Saundra's chemo cancelled

saundra
saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
This Joe, Saundra's husband. Sorry I haven't posted lately. It's her 23rd day in the hospital with an obstruction in or on the small intestine. Her oncologist started her on topotecan two weeks ago (surgery is not an option). Today he said her blood counts were too low for chemo this week. He's keeping her on the oncology service because Sandy can control her pain relief with the push-button pump. The next step is probably hospice in-patient care at the same hospital.

She dearly loves her fellow cancer warriors, and misses contact with you all. We both have known since she was diagnosed Stage IV in March 2007 that this time would come. Her spirit is strong, her mind is fairly clear, her pain is intermittent (says it's like labor pains), and she has a strong faith in God.

It hurts to see her in pain. God bless each of your and those who care for you.
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  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    #2
    Dearest SAundra
    I can't believe we've lost Bonnie and are going to lose you...Thank you so much for your beautiful spirit in this world and I pray pray pray that you are without pain and that God receives you with tremendous warmth. I will miss you.....I hate this disease...absolutely hate it...God Bless you and keep you...
  • Mum2bellaandwilliam
    Mum2bellaandwilliam Member Posts: 412
    #3
    Lisa13Q said:

    Dearest SAundra
    I can't believe we've lost Bonnie and are going to lose you...Thank you so much for your beautiful spirit in this world and I pray pray pray that you are without pain and that God receives you with tremendous warmth. I will miss you.....I hate this disease...absolutely hate it...God Bless you and keep you...

    I never got to speak with
    I never got to speak with Saundra, I am fairly new to the boards, god bless her and you, reading your post has made me well up. It is so sad when it comes to this. Hoping and praying for a cure xxxxx Liz.
  • Cindy Bear
    Cindy Bear Member Posts: 569
    #4
    Hello
    I am so sorry to hear this news. I don't really "know' Saundra, having moseyed over from the uterine cancer board. But I have read some of her posts and I can tell that she is a great lady, brave, caring, generous. The women here seem to have the utmost love and respect for her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family and friends at this difficult time.
  • nancy591
    nancy591 Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #5
    Saundra
    I am so sorry you are in pain. I am so sad to hear about the hospice option. I know you were a daily visitor on here and have noticed your decreased input lately. Your kindness and advice is missed!!!! Stay strong Saundra!

    XOXOXO
  • kikiz
    kikiz Member Posts: 94
    #6
    nancy591 said:

    Saundra
    I am so sorry you are in pain. I am so sad to hear about the hospice option. I know you were a daily visitor on here and have noticed your decreased input lately. Your kindness and advice is missed!!!! Stay strong Saundra!

    XOXOXO

    Saundra
    So sorry to hear this. I don't really know you but have read your insightful and thoughtful posts in the past and wish you all the best. You are missed even by those who only got to share your wisdom in words.
    Lori
  • zinaida
    zinaida Member Posts: 221
    #7
    Dear Saundra and Joe! I am
    Dear Saundra and Joe! I am so sorry for your pain and hurts. So beautiful lady have to go through so much. Love and hugs, Zina and Fred.
  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980
    #8
    zinaida said:

    Dear Saundra and Joe! I am
    Dear Saundra and Joe! I am so sorry for your pain and hurts. So beautiful lady have to go through so much. Love and hugs, Zina and Fred.

    ((((Saundra & Joe)))))). I just hate this!
    My prayers are with Saundra and her loved ones.

    ARGH! I HATE cancer SO MUCH! Teresa, Linda Dorian, Bonnie,...too much loss already here this year! We're just not ready to lose Saundra too! I pray that she surprises everyone and recovers. It's selfish of me, as Saundra may be very ready to lay this burden down. (sigh)

    I am deeply saddened for all who will share this loss. ((((Hugs)))) to each of you.
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #9
    My thoughts and
    prayers are with Saundra and her family. I pray for a miracle for her and the rest of us who live with this disease each day. May God plant a seed in the brain of one researcher who will discover a cure. Thank you, Saundra for your valiant fight.

    Karen
  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    #10
    kikz said:

    My thoughts and
    prayers are with Saundra and her family. I pray for a miracle for her and the rest of us who live with this disease each day. May God plant a seed in the brain of one researcher who will discover a cure. Thank you, Saundra for your valiant fight.

    Karen

    Amen
    Couldn't have said it better Karen....
  • kellyh33
    kellyh33 Member Posts: 287
    #11
    Saundra
    I am so sorry that you have to go through this. This is a terrible disease and you have always been a champion to everyone on this board.
    You and my mother share the same name and it saddens me a great deal that this has happened to both of you.
    God bless you.
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #12
    kellyh33 said:

    Saundra
    I am so sorry that you have to go through this. This is a terrible disease and you have always been a champion to everyone on this board.
    You and my mother share the same name and it saddens me a great deal that this has happened to both of you.
    God bless you.

    I do not have words to
    I do not have words to express how beyond sad I am right now. Saundra has been such a mentor to us all, an example of perfect strength and courage that we can only hope to emulate.

    God help us all.

    Carlene
  • clamryn
    clamryn Member Posts: 508
    #13
    Saundra & Joe
    I just logged on and saw your post. I just don't like any of this. I HATE cancer. I hate what it does to wonderful people, families, friends and all those that come into contact with us.

    Saundra I want you to know that you have been such an inspiration to me. I would tell you to keep up the fight but I am not in your shoes. I remember someone on here saying.... it is not over until we say it's over. Saundra I know you will do what is best for you.

    Bless you Saundra and your husband Joe.

    Linda
  • srwruns
    srwruns Member Posts: 343
    #14
    I am fairly new to this site
    I am fairly new to this site but I had the chance to read several of Saundra's posts prior to her hospitalization. Her posts are positive and upbeat. Her profile underscores her spunk and spirit. I love her picture. She just radiates a warmth and charm that makes me want to sit down with her and spend an afternoon just chatting.
  • sanam
    sanam Member Posts: 106
    #15
    srwruns said:

    I am fairly new to this site
    I am fairly new to this site but I had the chance to read several of Saundra's posts prior to her hospitalization. Her posts are positive and upbeat. Her profile underscores her spunk and spirit. I love her picture. She just radiates a warmth and charm that makes me want to sit down with her and spend an afternoon just chatting.

    Sad
    I am so sad.God help you both.
    Hugs
  • LPack
    LPack Member Posts: 645
    #16
    Saundra
    Saundra,

    I have a big lump in my throat and tears as I read this update from Joe. I truly am going to miss you on this board as much as I miss Bonnie.

    I know that you know that you know where you will be going and that one day we three will be together (and more) and meet face to face. How glorious will that be? ☺

    I pray your pain level stays low and your days are peaceful. And Joe you are a wonderful caring husband. I read these posts to my husband and he feels your hurts, too.

    God Bless your family and your time together.

    Living for Eternity,
    Libby
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #17
    TO DEAR SAUNDRA & JOE
    There are no words to fully express my sadness as I read your post, Joe. No one is ever truly prepared to endure days such as these. But to know that Saundra's faith is seeing her through the pain and days ahead brings comfort.

    To both of you, may the Lord give you strength, hope and peace. Please give my love to Saundra, and thank her for being a neverending source of inspiration and help in our time of need. Now, we are here for her, sending prayers and hugs. And, to you as well, Joe.

    God Bless you both.
    Monika
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #18
    mopar said:

    TO DEAR SAUNDRA & JOE
    There are no words to fully express my sadness as I read your post, Joe. No one is ever truly prepared to endure days such as these. But to know that Saundra's faith is seeing her through the pain and days ahead brings comfort.

    To both of you, may the Lord give you strength, hope and peace. Please give my love to Saundra, and thank her for being a neverending source of inspiration and help in our time of need. Now, we are here for her, sending prayers and hugs. And, to you as well, Joe.

    God Bless you both.
    Monika

    Dear Saundra
    I am so sorry to hear that you're in such pain. It was just a few weeks ago that you were so unselflessly offering help to all of us here. I miss your posts and your wise and gentle advice. I hope you are resting easily with your wonderful, loving Joe nearby.

    I hate this disease.
    Sending hugs to you both
    Maria
  • froggy1
    froggy1 Member Posts: 205
    #19
    Thinking of you
    Dearest Saundra,
    'Just want you to know how much you contributions to this board have meant. As we battle this disease, I don't know that anyone but ourselves can really understand what we all are going through.
    You have shown such grace and dignity and are an inspiration. Thank you for being here for us. By sharing our journeys, we help each other to cope.
    'May God bless you on whichever way your path takes you in the next few weeks. Love, Ginny
  • KarynH
    KarynH Member Posts: 32
    #20
    froggy1 said:

    Thinking of you
    Dearest Saundra,
    'Just want you to know how much you contributions to this board have meant. As we battle this disease, I don't know that anyone but ourselves can really understand what we all are going through.
    You have shown such grace and dignity and are an inspiration. Thank you for being here for us. By sharing our journeys, we help each other to cope.
    'May God bless you on whichever way your path takes you in the next few weeks. Love, Ginny

    Dear Saundra,
    You are an inspiration to alot of people. People you know and others like myself who come to this board everyday but post very little.

    We gather strength from one another, and forever you shall remain.
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #21
    I just have no words to say
    and have been waiting for some thoughts and words to form after hearing your news. Saundra, your faith has always carried you through, along with your husband's great care for you. I pray that you will have great peace and our Father's love will surround you. I do wish I could have met you, and would love to have a chat at some point, but that may not be possible.

    Thank you for your support and words of wisdom you shared on this board so faithfully for so lonng. So many were inspired and encouraged. I pray that that there are many people now to do that for you.

    I love you sister,
    Kathleen❤

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