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mixleader
mixleader Member Posts: 267 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
I have been having intense pain in my right ankle and right thigh for a few days now. My personal Doc talked to me this morning and after hearing my description of the pain and looking at the latest CT scan, he thinks there is a strong possibility that the cancer has spread to my bones. He immediately scheduled me for a bone scan tomorrow morning just to be sure. Oh, man, I don't want to think about the pain of bone cancer. Last night, my thigh was hurting so bad that I was just whimpering as I crawled around the house. I finally got enough demerol in me to numb the pain. My wonderful wife, Sue, was with me today when we heard this news and we are both in emotional turmoil. I think both of us knew this nasty cancer would take me someday, but we were hopeful it would be quite a ways away. I have no guesses yes for my longevity, but I sure hope it's a ways off. Gotta go now as I have lots of things to think about.

Roger
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    Thoughts
    Prayers your way Roger....hope it's not another setback.

    Best,
    John
  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 1,337 Member
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    Skiffin16 said:

    Thoughts
    Prayers your way Roger....hope it's not another setback.

    Best,
    John

    I'm sorry for your suffering
    As you do I have no thoughts about prognosis with this type of cancer to the bones, perhaps someone here has faced this development. I only offer thoughts that your suffering and your wife's suffering is somehow diminished.
  • Roselvr
    Roselvr Member Posts: 30
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    Roger; I hope that the pain
    Roger; I hope that the pain you're feeling now is not what your Dr thinks it could be.
    Keep in mind that depending on what treatment you had; you could have side effects from it (I say this not knowing your history). You mention hip pain which could be from your back being out of alignment. Also; if you're on antidepressants; they have side effects too. I have an 18 year old suffering side effects from them.

    My hub was prescribed Actiq pops & said they were the best for his cancer pain. Keep it in mind & ask your Dr for a script. He may be able to prescribe a few just for you to try.

    Good luck
  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
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    Roselvr said:

    Roger; I hope that the pain
    Roger; I hope that the pain you're feeling now is not what your Dr thinks it could be.
    Keep in mind that depending on what treatment you had; you could have side effects from it (I say this not knowing your history). You mention hip pain which could be from your back being out of alignment. Also; if you're on antidepressants; they have side effects too. I have an 18 year old suffering side effects from them.

    My hub was prescribed Actiq pops & said they were the best for his cancer pain. Keep it in mind & ask your Dr for a script. He may be able to prescribe a few just for you to try.

    Good luck

    good luck
    Roger, hoping the doctor is wrong and there is an easy explanation for your pain. I wish you the best.
  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
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    Dang it
    hang tough Roger, thinking postiive thoughts for you.

    Pat
  • Tonsil Dad
    Tonsil Dad Member Posts: 488
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    longtermsurvivor said:

    Dang it
    hang tough Roger, thinking postiive thoughts for you.

    Pat

    you'll be good
    Think positive, keep your faith and you will be ok.
    There are a lot explanations for you pain, I hope and pray its just side
    Effects from medications.
    God Bless to you Roger, your in my prayers.

    Tonsil dad

    Dan.
  • Hal61
    Hal61 Member Posts: 655
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    Lots to think about
    Hi Roger, very sorry to hear of your symptoms. Certainly you do have a lot to think about. Nothing is conclusive yet. When it is, then make your plans, whatever the prognosis. Keep love in your heart, and hope.

    best, Hal
  • MarineE5
    MarineE5 Member Posts: 1,030 Member
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    Prayers
    Roger,

    Prayers Outbound for you
  • shoeloy
    shoeloy Member Posts: 70
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    Prayers
    My prayers are for a good report from the scan and that you will win the fight aganst the beast. Long and healthy life to you.

    Loyd
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
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    Roger,
    Prayers for you and
    Roger,

    Prayers for you and Sue. Really hoping that the bone scan does not reveal any bad news, and that there is another reason for your pain, that they can treat.
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
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    Roger,
    Prayers for you and
    Roger,

    Prayers for you and Sue. Really hoping that the bone scan does not reveal any bad news, and that there is another reason for your pain, that they can treat.
  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
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    Roger
    Holding you in my thoughts and hoping for the best possible outcome for you. As Kent would say...

    Believe!

    Deb
  • HAWVET
    HAWVET Member Posts: 318
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    D Lewis said:

    Roger
    Holding you in my thoughts and hoping for the best possible outcome for you. As Kent would say...

    Believe!

    Deb

    Wishing you the best and
    Wishing you the best and will say a prayer for you.
  • Jan Trinks
    Jan Trinks Member Posts: 477
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    So Sorry
    Roger:

    So sorry to hear that kind of news. Here's praying that it's not spread to your bones. Don't ever give up as Jimmy "v" says! I'm praying for your wife too as I so know what she's feeling and going thru. God Bless!

    Jan (Basketcase)
  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
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    Jan Trinks said:

    So Sorry
    Roger:

    So sorry to hear that kind of news. Here's praying that it's not spread to your bones. Don't ever give up as Jimmy "v" says! I'm praying for your wife too as I so know what she's feeling and going thru. God Bless!

    Jan (Basketcase)

    Hoping for a clean bone
    Hoping for a clean bone scan. I will be praying for you nad your family. Damn cancer.. It's really pissing me off!!!
  • Greend
    Greend Member Posts: 678
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    Thoughts with you
    Sorry about the diagnosis and hope Sue holds up ok as well - I know she too must be scared. Wish you guys were down here in Mexico, wouldn't change anything but the area would be uplifting and the tequila would......

    Hang in there bud!

    Denny
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
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    Greend said:

    Thoughts with you
    Sorry about the diagnosis and hope Sue holds up ok as well - I know she too must be scared. Wish you guys were down here in Mexico, wouldn't change anything but the area would be uplifting and the tequila would......

    Hang in there bud!

    Denny

    prayers lifted
    Hoping and praying the bone scan is clean and another source for the pain can be found.
  • robinleigh
    robinleigh Member Posts: 297
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    bone mets
    Roger,
    My husband has bone mets but no pain. There was concern about one lesion in his pelvis for fear of fracture, so they radiated it. I do know that radiation is used for palliative care with bone pain and is quite effective.
    Andy's mets were found in June and they have not grown. On his current treatment, they have actually shrunk so, I do believe it can be kept at bay and maybe for a LONG time.
    Hope it's not mets but just wanted to share our experience, just in case.
    If they are positive, I will be glad to tell you more about his current treatment.
    robin
  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty Member Posts: 652
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    Prayers
    Lots of prayers coming your way.

    Kathy
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
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    Yes, Roger please try to
    Yes, Roger please try to stay positive! So glad you have Sue taking care of you! Remember that the Doctors do not know everything! Hopefully, and praying, this is not what it appears. So sorry for your discomfort,and pray that too will subside!
    Love & Prayers, Patty

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