On 2/19/2008
eggbert wrote:
My husband was diagnosed with Ampullary Cancer on 1-4-08 and had the whipple procedure done at IU Medical Center by Dr. Thomas Howard. The surgery was a success but the three lymph nodes they pulled returned positive for cancer and John is in Stage 4, he has an open wound do to infection and so chemo/radiation is on hold until the wound heals. It would be great to hear from others on what they are doing for therapy. As I am sure most of you hear with this prognosis is a 40% chance of a 5 year life span. We have an 8 year old and John has three boys from a previous marriage 17, 19 and 25, This has hit us like a ton of bricks and any information would be great on what others have experienced in chemo/radiation that has some encouraging outcome.
Thanks, Kristi
Kristi;
I think Fiaz is giving you great advice about alternative or complementary therapies. My husband had a partial whipple and 2 nodes were cancerous--however he has undergone 5 months of chemo here in New York and his tumor markers have fallen nicely. I believe in the power of love and in taking control of the disease. We are currently researching other forms of wellness to keep him healthy when chemotherapy is finished. There is a classic book that I am currently reading called "Love, Medicine and Miracles" by Bernie Siegel, M.D.. Please read it. You will be encouraged. Your husband has many things to live for.
Best to you,
Lisa