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Koala77 02-05-2008 12:33 AM

Here am I, asking for support again!
 
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 02-05-2008 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Koala77 (Post 207044)
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))))):hug:

weegot5kiz 02-05-2008 01:41 AM

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 02-05-2008 07:18 AM

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 02-05-2008 07:48 AM

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! :hug:

Bannet 02-05-2008 08:25 AM

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

soxmom 02-05-2008 08:45 AM

Life does seem to come in bunches doesnt it?:confused:

I will keep you and your dh in my thoughts.:)

May you be blessed,

Soxmom

Curious 02-05-2008 08:57 AM

(((((anne)))))

my thoughts and prayers for you and hubby.

extra hugs too.

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greta 02-05-2008 09:08 AM

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. :hug:

FinLady 02-05-2008 09:10 AM

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

braingonebad 02-05-2008 11:01 AM

I'm so sorry for all the turmoil you're going through Anne.

So much harder when it's someone we love than to go through it oursaelves, huh? And on top of all you went through, too...

Know you both have my prayers.

:hug:

Aarcyn 02-05-2008 11:10 AM

It is far more than you should have to handle.

Keep us posted as to what happens next. Maybe it will all be better. One can only hope.

MooseasaurusRex 02-05-2008 11:12 AM

(((((Anne and hubby)))))

Moose here for you.
And many others, too. :grouphug:

TwoKidsTwoCats 02-05-2008 02:06 PM

((((KOALA)))) thinking of and praying for you. :hug:

tamiloo 02-05-2008 02:22 PM

So sorry for what is happening in your lives...hugs and prayers for you both!!:hug:

MSCherokee 02-05-2008 10:24 PM

My goodness Anne. You and your husband are in my prayers. :hug:

DM 02-07-2008 10:08 AM

Oh Anne~ You know how very special you are to me. I wish I could make it all go away for you. You have had such a hard road lately.

I am praying for you and for Russell also. Please keep us posted and know that YOU have gotten through so much already; you will get through this too.

:hug: Sending Toad Hollow prayers to you, my friend.

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momXseven 02-07-2008 10:09 AM

Oh Goodness, that is a lot for one couple to have to go thought. :hug: lots of prayers coming your way.

sugarboo 02-07-2008 01:03 PM

I hear you Koala!! If its not one thing, its another. My Father in Law had his arteries cleaned out in a surgery at the Mayo Hospital a few years ago. Changed his life! I hope his doctors figure out what's going on and fix him right up so you can enjoy this time of your lives. HUGS!!

KajunButterfly 02-07-2008 03:43 PM

Prayers for you both....hope things get better soon.

BaxterTheBunny 02-08-2008 12:28 PM

Oh Anne! So sorry you and your husband are going through all this. It's so true that life is so overwhelming at times for people. It's just not fair.

I'll pray the prayer I've been praying for myself after going through major surgery late last year.

"God, please be nice to Anne and her husband and bless them and don't be mean anymore! Please give them relief" Amen! :hug:

We're here for you Hon :grouphug:

BeckyD 02-08-2008 04:02 PM

OMG, Anne, no one should have to go through all that you & your DH are facing. You're right...it's not fair. Sending good thoughts & prayers your way.


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