MightyMouse Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi everyone. My father has been struggling so badly with the chemo treatments--and he's back into congestive heart failure. Honestly, I don't know how much more he can take b/c he's so underweight and weak. Thank goodness I'm off from work b/c I really am struggling with sleep... I'm a ball of knots. He's been in and out of his local hospital 4 or 5 times in the past 2 weeks. Just needed to vent for a moment. Thanks. I'm going to sit out on my patio and hope to see some nice butterflies to take my mind briefly off all this for a few minutes.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Praying for peace and healing for your dad, Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Dear Nina,You and your father have been through so much. My heart is hurting for you right now. I had to slowly watch my father die of lung cancer, and I know how hard it is to see a loved one die slowly. Please remember to take care of yourself, and I'm praying for both you and your father, along with everyone else that's hurting right now. You're doing the right thing - making time for some peaceful, restful moments.Positive energy and thoughts your way,Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'm so sorry, Nina. Your father is in my prayers.Big hugs to you,Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miriam Poorman-Knox Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Nina, I went to the beach and prayed for all of you. This is a familys pain. You really love your dad. I am dlad you have been able to be there with and for hm.. you are a daughter he has to be proud of. I wish you some peace.... Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Sending healing energy and prayers to you, your dad and the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sending thoughts and Prayers your way Nina.I'm sorry to hear your dad is so weak right now, as I know this won't allow his body to hold up very well for his chemo treatments.I'm assuming they can't give him steroids to help him tolerate the chemo better due to his congestive heart failure.I wish this would just go awy for him, and for all of you in the family that have to watch him suffer like this.Hugs,Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I'm sorry Nina. That's tough. My dad died of cancer when I was only 23, so I understand how tough it is.Take care of yourself!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi Nina, Its my understanding that the very ill enjoy having their favorite music on, but more than that, actually feel less discomfort. If I was in your shoes I would feel better thinking there was something I could do. You might load some music on CDs for him. Perhaps a favorite movie or twoand a DVD player. Hang in therehttp://www.butterflyalphabet.com/main/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi Pat, we actually got him an iPod for his birthday this year and he learned how to put all his favorite operas on it and swears it saved his sanity this last time in the hospital. He's still fighting the wound infection on his abdomen (since surgery in April) and has chemo every Friday and feels pretty icky on Saturdays/Sundays, but is able to do some activities during the rest of the week.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Nice. Has he a favorite snack you could send him?When my mother was ill I was able to determine that she was being well cared for, that helped me a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 He has his wife and my 30 something half brother at the house with him pretty much full time, so I know he's got help when he needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Since this thread moved back up I thought I'd give you a copy of the email my stepmother sent last night after a trip up to NJ from MD to see the wound care doc and a subspecialist oncologist for his type of cancer.Report on the CT scan didn't show anycancer. We did pick up a copy of the actual scan and plan to have thedoctor down here check it out too. Thought the oncologist would be goingover it with us today. However, she was rushed and basically pulled upthe written report and quickly looked at that. She did apologize for nothaving checked this out before we came; but I think we both were leftlooking for more. I think she really knows her stuff and she did answerany questions we had. She also asked if she could have her lab drawblood for some tests and Dad did that. The report didn't say anythingabout whether the left side of the liver was growing. We'll have to goback again in December for another scan and a doctor appointment a weekafter the scan. The oncologist wants to continue doing this every 3months. The chemo should finish up by December. Dad's CA19-9 test lastweek was elevated. Doctor wasn't too concerned about that; but she didinclude that test in the ones that were done today.Going to unpack and then just crash. Hope all is well with all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks for the update! And continued support and prayers your way.Cheers,Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sounds pretty positive overall, Nina- with the exception of the elevated CA-19. I hope it's just a blip, not a harbinger. As I recall, any little inflammation, etc. can cause those tests to be increased. I'm sending continued good thoughts and prayers your way.Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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