Thanks in advance for any answers or advice.
Anonymous My husband had a tumor removed and we just found out it was cancerous, has anyone had radiation?
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- 14 Jun 2011 by Anonymous
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Added 14 Jun 2011:
I AM IN SHOCK
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sweetpea60214 Jun 2011
I am sooo sorry honey!! Keep positive (ya I know), I didn't have radiation, but my father did for throat cancer. Can you tell us where the tumor was? It kind of makes a difference on what the radiation will affect. I really feel like I know you, and I just want to help. Was the doctor kind, he/she should have told you what to expect. Remember how strong you are, and how strong we are on this end. Give me more info when you can... Sweetpea
LaurieShay14 Jun 2011
Hey sweets,
I am sending you and your hubby lots of love and keeping you in my prayers. You know me always recommending a website but maybe try the following: http://tcrc.acor.org/radiation.html
This article covers everything from what the treatment is, to why it's done, how it works, what the side effects are, and personal accounts from those that have had radiation for testicular cancer.
We are here for you honey and are going to continue to be,
Laurie
Anonymous 14 Jun 2011
thank you Laurie, you are always one of the first responders to any situation that seems to be causing major heartache or stress to everyone here!
lara
sweetpea602
26 Jun 2011
OH so true!!! What a sweetheart
LaurieShay
pledgeAnonymous 14 Jun 2011
I truly thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Where would I be without my drugs.com family?
xxxx
lara
14 Jun 2011
Hi sweetie, I am so sorry you and your hubby have to deal with this terrible disease - cancer! You are always so sweet and kind, I will be praying for you and your family as I am sure many others will also be. I have a good friend who went through prostate cancer here recently and had radiation and came through it just fine. In fact, you never would have known there was a problem. You go ahead and bring your troubles here sweetie so we can support you and pray for you - things are going to be ok!
Anonymous Anonymous 15 Jun 2011
Aye, Mary, I love ya so much, and we have such fun!!!
Lara
ilovejesu...14 Jun 2011
Even if it's cancerous and it was removed it doesn't mean that it's a bad thing. If they got it all and monitor it then he will continue to live a long life. Todays technology is amazing and PRAYERS WORK MIRACLES! I will continue to pray for you and your family. Never depend on what a doctor tells you because the survival rate is very positive these days. They don't usually remove them if they are life threatening. They only remove them when they know it will cure the problem. He has already had a miracle. Everything will be just fine. Do not worry. I speak from experience with a family member.
sweetpea602
16 Jun 2011
Yes, your husband already has a miracle. He actually has 2 miracles, one is YOU!! I come from a college community in Indiana, the college is Notre Dame and we are a proud lot. The football team calls themselves the FIGHTING IRISH!! they're having a run o' bad luck. But they ALWAYS come back for victory!!
sweetie pie14 Jun 2011
Sweetlemon, I am so sorry that your husband is ill. I know my dad had throat cancer and underwent chemo and radiation. I remember him having some nausea, weakness, decreased appetite and depression. Those are the side effects that I remember. I am sure that he had more. But back then there was not alot of medications available to help control the side effects. Today, with cancer research, it is amazing what the medical can do to treat cancer. I worked as a nurse on oncolobgy for awhile when I was in the working world. My patients did not have to be in alot of pain because of the stronger pain medications we have today. There are drugs to treat all the side effects. It is important to remember that patients can respond differently to cancer treatment. I have seen so many patients beat cancer and live happy lives. Of course it depends on the cancer, the patient, the family, and other variables.
masso416914 Jun 2011
Hello Lara,
We spoke before, and you are his pillar, you must remain strong and support D, only you can help him get through these hard times, with love, understanding and all that we talked about before.
Never lose your faith Lara, always keep your calm and pray my dearest friend. God does wonders, for I am a walking example and you very well know that.-
All my love to you D and S,
Andres.-
Anonymous 14 Jun 2011
Hi all,
I thank each of you, you all are such incredibly supportive and compassionate people and have helped me so very much in the last year!!!
Andres - we have known each other for a year now! Seems like ten or just yesterday, can't decide which!!!
If anyone cares to, read the link that Laurie provided... very hopeful indeed.
xoxo
Lara
sTigerrrAnonymous 14 Jun 2011
Thanx Shannon, I'v lost your email address, and I changed mine.
I will PM you with new address.
How are you feeling lately?
Lara
Anonymous Anonymous 15 Jun 2011
Hi Vonnie,
You are so very dear, and a great addition to all the friends here on our site!
We are lucky to have you as a friend.
pledge, what is for brunch today??? Haven't heard much from you lately, have you been busy?
Lara
Anonymous 16 Jun 2011
Sweet, thank you for your kind words. This site has been good for me and I have come to love so many of you guys and think of you as family. When you hurt I hurt. I know you like a good laugh so here is one for you. yesterday we were driving down the road and it starting raining, my husband said where is that water coming from? I said the sky, its raining. lol I like to have never made him believe it was raining! LOL Senior moment??? Maybe I should learn to drive again. LOL. God Bless you dear. Vonnie
Delila
sherri huffAnonymous 15 Jun 2011
Thank you Sherri, the tumor was removed, and he does need radiation, to keep cancer from speading, hopefully no chemo though.
The outlook is good, and the radiation will be localized, supposedly he will not lose that full head of hair!!
Thanks again to all of you!!!
Lara
Keithrand...20 Jun 2011
Hello my friend, I have stage 3 pancreatic cancer, was diagnosed Nov 4th 2010. I had a Whipple operation from hell right away to remove the tumor etc. They took half my stomach, half my large and small intestines, my gallbladder, 8 lymph nodes and most of my pancreas. I now have a 15 inch scar across my stomach they literally cut me in half.
Anonymous 20 Jun 2011
Thank you Keith. What you went through sound hellish indeed! My husband needs radiation, but not chemo, at least that is what his doc has told him. But they also told him that the tumor was not cancerous at first too.
So I don't know what to believe!!
Hope you are feeling stronger every day,
sweetlemon
21 Jun 2011
Dear Lara: so sorry I have been off site for the past 11 days, dealing with my husband's surgery and hellish aftermath.
I send you and your husband love and prayers for a speedy recovery!
Please PM me any time.
Best Wishes-- from one Irish lass to another!
Mary, madhatter, 6/20, 8:10pm, PDT
Anonymous 21 Jun 2011
Mary, how is your husband doing? We have all been so concerned! Know how it is when they have something done. Wears you out & don't have time for DC ! Let us know we are praying for his recovery & your good health...
Anonymous 21 Jun 2011
Thank you Mary MHB, I'm with Mary623 on this, let us know how your hubby is doing!!
I know you are so busy right now, but when you've the time...
Lara
madhattersbash
BRUINPA31 Jul 2011
hang in there, my mom started radiation to her right breast 3 weeks ago for newly diagnosed breast cancer. the usual / potential symptoms w/ radiation include fatigue, some times swelling, redness at the site. be sure to watch the area closely and have md/ or PA check him out if any concerns. Because of the fatigue , i have noticed quite a few pts get dehydrated (as they do not take in enough fluids). make sure your husband keeps water, gatorade with him at all time, especially w/ this humidity. decreased appetitie, depression, slight discomfort at the area are also potential concerns. good luck to the both of you.
Anonymous 31 Jul 2011
Thank you so much BRUINPA, I appreciate the tips about radiation. Terribly sorry about your mother, hope she is doing well.
My hubby's doc says they got all the cancerous cells and not to worry, yet he will go through radiation soon as a preventative measure.
Bruinpa, I JUST NOW got a notice that you posted this (31 July) which is odd because you posted it on the 14 of June! I don't know why tis posted so very late, but I certainly would have thanked you earlier for the great information you provided!!!
The Mad Man
31 Jul 2011
I know this can be a devastating disease. I took care of a fellow veteran who had lung cancer related to Agent Orange. He had radiation and Chemo and actually went into remission for three years but don't let your doctors delay on this. Go every three months for tests. I don't care what the doctor says, find another doctor what will test as often as needed. The radiation helped. My vet friend was so proud about his hair, he refused to have it cut but it was the chemo that did the damage later on to his hair. Right away, the doctors tell you to cut off your hair but each persons system is different and my vet friend did not lose his hair with the treatments until the chemo. My uncle from the marines had testicle cancer and refused treatment and had a heart attack from all the stress. My family has a history of cancer, mostly with age but my aunt (his wife) lived without her jaw, had two pacemakers and lived until 83 and that was only because her 2nd pacemaker gave out.
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Hi SP,
He see's an oncologist at the end of the month. testicular.
Thank you sweetpea!
SL
Hi Sweetlemon - You have all the support in the world here and as kind and giving as you are here, I would be willing to bet you have a lot of caring people in your life "offline." Experiences of other people, and yours are not necessarily going to be the same. Everyone's experience is different; but, yes your doctor should provide you with the answers to your questions about what you might expect. Medical technology has come so far today. It's incredible the things that can be done now that were just an idea a few years ago. Lots of hospitals and community centers have support groups for family members of cancer patients. The American Cancer Society might be a good place to start, or the Social Service Department of your local hospital. It's nice to have a support group where you see, on a regular basis, the same people who share your experience. Some of the most knowledgeable people about resources are the office staff at your doctor's office.
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It's pretty normal to feel shocky right now. You might want to write questions down as they pop in your head so you won't have to rely on your memory the next time you see your oncologist. Our thoughts and prayers all go out to you and your husband. Go easy on yourself, and know we are here for you. Cathy
Thank you Cathy!
Laurie, that website was GREAT, thank you!!! I am not in shock as much now that I've read about what is going to happen to my hubby. I am going to stay positive about this and not take a nose dive into depression! I do not have the "luxury" of doing that, and tis not about me, tis about HIM!!
love you guys!
Lara
Hi Lara,
I am sorry you all are having to go through this trial.You both will be in my prayers.God does do Miriacles Everyday!
Thank you Sharon, and I agree if one pays attention, miracles are an everyday occurence!
Lara
I am sorry also, cancer sucks! I did 36 bouts of radiation to my head after they removed my cancerous brain tumour. It made me sleepy and confused, so I would take a 2 hour nap at home and go back to work. I looked at MRI's of my brain throughout the radiation and it extened to places where the tumor was not. I had a right frontal tumor and there is radiation damage to my left side! Next time I will not do radiation! I guess I would ask ahead of time how many treatments to expect, and how far out from where the tumor was, will the treatments affect? Ask will the radiation treatment really neccasary, or if chemo should do the job alone?