My husband was just diagnosed. I can't adequately wrap my head around this. I keep waiting for them to call back and say that their scans were wrong (and the biopsy, and the bloodwork).
We meet with a specialist next week to discuss treatment options. So far, we don't have much in the way of information. I know that there are several lesions, a few of which are significant in size and in areas where they would rather not operate. So far, no fractures and the pain is being managed fairly okay. He's not even 40 yet, which I would think is good, but the diagnosing doctor made it seem like a negative because its apparently more aggressive in younger patients.
I am grateful that we are in a city where there are fantastic cancer centers. Hubs only has FMLA so I know he is eager to try and get all of the treatments done quickly in hopes that he can return to work before it runs out. I am not sure that that will be possible, but I guess we will have to wait and see.
My main concern is how well he will take the treatment and how effective it will be. I am encouraged by the positive thinking and supportive posts by the people here (I've been lurking for a week!) and I hope that we can find solutions and ways to get through this really difficult time.
Grayce.
