Brain Tumor

[bulrush]

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.

[Fletcher]

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

[klkak]

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.

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.

[klkak]

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.

[crashdive123]

Just know that we're all here for you, Debra, and the rest of your family.

[klkak]

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.

[nell67]

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.

[Gray Wolf]

That must have been a great disappointment for your whole family. Stay strong my brother. As always, you and Debra are in our prayers.

[crashdive123]

Thanks for the update Kevin. As always, you and your family are in our prayers.

[chiye tanka]

Sorry to hear the bad news. Keep your heads up, we won't forget you and yours. Our prayers are with you always brother.

[Riverrat]

You all are still in our prayers and thoughts....keep the good thoughts going.

[dondydon]

quick question, how does saying a few words that the person will never even hear change the behavior of out-of-control cells...
(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)

[nell67]

Whatever dondeydon,go play in the street somewhere

[Sarge47]

quick question, how does saying a few words that the person will never even hear change the behavior of out-of-control cells...
(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)

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"?

[dondydon]

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"?

endorphins? then you might as well chug down some chocolate.

[laughing beetle]

quick question, how does saying a few words that the person will never even hear change the behavior of out-of-control cells...
(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)

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.

[klkak]

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.

[nell67]

dondydon,if you have something constructive to say in another thread,please go there now,your input in this thread is not needed.

[laughing beetle]

klkak, I am still praying for you and Debra. Hang in there sir. All blessings.

[crashdive123]

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.