[Koala77]

Ok...just how carp can one couple take?

As some of you know I've been to "H E ... double hockey sticks" and back lately, with two cancer operations in the past 4 months, well .............................

DH had a teeny weeny little 'stroke" about 18 months ago. Our doctor ordered him a scan on his Carotid Arteries last week. Seems he has a plaque in his right carotid artery which may, or may not, shake itself loose and lodge in his brain. If it does, then we're talking stroke....either major or minor, but there's just no way of knowing until after the fact. Walking time bomb stuff, and scary too, especially seeing his Dad died form a stroke!

Not only that, but....he's had some intermittent hoarseness when speaking. I don't know if the threat of a stroke, or this hoarseness which can indicate throat cancer, is the scariest for me. He's been a smoker, and has high cholesterol, so both things are really high risk factors.

Then of course, there's the mole on his arm that changed shape last week, and is now red around the edges. Our doctor looked today & said it looks very suspicious and has booked a biopsy for him.

BTW, we're not in our eighties yet.......he's 59 and I'm 56 but I'm scared!

Last week it was him scared to death that I might die from this rotten cancer, now it's my turn to worry about him.

Life's just not fair sometimes!

[tovaxin_lab_rat]

Originally Posted by Koala77

Ok...just how carp can one couple take?

As some of you know I've been to "H E ... double hockey sticks" and back lately, with two cancer operations in the past 4 months, well .............................

DH had a teeny weeny little 'stroke" about 18 months ago. Our doctor ordered him a scan on his Carotid Arteries last week. Seems he has a plaque in his right carotid artery which may, or may not, shake itself loose and lodge in his brain. If it does, then we're talking stroke....either major or minor, but there's just no way of knowing until after the fact. Walking time bomb stuff, and scary too, especially seeing his Dad died form a stroke!

Not only that, but....he's had some intermittent hoarseness when speaking. I don't know if the threat of a stroke, or this hoarseness which can indicate throat cancer, is the scariest for me. He's been a smoker, and has high cholesterol, so both things are really high risk factors.

Then of course, there's the mole on his arm that changed shape last week, and is now red around the edges. Our doctor looked today & said it looks very suspicious and has booked a biopsy for him.

BTW, we're not in our eighties yet.......he's 59 and I'm 56 but I'm scared!

Last week it was him scared to death that I might die from this rotten cancer, now it's my turn to worry about him.

Life's just not fair sometimes!

Anne

big huge hugs to both of you. (((((Anne)))))

[weegot5kiz]

hello, I sure hope everything turns out better than it sounds. if you need an ear, don't hesitate to PM me. my prayers and thoughts are with u and your hubby, I mean it don't hesitate, try to take it easy.


frank

[Jodylee]

Oh Anne, I don't know what to say except I really wish you could catch a break. Life is so unfair and it sukcs. I'm so sorry this is all happening to you. (BIG HUGS) I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and your husband. If you need to talk, pm me anytime. Joelle

[AfterMyNap]

Oh, Anne, that does stink. Okay, so what's the plan? Let's get the lad fixed up so the two of you can get back to your lives. I'll be praying from this side, so that's a good start.

If I've learned anything from you, Anne, it's that no matter how hard things seem, you have the stuff of champions in your heart. Hang on to that!

[Bannet]

((((Anne)))) I am so sorry that you have to go through all of this My thoughts and prayers go out to you and dh!

[soxmom]

Life does seem to come in bunches doesnt it?

I will keep you and your dh in my thoughts.

May you be blessed,

Soxmom

[Curious]

(((((anne)))))

my thoughts and prayers for you and hubby.

extra hugs too.

[greta]

Keeping my fingers crossed for both of you Anne. Lots of great stuff they can do these days through the miracle of medicine, no matter what he might be facing.

[FinLady]

Sorry to hear about everything. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.