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  • phoebe1017
    phoebe1017 Member Posts: 37
    #22
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Jenny
    Jenny

    My husband is in the same horrible situation as Mike and his name is also Mike. He was diagnosed in August and his cancer has progressed very quickly. His bilirubin was at 28 last week and his liver is not functioning. He has a pleurx catheter in his abdomin which I drain everyday. His health has declined very rapidly over the last few weeks and I will have hospice start coming next week. I am at a loss. This has happened over 5 months and I just came to grips with the fact that he has cancer and now I have to try to wrap my head around living without him. This disease is miserable.

    My heart goes out to you. Please feel free to contact me if you need someone to share with.

    Please take care.

    Jerryl
  • melissaincali
    melissaincali Member Posts: 34
    #23
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    so sorry
    I am thinking of you and your beautiful family during this difficult time. Please take care of yourself (as best as possible) as you are going to need as much strength as you can muster to get through. Please feel free to PM me with any thoughts or questions...as sadly I understand the path you are on all too well.
    Melissa
  • pf78248
    pf78248 Member Posts: 209
    #24
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    sending you prayers
    I am so sorry to learn that Mike is struggling. He has been a huge positive influence to so many on this board. Please know that there are lots of people who care and hope for the best for you and for Mike and your precious family.

    Priscilla
  • pf78248
    pf78248 Member Posts: 209
    #25
    phoebe1017 said:

    Jenny
    Jenny

    My husband is in the same horrible situation as Mike and his name is also Mike. He was diagnosed in August and his cancer has progressed very quickly. His bilirubin was at 28 last week and his liver is not functioning. He has a pleurx catheter in his abdomin which I drain everyday. His health has declined very rapidly over the last few weeks and I will have hospice start coming next week. I am at a loss. This has happened over 5 months and I just came to grips with the fact that he has cancer and now I have to try to wrap my head around living without him. This disease is miserable.

    My heart goes out to you. Please feel free to contact me if you need someone to share with.

    Please take care.

    Jerryl

    So sorry Jerryl
    I am also the wife of a stage 4 survivor and although my husband David is doing well right now, we all know what this horrible disease can do. Please know that there are so many on this board that care, and I pray you and Mike have precious time together. My heart breaks when I hear how quickly so many progress. Please take care, Jerryl.

    Priscilla
  • jillpls
    jillpls Member Posts: 238
    #26
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Take care of yourself while you are taking care of Mike
    HI Jenny,
    I am so sorry to hear that Mike is not doing so well. Please know I will be praying for you, Mike and your family. God is there with him and will not leave him ever. God give you peace
    love Jill
  • sfmarie
    sfmarie Member Posts: 602
    #27
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Jenny
    Your husband was a HUGE inspiration to me, when I first joined this board he gave me such great advice and encouragement. I have read his posts and just adore and admire his attitude towards life.
    I am so sorry to hear about his decline. It is sooo very sad. It is a very cruel disease indeed and I struggle with understanding why we do not have better treatment options.
    Mike and your family are in my prayers. And thank you for sending a message of hope to everyone else.
    Marie
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #28
    SandyL said:

    Aww, Jenny
    I am so terribly sorry to hear of Mike's situation and your entire family's as well. Please know that you are all in my prayers. I hope and pray that he's not in pain.
    Sandy

    jenny
    I am so sorry Please let mike know i am thinking of him . I am so sad right now.

    michelle
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    #29
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Jenny and Mike
    I'm so sad to hear this news, and am holding you both and your kids in my heart.

    Much love, Leslie
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #30
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Please give him my love
    This news saddens me so very much. I am so sorry that things are not working out, I will continue to pray for Mike and your family. Thank you for letting us know how he is doing and please continue to do so if you dont mind. Let us know if there is anything we might be able to do for you as well. Stay strong as best you can! God Bless you

    Beth
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #31
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    I like to see who I'm praying for and Mike is my friend on Facebook. I'm trying to post a link to his profile picture in case you'd like to see a larger picture than he has here.

    Mike's photo here
  • abmb
    abmb Member Posts: 311
    #32
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Praying
    I will keep Mike in my Prayers, also, I will keep you and your family, because I am sure you need the support of Prayers. God Bless. Margaret
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #33
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Jenny,
    I am really sorry
    Jenny,

    I am really sorry that Mike's health has declined. I am thinking a lot about him, and you & your family as well. Thank-you for letting us know; you must have your hands full. Please take good care of yourself.
  • Mike49
    Mike49 Member Posts: 261
    #34
    phoebe1017 said:

    Jenny
    Jenny

    My husband is in the same horrible situation as Mike and his name is also Mike. He was diagnosed in August and his cancer has progressed very quickly. His bilirubin was at 28 last week and his liver is not functioning. He has a pleurx catheter in his abdomin which I drain everyday. His health has declined very rapidly over the last few weeks and I will have hospice start coming next week. I am at a loss. This has happened over 5 months and I just came to grips with the fact that he has cancer and now I have to try to wrap my head around living without him. This disease is miserable.

    My heart goes out to you. Please feel free to contact me if you need someone to share with.

    Please take care.

    Jerryl

    My heart goes out to you as well.
    I am very sorry to hear that your husband's health has declined as well. You are right, it is a miserable disease. I hate cancer and I pray for a cure. I understand all to well what you are going through. It is a sad lonely place to be. Contact me any time you need someone to talk to as well.

    Take care,

    Jenny
  • Mike49
    Mike49 Member Posts: 261
    #35
    Sundanceh said:

    Mike the Angel
    Dear Jenny

    I had one of those mornings where I woke up and threw chlothes on to keep warm and immediately logged onto the board before doing anything.

    And the first thing I saw was this post - and it hit me very hard as I tried to clear the cobwebs out of my mind in reading this.

    I am HEARTBROKEN! I've always liked Mike and he's been a good friend and a nice guy to me always.

    I suppose since joining the board, that I've developed this "shield of naievete" that all of my friends are going to come through this OK and nothing bad will happen to the people I know - that others might not make it, but certainly not my friends. I think that is because the hurt is so great to think that one of us will not be with here with us and their families.

    I know the reality is quite different as I am a rational man. The difference to me is that I've become closely attached to so many friends here, that I just deny that something can go wrong - just a self protection mechanism to keep me sane. 'Cause it just pains me that people I know could possibly not be here one day. This is a new one for me - I've watched people pass away at my old cancer center and could acknowledge it, but it became different when I came here to the board - again, I get attached...I'm the type of person that is "In for a Penny - In for a Pound." There is no in between with me...if I love or like, then it is deeply, I just don't know another way and don't want to know another way.

    Please tell Mike from me these words:

    "DRY SOCKS and WARM CHOW" - from his friend Craig in Texas. He'll know what it means.

    I'm starting to cry now and getting emotional, so I'll just sign off. I'm going to think about Mike often and I'll still hold out hope that he'll get better, but I understand the realities from your post, so I'll prepare myself.

    I hope that he is comfortable and glad he is at home - if I had a wish it would be to leave this life at my home as well.

    Thank you, Jenny, so much for you update on Mike - he's a brave man who's now inspiring me with his courage and bravery in the face of a terrible adversary - may the Gates of Heaven swing wide open upon his arrival.

    And I want to also thank you as his CareGiver for all of your love and all you are doing for him right now - you are simply the best.

    God Bless YOU BOTH!!!
    -Craig

    Dry socks and warm chow
    I read Mike your message and it brought a smile to his face. Thank you so much for the kind words. He really appreciated it. God bless you!

    Jenny
  • Mike49
    Mike49 Member Posts: 261
    #36
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Thank you all
    I read Mike all of the responses on the board and it made him smile. He really appreciated everyone's kind words. Thank you all very much. You have all been a great source of support for Mike since he joined the discussion board. We wish you the best of luck and we are rooting for everyone!

    Sincerely,
    Jenny
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #37
    Praying still
    Lifting you and your family in prayer.

    Much love,
    Diane
  • VickiCO
    VickiCO Member Posts: 917
    #38
    Mike49 said:

    Update on Mike49
    This is Mike's wife Jenny, I wanted to give you an update on Mike. As you know his cancer has been refractory to all traditional chemotherapy recommended for colon cancer. We recently discovered that the cancer had spread to his duodenum and was obstructing his small intestine. In addition the mets to the liver have increased in size and caused very serious liver complications. He has experienced a rapid decline in health in the past six weeks and has decided to go on hospice care. He decided he wanted to spend the remainder of his time at home and as comfortable as possible. I am taking care of him at home with the help of Hospice of the Valley. He is very weak most of the time and does not have the energy to interact with the discussion board.

    Please don't be discouraged because Mike's story does not have to be your story! I think of you all often and hope for a cure from this cruel and senseless disease. I hope you will all be NED soon and wish you luck in your fight!

    Jenny
    Please give my love to Mike. He, Mensright and I all joined this board at the same time. Mike has always been so encouraging to me. It's actually taken me a couple of days to even respond to this post. It's hard to tell you what I am feeling right now, but know that I am praying for Mike, you and the family. If there is anything I can do, please PM me.

    Many hugs and lots of prayers, Vicki
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #39
    dianetavegia said:

    Praying still
    Lifting you and your family in prayer.

    Much love,
    Diane

    Keeping Mike and Jenny and family in Prayer....
    Love and Hope for you and yours buddy...........Buzzard
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #40
    Remembering your family in prayer today.
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #41
    Jenny
    Thanks for staying connected with us and bringing us updates. Please say Hi to Mike and let him know he is in my thoughts and prayers, as you all are.

    Peace and blessings... Rob; in Vancouver

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