debby's Cancer Blog
July 3, 2010
just thought i would let you all know that my biopsy came back fine. i was pretty sure it would. hubby had some renal scans done this past week and we meet with the nephrologist on the 14th to find out what the plan of action will be.
no more lightening strikes. no more kidney stones. things could always be worse. i keep telling myself that. i know many people have it much worse than i do… and i am praying for everyone to have peace and happiness in their lives.
wishing everyone the very best… debby
good news for me... not sure about hubby., 
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Hi Debby—
I’m so very happy to hear that your biopsy came back negative! That’s great news and I know you are very relieved. I’m sorry that your husband’s kidney problems persist. I hope his appt. with the nephrologist goes well. Please let us know what he finds out. My internist is concerned that I might have CKD—next blood test on July 9th. will determine whether or not I have to see a nephr. I will certainly keep you and your husband in my prayers.
Martha
Posted on You know I will be praying for “hubby” and that the best plan of action will quickly be revealed and that his body will respond with no problems. It’s the waiting and testing that wears on you isn’t it? Just give me the treatment!
I am thrilled to hear you got good news, doing the happy dance. :D Another smile for my hours lol.
Take care, be strong and feel peace.
Loving you,
Larissa
Posted on Congrats. May you and hubby have a great weekend.
jp
Posted on Throwing prayers at both of you =)
Posted on Congratulations on the good news Debby. I’ll keep you and your husband in my prayers, hugs,
Eli
Posted on Wonderful news for you, Debby. I am so pleased for you and your family. Prayers to your husband—let’s keep that kidney kickin’.
Andrea
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Posted on ...happy to hear the good news for you…..have a great weekend with your family….
Hi Debbie,
I am so happy to hear that your biopsy came back clean….that is wonderful! Sorry about your hubby’s kidney problems. I will say special prayers for all of you.
Take care
Nancy
Posted on Wonderful news Debbie fingers crossed for your husband.
Posted on I’m so happy your scans came back with good news! I’m sure they’ll be the same for hubby.
Posted on Hey Debby,
Congratulations on the good news for a clean biopsy. I’m thrilled for you.
I’m also sending good thoughts for your husband.
Be well.
Jill
Posted on You seem to be in a good place. Prayers continue to extend to you and your husband. No need to stress since it does no good and actually makes things worse.
Stay strong.
Paul and Lisa D
Posted on June 21, 2010
thought i would get a quick post in to update everyone. i still have not heard the results of my biopsy. my gyne/onc joined with the big cancer center in peoria a couple of months ago (before that he was in practice by himself). he warned me that the results would take longer, but i sure didn’t think it would be this long. i am not really worried about the results. my doc told me he didn’t see or feel anything that would worry him…and he does a very thorough exam.
the crappy luck continues since the last time i posted. the week after i had that kidney stone, my house was struck by lightening. it did some damage to the electrical system … had to get some repairs done and 3 outlets replaced. i know it could have been worse…then…
the week after that we found out that my hubby’s single kidney (found out a few year’s ago he only has one) started failing. his nephrologist is watching it pretty closely and i would imagine he will probably have to start having dialysis sometime in the near future. i don’t do well when my hubby has health issues. would much rather have them myself… his health is rather fragile.
i have been feeling very stressed lately…more than i can ever remember feeling in my life. even more than when i was diagnosed with cancer last year. just too many things at once, i guess. but i also know that this too shall pass. i try to concentrate on living one day at a time and try to dwell on the positive rather than the negative.
i am thinking about walking/jogging the breast cancer marathon in jacksonville, florida next february. it is suppose to be a wonderful event and all the money raised goes to breast cancer research. i will do it in honor of all the breast cancer survivors on this blog. i won’t commit to it quite yet until i know more about my hubby’s kidney situation. but… hopefully.
i hope everyone on the blog is doing well. everyone keep hanging in there. i pray for you all everyday and thank God that you are in my life.
God bless you all. love, debby
still crappy luck... no news on the biopsy yet, 11 comments)
Hi Debbie,
You do have a lot on your plate but I know you will pull through it. You are a very strong woman. I will continue to keep you and your husband in my prayers that all goes well. Take care and keep us updated.
hugs
Nancy
Debby—
I’m sorry to hear of all you are dealing with right now, mostly about your husband’s health and the fact that you are still waiting for the biopsy results. I can’t imagine having to wait that long. I hope and pray that everything will come back clear for you, so you can put that aside. Stress—it’s a bugger, to be sure. Try to take it one day at a time and know that all of us here are thinking of you. I will also keep you and your husband in my prayers.
Martha
Hi Debby,
Thank you for the update. I’m sorry to hear about your dear husband’s health issues. Stressful. I know what you mean about dealing w/ your own issues better. When my son (he has the heart condition) is ill, I worry terribly. But it seems easier when its me…well, maybe not “easier”...its just a different stress. Maybe that is how my husband felt/feels with relation to MY health. You want to fix the problem, but you can’t.
Anyway, sorry to get all philosophical on you. I hope you get your results soon and it brings nothing but good news. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth
Posted on Debby,
You have really had a lot going on, with one thing after another. We have been like that in our house too, so I know the stress is present and it is not fun or easy. I am glad to hear that you are trying to take things one step at a time. In regard to you husband…I have found that it is always easier being the one with the illness verses the caregiver/loved one. I bet he felt the same way a year ago when you got diagnosed with the cancer wishing it was him and not you. I will be praying for you and your husband.
Melinda
Posted on I have had 3 surgeries where the pathology was complete before the surgery was complete.
Hang in there! What are the chances for a new kidney for your husband?
Hope it is good,
Ron and Sara
Posted on Sheesh, Debby. What’s the deal with your family and kidneys? :) Wasn’t it only a few weeks ago that you had kidney stones? Despite your pain, at least kidney stones are self-limited.Your husband’s situation is different and your distress is reasonable. Is there a Dx? Can his condition be controlled? I am so sorry that his health is threatened. And now for you to wait extra time for biopsy results is just adding to the pile. You are well-practiced at taking things step-by-step, so you can do this too.
With thoughts and prayers your way,
Andrea
Oh, Debby,
I’m so sorry for your run of bad luck. Isn’t that always the way, though? I say (and what do I know, but here goes) that when you come to one of these kinds of patches, just hold your breath and run through it! Don’t let it slow you down or distract you…just keep going. (Who was it who said, “When you’re going through Hell, keep going.”?)
I agree that it’s so much harder to have your spouse be ill than to be ill yourself. This sounds like a scary thing and I’ll keep you both to my prayer list.
Hang in there. You can get through all this, no matter what!
Peace,
Kathy
Posted on Debby, I am so sorry abput everything going on. Sometimes, it is just too much! I am thinking of you, your husband and whole family. Really hoping that everything starts turning around for the better. Please keep letting us know how things are going. Love to you—Linda
Posted on Hope everything turns out fine! Hang in there!
Posted on Dear Debby; I’m so sorry to hear about your hubby’s failing kidney. I hope he stays the course. I know what you mean about a husband having failing health issues. My guy has to have something done on his right bicep which he tore a couple of weeks ago. He has other things that slow him up too, like a bad knee from a car hitting him years ago. Anyway, you know from experience and knowledge that stress is a killer and promotes your cancer, so you need to really do what you said, take one day at a time. Trying to plan for the future can be fun but it can also cause stress. I have learned that it is best to do small things not large. You are so cute and kind. I hope you are ok with your cancer and that hubby will be fit for atleast another year before diyalisis (sp?)... Geeze you really have the luck of the Irish. How can lightening get to you???? lol. Atleast you take it well. Got to go now. Talk later. Take care. Weezie
Posted on Debby I am so sorry you are going through so much right now. Seems sometimes when it rains it pours! I know you’re a very strong Lady though so you keep your chin up and I’m keeping you in my prayers.
Hugs,
Trice :-)
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