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| Obediah |
Posted - December 01 2008 : 10:15:33 PM
Well, my friends, about an hour ago we got THE CALL that we were expecting from Mrs. Obi's (aka Pauline) oncologist...
The Bad News: Pauline's colon cancer has returned (after almost 6 years!). This time it's Stage 4 (out of 4). Even though we were expecting this, still, it's tough to hear.
The Good News: Because it's Stage 4, there will be NO surgery this time around, just chemo only. The cancer has spread just to the lymph nodes (they did their job again), and not to her liver or lungs, praise God!
Pauline is sure she will have a port installed this time also. I said that maybe it would be raining; I got a glare from her for that...she knew what I meant: "Any port in a storm!" Sometimes she has no sense of humor at all...
So...please include Pauline in your prayers and thoughts; I know you will...
TIA |
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| Christina |
Posted - January 26 2009 : 1:26:02 PM
Obi --
just read this thread and got this news after a LONG time away from the site myself (family health issues being the reason.) Please know you and Pauline are both in my thoughts and prayers! Sounds like there are a lot of positives going her way, and I can tell from your attitude and posts that your love for each other will help you through this situation!
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| winglo |
Posted - January 20 2009 : 5:28:45 PM
Good news, Obi. |
| Obediah |
Posted - January 19 2009 : 11:48:53 PM
I'll be sure to pass that suggestion on to her!  |
| Seamus |
Posted - January 19 2009 : 9:46:54 PM
That's wonderful news, Obi! Huzzahs to her....and prayers will certainly continue upwards for her, and you.
Sorry about the freezing spray not helping......maybe a good shot of something strong and alcoholic beforehand will! |
| Obediah |
Posted - January 19 2009 : 8:14:26 PM
GOOD NEWS!! Last Wednesday, Pauline asked the oncologist about the "cancer markers," what are they & what was her marker number. Just in case any of you wanted to know (and even if you didn't), cancer markers are a measurement of the amount of (evil) protein put in one's bloodstream by the tumors. The perfect range is 2.0-5.0; Pauline's is 3.5!!! So, after three more cycles, she should get a scan & then (hopefully) be able to kick back from this crapola for a while, which would be great since she can't taste anything now, not even chocolate! As she put it, "thank God for lazy tumors!" BTW Seamus, that freezing spray doesn't help her; it still hurts when she get stuck!
Once again, my friends, thanks for all your prayers; it has been a great help. Please don't stop now! |
| Seamus |
Posted - December 18 2008 : 11:22:23 AM
No danged wonder it hurt!
(Glad to know I'm not your type!) |
| Obediah |
Posted - December 18 2008 : 11:14:01 AM
Somehow, Seamus, I don't think you're quite my type...
As I mentioned previously, Pauline did not appreciate my humor about "any port in a storm." When I mentioned this to my Family Practitioner, he made a crack about "a port in every girl." When I finished laughing, I warned him to look over his shoulder; she was going to come after him...
Oh yeah, before I forget...the oncology nurse couldn't spray on that freezing stuff because the wound from her surgery (installing the port) wasn't completely healed; by the next go-round, it will be. |
| Seamus |
Posted - December 17 2008 : 5:16:58 PM
That's OK, Obi.....I give "Man-hugs", but I don't kiss (on the first date!)......
Bless Mrs. Obi, er....Pauline, and you, too. She will get used to the port....tell her to make sure the tech or nurse sprays it good with a skin refrigerant that helps relieve the pain of the 'needle stick', then all she should feel is the pressure of the entry. It will hurt like the dickens if it isn't cold enough! I'm a veteran of THAT!
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| Obediah |
Posted - December 17 2008 : 1:36:49 PM
Latest update...Pauline (she will not allow me to refer to her as "Mrs Obi" any longer, on pain of death [or maiming, I'm not sure which]) got her medi-port installed last Thursday & had her 1st chemo session yesterday. It wasn't too bad, other than the original stick into her port (which hasn't quite healed up from the surgery to install it) which smarted a bit...after that, no problema. Right now she's wearing a pump (for 46 hours). She goes back in tomorrow to be disconnected -- and 12 days later, she starts this cycle all over again!  Some side-effects has already shown up -- she is extremely sensitive to cold & the acid from fruits (or juices) cause cramps.
Thanks again, my friends for all your thoughts and prayers   (this one's just for the girls, sorry Seamus!) |
| blackfootblood |
Posted - December 05 2008 : 9:20:39 PM
Thanks for the update Obi! |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - December 05 2008 : 10:30:46 AM
quote:
Originally posted by winglo
If, as Romans 5:3 says, that tribulation produces patience...
Yes, Job certainly found that out, didn't he? |
| winglo |
Posted - December 04 2008 : 5:27:27 PM
Obi, I've already sent several prayers up for Pauline. And some for you, as well. If, as Romans 5:3 says, that tribulation produces patience then you and Pauline must be some of the MOST patient people around. But, the preceding verse says that we rejoice in hope. My hope for you both is many, many more years together. |
| Seamus |
Posted - December 04 2008 : 1:43:06 PM
Like I told my Oncologist: "I can live with chronic." He had just told me I would not die FROM mine, but would die WITH it.
Obi, I am much relieved to hear your wonderful news! I want you to know that you both will remain on my ever-lengthening prayer list.
God Bless you both, and thanks for letting us know.
...and, yes, she does have you! |
| Obediah |
Posted - December 04 2008 : 12:35:57 PM
Well, we met with the oncologist last night--he's absolutely excellent (which we already knew)! He's very honest and very positive about her situation:
She's stuck with this crap for the rest of her life BUT she's going to be around for a long time...she'll be getting chemo treatments for the rest of her life too, which is no big deal, really. Next week she gets her port & on 12/16 she starts her first bi-weekly chemo cycle.
The doc said she has several major positives going for her: her positive attitude, her excellent health, the fact it has been so long since her original bout (5 years!), and also that this stuff only reached her lymph nodes, not her liver. Of course, he forgot to mention the most important thing: she has ME! 
Thanks once more, friends, for all your prayers & thoughts. |
| Theresa |
Posted - December 04 2008 : 07:13:45 AM
So sorry to hear this news. Hang in there and know that God has wonderful healing powers. You're in my thoughts and prayers. |
| Obediah |
Posted - December 03 2008 : 11:56:14 AM
Thank you, my friends, for all your special posts. I'll print this out in a few days for Mrs. Obi.
We recently received an email with the following (which we've seen before, but it bears repeating):
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God. ! |
| Bookworm |
Posted - December 03 2008 : 06:18:42 AM
So sorry to hear this news, Obi. You're in our thoughts and prayers for sure. |
| caitlin |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 12:13:16 PM
Obi,
Like Kay said, she's lucky to have you by her side and like WW said, mental outlook is the most important aspect of recovery.
You give that gal a big hug and kiss from us! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Take care too and keep your spirits up!
as always,
Caitlin and the gang |
| Irishgirl |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 12:03:05 PM
Obes so sorry to hear of this Your dear Pauline will be in my thoughts and prayers as well. Best of luck to you both. At least you can make her giggle like you do us on this here board. Gotta love a guy with a great sense of humour |
| Kaylynn44 |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 11:36:24 AM
Obi,
I just wanted to let you know that both of you are in my prayers. I know that she is a strong woman and she will overcome this cancer again!!! It also helps her alot to have her loving husband by her side. She is really lucky to have you beside her!!! Love and hugs to you both!!!! 
Love,
Kay |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 11:18:56 AM
Obi,
I hope that you will see the better of this; until then, both of you are in my prayers.
YMH&OS,
The Sarge |
| Kyfrontiersman |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 10:26:48 AM
Obediah my friend, I'm so sorry to hear this also, yet as
you said, it's great news that it has not spread into the
liver. Our prayers are with you both also. Take care.
Mike & Nancy
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| blackfootblood |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 08:55:17 AM
Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers!! I'm so sorry that this has to be happening again. But she is truly lucky to have you by her side, I know you will keep her spirits high and keep her strong! Both of you take care and keep up posted!
Love, Melissa and Family |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 07:28:30 AM
Sorry to hear this Obi, you've had "your share" - hope everything works out. |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - December 02 2008 : 06:18:04 AM
I, too, am so sorry to hear this. There's not much else I can say that hasn't already been said by GG and Seamus. I will only reiterate this: her mental outlook is everything. Help her to stay absolutely certain that she will beat this again. I know that with that, and with God's help, she will be fine. She is already in my prayers.
Hey, Seamus is right! You can never have too much Port!
Take good care of her, Obi, and take care of yourself, too.
Hugs from WW. |
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