RPF member CCTelander needs some positive thoughts/prayers/positivity

[jkr]

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[CCTelander]

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Thanks.

[Origanalist]

$#@!, sorry to hear it Chris. I can't imagine any worse news, prayers going out to your wife and yourself.

[CCTelander]

$#@!, sorry to hear it Chris. I can't imagine any worse news, prayers going out to your wife and yourself.

Thanks, brother. This whole situation is so damned FUBAR.

[EBounding]

I'm so sorry...I will be praying for her and your entire family.

[CCTelander]

I'm so sorry...I will be praying for her and your entire family.

Thank you. We appreciate it a great deal.

[youngbuck]

Prayers inbound.

[CCTelander]

Prayers inbound.

Thanks so much.

[Feeding the Abscess]

Without hijacking the thread, I know how you're feeling, CCT. Keep fighting - both of you.

[PursuePeace]

Much love to your and your wife.
Hope you guys can quickly get through this and put it behind you.

[CCTelander]

Without hijacking the thread, I know how you're feeling, CCT. Keep fighting - both of you.

Thanks. It'sca nightmare but she's staying very positive, so I'm doing my best to do likewise.

[CCTelander]

Much love to your and your wife.
Hope you guys can quickly get through this and put it behind you.

Thanks so much, man.

[Todd]

Prayers for a Christmas miracle.

[CCTelander]

Prayers for a Christmas miracle.

Thanks, man. Miracles still happen, right?

[CaptUSA]

[phill4paul]

Prayers for her recovery and your needed strength.

[CCTelander]

Thanks man.

[CCTelander]

Prayers for her recovery and your needed strength.

Thanks. Very much appreciated.

[Swordsmyth]

Thanks, man. Miracles still happen, right?

Yes, they do.

[CCTelander]

Yes, they do.

Thanks. That's a good thing to focus on.

[acptulsa]

Thanks. It's a nightmare but she's staying very positive, so I'm doing my best to do likewise.

The key is enjoying the time you two have left. You instinctively want to prepare yourself for the loss. And, in self-defense, you probably should. But she's free to concentrate on living to the utmost. And if you don't help her do that, you'll regret the lost opportunity later.

Ever hear the phrase, 'Every day is a gift'? Time to take that one to heart. Don't waste her precious time grieving over something that hasn't happened yet.

I'm not saying the situation doesn't suck. I'm just sayin'...

[CCTelander]

The key is enjoying the time you two have left. You instinctively want to prepare yourself for the loss. And, in self-defense, you probably should. But she's free to concentrate on living to the utmost. And if you don't help her do that, you'll regret the lost opportunity later.

Ever hear the phrase, 'Every day is a gift'? Time to take that one to heart. Don't waste her precious time grieving over something that hasn't happened yet.

I'm not saying the situation doesn't suck. I'm just sayin'...

Thanks man. That's good advice. Since losing my mom back in March we've actually been following it anyway, so it's just a matter of keeping the trend going. Jun 2nd will be our 40th anniversary. I plan to celebrate like never before.

[Anti Federalist]

Keep us posted...

[CCTelander]

Keep us posted...

Well, now that the initial shock has worn off a little...

A little over two years ago my wife Patty was diagnosed as having 4 tumors in her brain. Three of them were very small and could be handled with targeted radiation, which is what they did. Those remain "stable" and they're not concerned with them at present.

The fourth was too large to treat with just radiation. Fortunately it was in a spot where surgery wasn't overly complicated, and they removed most of it over Thanksgiving two years ago. Later they hit the remaining with targeted radiation, hoping to eliminate it that way.

Her scan three months ago showed some "swelling" which in retrospect was probably the tumor returning. At the time Patty wasn't showing any symptoms and was very positive (as always) so they took a wait and see approach. Well, her latest scan revealed that the tumor has returned with a vengeance. It's approximately 9 times the size of the one they removed 2 years ago, and has the added complication of having developed a cyst, making surgery more challenging. The scan also showed slight hemorrhaging, but they weren't overly concerned about that.

They gave her some meds to reduce that swelling and inflammation and sent her home for now. Her surgery is scheduled for Jan 3. As long as she doesn't get worse she'll be home for Christmas and new years.

Because of the cyst and the fact that the tumor is larger and goes deeper into the brain, surgery this time will be more complicated and entail a bit greater risk of complications. She already suffered significant field of vision reduction from the first time. That could get worse this time along with many other potential adverse effects. Naturally, I'm worried sick.

She had briefly considered not getting the surgery because of the potential problems, but that amounts to a death sentence and the tumor would start causing the same kinds of problems within weeks anyway, so she ultimately decided to undergo the proceedure.

That's where things stand atm. Thanks to all for your prayers and well wishes. Just typing this $#@! up makes me ill.

[presence]

This is heavy.

I wish you and yours well.

[CCTelander]

This is heavy.

I wish you and yours well.

Well, she did beat the lung cancer five years ago, and did well after the brain surgery two years ago, so if anyone can pull through this she can. I still get sick thinking about it.

Thanks.

[CaptUSA]

Well, now that the initial shock has worn off a little...

A little over two years ago my wife Patty was diagnosed as having 4 tumors in her brain. Three of them were very small and could be handled with targeted radiation, which is what they did. Those remain "stable" and they're not concerned with them at present.

The fourth was too large to treat with just radiation. Fortunately it was in a spot where surgery wasn't overly complicated, and they removed most of it over Thanksgiving two years ago. Later they hit the remaining with targeted radiation, hoping to eliminate it that way.

Her scan three months ago showed some "swelling" which in retrospect was probably the tumor returning. At the time Patty wasn't showing any symptoms and was very positive (as always) so they took a wait and see approach. Well, her latest scan revealed that the tumor has returned with a vengeance. It's approximately 9 times the size of the one they removed 2 years ago, and has the added complication of having developed a cyst, making surgery more challenging. The scan also showed slight hemorrhaging, but they weren't overly concerned about that.

They gave her some meds to reduce that swelling and inflammation and sent her home for now. Her surgery is scheduled for Jan 3. As long as she doesn't get worse she'll be home for Christmas and new years.

Because of the cyst and the fact that the tumor is larger and goes deeper into the brain, surgery this time will be more complicated and entail a bit greater risk of complications. She already suffered significant field of vision reduction from the first time. That could get worse this time along with many other potential adverse effects. Naturally, I'm worried sick.

She had briefly considered not getting the surgery because of the potential problems, but that amounts to a death sentence and the tumor would start causing the same kinds of problems within weeks anyway, so she ultimately decided to undergo the proceedure.

That's where things stand atm. Thanks to all for your prayers and well wishes. Just typing this $#@! up makes me ill.

Hang in there, bro. Just take each day one at a time and look for the positivity in each minute. You've got a tough road ahead (and behind) but you'll get through it.

[TheTexan]

Sending some good vibes to your wife

[CCTelander]

Hang in there, bro. Just take each day one at a time and look for the positivity in each minute. You've got a tough road ahead (and behind) but you'll get through it.

Thanks man. We're doing the best we can with it.

[William Tell]

I really can't imagine, reading that almost makes me ill too. She has my prayers, I know you will do all you can to take care of her. Don't know what else to say.