Had really bad news today. I have extensive spread in nodes and the cancer has also metastasized to my brain. Gosh this is scary - hubby and I are numb! X
My heart goes out to you and the family at this time. There are no words I can find to make you feel better but with your wonderful support to others on this foumm just needed to put in print that I will hold you in my thoughts and send virtual cuddles - wish they could be real ones. Love and peace Jules xxxx
I cant tell you how much you all mean to me and my hubby (you may see his name pop up soon!). I have gone into a very strange mode - distant and quiet - think the body has shutdown from things for a bit!
I am seeing a gamma-knife specialist on Tuesday I think just to see if the brain lesion can be treated with targeted radiotherapy before I become symptomatic. The oncologist feels that I need rid of it to generally make what life I have left more comfortable. I have made no decisions either way and wont until I see if it is worth pursuing and the risks are minimal. The Prof is fine with whatever I decide but really does feel this could help me in the short term with pain and loss of ability, so I guess it must be a consideration for me.
Thank you for taking the time to talk to me especially with so many of you going through so much yourselves. You are a wonderfully supportive lot x
My hubby was always quiet (as you know!). You have time to process your way forward now and will find the right path for you and your family. We did all we could to keep hubby comfortable and, yes,it would have been easier if he had 'letme in' but this was his way and I loved and respected the man's dignity (though you all know how frustrated it left me).
Its at times like these that I wish the PM service was currently available but just know that your forum mates wish you, and of course your husband and family , peace within yourselves at this reflective time. You are in my thoughts as you continue to make decisions with the dignity you have always shown.This virtual connection is an amazing resource. Comforting hugs to you and yours (and of course we will welcome hubby too in due time). Jules x
My hubby was always quiet (as you know!). You have time to process your way forward now and will find the right path for you and your family. We did all we could to keep hubby comfortable and, yes,it would have been easier if he had 'letme in' but this was his way and I loved and respected the man's dignity (though you all know how frustrated it left me).
Its at times like these that I wish the PM service was currently available but just know that your forum mates wish you, and of course your husband and family , peace within yourselves at this reflective time. You are in my thoughts as you continue to make decisions with the dignity you have always shown.This virtual connection is an amazing resource. Comforting hugs to you and yours (and of course we will welcome hubby too in due time). Jules x
