Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Our love will sustain us

We saw the oncologist today and received the bad news we suspected we would hear.

My dear wife Joan has had little if any benefit from 12 months of chemotherapy and radiation. He told us that the tumours had grown and although she had had the best available chemo, it has failed to stem the onslaught. He estimates that she has around three months left.

She has a lot of fluid retention in her stomach area and on Friday she goes into hospital to have it drained.

The plans we had made for a couple of trips will probably not eventuate. We have lots to do in the weeks ahead. We both hope that in ceasing all treatment she gets well enough to enjoy our time together.

We hope that our love for each other can sustain us.

6 comments:

Greg said...

I'm so sorry to hear that. May you have sunshine and joy and live in the moment. You're in our thoughts.

Jenny said...

Not what we all wanted to hear. I am praying for an easier time for you both. Love and hugs.

Steve said...

Such sad news Kev, I feel for you and Joan I hope you both find peace soon in your lives.
Take care, Steve

viq maggio said...

I am so sorry- for both of you.=viqui

Anonymous said...

It's been an exhausting journey for both of you. I've no doubt your love for each other will endure in the coming months. Kind wishes, Paul.

Joy O'Grady said...

So sorry to hear of your loss Kev. Joan was your world. It does get easier in time.
Joy