It is:
The Lord gives strength to His people;
The Lord blesses His people with peace.
Psalm 29:11
I guess I'm a little shook and should have recovered a bit before writing.
My love,
Ruth Ann
So sorry to hear the latest news. Keep fighting - you can beat it. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Uhlmann
aka Chitwncartfreak at Champcarfanatics.com
Aunt Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of the terrible news. I have been keeping in touch with Janine lately through facebook and saw this today. I want you to know if you need anything call us here in Omaha and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you.
Love,
Alex Emken
If I could take this burden off of you and shoulder it myself, I would in a heartbeat. I hate to think of you having to deal with this again, but you're a strong woman with a LONG life in front of her and I know we'll beat it again. I am optimistic that THIS time, we'll get it. I know we will! I can't wait to throw my arms around you and give you the world's longest hug... seriously, someone call Guiness. I love you , I love you, I love you!!!
love, Janine
That totally stinks. So sorry to hear that. Keep fighting Linda.
I think Cheryl summed it up well, "CRAP!"
You are in my thoughts. I guess we need to dust off those boxing gloves & get back in fighting mode!
Take care of each other.
I love you both,
Jenn
Oh darn!... Just keep believing and hang in there. We are all here for you, and this is just another round that you will win. :) We have seen how strong willed you are and we know you can make it through, but also know that you can always lean on us if needed.
Big hugs to both of you!
Love,
Jim and Swee
We concur that going back to Oregon ... though a difficult choice.. is probably best! We are keeping you in our thought s and prayers! We will miss you on the trip to the sunny Caribbean! Do let us know if there is anything we can do here before you leave! grace and frank
Not the news we wanted to hear...:( We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Susan & Rick
We can't believe it is back and that you have to keep fighting this. We love you and let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Love, Chris, Wendy and Taigen
Linda and Dave
I clicked on todays' blog with great hesitation-I check it daily-love to hear about all of your adventures.
So sorry to hear about the outcome of your scan and that you will have to go through treatments again.
You are both strong emotionally (although you probably don't feel that way right now) and if anyone can go through this again, you can.
Keep your family close and remember to keep them in mind at all times.
Our thoughts are with you now and will be in the months to come.
Warm regards,
Stephanie & Jim
Hello my sweet wonderful Lady. I am only a phone call away. I am here for you anytime. Jillian and I will plan a trip to come and visit when you get back to Oregon. Jillian got her progress report with straight A-'s. She was a little dissapointed and assured me they would be straight A's by report card. She is definently your grandaughter! Oh and she had her choir concert last night. What a talented little singer she is. I was hoping she would have a solo, maybe next year. She loves to sing, just like you:)....
Please call me when you get a chance so I can hear your voice and send you a big kiss over the phone.
I love you both!
Julie
Not the news we wanted, that's for sure. All I can say is to stay strong. A friend of my mother's in Tampa is well into remission after beating an extremely agressive brain tumor cancer. It can be done. It WILL be done.
Love,
TravelGal and TravelGuy
Linda, you are a darn strong and determine willed woman who will again beat this. We will continue to pray for you and will surely put you back on the Prayer List at church. You have come this far in your fight and I know you will do it again. Beside you got a strong arm to lean on, Dave who we fight right along side of you. Thank God for you, Dave.
Love,
Janet
Love,
Janet
Hi guys,
So sorry to get this news about the scan. Our hearts go out to you and all your family. Just remember the two of you are so strong and have such a great support towards each other and your close family. We will keep up with the blog and keep you both in our thoughts!!! Love to you both, Kay and John
Hi guys,
So sorry to get this news about the scan. Our hearts go out to you and all your family. Just remember the two of you are so strong and have such a great support towards each other and your close family. We will keep up with the blog and keep you both in our thoughts!!! Love to you both, Kay and John
Linda I am speechless..I was so sure your life would take a better turn, looks like a bit of a detour ahead..Please know that you have my love, support, strength, prayers, determination, and anything else I have, behind you 100%! Florida's loss is Oregons gain and I mean that sincerely...I love you...Claudia
So sorry to hear the bad news of your recent test. Your battled through this before so no reason why you can't do it again. Prayers coming from the great white north.
All the best with this round of Chemo.
Wayne
I'm so sorry to hear of your scan results. You deserve better!
None of us know how much time we have on this planet. There's no better excuse than that to live life to the fullest each and every day.
I'd hoped to see you in Florida next week. Instead you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Rich
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