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husband diagnosed with gallbladder cancer
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Sep 15, 2010 - 11:33 pm
hello, My name is Tina. My husband was diagnosed with Stage IV gallbladder cancer in may of this year. It has spread to his liver and bones. This completely blindsided us. He had no symptoms at all. We were seen at Sloan Kettering and they were unable to operate. He has been on Gemzar and cisplatin. He has received 6 cycles and so far, his response has been great. Last pet scan showed hardly anything on bones and tumors much smaller on liver. This is completely overwhelming for us. You never expect anything like this. We have 3 children and it is quite difficult to deal with my own emotions as well as theres. Does anyone survive this? We were given such a bleak prognosis. I am thankful he is doing well. I would appreciate any words of encouragement or would love to hear if there is anyone who has survived this awful disease. God Bless |
Joined: Aug 2009
Hi Tina,
Welcome to these discussion boards. I'm so sorry that you and your husband are starting on this journey. I am a Stage IV gallbladder survivor diagnosed in 2005. I think that almost everyone on these boards feel that they were blindsided. Some people have no symptoms, slight symptoms, or major symptoms. A lot of people are diagnosed with this after they have surgery for the removal of gallstones. Do not dispair with the news of unable to operate, I too heard those words and what they really meant to say was just not yet. I did have surgery after 11 months of chemo (UCLA). The chemo cocktail that your husband is receiving is the same cocktail that I had. If you have had a pet scan that showed shrinkage that it a great thing. Sounds like your husband is a fighter and the wife and mother sometimes bears the burden of taking care of everyone. You need to try and take care of yourself at the same time. I know that what I have said is easy to say but hard to do. This is such a terrible disease but for me and my family Hope & Faith carried us through. If you get a chance check out the discussion board Gallbladder Cancer Stage IV, a lot of us post there no matter what stage the cancer is. If you could tell us where you are located (NY?) you might even find someone in your are to speak with.
If you don't like to talk on public forums you can email me at LGregg6293@Aol.Com, just put ACS-CSN in the subject line so it doesn't go to spam.
Take Care
Lily