tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post878576001319977428..comments2024-03-28T23:45:40.105-04:00Comments on Reflections from Crumbly Acres: Another marathon medical momentJenn Jilkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-92085354736672715632015-07-19T09:24:59.773-04:002015-07-19T09:24:59.773-04:00Actually, we want the tests to be negative, Red! I...Actually, we want the tests to be negative, Red! If they are positive, it means the cancer cells have metastasized outside the former prostate area, into the body. He has cancer in his lymph nodes, and we can't do radiation if it has spread. It is likely that prostate cancer spreads to the bones, and this is what we are searching for.<br /><br />They can't radiate if it has spread, as you need a small target. The lymph nodes are behind both the bladder & rectum, in front of the tail bone.<br /><br />Then, the next problem is that the radiation may damage scar tissue, where his prostate was removed. Also, it could damage his colon, and he could be incontinent. It's a unique situation. He doesn't want to live with a colostomy bag or permanent catheter at his age. Some people live with it for years, but he cannot bend over to empty a bag. <br />It's troubling, but we keep smiling.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-6845097656282782802015-07-19T01:15:32.272-04:002015-07-19T01:15:32.272-04:00You take care of each other! How it should be. You take care of each other! How it should be. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-22373520361773340662015-07-18T18:49:26.376-04:002015-07-18T18:49:26.376-04:00You had a very busy day. I hope the test results a...You had a very busy day. I hope the test results are positive. These visits take so long that you are completely exhausted. Right now we don't have anything to travel for.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-81371294158500815822015-07-18T17:49:09.942-04:002015-07-18T17:49:09.942-04:00Patience is a virtue, which both of you have unlim...Patience is a virtue, which both of you have unlimited amounts of. Hoping for positive results. Take care, and get rested up for the next session.Linda aka Crafty Gardenerhttp://www.craftygardener.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-83772533153176137452015-07-18T15:36:46.302-04:002015-07-18T15:36:46.302-04:00Hari OM
Can't beat red roses for love and than...Hari OM<br />Can't beat red roses for love and thanks! Or Pizza for that matter... I don't wonder at your exhaustion. Rest up for Sunday. Hugs, YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-3327864977218565592015-07-18T14:15:13.941-04:002015-07-18T14:15:13.941-04:00I am never sure if it is the driving, the waiting,...I am never sure if it is the driving, the waiting, the worrying or the constant caring, but tiredness seeps into our bodies unasked!!!You do so well to drive all that way in lots of traffic, Mr J., Bless him for flowers and Pizza. Take care as you wait for the results. Countdown is in good progress here, and my "Wiggle Me Colourful" quilt is waiting for some serious sewing today. Raining and 4C at 5.30 a.m. Hugs to you both.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-61316719547290240362015-07-18T12:28:01.185-04:002015-07-18T12:28:01.185-04:00What a full day you had, angel!
Aloha, JennWhat a full day you had, angel!<br /><br /><br /><br />Aloha, JennCloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-42073265648672817042015-07-18T11:49:10.401-04:002015-07-18T11:49:10.401-04:00I have passed by that hospital, but have never bee...I have passed by that hospital, but have never been inside it.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.com