Hello!
My 37 year old brother was diagnosed with Tongue Cancer end of April. He finally had his 1st chemo session end of May (IV for 4 days) and his 2nd day, he had cisplatin . He was actually there for 6 days, by the time he completed all the bags of chemo.
I guess I should give some background on my brother's medical history. He's currently taking seraquel, doxipin and zolaf for his bi-polar depression. He also has an extreme case of OCD.... He's gone through so much with his depression and has suffered from this for the past 15+ years. My family has always done everything we could to help him out, but this recent cancer diagnosis came from left field. This cancer is typically prone to those who smoke, chew tobacco or drink. None of which my brother does.
Everything happened so quick with the PET scan, MRI, consultation with the gastroenterologist for his PEG tube.... we didn't know what stages he was at, but we did know that his mass on his tongue was getting larger.
Going back to his treatments. He just completed his 9th out of 37 sessions of radiation. Although he's not too far into his radiation, he's just been SOOOO POSITIVE about everything. He's actually been stronger than all of us. Don't get me wrong, he's gone through some trying times. Especially during his hospital stay, but we pray everyday. We have all our friends and family praying for his recovery. And this past Monday, the doctor was very pleased with how he's doing. And I believe this is all a miracle from God! My brother has said from the beginning, it's in God's hands and he's going to be okay. We believe this with ALL our heart.
So if I can give you give your husbands any advice, believe in prayer. It's powerful. And I will be sure to include you and your family in my prayers.
This is the 2nd family member diagnosed with cancer in less than 6 months. My stepfather was diagnosed with colon cancer early this year and on his road to recovery, my brother was diagnosed. My mom has been the caregiver for both, so if you can keep her, my stepfather and brother in your prayers... that would be wonderful.
God bless you, and just believe things will get better.
Jewelz