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Post by spike99 on Jan 24, 2009 13:01:13 GMT -5
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I'm a little hesitant to post something about my wife. Especially since she's trying to hide her current health status from me. Being Saturday and her test day is soon approaching, I figure why not. Every little prayer and support might help...
During the last few weeks, I noticed the a funny looking birth mark on my wife's back was suddenly growing. She went to the doctors and they removed it. Luckily, its sampled cells were normal. However, the 4 stiches were removed a few days too early and her quarter size hole split open. She is now "scared for life" - with a quarter size hole in her back. Luckily, this hole is on her back - where people don't see it.
During their "growing birth mark" investigation, her doctor also discovered that her thyroid gland has lumps. To our surprise, three large lumps and one small lump. A specialist called yesterday and her long needle biopsy appointment is schedule for this Friday morning. Since cancer risk is high in her family genes and high in my family genes (and our oldest son already had to battle cancer at age 5), I'm worried. Very worried. Battling cancer within our family was "too hard" on us the first time. We don't want to battle it again.
Would appreciate your prayers and support - for my wife's health and future biopsy test results. A wonderful "innocent" lady who needs our help....
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Post by cocojax on Jan 24, 2009 13:47:10 GMT -5
Spike You and Your wife and family are certainly in my Thoughts....
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Post by bobbioh on Jan 24, 2009 15:24:10 GMT -5
Spike, You ,your wife, and children are all in my thought and prayers. Please keep us posted... Bobbi  |
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Post by muffin on Jan 24, 2009 15:53:14 GMT -5
Spike your wife and you & family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by virginia on Jan 24, 2009 15:55:05 GMT -5
 Spike, Lots of prayers going your way... |
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Post by Colleen-Pa on Jan 24, 2009 16:49:13 GMT -5
Spike, sending prayers your way and also a little info. I had my thyroid removed due to numerous tumors, some growing down my windpipe and thankfully none were cancerous. IF it is cancer the cure rate is extremely high and most times there is no cancer. I have had this scare and know what your going through. Please try to stay calm and take one day at a time. You and you family will be in my prayers.
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Post by John on Jan 24, 2009 17:25:01 GMT -5
  The candle is lite for you & your family |
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Post by aero63 on Jan 24, 2009 19:26:03 GMT -5
Spike,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jan 26, 2009 8:39:36 GMT -5
Spike I don't know how in the name of Heaven I missed this; actually I thought I had posted. Without a doubt; I'll certainly add my prayers with the others for her and your family. Many of us know the cancer battle and the fear that never truly leaves....... Please let us know when you /she gets the results back. I'm sending Sarah over .....  |
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Post by LindaNY on Jan 26, 2009 9:06:05 GMT -5
Spike, sorry I missed this too. Your wife will be in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you both the best.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2009 7:27:22 GMT -5
Dear Spike,
Your entire family will be in my prayers and thoughts, I admire you so much spike, the deep love you have for your family shines as bright as the moon on a clear night. I had my thyroid removed 5 years ago, the only good thing is if it is cancer, god-forbid, thyroid is the most curable cancer in the body, not saying this is a good thing, the surgery was not plesent. Bless you all, and keep you in good health. Love Linndie
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Post by shelley on Jan 27, 2009 8:48:36 GMT -5
Hi Spike
I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Please let us know how things go and please don't forget, in times like this, as hard as it is, to take care of yourself as well.
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Post by muffin on Jan 27, 2009 15:11:32 GMT -5
Sorry I missed this Spike, I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.  |
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Post by spike99 on Jan 27, 2009 15:36:52 GMT -5
Many thanks for your prayers and positive support. Very much appreciated. Biopsy "test day" is still counting down. Only a few more days to go. Then, we'll probably have to wait a week or so for test results to come back. I'll let everyone know of my wife's progress as news comes our way... Hopefully, its only harmless Thyroid Nodules/Lumps - as explained within: thyroid.about.com/cs/nodulesgoiters/a/nodules.htmDo keep your fingers crossed and my wife in your prayers. Much appreciated. . . |
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Post by spike99 on Jan 30, 2009 18:08:36 GMT -5
. Update - from today's specialist visit My wife got her emergency thyroid biopsy done this morning. We won't get the full biopsy test results back for another 10-14 days. During the afterwards consultation with her specialist, her doctor explained that surgery must be done. They need to remove either half or the entire right side of her thyroid gland. Won't know full surgical depth until full biopsy test results are back. Luckily, everyone has 2 thyroid gland areas (vision a butterfly shape at the base of one's inner neck). re: content.revolutionhealth.com/contentimages/images-image_popup-thyroid.jpg Her doctor feels that her remaining left thyroid portion will provide enough hormone support for her smaller sized body. Just like a small body can still 100% function with only 1 of its kidneys. If current thyroid lumps are from cancer, then onto Plan B. Plan B won't be discussed until today's biopsy tests are known. Will share more details as time goes on... . |
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Post by spike99 on Feb 19, 2009 21:25:15 GMT -5
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Update - from today's specialist visit.
Today, my wife visited her thyroid specialist - to obtain the results of her previous biosy tests. The previous needle biopsy test was "inconclusive". Meaning. They are NOT sure if massive lumps in her left side thyroid are from cancer or non-cancer reasons. They have now booked my wife for urgent surgery. Within the next 1-2 months, the specialists are hoping to remove 1/2 her thyroid (through 15 cm / 6" cut mark at bottom of neck), and perform "on lab bench" indepth test (of her removed 1/2 thyroid). If non-cancer, they will leave the other remaining 1/2 thyroid "as is". If cancer, they will go back in and remove the other 1/2 of thyroid, and immediately bombard the body with chemo - to kill any cancer cells that my be floating around. For now, we are in a "wait & act" mode. Wait for their phone call - advising when my wife's urgent surgery is "locked in". And, we start going down Plan A.
Would appreciate if you continued support for my wife. We're hoping Plan A. RE: Simply remove 1/2 her thyroid and remaining 1/2 portion can support per body ok. No additional surgery & chemo is required. We're hoping for a simple in & out with following "good for life outcome". Your support (knock of wood, fingers crossed &/or prayers, etc. etc.) is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
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Post by chrisw on Feb 20, 2009 2:34:46 GMT -5
Hi Spike, Prayers for your wife coming from Gwen and I. Plan A is definitely preferred but remember that Plan B has a good chance as well, even if a lot more worrisome and uncomfortable.   |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Feb 20, 2009 7:36:17 GMT -5
It's a scary time Spike for your wife and your family; I can truly relate. Prayers going out for her  Jackie |
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Post by bobbioh on Feb 20, 2009 9:38:36 GMT -5
Spike, Hang in there you all have been through so much already. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers please keep us updated. Take care Bobbi
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Post by aero63 on Feb 20, 2009 10:59:36 GMT -5
You and your wife will continue to be in my thoughts and best wishes for a Plan A outcome.
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Post by cocojax on Feb 20, 2009 20:31:53 GMT -5
Spike here's hoping for Plan A
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Post by Joyce7 on Feb 24, 2009 4:43:05 GMT -5
Many Hugs and Prayers are being sent your way and to your wife. God Bless...Joyce
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Post by Colleen-Pa on Feb 24, 2009 17:06:14 GMT -5
Spike, having had this surgery myself for very similar reasons, I wish her well. I hope the pathology is clean and she recovers nicely. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Sending lots of positive and healing thoughts your way.
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Post by John on Feb 25, 2009 12:44:04 GMT -5
Prayers for you and your family are on there way
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Post by muffin on Feb 26, 2009 4:37:59 GMT -5
Spike you and your family are in my prayers.
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Post by Joyce7 on Feb 27, 2009 5:37:12 GMT -5
Just a note to let you know that I am thinking of you and your wife today and saying prayers also. Hugs and I vote for Plan A also.....Joyce
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Post by bobbioh on Mar 3, 2009 17:20:56 GMT -5
Spike, you and your have been on my mind. I saw you had been here but I could find no post. How did the tests go with your wife? Please let us know. Try to stop by more often I miss you! Have you reached your weight goal? I know you were close. Bobbi
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Post by mary57 on Mar 3, 2009 21:23:41 GMT -5
Spike, You and your wife are definetly in my prayers. Here's for plan A, sending positive thoughts your way. Mary
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Post by spike99 on Apr 8, 2009 9:39:00 GMT -5
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Update:
My wife is still waiting for "the phone call" (since Jan 30th). A call stating when her urgent thyroid (1/2) removal surgery has been booked. They told us it would take 1 - 2 months (at the max). So far, we've been waiting 2.5 months and still no phone call. In my region, one gets free health care. But, even the urgent folks must wait for it. Wait much longer then one should. Like an airplane on "E" circling the airport, we keep waiting and waiting. Hopefully, we'll get the landing details soon. Especially for my wife's urgent need. And hopefully, its only lumps from non-cancer cists.
Please continue to keep my wife in your prayers. Much appreciated.
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Post by bobbioh on Apr 8, 2009 10:34:04 GMT -5
Thank You for updating us. and she will remain in our thoughts and prayers! Let us know when she gets the call. Bobbi
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