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- - Dad's CT scan results -- Bad news (https://www.neurotalk.org/the-stumble-inn/58005-dads-ct-scan-results-bad-news.html)

Twinkletoes

11-10-2008 12:26 AM

Thanks so much Tammy and everyone. :hug:

When I told Dad how many of my friends were praying for him, he was amazed!

We'll know Tuesday what kind of lymphoma it is and whether it is fast or slow-moving.

PolarExpress

11-10-2008 05:58 AM

Thanks for the update,Twink...Prayers being said and everything being crossed! http://www.mskurmudgeonskorner.com/f...erscrossed.gif

SandyC

11-10-2008 10:12 AM

Thanks for the update Twinks! I'm keepng your father in my prayers.

AZjanie

11-10-2008 10:17 AM

Thanks so much Twink for keeping us informed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
:hug:

NurseNancy

11-10-2008 10:23 PM

still praying for your dad.
keep us posted please.

prettypearlgirl

11-12-2008 12:10 AM

Geez Twink! I'm gone for a few days and all heck breaks out! I'm so sorry your Dad isn't doing well. Hopefully he will end up with a good outcome from tx. This really stinks!

Love and hugs,
Carolyn:hug:

jprinz99

11-12-2008 12:52 PM

I am so sorry to hear this news. (getting on knees)

Twinkletoes

11-14-2008 12:12 AM

I have good news to report!!!

Dad's oncologist (who knew he'd ever need one of those?) called me tonight with the results of the biopsy.

The lymphoma is a slow-growing variety. (Giant exhale)))))).

Rituxin is a consideration, although Dad said he didn't want chemo. Apparently Rituxin is more tolerable than most chemos. You don't lose your hair (he said, "Good, I don't have many left to lose!), you don't get nauseated.

When I told the Doc that I was worried about him becoming even weaker and possibly falling, he said Rituxin has had some success in actually strengthening people. Wow, huh?

He will need one infusion per week for 6-8 weeks, then just once every 2 months. I think Dad is going to give it a try.

The doc said that 60-80% of people with cancer who use it have a very good chance of surviving 5+ years. Dad just might live to celebrate his 100th b-day after all!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all for you prayers. They mean so much to us!

mom2five

11-14-2008 12:36 AM

I love good news! Your dad sounds like a fighter with a positive outlook. Keeping you both in our prayers. :hug:

weegot5kiz

11-14-2008 05:25 AM

cool Ro Good news, with it being a slow progressive type, and that dad is debating the treatment, I know what said before about his view towards tretment, cool a 100 huh? hm why not 110, he has what it takes inside to pull 110 off too, I am so glad, its the slow one, you hang in there and get some rest I am sure the worrying has stolen from you:hug::hug::hug:

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