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Surgery update on Bob

Bobs1wife
Bobs1wife CSN Member Posts: 150
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Surgery was yesterday for Bob's recurrence and the news was totally unexpected. The local tumor in the esophagus was removed but was found to had grown into the aorta and trachea. 95% , or more, of the tumor was removed, but our surgeon could not get clean margins. Bob is doing well, a think even faster than his first surgery. Even with a PET scan it was not able to detect beforehand as it was directly in back of the esophagus. We still have to watch for any complications for the next few days. He will need 4-5 weeks of healing and time for the specialists to review to see if any further radiation, or treatment can be of help. This breaks my heart. I love him so. Linda
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  • sangora
    sangora CSN Member Posts: 213
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    Left Curve
    Linda it seems that EC throws us left curves every way we turn. Know that all of us here are standing with you and Bob during this time of fear and frustration. Many prayers in your direction. Sam Stage IV
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  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 CSN Member Posts: 824
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    So sorry tp hear this news.
    So sorry tp hear this news. We all pray for the miracle. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and I am praying that God will show the doctors exactly what they need to do for Bob.
    Sandra
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  • JReed
    JReed CSN Member Posts: 428
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    Linda and Bob
    This is heartbreaking news. We will surround you with our virtual hugs and real prayers. May you spend each day pain free and deeply in love. Bob's has been a rare case I believe and we will be following your progress and praying for both of you.

    Hugs,
    Judy
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  • Fighting4Popi2
    Fighting4Popi2 CSN Member Posts: 25 Member
    #6
    Prayers to you and Bob
    I can not find the words to say the right thing... so I offer prayers and hope....

    God Bless
    Lynn
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  • bingbing2009
    bingbing2009 CSN Member Posts: 177
    #7
    So sorry
    Linda, I really hate to hear this news. I don't even know what to say. Just please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Melinda and Vaughn
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  • annalan
    annalan CSN Member Posts: 138
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    Can't tell you Linda how
    Can't tell you Linda how sorry I am that Bob's tumour was more advanced than first thought. I pray that he will make a good recovery and as pain free as possible. I send hugs and best wishes to you both.

    Ann (2)
    wife of Alan T3N1M0
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  • Donna70
    Donna70 CSN Member Posts: 852 Member
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    annalan said:

    Can't tell you Linda how
    Can't tell you Linda how sorry I am that Bob's tumour was more advanced than first thought. I pray that he will make a good recovery and as pain free as possible. I send hugs and best wishes to you both.

    Ann (2)
    wife of Alan T3N1M0

    Linda so sorry
    Just so sad to hear the news about Bob's tumor and the margins not being clear. What a shock for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you, just stunned to hear this news.
    Donna70
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  • Rick0311
    Rick0311 CSN Member Posts: 38
    #10
    Sorry
    Linda

    I am so sorry to hear this news. I am sending hope and prayers your way.



    Richard (Rick) Watson
    Neoga, Illinois

    DX – 0411
    EC – T2N2M0
    MIE – 083111
    Barnes Hospital, St Louis
    Dr Brian Meyer
    NED
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  • paul61
    paul61 CSN Member Posts: 1,392
    #11
    So very sad
    Linda,

    I am so very sorry to hear this news. I am sure the surgical results were a huge shock to you both. I guess we all assume these kind of things would show up in scans in advance of the surgery. It certainly hurts to hear this. I will be praying for Bob's recovery; and peace for both of you as you define your new path forward.

    Sadly,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina
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  • Daisylin
    Daisylin CSN Member Posts: 365
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    paul61 said:

    So very sad
    Linda,

    I am so very sorry to hear this news. I am sure the surgical results were a huge shock to you both. I guess we all assume these kind of things would show up in scans in advance of the surgery. It certainly hurts to hear this. I will be praying for Bob's recovery; and peace for both of you as you define your new path forward.

    Sadly,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    Linda,
    I can hear the heartache in your latest post. I am so very sorry to hear the latest news. As others have said, there just are not any words to say how devastated we all are for you and Bob. What a horrible shock to have to digest.
    I also will continue to pray for you, Bob and the team of doctors, who can hopefully come up with a plan of action. Wishing speedy healing and no complications as well.
    Chantal
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  • PMT
    PMT CSN Member Posts: 15
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    Daisylin said:

    Linda,
    I can hear the heartache in your latest post. I am so very sorry to hear the latest news. As others have said, there just are not any words to say how devastated we all are for you and Bob. What a horrible shock to have to digest.
    I also will continue to pray for you, Bob and the team of doctors, who can hopefully come up with a plan of action. Wishing speedy healing and no complications as well.
    Chantal

    prayers
    I am so sorry about the news. I will keep you in my prayers.
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  • Freida
    Freida CSN Member Posts: 182
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    Linda
    I am so very sorry to
    Linda
    I am so very sorry to hear this news. What a horrible shock for you both. It must be hard to get your head around this. Our thoughts will be with you. Take care. Hugs and best wishes.
    Freida
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  • BMGky
    BMGky CSN Member Posts: 621
    #15
    How very sad.
    Words fail. Thinking of you and you all are in our prayers. BMGky
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  • ritawaite13
    ritawaite13 CSN Member Posts: 236
    #16
    So sorry
    Hi Linda,
    I'm so sorry the news was not better. Treasure each day with each other. I really have no words that haven't already been said. I, too, will pray for you both.
    Hugs,
    Rita
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  • birdiequeen
    birdiequeen CSN Member Posts: 319
    #17
    Praying for you
    Praying for a fast recovery from the surgery. So sorry to hear about the extent of the tumor spreed. All of our hearts are breaking for you and Bob.
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  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 CSN Member Posts: 599
    #18
    Linda,
    My heart breaks for
    Linda,

    My heart breaks for you with this news. So unexpected even by us warriors. Cherish every moment and I will pray and hope that the doctors have a plan of action and that Bob recovers easily from this newest round of surgery as you both prepare for the next step on this journey.

    Hugs,
    Cindy
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  • TerryV
    TerryV CSN Member Posts: 887
    #19
    Thoughts are prayers to you both
    I'm saddened to hear this unexpected news. Going in knowing this surgery would be challenging is one thing. To have another challenging road ahead of you is another. I pray the medical teams working with you are able to come up with a plan that suits Bob and the new challenges.

    Prayers to you both, Bob & Linda! Our positive thoughts are with you every moment.

    Love & Hugs,

    Terry
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  • DanaMB3
    DanaMB3 CSN Member Posts: 98
    #20
    Sending more prayers
    I am so saddened to hear this, Linda. I can only imagine all the thoughts and emotions you are both going through right now. I will continue to pray for Bob's recovery and healing, strength for you and for more good years ahead for both of you.
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  • chemosmoker
    chemosmoker CSN Member Posts: 501
    #21
    Hoping for the best
    ALL of our prayers are with you!!



    God Bless

    Eric
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