Bad news on the homefront
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Bad news on the homefront
I have been holding off breaking the news to all till we had a definate diagnosis. Well here goes, Donna has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her lower abdomen which at this time is inoperable. Dr. called it a sarcoma, which is a tumor of the soft tissue, we won't know exactly what type until the pathology report comes back though. We had our suspicions before the GTG down here, but she didn't want anyone to know. She will be starting radiation treatments next week, but we are unsure what other treatments will be forthcoming, although we know that chemo will be thrown in there at sometime.
Sometimes I think the news has affected me more than her, I just can't seem to find the strength to go on sometimes. I know I have to keep my hopes up and try to keep her spirits high. The treatments can be devistating to some folks, but we have been through a lot in the 22 years that we have been together, we will beat this too.
Please keep us in your thoughts as we work our way through these troubled times. I will keep everyone posted when we receive new info.
Jeff & Donna
Sometimes I think the news has affected me more than her, I just can't seem to find the strength to go on sometimes. I know I have to keep my hopes up and try to keep her spirits high. The treatments can be devistating to some folks, but we have been through a lot in the 22 years that we have been together, we will beat this too.
Please keep us in your thoughts as we work our way through these troubled times. I will keep everyone posted when we receive new info.
Jeff & Donna
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Jeff,
I have already said a prayer for you and Donna. I included you as well, as I know first hand how difficult this is on the husband. My wife went thru something similar a few years ago. Surgery and then radiation were her treatment options. She continuously amazed me with her strength and courage, as I'm sure Donna will as well. Our good news is that we got thru it together, and she's 6 years clear now. So it is beatable. Keep your spirits high.
You both will remain in my prayers.
Mark
I have already said a prayer for you and Donna. I included you as well, as I know first hand how difficult this is on the husband. My wife went thru something similar a few years ago. Surgery and then radiation were her treatment options. She continuously amazed me with her strength and courage, as I'm sure Donna will as well. Our good news is that we got thru it together, and she's 6 years clear now. So it is beatable. Keep your spirits high.
You both will remain in my prayers.
Mark
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We have heard so many horror stories and on the other hand folks that have been through treatment with very few side effects. We met a lady last weekend that has been through 3 different episodes of cancer treatment over the last 10 years and she is now cancer free. This has been an inspiration for Donna and myself.
All of this is so new to us, we really don't know what to expect just yet.
Again, thank all of you for your support. Jeff & Donna
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Jeff as you know we are all here for you and Donna, all you have to do is let us know and we will do whatever we can. If you do go to UAMS let me know my stepsister works in the cancer clinic I don't know what she does there but she's a terrific lady ,and having someone you know there helps alot.
Speaking of people with cancer I have a friend the was diagnosed with cancer and given only 6 months to live, that was 9 yrs ago he just finished restoring another of the 5 Corvettes he has done since then. They found some kind of medicine and he has been fine ever since.
Speaking of people with cancer I have a friend the was diagnosed with cancer and given only 6 months to live, that was 9 yrs ago he just finished restoring another of the 5 Corvettes he has done since then. They found some kind of medicine and he has been fine ever since.
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Jeff,
Sorry to hear about the bad news. If there is anything that we can do to help please let me know. We live just before Faircrest heading towards Junction so we can't be that far away from where you live in Eldorado. Best wishes and best of luck to you and your family from me and all of mine. Keep your head up, your wife will probably continue to amaze you with how strong she really is.
Casey
Sorry to hear about the bad news. If there is anything that we can do to help please let me know. We live just before Faircrest heading towards Junction so we can't be that far away from where you live in Eldorado. Best wishes and best of luck to you and your family from me and all of mine. Keep your head up, your wife will probably continue to amaze you with how strong she really is.
Casey
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Sometimes the people with the cancer do better than the rest of the family. I found out xmas 98 that i had cancer and i was like "ok let's do something about this". My parents and wife completely fell apart. When i was going through chemo there was a woman who had no hope and she was the happiest of everyone. Treatment has come along way even since i was diagnosed. Best wishes to you and your family.