29 year old husband has brain tumor

Nurse2bSandy · Mar 23, 2003

Jaystrupp,

You and your family are in my prayers. May God give you His peace... and may your husband have strength to do all that he desires to do with you and the kids. Do ask for help when you need it... we can only offer good thoughts and prayers, but I am sure that there are those around you who can bear some of your burden. Reach out... you have a lot on you.

kimmicoobug · Mar 23, 2003

Oh Man, how terrible for you and your family. I don't have a lot to say, but that I empathize with you. What a shock to be told something like this. Take care, be strong, and cherish every moment.

DebsZoo · Mar 23, 2003

{{{{{{{{{{{{jaystrupp}}}}}}}}}}}}

There are no words that will make this go away. I only hope and pray that you, your husband and children will be able to do all that you plan, enjoy the time you have, and love him with every thread in your heart.

My heart breaks for you. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Please know we are here to listen, comfort, if we can, and just share your sorrow.

Deb~

RNonsense · Mar 23, 2003

Omg..I just saw the update now. I am so very sorry. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers...

kids · Mar 23, 2003

I am so sorry for you and your family. I can not imagine what you must all be going thru . Hugs and prayers coming your way. As so many have said...make use of whatever means of support you have available, you have a long row to hoe, don't try to do it on your own.

-nancy

Kaylesh · Mar 23, 2003

Jaysstrupp,

My heart goes out to you.. What a horrible diagnosis on someone soooo young.. Remember our thoughts are with you feel free to vent on the board.. Gentle hugggggggggs to you and your family..

Kay(Kaylesh)

RNFROG3, BSN, RN · Mar 23, 2003

I agree with susanmary. Alot of people will want to help and not know what to do let them help you thru this including us here on the board. My thoughts and prayers are with yu and your family.

I know what you mean about changing persepective. My mom was diagnosesd with breast CA and had to have a mastectomy. I was blessed to be with her throughout her hospital stay and I must say its easier to be the nurse then the family member. I felt so helpless. Many blessings and prayers sent your way.

Hardknox · Mar 23, 2003

jaystrupp, I cannot tell you how sorry I am for you. I was hoping the dx would be better. Live each day as it comes and do whatever you need to to get you and your family through this. God bless you all.

kmchugh · Mar 23, 2003

jaystrupp

I am so sorry. I wish I had words to make the pain you are feeling now better, but there are no such words. Know that all of us here, those who know you well, and those who don't know you so well, have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I wish you peace and warmth, I wish your husband comfort and strength, and I wish your children joyous times to fill their memories. You have the love and support of thousands on this board.

Kevin McHugh

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Mar 23, 2003

jaystrupp:

In Fall 1979, I was siting outside the OR with my husband when the surgeon came out and told us his mother (and my best friend) had Ovarian CA and had one to three months to live. It was the worst case of CA he had seen and that her incision was not expected to heal.

MIL heard the diagnosis but didn't accept the prognosis as she felt it wan't her time yet. She had Chemo at Univ of PA and 2 months late incision had healed. Beileving in alternative medicine and higher powers (along with the Chemo) she attend two charismatic healing Masses---felt different after second one and used multivatims and herbs.

In Sept 1989 she died of bonemarrow depression caused by chemo 10 years earlier. The last two-three years she was hospitalized several times for various illnesses but her drive and determination combined with prayer gave her a great quality of life.

I've cared for many Glioblstoma patients. The ones who survive the longest have great sense of humor, zest for life and supportive families. Use your on-line family here to vent/rant/rave.

Now is the time for that heart talk about quality of life issues, living will, POA etc and taking that trip.

Sending a {{{{heart hug }}}} use it in the days ahead. I still miss my MIL but have felt her presence throughout my life and hope that your soul mate will be there in spirit too.

semstr · Mar 23, 2003

((((((jaystrupp and family))))))))

What terrible news! But............... I also worked with patients who had this kind of braintumor, and a few of them got the same diagnosis, but survived many more years.

Enjoy and cherish your time though, a soulmate like him is one in a miliion!

lisamcrn · Mar 23, 2003

Prayers and hugs to you and your family.