Cancer Support
Related: About this forumJust an update on wifey.
I brought her home from Birmingham on Friday. She has progressed enough from her bone marrow transplant to come home. She is FAR from being well, but her progress is tremendous. Her numbers are up. She will still have to do some oral chemo and we will have to visit B'ham more often than I would wish, but at least she is home.
Thank you so much for everyone who sent their well wishes our way. It's been a long road, and we are still traveling, but we WILL make it.
blm
(113,063 posts)redwitch
(14,944 posts)And to her caregiver too!
bottomofthehill
(8,332 posts)I hope hou live in the Boston area. The healthcare is amazing. People travel the world to go to Brigham, MGH, Beth Israel, Spaulding, Dana Farber, the list only goes on from there.
Prayers and best wishes for you both.
ratchiweenie
(7,754 posts)XanaDUer2
(10,680 posts)Healing thoughts
onecaliberal
(32,861 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)Walleye
(31,027 posts)calimary
(81,298 posts)But dont forget taking care of yourself as well. Thats the best way to care for her - with you being strong and supported (like you are, here!).
Think. Again.
(8,160 posts)...to the both of you, and my sincere hope that you find joy and laughter even in this dark and painful time.
Canoe52
(2,948 posts)gademocrat7
(10,658 posts)Take care and know we are with you on this journey.
peacebuzzard
(5,174 posts)Best wishes and quick recovery to your wifey.
I am sending vibes of strength for chemo and rapid wellbeing 🌻🌸
Solly Mack
(90,769 posts)LoisB
(7,206 posts)cilla4progress
(24,736 posts)COL Mustard
(5,897 posts)Weve chatted before, mostly about my visits to your neck of the woods, but I just wanted to wish you both well in dealing with this issue. Im sorry that you have to deal with this. Best thoughts for her recovery. Hang in there.
Duncanpup
(12,852 posts)Lonestarblue
(9,998 posts)Sending good vibes for her continued treatment and after that a cancer-feee checkup.
William769
(55,147 posts)While taking care of her, make sure to take care of yourself.
sinkingfeeling
(51,457 posts)mountain grammy
(26,622 posts)and wifey! Here's to progress..
PJMcK
(22,037 posts)That's very encouraging. I wish you both all good things.
As an aside, EarlG posted today that you've posted over 20,000 thoughts! I read them with interest so keep 'em coming!
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181875875
Ferrets are Cool
(21,106 posts)Thank you so much!!
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,291 posts)A good while back, I had a friend who underwent high dose chemo with bone marrow transplants twice. She was diagnosed as stage IVB but survived for 14 years. That was twenty years ago and so they have made a great deal of progress since.
GeoWilliam750
(2,522 posts)murielm99
(30,741 posts)Karadeniz
(22,526 posts)moonscape
(4,673 posts)in the right, healing direction. Wonderful news!
Ferrets are Cool
(21,106 posts)this being DU, a place willed with such love, but thank you nonetheless. Wifey will cherish this thread. Wish I could hug you all.
paleotn
(17,920 posts)niyad
(113,323 posts)and keep us posted. Know that your DU family is here for both of you.
Silver Gaia
(4,544 posts)Much love and healing energy to you both.
PCIntern
(25,553 posts)MLAA
(17,296 posts)I expect her (and your) sleeping will improve. So glad to hear youve entered the next phase being well enough to be at home. Dont forget to take care of yourself, eat, hydrate, relax when you can so that you can take care of your wife. My last advice after doing lot of caregiving for my dear husband all Spring is to lean on friends and family to give you a bit of a break otherwise without realizing it you wont be able to keep up 💕.
Evolve Dammit
(16,736 posts)pandr32
(11,586 posts)KS Toronado
(17,247 posts)Remember to take care of yourself so you're in good shape to look after her.
sellitman
(11,606 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,427 posts)Sparkly
(24,149 posts)I don't know your whole journey but no doubt it's a huge step for her to be home!! I hope Birmingham isn't a far drive for you. Wishing you both the best and sending good vibes your way! ~~~~~~