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{{{{{{{Doom}}}}}}} I'm so sorry. I lost my teenage love to brain cancer this summer, so I can imagine how you feel
Your brother in law's diagnosis sounds bad but with luck and good treatment he has a chance. There are cases where people survived for 20 years. My Aunt had one, as big as a grapefruit, and she survived it as well with no permanent brain damage at all. My friend survived the initial diagnosis by 6 years but he already had several dozen of metastases when they discovered the cancer.
Thumbs up for your dad as well. Radiation therapy is unpleasant - the effects are almost like those of a chemo. If your dad feels sick, I recommend ginger (as cookies, boiled sweets or candied and coated with chocolate - my favourite). It works miracles against the sickness and does not interfere with any medication.
A colleague just finished his radiation therapy (he was in a very advanced state of prostate cancer) and the docs are highly satisfied with the results. He's been back to work for a month now and as far as the docs can tell the cancer, including the metastases, has completely vanished.
So don't let your worries drive you insane. Usually things are a lot less bad than we imagine them. We tend to be pessimistic if bad news pile up.
Your brother in law's diagnosis sounds bad but with luck and good treatment he has a chance. There are cases where people survived for 20 years. My Aunt had one, as big as a grapefruit, and she survived it as well with no permanent brain damage at all. My friend survived the initial diagnosis by 6 years but he already had several dozen of metastases when they discovered the cancer.
Thumbs up for your dad as well. Radiation therapy is unpleasant - the effects are almost like those of a chemo. If your dad feels sick, I recommend ginger (as cookies, boiled sweets or candied and coated with chocolate - my favourite). It works miracles against the sickness and does not interfere with any medication.
A colleague just finished his radiation therapy (he was in a very advanced state of prostate cancer) and the docs are highly satisfied with the results. He's been back to work for a month now and as far as the docs can tell the cancer, including the metastases, has completely vanished.
So don't let your worries drive you insane. Usually things are a lot less bad than we imagine them. We tend to be pessimistic if bad news pile up.
My mom fought cancer and beat it twice. It came back a third time. It was hard for the entire family. I live about a 22 hour drive from home, so I didn't see it like they did every day. Still, I had five years to process it and prepare to say goodbye. When my wife lost her mom, it was very sudden. They talked on the phone, and a couple days later when my wife tried to call, no answer. On the third try to call, a sheriff's deputy answered and explained he was there on a welfare check as her mom didn't show up to work. Honestly, I don't know which is "better". Both options suck. But I do kind of feel I had it easier because I knew it was coming and had time make peace with the whole idea. So, take that for what it's worth to you. I don't think it'll cheer you up, but I hope it helps in some way.
UPDATE:
So my wife's brother passed away a couple of weeks ago, when I was still on board hiatus.
My dad, on the other hand, has been through radiation, and is going through chemo now. He appears to be doing well in the prostate area, mom says the doctor used the "R-word." I think the chemo may be precautionary in nature, to make sure they got whatever may have spread to his bones. Fingers crossed.
So my wife's brother passed away a couple of weeks ago, when I was still on board hiatus.
My dad, on the other hand, has been through radiation, and is going through chemo now. He appears to be doing well in the prostate area, mom says the doctor used the "R-word." I think the chemo may be precautionary in nature, to make sure they got whatever may have spread to his bones. Fingers crossed.
Sorry about your wife's brother.
Hope things go well for your dad.
One thing, I've personally had success with the group Recovery, International. A link is here. https://www.recoveryinternational.org/ If you are so interested, research them a little, and see if this may be something you'd be interested in checking out.
Hope things go well for your dad.
One thing, I've personally had success with the group Recovery, International. A link is here. https://www.recoveryinternational.org/ If you are so interested, research them a little, and see if this may be something you'd be interested in checking out.
My condolences.
My condolences.
I'm glad your dad seems to be doing well.
What a six+ months you've had!
I'm glad your dad seems to be doing well.
What a six+ months you've had!
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