Tumor

[judecorp]

So it looks like my grandfather most likely has cancer. They found a tumor between his pancreas and his liver, and there is suspected "something" in his liver also, as well as perhaps his lungs. How long this has been going on is a mystery, but it is believed to be the culprit behind his stomach discomfort and incessant heartburn. Why his primary care doctor was not all over this is beyond me, but it really doesn't help to be upset about that.

Right now I have zero information outside of this, so I don't know if there is any sort of prognosis or whatever. I know there is no plan to try to remove the tumor on the pancreas and I'm pretty sure his body's not terribly equipped to withstand aggressive treatment. He is not telling my grandmother right now. (She is currently in a nursing home recuperating from bowel surgery.)

He is 91 years old and I know that he has been blessed with a long and mostly healthy life full of family and travel. I am trying to focus on all of the time we HAVE been able to spend together as well as trying to make the most of any time we have to spend together in the future. It is a gift and I have been trying to cherish it.

But I'm really not ready for him to die any time soon.

Comments

[ladygreyy.livejournal.com]

Oh Jude...I'm so sorry.

[ladyleo.livejournal.com]

*huge hugs* always an ear if you need it.

[scottopic.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Jude - energy, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[amyura.livejournal.com]

*hugs* :(

[siercia]

Oh hon. I am so sorry. You will all be in my thoughts, hoping for the best.

[wendywoowho.livejournal.com]

Oh, honey. :HUGS:

[calledmara.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. :(

[hetterrific.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry you have to go through this.

[indigodove.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I will keep all of you in thoughts and prayers.

[oppendonnell.livejournal.com]

Thinking of you.

[rexlezard.livejournal.com]

Oof. I'm so sorry. ::hugs::

[skatured.livejournal.com]

He's lucky to have such a wonderful granddaughter.

[sareste.livejournal.com]

Jude, I am so sorry to hear this.

[iansha.livejournal.com]

Sending lots of prayers and love.

[midnights-sun12.livejournal.com]

i'll be right down the street from you in a couple of weeks and available at all hours for hugs.

[humanbeatbox.livejournal.com]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you & your family :(

[colleenod.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[pantsie.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear it! :(

*hug*

[sassywoman.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to hear that Jude. I will have your Grandfather in my prayers (and you too as you cope). Big HUGS

[kaleidoscopeeye.livejournal.com]

I am sorry.

[saldemonium.livejournal.com]

I'm so, so sorry to hear that. He, and you are in my prayers. *hugs*

[bookgrrrl.livejournal.com]

Ooof. I'm sorry, hang in there.

[realsupergirl.livejournal.com]

ugh. cancer sucks.

Oh Jude...

[projectkjetil.wordpress.com (from livejournal.com)]

So sorry. I hope that his treatment regimen is significantly less invasive than you fear. I know that with patients at his age, it's a fine balance to maintain quality of life during treatment. Here's hoping that this care team is committed to finding that balance.

Thinking about you, and wishing this wasn't happening to your grandpa OR you.

[spacecadetjen.livejournal.com]

Oh man! I am so sad to hear that this happening. I know how close you are to him and how much you wanted your daughter to remember him. My mom did something really cool over the past few years with my grandma- she taped grandma telling stories about her life. Maybe you could do something similar- video even? That way you can keep him around in a way for your daughter & yourself. Just a thought! Hug!

[oneirocritical.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. I'm thinking about you and your family.

[ohglendora.livejournal.com]

I know we don't know eachother at all, but I just went through this less than a year ago with my beloved grandfather (Papa), and I know how difficult it is. Feel free to contact me! Hang in there. :/

[tea-soaked.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[yerbrainondrugs.livejournal.com]

God I'm so sorry. I know what you mean about the long life and all that. My Dad lived to be 78 and that's not too bad, but he wasn't ready to go. He wanted to live. It sucks and it's horrible and it's a nightmare that doesn't go away and I wish I could make it better. I just don't know how. Lots of love from both of us.