The cancer is back/marrow transplant is off now

@webeishere (36313)
United States
December 4, 2007 9:39am CST
Well we got a phone call early this morning from the University of Michigan Cancer Center. Seems my brother-in-laws (Tom) cancer has returned. We were concerned mid-week as he was once again hospitalized. Now he is on pain pills all day and in and out of a semi-comatose state. they have cancelled the donor operation for my wife. They would not release any further info due to patient confidentiality. We called her nephew and they were just hearing about it at the time of the call. So now the stress of her flying alone is replaced by the stress of worrying about Tom's health etc again. This is all we know at this time. The operation for a bone marrow donation is cancelled and they said it won't be rescheduled. That would tell me that the leukemia returning is now irreversible. if and wehI hear more I will fill you all in. Please pray for my brother-in-law Tom that he makes it through this time again. Thanks in advance. I am going to be on and off due to needing the phone open at times. Thanks all. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Oh man, I am so sorry, that is terrible. It seems like it takes so long to get these things scheduled out and then it becomes too late. I feel terrible to your wife, although it must have been scary to do this, she was being very brave and now it was all for nought. I hope the cancer is not irreversible and don't give up.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
4 Dec 07
I'm sorry to hear this news. Its so hard to watch a person suffer from cancer. I hope he is able to find the strength to survive one more time. My prayers to Tom and the rest of the family.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks for the much needed prayers. I am only glad I don't have to see this. It is bringing back memories of watching my mom die after her long battle with cancer. I have a new update discussion about him. Please read that. Thanks for your support also. GRANDPA BOB!!~
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• United States
4 Dec 07
Oh no, I hate to hear his cancer has returned. I will keep him in my prayers. Please let us know when you hear anything else.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
I have a new update discussion about him. Please read that. Thanks for your support also. GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Oh Grandpa Bob...I don't even know what to say. You and your wife and her brother have been in my prayers through all of this. I was really hoping for a good outcome and I'm so sorry to hear this has happened. Please continue to update us as you can and know that you have a whole world of people praying and sending good thoughts your way.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
I will update this as soon as I hear anything else. It's terrible, saddening news to say the least. it does not sound very promising wither. I pray the pain subsides for him first and foremost. Thanks also for all the prayers and support as well. This is really needed now in this area. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Oh, Grandpa Bob...I am so sorry. It seems to be such a long process and it takes so long to get the transplant done, that anything can happen in that time. I will be praying for all of you.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks for the prayers. They are very much needed right now. I have a new update discussion about him. Please read that. Thanks for your support also. GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
4 Dec 07
oh i am so sorry i really don't know what to say.i really hope he gets better and has a great outcome and i will be praying still for you and your family as well.pattie
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks bunches. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~~
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@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
4 Dec 07
What terrible news! Yes, I will pray for your brother in law Tom. My sister had leukemia, had chemo, and then the bone marrow transplant.. it came back about three years later, she had chemo again, then another bone marrow transplant, both from our brother.. and now it's been more than ten years.. I am praying the same will be true for your brother in law.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks for the prayers. They are very needed right now. I truely appreciate it. We are hoping for the best outcome in this situation. \HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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• United States
5 Dec 07
Bob, I am saddened to hear this news. I was so hopeful that everything would turn out well for your BIL. My hopes and prayers are with your family and with Tom. Big huggers to you.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Dec 07
We were all elated at the prospect of him getting well with the donor process. Thanks for everything friend. Much appreciated. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
4 Dec 07
Hi Grandpa Bob, I'm actually in shock over this, and am so sorry too. After all of the waiting to see if your wife would be a match, then the 'good news,' and the hope that came from it ... Your family has been through 'too much,' with all of this, and the red tape etc., in preparation for your wife to give 'this gift.' This is very sad, and I was hoping they'd be able to reschedule the process. I'll be continuing to keep you, and your family, in my thoughts and prayers. I know you'll keep us informed. Please take care of yourself.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
There's an update discussion. Please read that. Thanks for all your support and prayers and love as well. Much appreciated and needed as well. GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks once again. Now the snow is falling heavy and it's calmed me down a lot. There's a discussion from me about that as well. HAHAHA! HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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• Canada
4 Dec 07
I'm so very sorry, Grandpa Bob.
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@dania12 (124)
• Canada
5 Dec 07
Hello Webeishere! Good Luck! Keep Positive! Keep Hoping! Cancer is attacking all sides in my family too... * When you are not feeling or not able to eat try a Limu Moui juice, building our immune system strongly. Most known are Original Limu and Limu Plus, Fucoidan is a sugar extracted from these LIMU brown seaweeds and give really help. * Your family can read science proofs about from The National Library of Medicine about Fucoidan & Cancer: www.PubMed.org My friend Jecobie Roberts from Missouri wrote a book about Fucoidan & Cancer, her friend Rhoda Hudson wrote a 105 pages booklet about testimonies of the Benefits of Fucoidan and many Health Conditions of all kinds. - i have Fibromyalgia and Limu is saving me often when i have chronic crisis!! I am not all time able to replace my meals by drinks "the cancer drinks" they give us in hospitals and health centers. For proteins i use soya products, my favorite are shakes. God Bless you and your Family! Benefit full of each moments, minutes, hours... with your family and friends!!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Dec 07
He is beyond all this actually. His whole imi=une system is shut down and or barely existing. he has 2 weeks tops left. He is home with hospice care coming soon when he gets on the morphine for his pain. Thanks for the info as well as the link. I may check this stuff out myself. Thanks also for the much needed blessing. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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• Canada
4 Dec 07
Hi Grandpa Bob! I am so sorry to hear about the cancelation. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family. Please do keep us posted! Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks for everything. I have a new update discussion about him. Please read that. Thanks for your support also. The prayers are very needed right now. GRANDPA BOB!!~
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• Canada
6 Dec 07
your so welcome sweet!
@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
4 Dec 07
I am so sorry to hear that Grandpa Bob. It is not a good sign that the transplant is not re-scheduled. I will keep your brother in law in my thoughts and prayers.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Nope not a good sign at all. He has been in and out of the hopsital for a few months. This time around it sounds fairly bad. They had never said the cancer returned. So who knows. We just have to wait for further news and hope that it's really good news. Thanks. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
5 Dec 07
Oh Grandpa Bob...I am so sorry to hear about this and so close to the holidays as well. I was so hoping that your wife would be able to go through with the donor operation and your brother in law would be doing better. Gosh...I will definitely keep your brother in law and you guys in my prayers. Take care and keep the faith, something good is bound to happen!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Dec 07
Thank you very much. Believe me when I say I have been waiting, wishing, and hoping for something good to happen in our lives these past few months. Now our elation has turned towards prayers wishes and hopes. Thanks again. Maybe a miracle will happen. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
6 Dec 07
Well, in the way of miracles stranger things have happened. You never know. I can only pray and hope that something like that will happen in this case. Maybe it is wishful thinking on my part, but you have to have hope!
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• China
5 Dec 07
i am so sorry to hear that ,good luck for ur brother-in-laws.we must keep health ,have healthy foods.taking excerting.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Dec 07
Thanks bunches. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
5 Dec 07
There is always hope. Its not over until that fat lady sings, and I am not singing. I will keep you all in my prayers. The University of Michigan hospital is one of the best in the country, things can turn around again. Prayer can work miracles. You have lots of friends here that have been following the story, you will have lots of prayers goin out for you all. Take care and keep us informed with how things are going.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Dec 07
That is all that's going to work for Tom now, is a miracle. He is in a comatose state on and off and the Drs said he will not get any better at all. It's sad. I am glad I am not going as I am not good in this type of situation. I break down like a baby crying. HAHAHA! I hope and wish that a miracle happens but I am not expecting one in this situtaion. Thanks for the support and hope and especially the prayers and friendship. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Oh no!Im so sorry Grandpa Bob!I will certainly keep him in my prayers. How is your wife taking it?Keep the faith and keep your wife up too!Im sure this has devasted her. I know you will keep us updated. Hugs!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Dec 07
She is doing so so considering all that's transpired in the last few months. She kind of feels guilty for not having donated earlier but they did not know this earlier as well so she is trying and doing the best she can. Thanks also friend for the much needed prayers etc. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
4 Dec 07
So this is the discussion I missed. You & your wife, let alone your brotherinlaws family must be devastated. After all this hope & effort on your wifes behalf. This is very sad news. Your wife was only one week away from donating her bone marrow. Just goes to show how insideous cancer is. You & your wife are in my thoughts & prayers.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Very devastated to say the least. We were elated with the news and date set for the marrow donor operation. Now Friday he fell ill & was hospitalized then he took a serious turn for the worse. I talked with the family not too long ago and still no change what so ever in Tom. Thanks again. I knew you'd find this discussion. HAHAHA! HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
4 Dec 07
I am so sorry for everyone in your family....you have all my prayers tonight!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks bunches friend. They are very needed right now. Take care. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
• India
5 Dec 07
please do not worry we are praying..also give ur prayer requests to jesuscalls.org...bennyhinn.org
@xreesex (114)
• United States
4 Dec 07
I am really sorry to hear about this. I am not really the praying sort, but I will keep your bother in law in my thoughts. I hope he pulls through this okay. And I also hope that your family comes through this well. Have a wonderful holiday. - Reese
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Dec 07
Thanks for the much needed thoughts. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~