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But here is a little synopsis:
I am 39 married with 2 kids of my own (ages 18 and 20) from a previous marriage, then I met my husband who had 4 kids (ages 17-25) and got married. We then added 2 of our own. (hence momof4) Our little ones are 4 and 7. We also added a granddaughter this year. My husband (47) was diagnosed in June with Bladder Cancer...The plan was to have his bladder removed in August, but in the Pre-surgery tests it was found that the cancer was metastatic. It affected his shoulder, ribs, pelvis, sacrum, and the joint at the top of his leg, and one lymph node in his pelvic area. So, surgery was out. He started Chemo soon after, and it continued until early Dec. At that point his shoulder was giving him so much trouble he stopped the Chemo, and started Radiation to the area. After the Radiation which ended a few weeks ago, His Creatinine levels (kidney function) were elevated so they decided to wait to see if they came back down before attempting any more Chemo. We have looked into some Clinical Trials, and other options, but we have to wait until the Blood work is done on Thurs. to find out if the levels are the same or have hopefully returned enough to continue the Chemo.
I have to say over the past 2 weeks I actually have seen a complete change in my husband. He is stronger, doing more, and is generally more "With It" than he has been in a long time. I am not looking forward to what Chemo will do to him all over again.
He never lost his hair, it did thin though...He is a very hairy Italian, I don't know if that had anything to do with it...but none the less he still has his hair...
So that is where we are today...I don't know what tomorrow will bring...but I am happy for the here and now...
Karen