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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 19 2024 : 12:24:21 PM
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UPDATE: 11/21-CT scan was done after a period of down time about 5 weeks and the results came in yesterday. The mass has not changed at all even after 9 sessions of chemo and 15 radiation therapy sessions. We are dumbfounded, but GREATLY relieved to know the cancer has NOT spread to other organs. We meet with the cancer dr.'s next week for labs and consultation as to what happens next. Bruce is feeling fine-maintaining his weight and that awful fatigue he was experiencing has almost disappeared. He also is doing some work at the office with very limited hours. I am so glad about that and thankful the cancer has not spread.
Wishing all my farmgirls a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING and I will update again.
Love, Mel
UPDATE: Cancer Stage III - We were informed this morning after the fourth biopsy results were reviewed. We will head to the oncologist locally, tomorrow morning to develop a chemo regimen to begin immediately. I am stunned. Since February we have been trying to get a diagnosis once in Green Bay with an 11 day stay in hospital with severe pancreatitis, twice out at Mayo and then to Milwaukee at Froedtert-who ultimately was able to get a biopsy that actually contained cancer cells. So now the journey really begins. I am so scared. Please continue your prayers sweet farmgirls-we will need every voice. I will keep you updated. Thank you so much, Love Mel
we are going thru a difficult time these last few weeks with scans and a multitude of tests and tomorrow another scan to determine what a 2.5 cm mass is doing inside my husbands pancreas. He is asymptomatic other than some gi issues and has lost 40 pounds in six months. All other gi scans came back clear until they found this on a CT scan last week.
I am scared to death--having a terrible time trying to gain control of my crying so that I can be a supportive wife. I consider myself a strong no nonsense kind of woman, but I am floundering.
Anyone out there experiencing a similar situation? Any advice would be grateful.
Mel |
Edited by - melody on Nov 21 2024 2:10:51 PM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7110 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2024 : 12:38:18 PM
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Melody, I have prayed that the Lord will heal your husband and give you the strength, peace, and grace to look after him.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2024 : 1:50:23 PM
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I am so sorry Melody, my suggestion is to cry in private and not in front of hubby and you will be the strong woman you know you are.
I know it is hard though as I have just been through a illness with my son this past week. I cried and cried and still cry but, when I am with my Son I put on my big girl pants and am strong for him.
I will keep you in my thoughts, heart and prayers Melody, you got this!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1857 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2024 : 08:42:20 AM
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Prayers for healing and a strong faith.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2024 : 03:44:24 AM
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sorry to hear this. Praying for your husband and you and your family.
Farming in WI
Michele
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2024 : 1:57:26 PM
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Melody,, just know,, you are being wrapped in prayers of love and calmness...
We are here for you and your husband..
Call on us to walk with you through this journey... and know,, it is ok to cry...
Love and Prayers
Grace..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2024 : 2:10:52 PM
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| thank you so much ladies---its going to take a while to wrap our heads around this-mel |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2024 : 08:07:20 AM
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Melody, I am sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis. Of course you are scared and worried and so is he. I will keep you and him in my prayers as you move forward with his treatment plan . Please let us know how you are doing when you get a chance to stop by. Sending you big Farmgirl hugs.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5363 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5363 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2024 : 3:01:53 PM
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Prayers for you and your family. you in my Heart and my thoughts.
Connie W. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2024 : 6:27:52 PM
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Our GI doctor sent slides to mayo as the pathology report came back inconclusive-We spoke with Mayo this morning and they have all of our scans labs and clinic/er reports and will begin at the beginning to determine whether or not dr's assessment 99.9 percent malignant or if the cells in the biopsy are 'abnormal.' Talk about a twist and turn. I want to thank you so much ladies- we were told today that he will be in hospital for another six days and they placed an ng feeding tube late this afternoon-he hasn't eaten since last wednesday so now he can get the nutrition he badly needs and in turn help restore his 'flaming pancreas' and this is just the beginning. this waiting is awful. but, i can see improvement and the inflammation is definitely receding it's just a super slow process. I have never been a patient woman, but I am learning to take one day at a time.
thank you again for all of your kind words and prayers-they truly are an inspiration to me and my family.
love,
mel |
Edited by - melody on Feb 27 2024 6:34:04 PM |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2024 : 7:41:51 PM
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Continued prayers for you both, for peace and for some answers. Hugs to you. :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2024 : 7:48:27 PM
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Melody, my dear friend! I am praying for you and your family. I wish I could give you a big hug too!
Hang in there!
LOVE YOU!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2024 : 07:05:38 AM
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Praying for you both that the news will better.
Dawn in IL
"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." John Muir
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2024 : 09:34:27 AM
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Melody continuing to keep your hubby, you and your family in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Praying for your husbands miracle, never give up my friend.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2024 : 6:14:56 PM
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Keeping you and your husband in my thoughts and hopes for good diagnosis and healing.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2024 : 2:16:04 PM
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Melody, Sending love and so many prayers to you and your husband. XO
Dreamer42
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2024 : 5:59:20 PM
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I'm adding my prayers for you and your husband!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2024 : 7:12:42 PM
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Melody,, just read your update,, continued prayers for you and your husband... Glad the feeding tube is getting him the nutrients he needs ..
Hugz-n-prayers.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2024 : 04:43:43 AM
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Melody,
I've been reading your posts and following. I do want you to know you have my prayers for this all to turn out well for your husband's healing and for God to give you strength to come alongside and support him.
Hugs to you.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2024 : 07:45:23 AM
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Mayo's second opinion is inconclusive--- two weeks from now he will have to have another biopsy from his GI doctor here - He jus wants to make sure that there is nothing lurking inside the pancreas. 9 days in-had a chance to get back home to get the house ready for my husband-he still has a feeding tube and we are learning what we need to do to care for him at home-it'll be in at least another week-we see the gi doctor in about 45 minutes south of us on Wednesday and hopefully he will be placed on liquid diet-which scares me-that's when all the trouble started very painful and being sick to his stomach. We are all running on good wishes and prayers. I have a whole new respect for others who go thru this and a lot worse. I had no idea. It's really very humbling. Thank you ladies for all the encouragement-you have no idea how much it lifts our spirits and gets us thru each day.
Mel |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2024 : 08:27:04 AM
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Praying for both of you and wishing you good news.
Dawn in IL
"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." John Muir
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2024 : 12:22:10 PM
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Praying for you and hubby as you go forward in the process of determining what is happening. I hope the home return will end up being a more comfortable place to rest. Take care , Melody , and I hope you can rest more at home as well.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 4:21:24 PM
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Saying many prayers for you and your husband Melody.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 6:53:01 PM
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| i'm writing this at an airbnb in milwaukee-another biopsy ERCP is scheduled for tomorrow before noon at froedtert cancer clinic-no more Mayo for us-they just didn't know what was up and time is of the essence so we contacted our 1st gi specialist who knows a very renowned pancreas man at froedert and got us in within days of contacting his old new england friend-for that we are eternally grateful-this will be his 4th biopsy-if this is found 'inconclusive' then the dr. will open him up for a birds eye view of his pancreas. we are collectively holding our breath-but i have a feeling they will not find anything and will have to schedule an open laparotomy which frankly, scares me more than any of his previous ERCP's. think positive thoughts ladies and continue with prayers-we surely do appreciate it. i will keep you updated. love, Mel |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - May 07 2024 : 02:57:38 AM
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Loving thoughts and prayers going up for you both Melody.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2024 : 08:40:51 AM
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Melody,
I sent you an email response yesterday, but reading your post from yesterday gives me an update too. I'm sorry the experience at Mayo was so disappointing, especially when you hear so much about the Mayo Clinic.
I will be praying for you and Bruce in the new situation . . . for answers, for healing, for hope!
Love, Hugs and Prayers!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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