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Debra received cardiac clearance from her Cardiologist. This was a big step. Without the clearance she would not be considered for the surgery. We are another step closer to her healing.
I pray that every one of you are blessed abundantly.
Kevin...,
There are a lot of people praying and pulling for Debra and you. Unfortunately words often fail to convey heart felt feelings and wishes. Just know that there are a lot of people that care.
That is great news....glad she got that step out of the way....
Well said crash.
Kevin, that's just the start of the good news!
klkak,
i wanted to share with you that my mother had an identical tumor to that which your wife has about five years ago. we live in spokane, washington, and thankfully one of the best neurosurgeons in the country flew in from seattle to remove the tumor. she also had to have the cranial removal. her tumor was about the size of a golf ball, and choked off the blood supply to the sense of smell region, permanently killing it. my mother did have some after effects that she is still dealing with (also heart-related), so it forced her into an early retirement.
we're not a religious family in the slightest, but that doesn't mean that we can't wish you well. our family went through what you're going through, and it was tough.. but we stuck together and everything's fine now. however you achieve your positive outlook (religion, support groups, fluffy bunny slippers), achieve it. it makes all the difference in the world. my mother is the single-most upbeat and permanently optimistic person i know and always sees the best in everyone, and i'm confident that it's her love of life that's helped her recover as well as she has. i know from personal experience that what you're going through is the scariest thing that you wouldn't ever dare to imagine, but remember this: others have beaten far worse, and you will beat this. not "can", but "will".
i won't say "good luck", because you won't need it. i will wish your wife a speedy recovery, though. at least hospital food has gotten better in the last few years!
klkak, My family and i feel for your situation,so we wanted to invite you and your wife over for a BBQ, I'll go ahead and get out the grill
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Goldrydd, Thank you for this testimony, and thank you for your words of encouragement. It truly means allot to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goldrydd
That is very generous of you. I'm afraid we'll have to take a rain check. Thank you anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by erunkiswldrnssurvival
Sorry I have been out of touch recently klkak. You, Debra and the rest of the family are in my prayers. My family up there, over in Okinawa and here in the midwest are all praying for you and the circle keeps growing. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Stay strong brother.
My Brother I am glad you finely got the news. It was good talking to you also. Take care of yourself. Call me when you get home.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by AKS
even though i am new here, there is a true story i know of to perhaps help you in dealing with your problem.
the famous poker player Doyle Brunson had some kind of cancer (skin maybe) which was too serious to operate on, and doctors gave him only about a month left to live. after praying every day, when he went to the get a surgery to basically cut the cancer's pathway to his head (which would leave him completely paralyzed), right before the surgery, another scan revealed that all his tumors were gone and he was perfectly fine.
so just keep hope alive and sometimes these things work themselves out
Thank you for that encouragement. My wife is a part of me so I can never give up hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rambo JohnJ
For both of yous, I pray
She will be fine.
Tsitenha and Jericho, Thank you very much for you prayers and encouragement.
Just adding my prayers
Thank you very much. Every single prayer helps.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Proud American
Here is the latest,
Debra has gotten the last two test done. A CT-scan of her eyes and some type of vision test. She delivered the results from all the tests to the surgeons office today. She says she is going to schedule the surgery for the middle of October. She has made out a new will and testament and a living will so that my daughter and I don't have to make that decision if necessary.
Thank all of you again so much for interceding for us.
Kevin...,
Have they given her any kind of news klkak?? are they saying anything at all about it?
just remember we are always here if you need a shoulder,or just a few sets of ears to listen.Payers for your family as always.
klkak, you don't know me yet, but I know what you are going thru. I'm not Christian, I follow the Native path, but my prayers will be with you and yours until this fight is won. Keep heart and never give in.
Nell, they actually have to retrieve some cells to do some tests on them, to determine the next course of treatment, if any. When you know you have "cancer of the xyz" there are still more dimensions to that type of cancer. Let me see if I can remember the grade progression.
Here's the grade dimension. Grade 1 is fast growing, through Grade 4 which is slow growing. Fast growing tumors are very responsive to chemo, because they absorb lots of the chemo drug. Grade 4, are tougher to treat since they grow more slowly.
Then there is another dimension called Stage. I don't remember if they used numbers for this dimension but let's assume so. Stage 1 is the very beginning of true cancer (not just a tumor). Stage 4 is late stage cancer and it may have spread to the rest of the body. The stage is mainly used to tell the difference between early and late stage cancers.
Klkak,
I have a unique relationship with God. He here's you. Faith is everything.
Are you a believer? Do you believe he can heal? Faith is up to you. Keep PRAYING and I'll do the same. Hang in there brother we are here for you.
PS HE CAN
Nell, The surgeon believes the tumor is benign because of the type that it is. He is confident he can get it all out but has concerns about her eyesight and sense of smell. We are waiting for her next visit with the surgeon to see how he interprets all the test.Quote:
Originally Posted by nell67
Chiye tanka and Fletcher, As a child I was raised in the Native ways. After I joined the military I received Christ. Thank you both for your prayers and encouragement. With so many people interceding on Debra's behalf I can't help but to feel positive about the outcome.
Just know that we're all here for you, Debra, and the rest of your family.
Debra has a cold so we have to postpone the surgery. Once her cold symptoms are gone, she then has to stop taking one of her medication for several days. After this they will schedule the surgery to remove the tumor.
Prayers for a quick recovery on the cold,and that everything goes well with the surgery itself,I know how difficult brain surgery is,as my young nephew has had 3 brain surgeries in just over a year and a half,his problem is very different than Debras,but they will not operate on him at all if he has a cold,and his immune sustem is pretty much non existant,so catching him without a cold is hard to say the least.
Thinking of and praying for your family everyday.
That must have been a great disappointment for your whole family. Stay strong my brother. As always, you and Debra are in our prayers.
Thanks for the update Kevin. As always, you and your family are in our prayers.
Sorry to hear the bad news. Keep your heads up, we won't forget you and yours. Our prayers are with you always brother.
You all are still in our prayers and thoughts....keep the good thoughts going.
quick question, how does saying a few words that the person will never even hear change the behavior of out-of-control cells... :confused:
(btw to the person who said good attitude can help someone get better from illness, thats been completely proven wrong when it comes to cancer)
Whatever dondeydon,go play in the street somewhere
Positive Mental attitude as well as laughter helps create Endorphins which are known to cure many diseases have & even cure folks with Cancer...you need to check out some "Zig Ziglar" stuff. Also Medical Science has been wrong many times. Remember when they used to use "Leeches" & "Bleeding"?:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by dondydon
endorphins? then you might as well chug down some chocolate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarge47
Unless you have something constructive to say...dont bother saying anything. I have personal experience with cancer and I can say that my brother's positive attitude, indeed both our attitudes had a lot to do with his making a full recovery. 7 months in remission...each day is a gift.Quote:
Originally Posted by dondydon
Dondydon, There are five things a human requires to thrive. Food, Water, Shelter, physical companionship, Spiritual companionship. ie. something to believe in or have faith in. A higher power. Call it what you want. When one man prays for another of the same belief or spirit, the other receives comfort and encouragement. In this way one takes on the burden of the other. He shares his load.
There is a wisdom that reads like this:
Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work
If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up.
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
This last sentence is the most important. It combines the two with the higher power. I hope you were able to understand this and it answered your question.
dondydon,if you have something constructive to say in another thread,please go there now,your input in this thread is not needed.
klkak, I am still praying for you and Debra. Hang in there sir. All blessings.
Hey dandy - or dondy -whatever you call yourself....normally I would invite you to go to the introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself. This time I'll pass on that and invite you to go away.