Please say a prayer or positive thoughts for my DH - Page 6 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

AbbysMom08 · 08-17-2011, 08:29 PM

Patti,
Thanks for the update.
Getting a second opinion is a good idea.
You and Ken are in my thoughts and prayers daily and for as long as needed.

Patti · 08-18-2011, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxVicki

Prayers still continue for Ken. I agree it's alway's best to get a second opinion.
I pray his PET Scan and Brain Scan are all clear as well.
Do you know if his PET Scan is the one that is combo of the CT/PET?

Yes the order says PET/CT but I didn't know what that meant. Is that more detailed? We have an appointment in downtown Chicago at 7:40 am Tuesday with a nurse coordinator and a medical oncologist. I sent them all his records and will get all the test discs to bring with.

Thanks so much for the continued prayers. I have moments of sheer panic but I am trying to stay positive.

gidget529 · 08-18-2011, 04:31 AM

It was so good to hear the bone scan was clear! YAY!! I also think a 2nd opinion from a bigger hospital is good, especially university hospitals. They are up on all the new stuff/treatments/procedures.

jfalz73 · 08-18-2011, 06:26 AM

still praying.....

TxVicki · 08-18-2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patti

Yes the order says PET/CT but I didn't know what that meant. Is that more detailed? We have an appointment in downtown Chicago at 7:40 am Tuesday with a nurse coordinator and a medical oncologist. I sent them all his records and will get all the test discs to bring with.

Thanks so much for the continued prayers. I have moments of sheer panic but I am trying to stay positive.

Yes, Patti it is way more detailed. This is one I always had when mine were done.
Just remeber to make sure he fast's before it is done or else FDG won't work in his system, they should check his blood sugar level before the infusion.
Prayers continue for Ken and you as well.

Patti · 08-18-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxVicki

Yes, Patti it is way more detailed. This is one I always had when mine were done.
Just remeber to make sure he fast's before it is done or else FDG won't work in his system, they should check his blood sugar level before the infusion.
Prayers continue for Ken and you as well.

Thanks. I haven't told him the fasting part yet. Figured he had enough to deal with right now. He eats very weirdly and nothing that is on the list he can eat. We'll get through.

Maximo · 08-18-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patti

Thanks everyone for the pryers they are helping. The oncologist said the bone scan was clean and the biopsy showed he has metastatic non small cell squamos lung cancer. WHich is better than the small cell type. He has a brain scan and PET scan monday. The oncologist wanted to start treatment today but Ken wants to get a second opinion I am waiting for the cancer center of a big hospital to call me back to set up an appointment for a second opinion. His oncologist feels they will recommend the same treatment but we will at least be comfortable knowing that. For now he is scheduled to have his first treatment next wednesday. He will go every three weeks for 4-6 treatments and then a break and then start up again. Please keep Ken in your prayers he has a fight ahead of him. Thanks

This is very encouraging news! Continuing to pray for Ken and you. He has the best support in the world (you

).

loveyorkiegirls · 08-18-2011, 01:19 PM

Just seeing this...Sending prayers up for you and your husband.

lisaly · 08-19-2011, 04:07 PM

I keep praying for both you and Ken,. I hope that soon his body begins to heal and that you stay strong together.

AprilLove · 08-21-2011, 04:04 PM

Patti, sending our thoughts and prayers for healing and successful treatment for your husband, and strength for you and him.

yorkiemini · 08-21-2011, 04:22 PM

Continuing to send good vibes and blessing your way!

Patti · 08-21-2011, 05:21 PM

Thanks. Ken is having a lot of trouble sleeping since he can't breathe when laying down. I want to get him a recliner to see if that helps but he doesn't want one yet. Brain scan tomorrow and staples removed. Then second opinion Tuesday. We really appreciate all the prayers.

enchilila · 08-21-2011, 06:51 PM

Still keeping you and Ken in my prayers.

Christinee · 08-22-2011, 12:42 AM

Adding you and your husband to my prayer list. Praying for good health and sending positive thoughts your way.

143julz · 08-22-2011, 09:11 AM

Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way today!!!

08-17-2011, 08:29 PM	#76
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,269	Patti, Thanks for the update. Getting a second opinion is a good idea. You and Ken are in my thoughts and prayers daily and for as long as needed. __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby

08-18-2011, 04:31 AM	#78
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	It was so good to hear the bone scan was clear! YAY!! I also think a 2nd opinion from a bigger hospital is good, especially university hospitals. They are up on all the new stuff/treatments/procedures. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

08-18-2011, 06:26 AM	#79
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	still praying..... __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

08-21-2011, 04:04 PM	#85
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Patti, sending our thoughts and prayers for healing and successful treatment for your husband, and strength for you and him. __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

08-21-2011, 04:22 PM	#86
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Continuing to send good vibes and blessing your way! __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

08-18-2011, 01:19 PM	#83
loveyorkiegirls YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorkielicious Town Posts: 4,237	Just seeing this...Sending prayers up for you and your husband.

08-19-2011, 04:07 PM	#84
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I keep praying for both you and Ken,. I hope that soon his body begins to heal and that you stay strong together.

08-21-2011, 05:21 PM	#87
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Thanks. Ken is having a lot of trouble sleeping since he can't breathe when laying down. I want to get him a recliner to see if that helps but he doesn't want one yet. Brain scan tomorrow and staples removed. Then second opinion Tuesday. We really appreciate all the prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-21-2011, 06:51 PM	#88
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	Still keeping you and Ken in my prayers. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

08-22-2011, 12:42 AM	#89
Christinee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bellflower, Ca, USA Posts: 2,437	Adding you and your husband to my prayer list. Praying for good health and sending positive thoughts your way.

08-22-2011, 09:11 AM	#90
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way today!!! __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!