It's not fair

Prudence · 07-14-2006, 05:42 AM

Kevin sent out one batch of info via email before he left - so, one last update before the specialist.

"As for other treatment options, this type of tumor is not something that can
be treated with chemotherapy. Radiation is possible, but it would be in
addition to the surgery (not instead of), of questionable benefit for
treating the tumor, and would kill the cells in the hip socket, forcing a
hip replacement in 5-10 years so that is definitely not a good option.

To summarize, the options are surgery and the subsequent permanent
disability, or leave the tumor, which the doctor does not feel is a safe
choice at this point."

With the aggressive growth, they're concerned that it will become malignant, if it hasn't already. Frankly, at this point he feels his best option is miraculous healing, although obviously he'll be seeing the oncologist(s) when he returns.

Meanwhile, I'll be knitting a pair of socks for him.

Snowflake · 08-01-2006, 07:35 PM

I wish I had some wisdom to impart. I can impart <<<<hugs>>>> and support in the form of good thoughts and prayers for you and your baby brother.

Whoever said life was not fair was damn right in this case.

I can hope that somehow, something can be done to arrest the growth of the tumors and help with regrowth of lost muscle tissue.

Then again, hopefully there is some way from your brother to adapt for hiking, after all, people without limbs hike, ski, bike, and rock climb!

My prayers are with you Pru, and brother too!

Oh, and NOT YOUR FAULT. Do not feel guilty.

07-14-2006, 05:42 AM	#1
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Kevin sent out one batch of info via email before he left - so, one last update before the specialist. "As for other treatment options, this type of tumor is not something that can be treated with chemotherapy. Radiation is possible, but it would be in addition to the surgery (not instead of), of questionable benefit for treating the tumor, and would kill the cells in the hip socket, forcing a hip replacement in 5-10 years so that is definitely not a good option. To summarize, the options are surgery and the subsequent permanent disability, or leave the tumor, which the doctor does not feel is a safe choice at this point." With the aggressive growth, they're concerned that it will become malignant, if it hasn't already. Frankly, at this point he feels his best option is miraculous healing, although obviously he'll be seeing the oncologist(s) when he returns. Meanwhile, I'll be knitting a pair of socks for him. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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08-01-2006, 07:35 PM	#2
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I wish I had some wisdom to impart. I can impart <<<<hugs>>>> and support in the form of good thoughts and prayers for you and your baby brother. Whoever said life was not fair was damn right in this case. I can hope that somehow, something can be done to arrest the growth of the tumors and help with regrowth of lost muscle tissue. Then again, hopefully there is some way from your brother to adapt for hiking, after all, people without limbs hike, ski, bike, and rock climb! My prayers are with you Pru, and brother too! Oh, and NOT YOUR FAULT. Do not feel guilty. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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