Test results
After almost 2 weeks of excruciating waiting, we received the results of VK's biopsy. I can't believe that I'm typing this, but my husband has cancer. Some kind of lymphoma. There were cells that the local pathologists couldn't identify, so a tissue sample has been sent to Mayo Clinic for analysis. That should be here next week and then we have our first appointment with the oncologist on Feb. 12.
I'm scared and numb at the same time. I don't know what else to say.
I'm going to put Ingeborg on hold for the time being. I tracked down a copy of Dale of Norway #100 at Velona Needlecrafts and I'm going to make VK the moose sweater. I've been knitting for 3 1/2 years and haven't completed a sweater for him. I started FLAK for him but haven't finished it. So the moose sweater it is, with prayers for healing and strength in every stitch.
I'm a knitter. It's what we do.
posted by Sonya at 2/02/2007 10:39:00 PM
25 Comments:
Oh Sonya, I'm so sorry. I, too, am praying for strength and healing.
Sonya,
Please accept my prayers for healing for him.
Vera.
I am so sorry - I am hoping and praying things proceed smoothly and well for you and your husband.
You are in our prayers. I think a moose sweater is the perfect cheering up gift.
Sonya - So sorry to hear the news - I will be praying for you & VK as you continue to find out more & begin the next steps. The sweater sounds like a way to wrap him in a healing hug.
Oh Sonya, I'm so so sorry that the test results were not what we had all hoped for. My thoughts and healing energies will be with you both through out your whole journey. Know that there are a lot of us out here pulling for you both. If there is anything you need, please do let me know. Big hugs to you both.
Sonya, i am so sorry to hear the news. Your husband and you will be in my prayers
Oh gosh, Sonya, I'm so sorry. As hard as it is, try to keep the faith that everything will turn out ok.
Sonya, wishing you and your husband the very best. I'm sending positive thoughts and knitting mojo your way!
Oh no, Sonya! VK will be in my prayers that it's the most benign lymphoma ever diagnosed.
The moose sweater sounds perfect.
I'm here pulling for you, if there's anything, let me know.
I am so sorry and I wish you much strength for the road ahead.
The sweater will be perfect!
{hugs}
Sonya- At least it has been identified, and it will be dealt with and you can continue on. It won't be easy, but I have been there (my husband has been cancer-free for 5 years), and I'm sure you both feel numb.
Thinking positive thoughts for you both.
I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.
Sonya, I'm so sorry for you and your family. Please take care!
Sonya, my very best wishes to you and your husband. People beat cancer all the time, and I am sure that with your wonderful support, he is well positioned to kick the disease's ass. I will be thinking of you both and hoping for good news in the weeks to come.
Your idea of making him a sweater during this time is a wonderful and touching one. I know it'll mean a lot to him even after 40 years of wearing when the elbows are worn and the cuffs are fraying. :)
OMG, I am so sorry, honey! I can only imagine how terrifying that must be for both of you. I am praying for you full-force!
Oh Sonya I'm so, so very sorry. That's the worst news to get. But know that they have made remarkable strides with treatments. There are all sorts of options out there, and I'm sure you'll get the best help you can. I have a friend who's going through lymphoma right now, she's about ready to have a stem cell replacement treatment that they hope will possibly cure her. Don't lose hope, there are many, many treatments. You guys can fight this.
If there's anything I can do, just ask. Even if you just need to vent. I know how hard it can be to be a caretaker or an observer of a loved one going through crap.
I'm so sorry. Sending lots of hugs and warm prayers your way.
Sonya-- I am so sorry to hear this news. I am sending you all my prayers for strength, courage and healing.
I'm so sorry - my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh gosh how scary for you. You are in my prayers. The good news is there has been such advances in cancer treatments in the last few years, and they Mayo Clinic is just the best. Knit on - it's what got me through the worst of my last 3 years.
I'm so sorry - you and VK are in my thoughts!
came over from Rebekahs blog at knit-knack.
im very sorry to hear about your hubby's diagnosis.
but as you said we are knitters and rebekahs the leader on this one so we will get him a blanket to cover him up all nice and warm.
its knitters its what we do.
HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I'm terribly sorry to hear this, Sonya. You and VK will be in my thoughts.
I'm very sorry to meet you this way Sonya, I'll be knitting squares and sending to Rebekah for your guy's blanket. Yes, we knitters do this. {Hugs and Hopes}
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