Well..it is not the news we hoped for.
Stage 4 adenocarcinoma in the left chest, with lymph node that is also cancerous. We cannot attempt chemo because the hearts ejection fraction is 47% and it should be 50% or above. Plan b is hormone therapy taken as pills daily. The Dr will see him every two weeks and he will have blood work and pet scans from time to time. If the tumor responds and shrinks then he will have surgery. If it does not shrink we will have to revisit the plan a of chemotherapy…which may cause death.
We are sad and discouraged, it will take some time for everything to sink in. Thank you for all the prayers.
A rainbow after a thunderstorm on Wednesday night. Photo by Jen
I will be back as I am able.
Far Side
Oh dear I am so sorry. You have been through so much together already. Wishing you both the very best.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not what I was praying for but I will continue praying for full healing.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers.
ReplyDeleteprayers ongoing...for strength, for healing, for comfort and wisdom...
ReplyDeleteHoping for a good response to the hormone therapy. Continued prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for ALL of you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the disheartening news. I have prayed and prayed but I don't think I have much clout. It sounds like there are options though and your doctor seems to be vigilant. I think that rainbow is a good sign! Hugs to all of you.
ReplyDeletepraying... and thinking of you both.
ReplyDeleteI am looking at the rainbow which is a promise of a better tomorrow. We are going to pray that the hormone therapy does it's job and take one step at a time. (hugs)
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your sad test results; I know there are many that follow your blog (including me) that were pumping out the prayers. And we will continue to do so for a good response to the hormone therapy. Sending virtual big hugs to you both!!! Dawn P. Albany, GA
ReplyDeleteOh my - I'm so sorry about such discouraging news. Hugs to you!!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Goodness! How do they determine the hearts ejection fraction? Never heard of that before. I have to ask if they suggested immunotherapy at all? Thoughts and prayers sounds so meager in my ears, but you will be there, regardless. *love and hugs*
ReplyDeleteHe had a Mughal test which is a stress electrocardiogram that measures your heart health. Right now hormone therapy is our only option.
DeleteContinuing to pray for you and Far Guy. RHill, TX
ReplyDeletePraying for strength for you and Far Guy and for healing.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you both. I know the heartbreak of losing family members to cancer. The only grace is that it gives time to accept the inevitable and to cherish each moment together. May God's peace enfold you both.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that they have discovered a new problem with Far Guy's lungs. I hope there is some treatment that will help him.
ReplyDeleteOh Connie, I'm so so sorry to hear this. My prayers will continue. Please, I beg you....please get another opinion. Or two. Or three. My Daddy (RIP...1987) had 6 blocked arteries in his chest. The doctor said it was impossible to do surgery because his heart was too weak. He said to my Mom "What am I supposed to do now? Go home & wait to die?!" After being home a couple weeks, my brothers & I decided that we had to get another opinion. So we took Dad's tests & marched into another cardiovascular surgeon's office. He looked at Dad's test results & such. He agreed wholeheartedly that Dad's heart function was bad & that he may not make it if open-heart surgery was attempted...but that it was possible, albeit very "iffy". Dad looked at the surgeon in the eyes and said "If I was your Dad, what would you do, Doctor?" The doctor said "I was raise my eyes up to heaven, ask for God's help, and I would do surgery on him." Dad said that was good enough for him. Dad had successful surgery & lived for years afterward. So don't give up, Connie. One doctor's opinion is not the end all, be all. I'll be praying. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeletePrayers for peace on this journey
ReplyDeleteWHEW!!! My heart is just as broken as yours are. I really was hoping for good news. May the peace of the Lord be with you both. and Know we are all praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow is a promise. 🌷
ReplyDeleteTrust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
I’m saddened to hear this news and pray the treatment will shrink the tumor.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for you all. This is not the news you were hoping for. Let the hormone therapy work, is my mantra for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry the news was not good. I do hope that the treatment will shrink the tumour to permit surgery. Thinking of you and Far Guy.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the unwelcome news. Love the rainbow. Keep hoping.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that the news was not more encouraging. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. Sending you a big hug from Canada
ReplyDeleteThis is such disheartening news. I am so sorry for both of you (and family) and I will keep you all in my prayers too. Hugs, Kara
ReplyDelete