Friday, April 15, 2016

M is for Malignant

M is for Malignant

Ward has a malignant tumor. Or in other words, Ward, my husband, has cancer. Those are hard words to hear and hard words to say. But with an early diagnosis, the future looks bright. Right now we are in a round of doctors' appointments trying to determine what is the best course of treatment. Luckily, he has options.

Life is always changing. You just never know which direction it is going to go.

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26 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, live and learn. Those must have been hard words to share. I am so sorry. I'll keep Ward, you and your family in my prayers.

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    1. Thanks, Lili. It seems like there's always something, so you just do what you gotta do and appreciate what you have.

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    2. Maybe. But it's still hard to go through. Take care of yourself, too, in all of this.

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  2. I am so sorry to hear about Ward! I will also pray for him as well as all of your family. Health problems affect everyone--it's a hard place to be.

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    1. I appreciate your prayers and concern. If it's not one thing or another. But, it is gonna be okay, just a lot to do before he can get it all behind him.

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    1. Because there is a cancer history in his family, the doctors were watching him more carefully. That has led to an earlier diagnosis than he might have otherwise had. All a good thing. But you know what, I'm getting tired.

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    2. I know you are, and I know how difficult your path is. Prayers abound for you both.

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  4. Oh No! I'm so sorry, you've had WAY more than your fair share of things to deal with over the past few years. I'm sending all of my best healing energy out to him along with my thoughts and earnest hope that you're doin' OK. Big Hugs...

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    1. I appreciate the hugs. Everyone has trials and tribulations to deal with in their life--sometimes big and sometimes small. However, the trials certainly aren't any fun.

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  5. WOW..My prayers are with you and Ward. I know a lot is going on but you need to remember to also take care of YOU so you can take care of him!! Sending hugs and prayers!!

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    1. Thanks. I usually do pretty well taking care of my self, but thanks for the reminder. Things are pretty busy these days.

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  6. All the best to Ward, June. I'm sorry to hear this, but wish him a speedy and complete win in his battle. Best wishes to you all during this fight.

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    1. I will give Ward your good wishes. As we learn more, he's doing better and he doesn't quite look like a deer in the headlights anymore. We're still doing doctor visits, and the decision what to do is hard. However, he's lucky he has options. His sister was not so lucky.

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  7. So sorry to read this news, Live and Learn. It sounds like he's getting good medical care and it was caught pretty early so that is something indeed to be grateful for, although it might be hard to feel grateful right now, I'm sure. I wish you both the best. ((hugs)) from Florida.

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    1. Thanks, Nathalie. We are lucky to live in an area with good medical care and we have been very impressed by every doctor so far.

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  8. I'm very sorry. Even w/ a good prognosis, no one ever wants to hear or deal w/ the C-Word. I wish you lots of good luck and superb medical care. Take care of yourself, too.

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    1. Thanks, Glenda. You're right. No one ever wants to hear the C-word. Fortunately, there are new strides being made in the field every day.

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  9. All I can think of is a beautiful virtual bouquet of flowers for you both, encouragements, and well wishes and a heartfelt sorry to hear this. Take care, both of you. Take care.

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    1. Thanks. A bouquet of flowers always brightens the mood. In case, you're wondering, your virtual bouquet arrived and it's wild flowers. Just what we wanted. :)

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  10. Oh my, that is so scary, just the C word. My heart is with you both.

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    1. Thanks Strayer. It is scary and certainly makes you think a lot.

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  11. I can't imagine how hard it was to actually type those words. Putting them on paper usually makes it more real for me.
    Hoping for the best for you and your family.

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    1. Thanks, Jen. I wasn't sure if I wanted to share that information or not, but Ward said that it was okay. It's hard to write a blog about mostly my every day life with leaving that part out.

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  12. Oh no! I am so sorry to hear this. I hope you receive good news at the doctor appointments. I'll keep you in my thoughts and send positive vibes your way.

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    1. So far the different specialists are all in agreement, so that's good. But still, we are getting a second opinion in an entirely different place to see if he has anything different to add.

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