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joshofalltradesFake NerdI just want to be lovedRegistered Userregular
I don't really want to be the guy who only bitches about shit on here, but... well, fuck me.
My wife has had fatigue and night sweats for over a year, and doctors have just told her that there's nothing to worry about. About a month ago, she noticed swelling lumps between her neck and collarbone. Luckily the doctor she saw this time skipped scans and went right for biopsy. Well, the results came back inconclusive. So they surgically removed some lymph nodes last Thursday.
We went in to get the results a few hours ago and when they sent my daughter out of the room to play with one of the interns, I knew something was wrong. She's got Hodgkin's. I mean, I guess in terms of getting cancer, that's like winning the lottery, but still.
So they can't give her radiation treatment since she's only 24 weeks along in her pregnancy. They're looking at delivering the baby as early as 28 weeks. She'll have to go to Dallas since the neonatal care units here are not sufficient for our needs. In the meantime, I'm less than a year away from graduating so I've got to pull my shit together and get this done, but it means I'll likely be away from her during some rough times.
She and I have been crying together for the past few hours. I knew this was coming, since cancer doesn't run in her family so much as it drives NASCAR.
Sorry for being lengthy and depressing, SE++. I just needed to get that off my chest.
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josh, I've known you to be nothing other than a good man. You two will make it through this alright. And you don't have to apologize for anything, you know we're all here for you.
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I don't know what I can say that won't just seem trite or stupid. But we're all here for you, man. If you need help, or someone to vent at, or whatever, this is a hell of a community. We're here for you.
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I always feel bad in threads like this because all I can say is "I'm sorry, that's terrible." I realize that's all you can do, but man, I wish I could do more.
joshofalltradesFake NerdI just want to be lovedRegistered Userregular
I mean, I saw it coming because, as I mentioned before, her family has a history of such horrible and virulent cancer that nobody will even give us a policy on her life. But to actually be in there in the doctor's office and have them say, "It's cancer" is something else.
Also, my daughter completely shat herself while the intern was playing with her, and we left the diaper bag at home. So that was fun.
I just finished my latest round of treatment Josh. If you or the lady have any questions that need a non-doctor answer, please, feel free to ask. Or if you just want to talk, I'm always around.
I just finished my latest round of treatment Josh. If you or the lady have any questions that need a non-doctor answer, please, feel free to ask. Or if you just want to talk, I'm always around.
My thoughts are with you two.
My wife is a personal trainer and she teaches athletic classes (Zumba, PiYo, etc.) at the local gym. She's pretty much an athlete. Should she be slowing that shit down or would it be better for her to have the positive mindset that comes with still being as active as possible?
I always feel bad in threads like this because all I can say is "I'm sorry, that's terrible." I realize that's all you can do, but man, I wish I could do more.
Damn Josh, that's heavy news indeed. No apology needed for sharing this with us. I'm just sorry you're having to deal with this, especially during your wife's pregnancy.
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Damn.
That's shitty.
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I hope you make it through alright.
Fuck.
You have the saddest posts.
Hodgkins Lymphoma is the "good" kind though.
It might seem crazy shallow and hollow and stupid, but, try not to worry.
As cancer goes, if you've gotta have cancer, that's the kind you want.
Praying for you and your family.
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you have my sympathy, concern, and prayers!
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I don't know what I can say that won't just seem trite or stupid. But we're all here for you, man. If you need help, or someone to vent at, or whatever, this is a hell of a community. We're here for you.
your = belonging to you
their = belonging to them
there = not here
they're = they are
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I hope everything turns out all right.
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Check out Colorado Movie Cars! It's amazing!
It is! 10 year survival rate is conservatively 95% ish. So more like 99% IRL.
And that 1% probably walked into traffic.
Don't worry man. You and yer lady will be up all night looking after a tiny wailing person in no time. ;D
Wishing you and your wife and the unborn baby all the best. <3
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Also, my daughter completely shat herself while the intern was playing with her, and we left the diaper bag at home. So that was fun.
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it is great to hear that it has a high survival rate though!
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My thoughts are with you two.
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good luck! I hope everything turns out okay
I'm so sorry to hear about this
My wife is a personal trainer and she teaches athletic classes (Zumba, PiYo, etc.) at the local gym. She's pretty much an athlete. Should she be slowing that shit down or would it be better for her to have the positive mindset that comes with still being as active as possible?
Jeez, I know what you mean.
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And I should be, being a nurse and all.
But I am good at non bullshit medical talking!
Come to my shoulder for all your non bullshit medical talk.
Absolutely!
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