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Status update.

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:07 pm
by Ambush Bug
Not the best news, either, I'm afraid. Mrs. Bug has been diagnosed with breast cancer. So far, after several weeks of her getting stabbed with pointy things and shoved into large magnets, the Mayo docs think the prognosis is good for recovery. Looks like it's going to be surgery>chemo>radiation for the treament, since the tumor isn't too huge (1 inch across).

Both of us have done most of our frazzling and freaking out, now we're just hoping things go well.

The docs don't seem too terribly worried, and given that the Mayo docs are for the most part a fine bunch, neither am I. Some of the nurses there could use some work, but I like the docs so far. :D

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:09 pm
by Sharpster
That sucks man... tell her i'll be praying for her.

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:44 pm
by XMEN Gambit
Wow, nasty shock that must be. :(
Recovery is supposed to be good if you catch it early, tho, so it's certainly beatable, and nothing like being right there at the Mayo. We'll be praying in any case.

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:46 am
by Atheist
Good luck buddy. I hope everything turns out alright.

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:23 am
by XMEN Iceman
I will be praying for you guys. Tell her we want her to be well.

Sincerely,
David

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:42 am
by -BEAST-
My prays are w/ you and your wife. God bless

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:30 pm
by TimberWolf
Cancer is a hard thing to go through. My grandma has gone through it three times and she credits her strength to support from her family. So be there for her and help her be happy. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:58 pm
by XMEN Ashaman DTM
Ouch man! Good luck for both of you.

My girlfriend is actually raising money and doing a 3-day, 60-mile walk (no running allowed) in a few weeks. Her walk is in San Diego, and she's raised about 1700 dollars at this point, with a goal of 2100 dollars (her team goal of 21,000 dollars was reach a couple of weeks back). It's all going to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Here's the info: www.the3day.org

There are a lot of survivors out there. And from the sound of things, you and the Mrs. will come out just fine.

I'll keep you guys in my thoughts.

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:28 pm
by Ambush Bug
Well, we just got done with surgery yesterday. Reports are all good! The tumor hasn't, according to the pathology report and physical inspection, spread. The surgery went well, and now Mrs. Bug is cooling it at the hospital.

I've been seeing her in the day and evening, she's recovering well. We got about four months of chemo to look forward to, but things are definitely looking waaaay up. :)

Thank you all for the kind thoughts and prayers.

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:37 am
by FaLLGuY
Good to hear... :D

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:34 am
by XMEN Gambit
Yay!

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:40 pm
by Detox.enD
good to hear bug, best wishes :)

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:10 pm
by Sharpster
Awesome man ! 8)

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:45 pm
by XMEN Ashaman DTM
That's great news! I'm very glad to hear it!

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:16 pm
by ATF Ravok
YAY!