Could use any good thought you can send my way

maddhatter · 05-11-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by blazerbrad

Sounds like you have the right attitude which always help, so keep it up. Figthing cancer can be a long and hard road.

About 3 years ago (at the age of 31 and a 1 y.o. boy) I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and rushed to the hospital, finding myself in pre-op a matter of hours after the diagnosis. While some people may think this was a tramatic experience the only thought going through my mind was "I've been sick for months, but now they finally know what is going on and will make it better"...so I know exactly the position you are in.

If I ever started feeling down or sorry for myself, I always reminded myself that it could be worse.

Yea, Not knowing what to do is the worst part other then seeing the pain in my wife's and mothers eyes. All the tests are done so I hope by the end of the day we will at least have a game plan. As bad as the pain has been "by far the worst I have ever had" My wife seeing me in that pain hurt even worse.

maddhatter · 05-28-2009, 11:55 PM

Hey All. This is Shelly, Maddhatter's wife. Just wanted to give you all an update on Hank's condition. He has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. The prognosis was the worst thing I think I have ever had to sit through in my life. They said if he does nothing (treatment wise) he'll be lucky to be here at year's end. With treatment he will have a 50% chance being with us in 2 years and a 5% chance in 5 years. I think the room was silent for no less than 5 minutes when this was said. This cancer is inoperable due to it has spread, is wrapping the rib cage and is in the bone. He has also developed another tumor on his right temple which has grown pretty rapidly. We are going through scans and mri's and you name it to find where all the cancer has spread and are looking at options for treatment now. The sad thing about all this is that he is unable to get any type of chemo until he has 13 bad teeth removed. They are afraid of infection to these teeth, seeing how chemo tends to lower immunity. So this is the first hill we have to climb before the real battle against this invasive disease can begin. Medical bills and pharmacy bills are unbelievable so we are looking into charities and funding to help us with our utilities and outrageous co-pays. If you have any suggestions for any type of help in these areas, please let us know. We have received some nice donations through my work and other groups so that has been a blessing to us for sure. But please keep Hank in your prayers to combat this thing and prayers for me to stay strong to help him through this. I've never had to deal with anything like this before and just the paperwork, research and the unknowing is so very overwhelming. Keep him in your thoughts and hopefully he will be feeling better soon enough to get back on here for himself.

94Dodge Truggy · 05-29-2009, 06:29 AM

Shelly,

Thanks for the updated information. If you need any yard work or things done around the home please let me know. God Bless!

TomH · 05-29-2009, 07:06 AM

Good luck to you and the family.

tjjeepjeep · 05-29-2009, 07:29 AM

Shelly/Hank -- My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours as you deal with this.

GPER · 05-29-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Shelly/Hank -- My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours as you deal with this.

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We are finding out what you are going through since my father in law has been diagnosed with it in his throat glands and the testing is continuing.

tjjeepjeep · 05-29-2009, 09:40 AM

I can't imagine. I lost my stepfather to mouth cancer. The support system is critical to everyone. There's never enough time to keep everything running smoothly.

Shelly/Hank -- If I can help please let me know. Shelly if you need someone to clean the house or anything like that to allow you to be with him; please, please feel free to call me. 513 266 5883. Name's Lisa.

05-28-2009, 11:55 PM	#2
maddhatter Join Date: May 2007 Location: loveland OH Posts: 324	Hey All. This is Shelly, Maddhatter's wife. Just wanted to give you all an update on Hank's condition. He has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. The prognosis was the worst thing I think I have ever had to sit through in my life. They said if he does nothing (treatment wise) he'll be lucky to be here at year's end. With treatment he will have a 50% chance being with us in 2 years and a 5% chance in 5 years. I think the room was silent for no less than 5 minutes when this was said. This cancer is inoperable due to it has spread, is wrapping the rib cage and is in the bone. He has also developed another tumor on his right temple which has grown pretty rapidly. We are going through scans and mri's and you name it to find where all the cancer has spread and are looking at options for treatment now. The sad thing about all this is that he is unable to get any type of chemo until he has 13 bad teeth removed. They are afraid of infection to these teeth, seeing how chemo tends to lower immunity. So this is the first hill we have to climb before the real battle against this invasive disease can begin. Medical bills and pharmacy bills are unbelievable so we are looking into charities and funding to help us with our utilities and outrageous co-pays. If you have any suggestions for any type of help in these areas, please let us know. We have received some nice donations through my work and other groups so that has been a blessing to us for sure. But please keep Hank in your prayers to combat this thing and prayers for me to stay strong to help him through this. I've never had to deal with anything like this before and just the paperwork, research and the unknowing is so very overwhelming. Keep him in your thoughts and hopefully he will be feeling better soon enough to get back on here for himself. __________________

05-29-2009, 06:29 AM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Shelly, Thanks for the updated information. If you need any yard work or things done around the home please let me know. God Bless! __________________

05-29-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Shelly/Hank -- My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours as you deal with this. __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

05-29-2009, 09:40 AM	#7
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	I can't imagine. I lost my stepfather to mouth cancer. The support system is critical to everyone. There's never enough time to keep everything running smoothly. Shelly/Hank -- If I can help please let me know. Shelly if you need someone to clean the house or anything like that to allow you to be with him; please, please feel free to call me. 513 266 5883. Name's Lisa. __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

05-29-2009, 07:06 AM	#4
TomH Gearhead Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anderson Posts: 95	Good luck to you and the family.