My leukemia's back.

[DwayneNLiz]

results of the last procedure were..at absolute best, a 20% at 5 years survival rate .... but we probably don't have that, since my dad's health is so bad.

Average lifespan after diagnosis is 11 to 16 months.

Not sure yet if his rate of survival is higher or lower with surgery...that would have to remove a big chunk (1/3, or 1/2 ??) of his esophagus, put him back on a feeding tube, but with the caviat that he is to swallow nothing at all by mouth for about 3 months while the esophagus heals..not sure what you do with saliva..spit?

Consultant doc isn't sure that the surgery would help life length or quality... but my mom wasn't sure if they knew just how fast the cancer is growing.

My dad gets scanned for cancer alot (since his tongue cancer), I think every 3 or so months... and at this scan the Esophageal cancer is already 10cm. So.... must be a fast cancer.

I dunno.

very sorry to hear this at least you know what you guys are up against. We are here for you every step of the way, if you ever need to vent we dont mind at all

 

[Alaskan]

@Alaskan I'm so sorry to hear about your father's diagnosis. I know he hasn't been the easiest person to love lately, but that doesn't make the thought of the end of his life any less painful. Praying for you, my friend.

exactly perfectly said.

 

[Cynthia12]

No. Last week the doc aspirated some guck with a needle and sent it for culture. I go back Monday to get results. The other alternative is that it's not an infection, it's many different spots of internal radiation damage that my body is trying to get rid of. Pockets of liquefied fat that are extremely irritating to surrounding tissues. My ultrasound looks like Swiss cheese.

Can't tell you how many times I've heard "I've never seen this kind of reaction before". Gee, thanks.

 

[getaclue]

Hello Team Rachel! I babysit later this morning. I have to go for blood tests after the baby is picked up. I hope the tests turn out good.

 

[N F C]

I've been out of town since Friday so catching up the a.m. Hugs and best wishes for all that need it, you've been on my mind.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Team Rachel. Wishing a good day for everyone.

 

[Alaskan]

good luck @getaclue

 

[Alaskan]

@FridayYet Test results back yet?

 

[FridayYet]

First set of cultures were negative, but my ultrasound looks better. Drew another sample today, and I go back on Friday for results and probably another ultrasound. Need to make sure I am on the right antibiotics before I go on vacation.

Thanks Al.

 

[ronott1]

First set of cultures were negative, but my ultrasound looks better. Drew another sample today, and I go back on Friday for results and probably another ultrasound. Need to make sure I am on the right antibiotics before I go on vacation.

Thanks Al.