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~Vibes please~

So, the crappy news we got is that FIL *finally* got some answers about his esophageal cancer (it's been almost a month, which infuriates me). Apparently, the cancer has spread to the rest of his throat, his lymph nodes, and his lung. The MD is making arrangements for him to start chemo & radiation asap. We have no idea what the success rate is (I didn't ask). I wanted to ask tons of questions, but kept it to two. I didn't want to upset him more than he already was. He's a recovering alcoholic, and has heart problems.DH was shocked and speechless. I'm kinda in a state of frustration because I want to know more, but I just feel like it's not my place.So any spare vibes you have would be greatly appreciated! :-\
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  • McBridetobeMcBridetobe member
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    edited December 2011
    Many many many vibes for your FIL, DH and the entire family.  A good friend of our family is fighting esophageal cancer right now...I think he is being tested next month to see if it has spread any more after radiation/chemo.  :/And I'll be thinking of you too - that's a hard position to be in.  :(  Hugs!
  • morainemommorainemom member
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    edited December 2011
    Many hugs and prayers.  :(
  • edited December 2011
    Oh Dori, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm sending MANY vibes your way and to your FIL and your DH's entire family.  ((hugs))
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  • edited December 2011
    Many many vibes for you and your whole family!Thoughts and prayers will be with you
  • hey_its_jennhey_its_jenn member
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    edited December 2011
    Hugs, thoughts, prayers, vibes - everything is sent your way and DH and DH's family's way.  That's really tough to deal with.  My Grandfather (the nice one- not my boss Grandfather) had lung cancer two years ago but he's still kicking.   I can definitely understand your frustration.


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  • cobrien1976cobrien1976 member
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    edited December 2011
    Many vibes for your FI's family.  FI's dad fought the battle of esophageal cancer for almost 2 years.  I know how you must be feeling. 
  • pinksonyapinksonya member
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    edited December 2011
    Aw, Dori.  So sorry to hear it.  Wishing your FIL and you and your husband all the strength, hope and luck in the world.  Hang in there.
  • cobrien1976cobrien1976 member
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    edited December 2011
    Dori that would be "DH's" family. 
  • elishanbelishanb member
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    Many good thoughts and vibes for you and your family.
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  • edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry to hear that.  :(  Thoughts and vibes to your family.  Hopefully the chemo and radiation will be successful.
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    Dori so sorry to hear that. Sending many hugs and prayers to you and your FIL and family!
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  • snorgesnorge member
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    edited December 2011
    Aw, crap. Sending lots and lots of vibes to you, DH, FIL, and the rest of the family. Let us know if you need anything.
  • d78d78
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    edited December 2011
    We've had some cancer in our family too. My grandfather also had lung cancer, Jenn. They didn't catch it early enough, though...he was in the hospital for 3 months before he passed. It was the kind that spreads really quickly. It's just such an awful disease (not that any diseases are good, but this one just rips you a new one). Thanks for the vibes ladies. I'm googling and finding that it looks like he may be in Stage 3 or 4 already, based on the little info we have at this point. Obviously, that's not good. :-(Neither DH nor I have ever had a stellar relationship with FIL, but it's still his dad & my FIL. I think DH is kicking himself now for some things that have happened in the past.
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  • d78d78
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    edited December 2011
    cobrien...happens to me all the time! ;-)
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  • edited December 2011
    Many vibes and prayers to you, your DH, and his family!
  • edited December 2011
    Lots of vibes, thoughts & prayers to you and your DH and his family! 
  • edited December 2011
    Many, many vibes and prayers to your FIL, your DH, you, and your whole family. 
  • cobrien1976cobrien1976 member
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    edited December 2011
    Dori, if you have any questions about this cancer, please email me at cobrien1976 at yahoo dot com or FB message me. FI's dad had stage 4 and fought long and hard with this terrible disease.  It brings back a lot of memories. 
  • edited December 2011
    Lots of vibes, Dori - I hope everything works out for the best!
  • edited December 2011
    :-(  So much sad news this morning. Many prayers, vibes, and hugs your way. Please keep us updated.
  • themissizzthemissizz member
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    edited December 2011
    Lots of vibes, Dori!
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  • AMK2009AMK2009 member
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    edited December 2011
    Aww, Dori I'm so sorry to hear that.  Many prayers for your FIL and your family.
  • edited December 2011
    oh no.  I'm so sorry to hear that Dori.  Many vibes and prayers for your FIL and family
  • LaFemmeRousseLaFemmeRousse member
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    edited December 2011
    Many, many vibes to you and your FI's family :(  I hope the chemo and radiation are successful and you all get more answers from the doctors soon!
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  • d78d78
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks, ladies!
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  • edited December 2011
    Sorry to hear that.  :(  My dad passed away from esophageal cancer.
  • edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry it spread, I hope the treatment does well against it.
  • edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry to hear this Dori. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you, DH, FIL and family.
  • edited December 2011
    I am so sorry :( Many vibes for your FIL and the entire family!
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    I'm so sorry to hear this....vibes to you, your DH, and his family...
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