Devasted! :( Wife's fibroid tumor tested positive for cancer.

Undifferentiated Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.......

My wife has a billion in one type of cancer. At least I know the name of it now. It's hard to research because it is so rare.

 

The good news is that every oncologist in the area, if not the country, will want to be involved in her case. A friend of mine has a very rare disease, and physicians from all over the US were brought in to consult, which I think is a good thing!

 

And hopefully it will be something that makes you two closer and with an even stronger relationship for the next 30+ years.

 

70% 5 year survival rate

What does that mean exactly? Only five years to live?

 

It might not mean anything. The doctors will let you know when they know.

 

Oh, thank God! Thanks Steve, that makes me feel a little better. Shew! My heart was pumping!

 

She is eating a doctor approved (cancer society approved diet) diet and lots of veggies. We are thinking positive. Thanks!

 

Update

My wife had a CT scan a few days ago. They found a tumor in one of her lungs, and one on her pelvis. The doc wants to start chemo right away! Seems like a great medical team so far. That's it for now!

Abner

 

I'm sorry about the tumors Abner. It sounds like she's getting good care.

 

Stay strong Abner! Very sorry to hear of your wife's health troubles. My family and I will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.


Take care!

 

Thanks once again to all of you for thoughts and prayers. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer, so the more people praying, the better. :smile:

 

First round of chemo

Kim had her first round of chemo yesterday. She seems to be tolerating it good so far.

 

I'm so sorry to read this update, I am really glad that they've got her started asap, I hope they'll get ahead of it!!

 

She has a great team of docs working with her. The doc is giving her the most aggresive chemo there is. Kim had her first round of chemo on Friday, then she went wig shopping the next day! It hasn't slowed her down a bit. She is tough! We are very hopeful!

 

Keep it up, Abner. You know how they say the positive attitude can increase one's prospects, human body's an amazing thing.

 

For the sake of accuracy, let me clarify. The found some spots on her lung (I don't think they are tumors), and the pelvis was a false alarm.

We are both positive and upbeat! All we can do is trust in God, and trust in the docs! Modern medicine is amazing.

 

that IS great news! Less to chase down.

 

Very good news.