If you've been following the blog for a couple of years, you know that in June 2007 Judy was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. After some grueling chemo, she went into remission about a year ago.
Today we discussed the results of her latest tests with her doctor. The lymphoma is back. We'd hoped for a minimum of five years remission. Since we suspected last October that things were looking bleak, we weren't surprised by today's news, just disappointed.
The upshot is that Judy will be going back into treatment within the month. We're looking at a couple of clinical trials, and we'll know more about the treatment in a week or two. Until then, we're going to try to carry on as usual.
The good news is that treatment isn't "urgent," just necessary. And Judy has no symptoms other than swollen lymph nodes. We're not looking forward to the next few months, but maybe this time the treatment won't be so tough. We hope not.
29 comments:
Rotten news, and I'm really sorry to hear it. I know Judy will soldier on, though, and I wish her every kind of good luck and karma.
Rough news. Best wishes to you both,
I'll be praying for her, Bill. I am so sorry to hear it. :(
As always, my thoughts are with you and Judy (mostly Judy, but you knew that). Hears to hoping she makes it through with flying colors.
Maybe you'll get that five years plus after this round, and may it indeed be a lot less taxing this time.
Hope you both do okay.
So sorry to hear that, Bill. Tell Judy we're thinking about you both, and hope the chemo won't be so tough this time.
Fingers crossed. Keep the faith. All will be well.
Bill, I'm bonking my head slowly against the nearest wall so that you don't have to.
Sorry to hear that Bill-I'll be hoping for the best.
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry - I know this was not the news you wanted to hear. You and Judy will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sorry to hear that. I hope she pulls through...
Best of luck to you and Judy.
Here's hoping everything goes well, Bill!
ALL of our thoughts, prayers & good-luck-wishes will be with you both
Thanks, everybody. It means a lot to know so many people care.
Really sorry to hear it, Bill. Please let Judy know that Becky and I are thinking about her.
Bill, what awful news. You know Judy will be in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for either of you, please let us know.
Bill, I'm so sorry. Please tell Judy that Larry and I both are praying for her.
Aw man. This cancer shit is the pits. Thoughts and prayers from this corner, too.
Best wishes to you and Judy, Bill. We're thinking of you.
Darn! I know you guys feel like I did last year when my non-Hodgkins showed up - just one year after the spleen surgery that was supposed to take care of everything for as you said "a minimum of five years." Good luck with the treatment. I'm currently doing Rituxan maintenance every six months to keep it at bay. Off to a treatment this afternoon, in fact.
My prayers are with you both.
All the best to Judy during the next round of treatment. I'll be thinking of both of you.
Well, shit. Hugs all around. Never enough hugs.
You know the number.
stilwell
Damn. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope she'll be okay. I'm sending good thoughts to both of you.
I can only add my voice to the chorus, Bill. Best wishes to you both.
I agree with stilwell. Wishing you the best -
B.Barrett
John and I are so sorry about the bad news. Give Judy our best; and we'll be thinking of you both - Johanna
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