Hi, I haven't posted or responded to any posts for a long time. Derek has been on a trial since he progressed to stage IV, randomied into the chemo arm for a right hilar node. We have been concerned about two spots on his ribs that are now nothing, although he tested negative for BRAF he is positive for NRAS, and a third opinion from a cardiothorastic surgeon saysthe node is resectable with 20% complications. We also should find out whether the DTIC is doing anything in a week and a half.
Hi, I haven't posted or responded to any posts for a long time. Derek has been on a trial since he progressed to stage IV, randomied into the chemo arm for a right hilar node. We have been concerned about two spots on his ribs that are now nothing, although he tested negative for BRAF he is positive for NRAS, and a third opinion from a cardiothorastic surgeon saysthe node is resectable with 20% complications. We also should find out whether the DTIC is doing anything in a week and a half.
I returned to teaching in September after mat leave with my second child. We have a 3 and half year old and an 18 month old. I just found out I was pregnant again. Not to be too speciifc but it is diifciutl to see hopw this happened, since the spring Derek has had surgery and treatment and nerve problems so there wasn't much chance to get pregnant and I was on the pill, but here we are.
We are trying to decide what to do and I need some advice. Derek has said he is not sure he can physically handle another baby and that emotional it is so difficult to look at the two we have now and know there is a very good chance he may not see them grow up let alone to rbing another into the world he may not know and of course we are both concerned, him more than me about how 1 parent can bring up 3 children. Financially we are good, our parents live in town but are in thier 60s already. I know this is our decision but I am having such difficulty and needed to hear what other patients and caregivers might have to say.
\Thank-you for responding
