Unfortunately Mrs D-Rider is not well ........

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D-Rider · #1 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:33 pm

Some of you are in the know but I guess I should update the rest of you.
Joy, my wife has been ill for a while. About a month ago she went in to hospital for about 11 days while they drained fluid from her left lung that had partially collapsed. While she was there they performed a number of tests and discovered a growth that was restricting one of her main breathing tubes.
She’s been out of hospital for a couple of weeks and on Monday last week (11th) she had to go back for a PET CT scan. That afternoon we had to see the consultant for results of other tests. All along we’ve been rather worried as 12yrs ago Joy had breast cancer and we feared this may be related. The news last week was partially encouraging in that they had found “nothing nasty” in the fluid they drained from her lung or from what they washed from this restriction in her lung.
Yesterday (18th) we were asked to go back in to meet the surgeon who will perform a Rigid Bronchoscopy to remove a biopsy sample. We met him and he ran through the PET CT scan results. The bad news is it does look as though it is almost certainly cancer – though, thankfully, there does seem to be no indication that it has spread further.
They need to take a sample for biopsy to find out more about it and understand how to treat it. However, taking the sample is not straightforward due to its proximity to a main artery ..... there is a serious risk – though, hopefully that’s more of a warning to cover their backsides should the unfortunate happen .... and hopefully nothing unfortunate will occur.
This also means that whatever they find from the biopsy, they cannot operate but will have to treat with chemo and/or radio therapy.
Results and meetings seem to happen on Mondays so, with the sample being taken next Monday, I guess we may get the results on the following Monday (1st August) ..... which will be our 30th wedding anniversary.

So if I’m not as active on RiderSite you’ll understand why – though maybe I will be on here just as much as a bit of a diversion. As you may guess, we’ve been rather concerned and continue to be so.

Prayers appreciated.

Willopotomas · #2 Post by **Willopotomas** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:46 pm

As I've said in private conversation. You have the full support of us all in Tile Hill. When ever you feel like you need to get away for an hour, just call. Same goes to Joy and the boys alike.

flatlander · #3 Post by **flatlander** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:47 pm

I will ertainly offer one up hopefully I have enough credit with the big boss to call in some small favour in the meantime just sending best wishes and hopeful thoiughts

Samray · #4 Post by **Samray** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:50 pm

Thoughts and prayers with you all Andy.

The Mad Hatter · #5 Post by **The Mad Hatter** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:50 pm

Man that's shit. But on a positive note she has proven she can beat it once so heres to another victory.

Nooj · #6 Post by **Nooj** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:25 pm

Not good news is it

Hope everything goes as painlessly as possible. Not sure if I can offer any help, but if you think of something, let me know.

BikerGran · #7 Post by **BikerGran** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:39 pm

Will be thinking of you and praying for you both, a worrying time.

HisNibbs · #8 Post by **HisNibbs** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:05 pm

Can't find the words but my thoughts are with you.

Oddkid · #9 Post by **Oddkid** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:14 pm

All our thoughts with you all. Hope everything goes ok Andy.

HowardQ · #10 Post by **HowardQ** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:11 pm

So sorry to hear this Andy, all our thoughts are with you and your family.

Many years ago I lost both my parents very suddenly to cancer, out of the blue. It was a terrible time as neither of them had really had any major health issues, then within 3 months they were both gone.
About ten years ago, my wife had started to look like she was pregnant, but certainly wasn't and we got very worried. Turned out to be an ovarian cyst the size of a rugby ball and we feared the worst!
She ended up having this removed and had a full hysterectomy, we had to wait until the cyst was examined, and eventually they found it was cancerous in the centre, but only just, so fingers crossed all might be OK.
They monitored her regularly for 5 years and less regularly since, but all now looks good and she is clear, hope you get a similar result.

Viking · #11 Post by **Viking** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:48 am

My best wishes to Mrs D-Rider for a positive outcome here.

Mrs. Viking works in the cancer treatment field (radiation therapy) and I've picked up a fair bit about various cancers from what she's told me. The fact that it doesn't appear to have spread is a good sign.

Falcopops · #12 Post by **Falcopops** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:36 am

pretty shitty really, but things in the cancer treatment world have moved on leaps and bounds since the last ocurrence, so stay positive and best wishes to Joy

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:03 am

I was sorry to read this andy

As I have said to you on the phone over the last few weeks, if i can help at all - just say - no need to even ask

My best wishs to your wife and love/support to all in the family

snapdragon · #14 Post by **snapdragon** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:50 am

All best wishes and sending good thoughts and vibes xx

Dusty · #15 Post by **Dusty** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:02 am

Thoughts and best wishes to you all at this worrying time, Andy.

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