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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / February 2007Family Update
Hi group, Thanks so much for your prayers for my oldest sister. I can' t remember the dates already as it seems so much has happened, but Iris had her revision surgery and then two subsequent debridements. for the first time in 18 months she appears to be free of infection. Wonderful news! She is now getting around with crutches, as compared with total non weight bearing as before. Things seem far more positive. There is a downside. I reported earlier that my other sister's husband had a ct because of an abnormality in his chest. His reprot turned out to be not so good. He may have thymus cancer, which would be similar to lymphoma. For most people the thymus is productive during childhood and adolescence and during that time it produces lymphocytes. By the time most people are 21, the thymus has disappeared. It seems as though in some individuals that does not happen, and tumors can develop.It seems like this is what has happened to my B-I-L. We don't know the extent of the disease right now, he is scheduled to see a thorassic surgeon very soon (2 days I think). I imagine we will find out more from the biopsy. The prognosis is generally good for this type of cancer, but as with any, it depends on stage and grade. Prayers are gratefully accepted. (It seems like we get through one crisis and another one comes up). MY thoughts and prayers for all who are suffering right now. I can empathise with what you are going through. It seems like a bad patch for many right now, and we are not even that far into the new year. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Prayers still coming that way from my family to yours. It does seem like so many are suffering again this year. Never seems to end.  SignatureLove and hugs Jo (\__/) .~ ~. )) /O O ./ .' {O__, \ { / . . ) \ |-| '-' \ } )) Warning: squirrels. .( _( )_.' '---.~_ _ _& > Hi group, > Thanks so much for your prayers for my oldest sister. I can' t [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. Very good news about your Sister...I know she has had such a rough year and a half...Finally good news for her... Prayers for her husband now...Let us expect the best and when necessary we will deal with what comes along... Bless their hearts. They surely have had alot to deal with... Praying that everything will continue to be good for them.. Hugs Cindy > Hi group, > Thanks so much for your prayers for my oldest sister. I can' t [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. rose, first of all, great news on your sister, and certainly a long time coming. i hope she continues to recover smoothly. second, i'm sorry about your brother-in-law. i hope they caught whatever is going on early and he can make a full recovery. i know what a hard time i'm having dealing with my own sisters' woes as we wait for the imminent passing of her husband. I imagine you're going through a similar time with two sisters struggling. take care of yourself, please. hugs, diane Thank-you, Diane. It is stressful. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Such wonderful news for Iris! I'm keeping her on the prayer list for a while longer though. We need to make sure this infection is gone *for good*. Prayers for your BIL - may it be very treatable and not a problem down the road. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Rose, For a change a great bit of news for your sister (and for you! How great to be weight bearing. Give her my best - she will make it this time around! Fingers crossed on your brother in law though. Lymphoma thank goodness is one of the cancers that they treat very successfully so I have my fingers crossed. We do know that BC is one of the best provinces with cancer care and follow up - I am burning candles that he is one of the ones that gets that incredible care and diagnostic treatment. In the meantime spring break is coming so pace yourself. you might be needed for support for your sisters and some downtime for you! Wish I could take you to Disneyland with us - yeah like that would be downtime. These girls are more excited than 2 kids - at 24 and 21 you would think they would have more decorum - not that I am not excited of course too! The doctor's office though won't start my rituxan until I am home on the 21st. Smart move I guess but of course that delays everything. We are trying to up my mtx to 7.5 mg and see what happens in the meantime. The theory is I might not develop antibodies to the drug with the higher dose. It appears that is what might have happened with the orencia. They are being pretty cautious with me - understandably. So glad to hear some good news. What a long year for her! and for you. Kelly > Hi group, > Thanks so much for your prayers for my oldest sister. I can' t [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. Thank-you Kelly, Yes things seem to be going well for Iris. I know that she will do well if the infection is unde control She is one of those people who is always busy, so motivation won't be a factor. :) As far as the brother in law, his sister died of lymphoma so that makes the situation more frightening, plus my sister had breast cancer. He actually had a bowel cancer too, about 15 years ago. That makes the whole thing seem more critical right now. Also he is at the stage where he has just had the diagnosis and is only speculating on the treatment. But we are all hopeful of a good recovery. I would loooooove to go to Disneyland. Have a great time!! You deserve a nice bit of respite from all the (fill in the blanks) you have been through! Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Rose, So glad to hear that Iris is finally showing some improvement. Sure has been a very long, scary, and I'm sure frustrating road for her and for all of you!!! Prayers continued to be said for Iris and her complete healing! Prayers also for your bil (what's his name?) that his treatment can get underway quickly and that he recover completely. Definitely time for your famil and you to catch a break!!! Hugs, Donna G. . . . ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... >Prayers also for your bil >(what's his name?) that his treatment can get underway quickly and that >he recover completely. > >Definitely time for your famil and you to catch a break!!! Thanks donnaG, His name is Harold. I appreciate the prayers. He is the one whose son was killed in a car accident in 2001.They have had a lot to deal with. Who knows, maybe the grief of that, plus my sister getting breast cancer 8 months later precipitated some of this. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Diane C. Prayers to you and john and your family as well during this most stressful and difficult of times. It is never easy to watch family go through such struggles and suffering!!! Please pace yourself as well. Hugs, Donna G. . . . 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