Treatment Unsuccessful

ToBeGolden
ToBeGolden Member Posts: 695
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

The latest CAT Scan indicated that the chemo did not slow or reverse the spread of the cancer. Therefore, the chemo has been discontinued and the cancer is left to run its course. I should expect "months" to live rather than "years".
For a short time, I will feel better as the side effects of the chemo wear off.  There is a lot to absorb. The outcome did not come as a complete surprise; but I was on the other hand not quite ready for it

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #2
    omG!  i'm so sorry to hear

    omG!  i'm so sorry to hear that.  u must still b n shock.  i don't know what 2 say.  i hope u do start feeling better.  u will b n my prayers.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • TracyLynn72
    TracyLynn72 Member Posts: 839
    #3
    Prayers for you

    I am so sorry to read this.  I may not know you, but this has really saddened me.  I pray for you to feel better and to have peace. 

  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #4
    Dang It

    Oh my, I can't find the words to say how sorry I am to read your post...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

     

    blessings and light.

    linda

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #5
    Treatment

    Rick,

    I am not ready for it either, damn this stuff!

    I always have hope and prayers for you.

    Matt

  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    #6
    Words do not come....

    Damn! This left me speechless :(

    Positive thoughts and prayers....

    "T"

  • Sunshine60
    Sunshine60 Member Posts: 81
    #7
    :(

    - I'm quite sure there is little i could say that would matter.... But I am so sorry!  you are in my prayers today and every day.

  • sin9775
    sin9775 Member Posts: 199 Member
    #8
    A Heavy Heart

    I am so sorry to hear your news.  I have no words of my own that I could possibly say to you in a time like this.  Here is one of my favorite benedictions found in the book of Numbers:

     

    The Lord bless you and keep you;

     the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you:

    the Lord life up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

     

    May God's grace and peace be given to you and your family during this difficult time.

    ~S~

     

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #9
    Prayers

    My prayers with you my friend..., miracles do come true, hopefully somehow there is one out there with your name on it...

    John

  • ILMM13
    ILMM13 Member Posts: 28
    #10
    Prayers

    I'm so very sorry to hear this.  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  

     

    Trish

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #11
    ILMM13 said:

    Prayers

    I'm so very sorry to hear this.  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  

     

    Trish

    Rick

    Certainly saddened to hear that news. My prayers tonight are for you. 

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #12
    Rick....Like so many others

    I don't know what to say except I am saddened to hear this news.  Words seem so weak when what I want to do is reach out and protect you....if only I could.  I will be keeping you tucked in my pocket....and sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.  We are always here when you need to talk.

    p

  • boardwalkgirl
    boardwalkgirl Member Posts: 269
    #13
    So sorry to hear this news,

    So sorry to hear this news, will be keeping you in my prayers.

  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #14
    Rick

    So very sorry to hear this news.  Holding you in my heart tonight. Wish there was more I could do. By sharing your burden among us, perhaps it has lightened it a bit for you.

    Deb

  • ToBeGolden
    ToBeGolden Member Posts: 695
    #15
    Thank You

    Thank you for your kind thoughts. Your words do make a difference. Rick

  • Ladylacy
    Ladylacy Member Posts: 773 Member
    #16
    You

    So sorry to hear.  Enjoy each day as it comes and remember no one but the man upstairs knows how much time we have.  I remember 6 months ago when we found out that my husband's cancer, which started as laryngeal first and for which he was and still is NED, was found to have a second primary at the cervical of the esophagus and treated but only NED for about 4 months and then reoccurred and spread to his right lung.  The doctors said only chemo but Joe declined any further treatment.  In actuality he is doing okay today, does what he wants when he wants and still enjoys each day for which I am very grateful to the man upstairs. 

    My prayers and thoughts go out to you and each on this board who are having to deal with this beast. 

    Sharon

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #17
    Upsetting news

     

    Rick

    I haven't been on CSN for a few days and when I do I find your disturbing news. I hope and pray there is a miracle in your name. My brother in law who is a priest (Father Joe) comes up most Sundays for dinner, and I will make a special request for you today.

    I basically sit here speechless except for................. Cancer Fu---ng Sucks.

    Thoughts and Prayers

          Jeff

  • Ruben and Jude
    Ruben and Jude Member Posts: 155
    #18
    I've heard this many times

    I've heard this many times before as an oncology and hospice nurse.... BUT miracles do happen. I've actually had to discharge patients from hospice because after 5 years they're condition did not worsen. Don't give up on yourself. Find out what foods are best for your body. Stay positive, live life to the fullest, and don't believe everything the professionals have to say. Our 'Western' medicine isn't the only remedy out there.

    God Bless you.

  • Laralyn
    Laralyn Member Posts: 532
    #19
    So sorry to hear this

    I'll be thinking of you and your family.

  • rachel12yrsuv
    rachel12yrsuv Member Posts: 435
    #20
    I am sooo sorry to read this,

    I am sooo sorry to read this, please believe that although medicine might be done, you dont know if the Lord can sussyain you longer than you think, my Uncle was supposed to pass at 73 he is 78 almost 79 now, you just dont know.  I will pray that the Lord spare you pain and anguish and whatever time you still walk upon this earth that you have joy with dvery breath!  Whdn Jesus does come you will happilyvretreat into His Arms!  God Bless you Friend!  Please live and let God handle the rest!

    my symphony and love forever,

    RACHEL 

  • rachel12yrsuv
    rachel12yrsuv Member Posts: 435
    #21
    I am sooo sorry to read this,

    I am sooo sorry to read this, please believe that although medicine might be done, you dont know if the Lord can sussyain you longer than you think, my Uncle was supposed to pass at 73 he is 78 almost 79 now, you just dont know.  I will pray that the Lord spare you pain and anguish and whatever time you still walk upon this earth that you have joy with dvery breath!  Whdn Jesus does come you will happilyvretreat into His Arms!  God Bless you Friend!  Please live and let God handle the rest!

    my symphony and love forever,

    RACHEL 

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