My Wifes cancer

**Tiddler** · **06-02-07, 05:03 PM**

Dr F, I did not in any way think you did not acknowledge or appreciate the people who work in the medical profession.

I have modified my original post to be more concise and express my concerns more accurately.

I apologize for going off topic, and assure you I am only sympathetic to your situation and hope that all turns out well for you, your wife, and your kids.

**drf** · **06-08-07, 03:54 PM**

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update:

My wife started a new drug with her last round of Chemo. The new drug Avastin is supposed to reduce the oxygen flow to the cancer cells thus prolonging life. The downside is that each fortnightly administration of the drug costs over $2000 Australian. A very costly drug but certainly worth more than anything else.

Thanks for all your support.

DrF

**Sonnie** · **06-08-07, 04:53 PM**

That must be a pretty serious drug at that price, but as you say, most definitely worth it. I hope it does here well.

**terry j** · **06-08-07, 08:46 PM**

Gee I hope that is on the PBS!

**drf** · **06-09-07, 12:15 AM**

No it's not. Unfortunately becasue the drug isn't a cure it currently isn't on the PBS. There is however a cap on the cost, once we have paid $18,000 the drug will be provided free for the remainder of her treatement (rest of her life).

**terry j** · **06-09-07, 01:04 AM**

I do hope it all goes well, please let her know that a lot of people on the forum have her in mind.

**muse77** · **06-09-07, 09:15 PM**

I pray that all goes well with your wife. I love your new avatar.

Bryan

**drf** · **06-16-07, 04:43 PM**

Time for another round of chemo tomorow, This week just gone has been a very good week and I hope that it means there will be no setbacks tomorow.

**lcaillo** · **06-16-07, 05:00 PM**

Please give her our best wishes and hopes for everything to go well. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you both.

**Prof.** · **06-16-07, 07:18 PM**

I pray that everything will go well for your wife..
Hope to hear the good news soon..

**Sonnie** · **06-17-07, 10:06 PM**

Same here doc... cheers and prayers for the best...

**Tiddler** · **06-18-07, 09:39 AM**

You can add my voice to the crowd.

If I got my arithmetic right it's been a day or so of chemo, how goes it?

**drf** · **06-19-07, 03:10 AM**

its the second day (end of) and she is doing very well, this time there has been very little tiredness and high nuetrophyls (baby white blood cells) are the highest they have been since she started her treatment. All very good news so far.

thank you all for your support.

Dr F

**Sonnie** · **06-19-07, 09:12 AM**

This is indeed good news... I'm glad to hear it!

**khellandros66** · **06-22-07, 04:31 PM**

Glad to hear about your wife, and whatever it takes

do it, cause there is not another option in this world...

~Bobby

**drf** · **06-22-07, 05:49 PM**

Quote:

khellandros66 wrote:

Glad to hear about your wife, and whatever it takes

do it, cause there is not another option in this world...

~Bobby

We are doing it until I have exhausted every single resource I have including my ute

.

Well this round of chemo is over and other than a bout of tiredness marian has recovered quite well.

cheers
Dr F

P.S good to see your back Bobby.

**Tiddler** · **06-22-07, 10:14 PM**

DrF, I too am very glad to hear that Marion is doing well. I want you to know that you, Marion, and your family will be in my thoughts. You have taken the time to consider my own troubles and pass on encouragement and advice while you own situation is much more difficult. I do appreciate the kindness that you have extended to me.

In order to make an effort to control what I have come to realize is an addiction I will no longer be able to post the thread here. I especially wanted you to know that the lack of posted support from me does NOT mean that I am not thinking, and yes praying on your behalf.

**drf** · **06-23-07, 12:19 AM**

thank you, I understand ( I'm pretty sure I understand anyway).

**drf** · **07-02-07, 04:22 AM**

updates:

Good news again

Marian has started chemo round 6 and her neutrophyls have gone up again, they are now 1.6 (where 2 is normal and below one and they'll cease treatment). So this is really good news. This treatment is the half way mark for her and depending on the results from her Pet scan (This friday 10am oz'y time) she may not need the full 12 rounds.

Thank you all

Dr F

**lcaillo** · **07-02-07, 05:14 AM**

Excellent news! Glad to hear it. What exactly are neutrophyls?

**Sonnie** · **07-02-07, 10:55 AM**

Yup! Great news...

The power of prayer!

**drf** · **07-02-07, 03:17 PM**

Quote:

lcaillo wrote:

Excellent news! Glad to hear it. What exactly are neutrophyls?

They are baby white blood cells, when they are low it means the white blood cells aren't being replenished. If they continue the treatment the chemo will destroy whats left of her white blood cells and if there isn't enough nuetrophyls present to grow into white cells, then she will become highly succeptible to infection.

**drf** · **07-13-07, 05:45 PM**

Updates, for those who are supersticious (SP?) Friday 13th was a good news day for us.

The specialist informed us after tests that Marians cancer is in remission.
She was only half way through her treatment so they will give her another two rounds of chemo to be sure, After this they are going to look at surgery to remove the primary tumer. We are now praying that this will not result in a colostrophy bag.

So heres to Friday the 13th:

It will for be a day of prayers answered.

And for all those who have supported us from the shack:

Cheers
Dr F

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