ktgrok Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Agreeing with everyone else that the wedding is cruel. Praying that this is nothing big, and that you have good news soon. Or at least not bad news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Praying it all amounts to nothing and you can go have ice cream and celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) … Edited June 28, 2022 by alisoncooks 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Praying for you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 oh I'm sorry to hear that. seriously, &*^%k cancer Glad they found this out super early & you have a plan. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 damn...I'm sorry I hope things look up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: I'm adding my prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 So sorry. That's awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Ugh. That sounds so frustrating for your whole family. Maybe someone here has been through a bone marrow transplant or has assisted a loved one with one & can help by sharing what it's like. The only thing I know about them is what Robin shared on Good Morning America when she went through it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I'm so sorry, but glad they caught it so early. I hope the transplant goes well and your lives are back to normal soon! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Thinking of your family and wishing for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I’m sorry the news wasn’t what you were hoping to hear. I’m lifting you and your DH up in prayer today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Wishing you all the best. :grouphug: And for everyone else, if you haven't already, here is where you can join the bone marrow registry: https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-bone-marrow/join-the-marrow-registry/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Glad that it's something they caught early, but chemo is such a long slog that I really feel for your dh thinking he'd reached the end of the marathon... only to find that he's at the beginning of the next marathon. Bone marrow transplants are trying, but I know a man who has had two and has done well afterward. They were lifesaving for him. :grouphug: to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) Hugs. I am sorry it wasn't good news, but glad that there is a path forward. Edited February 5, 2018 by laundrycrisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I'm so sorry! I'm a registered donor, and I encourage others reading to register too! Maybe one of us will be a match for your husband, you never know! https://bethematch.org 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm sorry, Alison. It's a bit of a relief that it wasn't the worst news and that it was caught early, but I can imagine the disappointment in facing yet one more big hurdle. Praying for you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Update: So it's not good news...but it could be worse. Chemo has caused a chromosomal abnormality that WILL cause cancer, if left unchecked. They don't usually find it so early, however DH was already having the biopsy so it's very early. He's going to have to have a bone marrow transplant, probably within the next couple of months, as well as some chemo. They drew blood today to start the process of making sure he's fine for surgery, as well as looking for a match from the donor registry. Waiting was the worst part. I stress-ate half a can of Pringles before the appointment (then felt like crap). I'm feeling calmer now...though I think DH is in shock. He'd built himself up to being finished, and now it feels like we're starting over again. Thanks for the well-wishes. I’m sorry. I have a friend who is groing thru cancer and she was clear for 1.3 years and it came back/showed up. So she then started all over and set goals towards finishing treatments, surgeries and such. It was such a mental blow and i won’t forget the weariness she’s experienced. It’s such a tough disease and I’m so sorry. Praying for strength for you guys as you have to revisit places I’m sure you hope to never see again. It’s a tough journey and I’m sorry your road isn’t smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Praying for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks for the update, but I wish it had been totally good news. I'll be keeping him prayers as he goes through the next steps. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I'm so sorry you received bad news. The encouragements on here spurred me to sign up for the donor registry. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Hugs. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: I'm sorry the news wasn't better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 aww, that sucks... hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I'm so sorry! I'm a registered donor, and I encourage others reading to register too! Maybe one of us will be a match for your husband, you never know! https://bethematch.org My cousin was on the registry and actually was a donor a few years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 ((((((Hugs))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Sorry you didn't get great news. I agree with others, anyone who can should sign up as a donor on be the match. It is a quick and simple thing to sign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I'm not eligible to be a donor, but I certainly help spread the word. Sorry you didn't get the best news, but glad to hear you already have a plan in place. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Bleah. I'm sorry. It IS like starting all over again. My sister is now 6.5 years past her bone marrow transplant after her AML recurred less than a year after her first illness. The good news is that a bone marrow transplant can definitely kick cancer to the curb. But it is a lot to go through. Praying for you guys. In my sister's case, she was lucky to have 3 siblings to test for a match. Both one brother and I were perfect matches for her. We were both flown to the bay area for more testing to see who would be ideal. My brother won, mostly because my having had children would be worse for my sister. My immune system, having had foreign bodies (aka babies) within me would be more likely to attack her. She still has some graft-vs-host issues anyway, so probably best it wasn't me. She can deal with graft-vs-host; she just feels blessed for every day she's been given. For people interested in becoming a donor, younger is better (I'm thinking there was an age limit around 48??), not having had babies is better but they'll use you anyway if you're the best match, and more donors of mixed or non-Northern-European lineage are needed. Get your college-aged kids to sign up! The donating process was easy for my brother--it was a stem cell transplant, so just kind of a blood removal process, not the old painful bone marrow removal. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: I’m sorry, Alison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope you can find the support necessary if that kind of thing helps you. There are support groups, as I'm sure you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I’m sorry, too. ((( ))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I've walk the journey you and your husband are on with my own dh. My dh has been in remission 20 years now. So prayers and encouragement!! I had young children when my dh was sick so I know the extra stress and how scared you both are. I just wanted to give you hope. We had good weeks and bad. There were scares and celebrations. then there was Peace and Healing. I pray that for your dh and family 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Many hugs and prayers for you and your husband. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 For people interested in becoming a donor, younger is better (I'm thinking there was an age limit around 48??) People from 18-60 are eligible. Most people chosen are in the 18-44 year old age range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SharonUF Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 So sorry to hear this. My son had AML and then a BMT. It was a long tough journey, but now he is 6 years out and tomorrow is his last visit before he is moved to maintenance clinic. He is doing great, and he even had an hour of basketball and 1.5 hours of soccer practices last night. Please PM me if you ever have any questions or need the ear of someone who has gone through it as a caregiver. God bless you, your husband, and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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