lizziesgirl Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 My husband Marvin hasn't been feeling well since the first of the year. He's lost about 22 lbs. since the first of the year. He wasn't getting better so the Dr. ordered a CT scan and we got the results yesterday. He has a mass about the size of your thumb at the top of the pancreas, it is adjacent to the duodenum, it is in the notch between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery. They are thinking it is cancer further testing is needed to determine what exactly we are dealing with. They are thinking lymphoma. We don't have health insurance, so we need lots of prayer that we can find some help so we don't lose everything we have worked so hard to accomplish. Your prayers will be so appreciated. UPDATE (1): We have an appointment at University of Michigan at 8:30 March 4th. As soon as I find out more I will let you all know. Your thoughts and prayers are a comfort to us. Marv has been so blessed reading all of your comments as I am too. UPDATE (2): Appointment at U of M went really well. They are so optimistic up there. They said they really won't know anything until they get a biopsy and we prayed for a cancellation and there was one. Marv hadn't had any nutrition drink yet so he was able to get right in and have the biopsy done. We will know the results Tuesday or Wednesday and the tumor board of specialists will discuss the course of action that we'll take. They said the tumor has characteristics of a type of tumor that reacts really well to an oral medication. Praying that it will be that easy. ~hugs~ to all of you from Marvin and I. UPDATE (3): Well the biopsy wasn't what we were hoping for, Marvin has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. They gave us our options and they have an experimental treatment they would like to try. Marv had the blood work done and we have the weekend to decide. This is all overwhelming to say the least but we have faith in God to take care of us. We are still pending on whether he can get on medicad or if we can get support from U of M. Praying for God's guidance in all of that too. I will let you all know how things are going. Thanks for every prayer and thought. UPDATE (4): Blood work was ok for the experimental treatment and the second biopsy done. Tomorrow we go back again to have a port placed then back again on Monday to get the meds and the treatments started. God has been so good to us through all of this and your prayers and thoughts have been a blessing. Thank you. UPDATE (5): 4/7/11 Rushed Marvin to U of M Friday 4/1/11, he kept vomiting and the tumor had caused a blockage. They put a 7" stint in his small intestine. He feels much better but will be on soft pureed foods from now on. UPDATE (6): 4/27/11 Monday Marvin had a CT scan to see how things are going. He is jaundice and the scan showed the tumor has grown and has invaded his liver more. He had a procedure yesterday to see if the bile ducts were blocked, they weren't. That means the cancer is shutting down his liver. They will take him off the trial meds and have given him the option of radical chemo or be kept comfortable. Marvin has chosen to be kept comfortable. Please continue to pray for us God is sufficient and has been our Comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sheryl lots of prayers coming your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sheryl: Sending you and your husband strength and healing at this difficult time. Will continue to hold you both in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sheryl, lots of thoughts and prayers headed your way! Big ((((HUGS)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 :( :( Ohhhhh noooooo!!! I say prayers.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sending lots of prayers Sheryl. Anniquilter (temporarily, or maybe not, Harmonyquilts) Anne Harmon APQS Sales Millennium - Milli Vanilli Stowe, VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilted charm Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sheryl, I am so sorry for your bad news. The blessing is that if it is Lymphoma, they generally respond very well to treatment. Sending up prayers right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Good thoughts headed your way Sheryl! May it be something benign and easy to treat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sending prayers your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Praying for a miracle! Hugs to you and all your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Prayers winging their way. Hope further testing gives peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Oh my:o Sending prayers your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm just sick to hear of more illness... so lots of prayers will be said, and some Huge, Warm Hugs.. and Group Hugs sent your way too. To ALL of you. God is Good, still performs miracles as long as we stay out of the way. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 That must have been some pretty frightening news to hear, I will be praying that they will find the news to be better upon investingating the situation and that The Lord will provide whatever is needed to overcome this obstacle. Blessings and Grace to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Praying that the Lord will guide you through the maze that you face ahead. Keep the faith..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Oh Sheryl - you are both in my prayers. I hope it will be something operable and they can get it all and make his recovery quick. God bless you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Prayers are coming your way. Keep your chin up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'll keep you and your DH in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight Quilter Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sending prayers you way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sending good thoughts and hugs... (((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Will be praying for a good outcome as well as asking God to give you an abundance of His perfect peace which passes all understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Prayers and good vibes coming your way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Prayers coming your way. All the best to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm sending prayers to you and your husband. Please let us know any updates you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Adding prayers for his diagnosis, recovery and for peace and comfort for both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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