Status update.

Ambush Bug · Post by **Ambush Bug** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:07 pm

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.

Sharpster · Post by **Sharpster** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:09 pm

That sucks man... tell her i'll be praying for her.

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:44 pm

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.

Atheist · Post by **Atheist** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:46 am

Good luck buddy. I hope everything turns out alright.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:23 am

I will be praying for you guys. Tell her we want her to be well.

Sincerely,
David

-BEAST- · Post by **-BEAST-** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:42 am

My prays are w/ you and your wife. God bless

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:30 pm

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.

XMEN Ashaman DTM · Post by **XMEN Ashaman DTM** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:58 pm

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.

Ambush Bug · Post by **Ambush Bug** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:28 pm

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.

FaLLGuY · Post by **FaLLGuY** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:37 am

Good to hear...

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:34 am

Detox.enD · Post by **Detox.enD** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:40 pm

good to hear bug, best wishes

Sharpster · Post by **Sharpster** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:10 pm

Awesome man !

XMEN Ashaman DTM · Post by **XMEN Ashaman DTM** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:45 pm

That's great news! I'm very glad to hear it!

ATF Ravok · Post by **ATF Ravok** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:16 pm