I haven't posted much for about the last 6 months, during which time my Wife and I have been battling this disease. Actually I shouldn't say we since I just drive her to the Cancer Center, change her catheter dressing, and witness the side affects of kemo.  Its my wife that is undergoing the treatment.  My wife is upbeat and confident that she will make it while admitting that there is a chance she won't.   

I'd like to get some mini pink ribbon stickers for my bike. 

Might give everyone pink ribbons for Christmas. 

Anyone here been through the treatment (I almost wrote cure, now that would be a huge mistake)?   

So sorry to hear, please give your wife some ((hugs)) from us.

Glad to hear she is in good spirits, that is actually a very important part of battling it. 

Would she appreciate it if others put pink ribbons on our bikes?

Please keep us updated.

Big hugs   

QuoteWould she appreciate it if others put pink ribbons on our bikes?

That would be cool.

I used to think the ribbons were kind of silly, but that all changed about 6 months ago.

I feel you man... did they catch it early enough?

trying to help a very dear friend of mine through this, but the mastectomy we're trying to pay for is because her cervical cancer metastasized... her Dr is still confident she'll be a survivor, but the money is really hard

Quote from: teddy037.2 on November 09, 2009, 09:32:45 AM
I feel you man... did they catch it early enough?

trying to help a very dear friend of mine through this, but the mastectomy we're trying to pay for is because her cervical cancer metastasized... her Dr is still confident she'll be a survivor, but the money is really hard

I'll try to avoid the politically charged health care issue, but if we didn't have insurance I don't know what we would do.  I think our insurance is being billed over $40k a month.  I take it that your friend does not have health insurance. 

No we didn't catch it early.  My wife was in stage III when diagnosed.  But kemo seems to be working, she can't feel the tumor.  But stage III is much better than metastasized cancer.  My best wishes and hopes for your friend.

I don't know if your family likes public support, but my friend w/ lung cancer has a site on caringbridge.org, and he gets a lot of encouragement.

Here are some well wishes going your wife's way!


mitt

Quote from: akmnstr on November 09, 2009, 09:23:58 AM
That would be cool.

I used to think the ribbons were kind of silly, but that all changed about 6 months ago.

I'll also post up in the women's forum.

My wife is going on 4+ years of (fingers&toes crossed) being clean & free...

My heart goes out to you both - stay positive, continue to pamper & be there for her, hold her hand, bring her crackers, foot rubs during chemo, whatever...

That being said, it was absolutely the scariest thing I have ever gone thru, and brought my wife & I even closer.  We also have a beautful 4 year old girl to boot (my wife's tumor was found when she went in to confirm pregnancy) who very likely saved her mom's life.  Treatment has come along way, and if found early enough, chances for not just survival, but complete eradication, are good.

If you would like someone to talk to, feel free to pm me.

J

J thanks for the words.  I'll be in touch.  We will be talking to the surgeon tomorrow.   

Quote from: akmnstr on November 09, 2009, 09:43:37 AM
I'll try to avoid the politically charged health care issue, but if we didn't have insurance I don't know what we would do.  I think our insurance is being billed over $40k a month.  I take it that your friend does not have health insurance. 

No we didn't catch it early.  My wife was in stage III when diagnosed.  But kemo seems to be working, she can't feel the tumor.  But stage III is much better than metastasized cancer.  My best wishes and hopes for your friend.

not anything proper, some of the medicaid type stuff is kicking in, but it isn't alot of help.  her Dr is doing everything he can, as well, which has been lucky for her, but progress is slow.

and thank you 

I can't imagine what you are dealing with emotionally.
I can only wish you both all the best and hope and pray.

My mother just finished up with chemo last month.

She's starting to get some peach fuzz on her head now and has about 3 months before she'll be ready for her second mastectomy (this one's prophylactic.)

+1 on the caringbridge site.  It provided an easy way for her to keep friends and family up to date on what was going on and offered them a good means of providing consistent support for her.

It was funny, I think I had a harder time with it than she did.  She was always the one through my childhood offering strength and support when I was going though medical problems.  The role reversal was a lot tougher than I thought it'd be.  She did great though and always maintained a really positive, upbeat view of everything which helped everybody get through it okay.

My mom is a 10 year survivor....

This year Dolci and I got involved with the Avon 2 Day Breast Cancer walks and did a couple of events and next year we are going to be MotoCrewing for a couple of those and maybe a 3 day walk or 2 as well...I think Dolci just got me a gremlin bell with a pink ribbon on it and currently there is a pink bra on the front of my bike that has "Miles 4 Melons" Sharpie'd across the cups for the fund raising we are talking about doing for next year as well.


my thoughts and wishes are with you and I am sorry you are going through this....

I have some friends that are survivors.  Seeing what they went through inspired me to try and do something so my daughter doesn't ever have to even think about this disease.

Gentle hugs for you and your wife. 

As Zooom mentioned we have gotten very involved with Avon Walk for Breast Cancer; I walked in May in DC and then just finished motocrew in Charlotte, NC a couple weeks ago.  Next year I intend to crew at least DC (Avon and Komen) and Atlanta or Charlotte (same weekend) and possible some others.