Quilting Heidi Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hi all, I recieved some rather disturbing news just before the holidays about my SIL, Judy, in CA. Judy's ovarian cancer has reared it's ugly head again and tomorrow she has to undergo major surgery on her liver. They will be removing the lower lobe and hopefully all the cancer. There is a 1" tumor and hopefully it has not spread anywhere else. This is now I think her 5th reoccurance of the cancer. Last time it was on the outside of her liver. Please keep her and my BIL in your prayers. Thanks. Update 1 - Thanks girls! She is in surgery now, the actual surgery started 9:50 West coast time. They expect it to take 4 hours without complications. Thanks for keeping Judy in your prayers. Update 2 - surgery is done and Judy is doing well. Very little blood loss and despite all the previous chemo her liver looked very good and the scar tissue from previous surgery was not a problem. She will be in ICU for a day or two. Thanks for all the prayers! Update 3 - SIL got out of the hospital 1 day early! She is doing really well. We still don't know what the next step will be for her treatment but we're thankful the surgery went so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Seems there is so much cancer any more. I have a friend battling liver cancer too. Tough going for her at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I am so sorry to hear that. Prayers for them and their family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Lost my husband to liver cancer 16 years ago. Awful stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Prayers going up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Prayers going up for a speedy recovery and no more cancer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Prayers going out for them and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Joyce and Linda - I'm so sorry that anybody has to deal with liver cancer. SIL's is not Liver cancer, rather ovarian cancer cells that have now attached to her liver. As I understand it that makes a difference and definitely will make a difference in treatment. I can't believe with all the chemo she has had that those cells survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewcrazy4quilting Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Prayers for a complete and speedy recovery for your SIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 So sorry to hear this Heidi. I'll add my prayers and hope the docs can remove all the cancerous cells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Heidi, I will gladly add your SIL to my prayer list. Hopefully the treatments will finally cure her of this terrible disease. I agree with the others............there is way too much cancer anymore! One of my dear friends just lost her husband in November to lung cancer and it was just horrible........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Heidi, I am so sorry that she has to go through this again, she will certainly be in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktbone Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 So sorry to hear. What a nasty disease for anyone to fight. Will lift her up in prayers. God Bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Sending prayers for your SIL. The good news about the liver is that it regenerates itself and the portion that is cut off will grow back with healthy tissue. Never underestimate the power of prayer. My BIL is technically in liver failure and was supposed to leave this world last August. Our family has been praying for him and he was actually walking around the mall at Christmas time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Originally posted by Anne from Guam Sending prayers for your SIL. The good news about the liver is that it regenerates itself and the portion that is cut off will grow back with healthy tissue. Never underestimate the power of prayer. My BIL is technically in liver failure and was supposed to leave this world last August. Our family has been praying for him and he was actually walking around the mall at Christmas time. Ann, I too thought it would regenerate but BIL says that it won't because of what they have to take. The good news is that she should be able to function without it. I just pray the cancer is contained in that half. She handles this all with such grace. I'm glad your brother is doing well. Liver failure is no fun at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Heidi, praying!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Sending up prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I will include your family in my prayers. Cancer is ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I hope and pray your SIL's surgery goes well today and that they get all the cancer gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Will keep your family in my thoughts, Heidi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Done, Heidi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 so sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 You girls are the best. She is in recovery and I pray in her own room in no time. Judy is a fighter and she does it with such grace. THanks for all the prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 So happy to hear the good news about her surgery. We will keep praying for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks for the update Heidi, will continue to keep her in prayers for healing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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