It is not Don's gallbladder

JReed
JReed Member Posts: 428
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Well Shoot

Turns out that it is not Don's gallbladder and they have ordered another CT scan for tomorrow morning. Today he has to drink some nasty stuff for bowels which haven't moved in 5 days. He had the pain in his abdomen prior to the bowel issue so though that sure isn't helping the situation any, it is not the cause of it.

We will get CT results Monday. Also, we have an appointment with Med Onc tomorrow afternoon - perhaps he can shed some light on this for us.

Don seems to be holding up well throughout this - me; NOT.

FEC,
Judy

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  • ryckej1
    ryckej1 Member Posts: 28
    #2
    Good Luck
    Sorry that you did not get a good answer yet. Please make sure that his "stomach" and blood vessels are not twisting. (my reply on Tuesday). They should easily be able to tell from the scan.
    Can never be to careful.

    I will be thinking about you.
    Jeremie
  • captdave
    captdave Member Posts: 153
    #3
    Hang in there! Glad that
    Hang in there! Glad that Don is holding up ok. Hope you get answers quickly as to whats going on. We will continue to keep you both in our prayers.

    Dave
  • ritawaite13
    ritawaite13 Member Posts: 236
    #4
    Damn!!
    I was silently waiting to hear it was his gallbladder. I hope the new scan gives you some answers and some good news.
    Hugs
    Rita

    FEC!!!
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #5
    Dang It!!!!
    Judy,

    I was really hoping it was something simple and obvious. Hoping that you get some better information when you meet with Don's oncologist tomorrow.

    Praying for good news.


    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    Grand Blanc, Michigan

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    Two year survivor

    Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #6
    paul61 said:

    Dang It!!!!
    Judy,

    I was really hoping it was something simple and obvious. Hoping that you get some better information when you meet with Don's oncologist tomorrow.

    Praying for good news.


    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    Grand Blanc, Michigan

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    Two year survivor

    Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!

    Well, heck!
    Hang in there, Judy. I'm still hoping and praying you get an answer that the cause of the pain is something fairly simple and easily fixable!
    Hugs,
    Angie
  • ptom
    ptom Member Posts: 41 Member
    #7
    Sorry to hear it's not his gallbladder
    I had mine removed at 34 (two years before I discovered I had colon cancer). Compared to gallbladder surgery, colon surgery was a piece of cake. From what I understand, having your gallbladder removed is one of the more painful surgeries there is. Because I'm not a candidate for an esophagectomy I can't compare it to gallbladder or colon surgery.

    I also wanted to wish you a belated Happy Birthday from another June 21st baby (4:20 pm). I love it when the 21st falls on the first day of summer and it was even better when it fell on Father's Day. My grandfather and I got to pick the restaurant for our "special day" dinner.

    Again, sorry/glad it wasn't his gallbladder but I know everything will turn out just fine.

    ptom

    And thanks for the FEC! Even my oncologist agrees.
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #8
    Judy, Praying the answer
    Judy, Praying the answer will come soon. The waiting after a test is awful.Hope the trip to the onc.was positive.
    Praying for God to give you and Don strength through this latest trial.
    Sandra
  • baileybell
    baileybell Member Posts: 9
    #9
    Hey Judy and Don
    FEC.....FEC......FEC...... Now have a good weekend!!!!
  • Freida
    Freida Member Posts: 182
    #10
    Well darn
    Hope they find an
    Well darn
    Hope they find an answer soon and it turns out to be something relatively innocuous. I will be thinking of you and willing positive news to come from the oncologist tomorrow.

    FEC FEC FEC

    Hugs
    Freida
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #11
    Another FEC for you
    Damn, Judy! You and Don need some good news. *I* need some good news from this frickin' board.

    Hope to see something positive with next results. Prayers and hugs to you!

    Terry
    PROUD wife to Nick, age 49
    lost battle to FEC 06/19/12
  • Cora11
    Cora11 Member Posts: 173
    #12
    TerryV said:

    Another FEC for you
    Damn, Judy! You and Don need some good news. *I* need some good news from this frickin' board.

    Hope to see something positive with next results. Prayers and hugs to you!

    Terry
    PROUD wife to Nick, age 49
    lost battle to FEC 06/19/12

    Today
    Judy,
    I sent you a PM too last night but just want you to know I'm thinking of you both today. Wishing you good news and some peace!

    Cora
  • casp42
    casp42 Member Posts: 79
    #13
    Cora11 said:

    Today
    Judy,
    I sent you a PM too last night but just want you to know I'm thinking of you both today. Wishing you good news and some peace!

    Cora

    Ohhhh Judy! I'm thinking so
    Ohhhh Judy! I'm thinking so much of you and Don today, I'm hoping for wonderful news! Prayers to both of you!

    Carolyn
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
    #14
    Hoping you got some good
    Hoping you got some good news today. We are all thinking of you and wishing you the best. BMGky
  • cindyruggs
    cindyruggs Member Posts: 24
    #15
    Thinking of you today!
    Judy,

    Praying for you guys today. I hope they find the cause of his pain. Praying it is something not related to the cancer and easy to fix. I understand your statement, Don is holding up well, you not so much. I feel the same way. This is all so hard. Please know you are being prayed for today!

    Cindy

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