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Can we take a mulligan for this holiday?

#1 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:52 am

The bad news just keeps rolling in...

So it's time to tell you about Christmas with the Marley family.

On December 4, MarleysDad had a liver biopsy. The doctors apparently weren't happy about something they saw on a sonogram and then on an MRI. Monday afternoon--Christmas Eve afternoon--Dad's doctor called with the results: cancer.

I went with Dad to see a surgeon yesterday. They're going to schedule surgery for January 11; we can expect 5-7 days in the hospital, then examination of the tissue will determine if it has spread and if any follow-up treatment is called for. Meanwhile, Mom is still basically invalid at home, so I'll be juggling looking after both of them. (Mom has a home health aide coming to help during week days.)




Like I said, can we do this holiday over? :|
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#2 Post by gsabc » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:57 am

It took them three weeks to read the frickin' thing? Sheesh!

Adding MarleysParents to my prayer list. Also MarleysGh0st. Don't forget to take care of yourself, too.
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#3 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:05 am

gsabc wrote:It took them three weeks to read the frickin' thing? Sheesh!
Well, this is just one more thing to focus Dad's mind, which is already highly negatively set against doctors and the entire medical system. Dad drove right down to his doctor's office after they called, to pick up a copy of the report. The report was dated December 5--just one day after the test was done. The doctor's secretary covered for him, saying it has just been received. The doctor admitted it was his fault, saying that he, himself, had been sick. No details about that sickness or why any other doctor in the practice couldn't have handled priority medical reports during that 19 day period. (All these reports, of course, must go to the primary care physician, instead of directly to the patient.) Dad's not satisfied with this excuse and is ready to go on the warpath.

January will be...different...
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#4 Post by nitrah55 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:36 am

Geez, Marls. Prayers to you and everybody.
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#5 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:49 am

I am so sorry Marley.
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#6 Post by kayrharris » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:53 am

I'm so sorry, Marley.

I'm glad your dad is feisty enough to go on the warpath.
Someone needs to. I have no problem calling the doctor's office when I'm waiting for test results. It's bad enough just during "normal" times, but holidays are even worse. There is absolutely no excuse for them waiting that long.

You've got a lot going on right now. Be sure and take care of yourself as well. Adding your family to the already extensive list.
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Re: Can we take a mulligan for this holiday?

#7 Post by fuzzywuzzy » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:55 am

MarleysGh0st wrote: On December 4, MarleysDad had a liver biopsy. The doctors apparently weren't happy about something they saw on a sonogram and then on an MRI. Monday afternoon--Christmas Eve afternoon--Dad's doctor called with the results: cancer.
Like I said, can we do this holiday over? :|

Marley, I am sending you +++ thoughts and prayers to you and your Mom & Dad.

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#8 Post by mrkelley23 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:16 am

Marley, it looks like 2008's going to be a tester for you and yours. Keep your strength up, and know that the outlet here is always open.

I'll be thinking of you and your Mom and Dad.
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#9 Post by hermillion » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:18 am

Marley, you and your family are on my list, too. Please take care of yourself so you are able to do what needs to be done for your parents.
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#10 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:37 am

Marley --

Adding you and the MarleyParents to my prayer list.
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Re: Can we take a mulligan for this holiday?

#11 Post by ladysoleil » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:38 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:The bad news just keeps rolling in...

So it's time to tell you about Christmas with the Marley family.

On December 4, MarleysDad had a liver biopsy. The doctors apparently weren't happy about something they saw on a sonogram and then on an MRI. Monday afternoon--Christmas Eve afternoon--Dad's doctor called with the results: cancer

Like I said, can we do this holiday over? :|
Oh no. I'm sorry for the bad news, but it's a good sign if your dad is on the warpath, sounds like he's a fighter.
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#12 Post by peacock2121 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:06 am

Marley, I am so sorry.

I like your dad's chances - feisty kicks cancers butt sometimes.
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#13 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:10 am

Marley, I'm so sorry to read this bad news and hope that everything turns out well with the surgery.
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#14 Post by silvercamaro » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:18 am

Marley, I am so sorry to hear this news.

As others have said, I too think it's a very good sign that he's angry at the delay in the report. Feistiness seems to be a potent factor in the fight against cancer.
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#15 Post by geoffil » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:19 am

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Many, many prayers are being sent your way. Be sure to take care of yourself.

A lot of doctors have a computerized test results voice mail. You get an id number to enter when you call an 800 number. A message is available with results of your test. That way you can call when you are ready and not have to wait 3 weeks.

Wow, that doctor was iresponsible to wait that long sick or no sickness.
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#16 Post by ne1410s » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:32 am

Marley, I am so sorry to read this. Good luck to your Dad and to you. We are going through a similar journey. It helps to have family around.
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#17 Post by a1mamacat » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:52 pm

Oy, this week has really sucked bobo big time.

I'm adding your Dad, and you Marley. Hugggggggs, you ethereal sweetie you.
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#18 Post by tlynn78 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:01 pm

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I'm so sorry to hear this. YOu've really been through it this whole year with your parents' health issues. Frickin' cancer, now. Hugs to you.

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#19 Post by T_Bone0806 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:55 pm

Marley, best wishes for BOTH of your parents. This can't be easy. Hang in there.
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#20 Post by ghostjmf » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:19 pm

Oh Marley I'm so sorry.

I am of the "its better to know" school. I hope it works out that knowing helps them come up with a treatment that works, beyond the surgery of course. Never knock surgery for getting rid of big chunks of a Bad Thing.
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#21 Post by Snaxx » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:09 pm

My prayers and good wishes to your family.
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#22 Post by JBillyGirl » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:55 pm

This just blows. Three weeks to inform someone about a potentially fatal disease? And then the timing on Christmas Eve? Sheesh! No wonder your dad's on the warpath. I hope and pray the delay doesn't hurt your father's prognosis. My prayers are with you and your whole family.
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#23 Post by traininvain » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:16 pm

Sorry to hear about this, my prayers are with your family.
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#24 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:59 pm

I'll be thinking of and praying for your family.
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#25 Post by Catfish » Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:26 pm

I'm so sorry. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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