Husband has cancer

[Dustygirl]

Hi crochet friends,

I have not been by for a little while. (I peek now & then!) December hubby had bypass surgery & that is when they found the mass in his right lung. All kinds of tests & biopsy, hospital stays have happened. He is not a happy camper. Does not like going to the Dr.'s or taking meds. He is getting radiation & chemo. He was so sick Thursday when he went to hospital for treatment they didn't do them. Did a blood culture and x-ray. They said his white cell count was very low so must have an infection. They put him on antibiotics. Plenty of fluids and rest. He goes back Tuesday. I hope he is feeling better by then.
I work full time so I don't go with him but we have a good friend that comes & takes him. I worry so much & I see changes in him. He gets confused at times. I'm glad he does not have to drive himself there. Thank the Lord for friends that are always willing to help no matter what time it is!
I am working on three different crochet projects for others. Doilies for my sister, a baby outfit for a co-workers grandbaby & an afghan for another co-workers daughters wedding. I hope I can get them all done and done right! LOL
Thanks for listening.
Katie

[crochetdiva]

Lifting your family up in prayer, special prayer for your husband. It's good you have crochet to keep you occupied, and to keep your brain counting stitches.

[Pixieglitter]

Katie, I'm so sorry to hear that your husband is going through all this. Cancer is such a horrible disease to have to deal with. My heart is with him, and you too. I'm glad you've got your crochet to keep your hands and mind busy. It's one of the best therapies around.

Shelley

[MeerKat]

I am so sorry about your husband. The Chemo causes the confusion and laps of memory. They call it Chemo Brain. I had never heard of it before until a friend had cancer and she told me about it. Will be praying for both of you.

[Dustygirl]

I figured it was due to the treatments. Thank you for saying as such. I know when Mom had cancer they said she could act different than the norm. He is still feeling bad and had a fever today. Refuses to go to the hospital. They had said if not better to bring him back, but I knew that would not happen. Still coughing and running to the bathroom. He scared me the other night because I heard him coughing then a loud bang. I went to see and he had sat up in the recliner to cough. The footrest was up and as he leaned forward the chair tipped forward & he went on the floor. He was alright, thank goodness.
I thank you all for the prayers and thoughts! Katie

[RosemaryRMG]

So sorry to hear about your husband, My Dad had lung cancer and I took him to his treatments. It was very hard and frustrating for my Dad not to be in control of his body or health. Its a tough time to see a family member go through pain and not be able to either fix it or to be there 24 / 7. I crocheted a baby sweater while I took him to his treatments, it kept me calm. I think about that sweater a lot. My heart is with you and your husband. Take care of yourself.

[Dustygirl]

Yes, I went to several of his first Chemo treatments. I took my crochet and IPad. (Also, a thermos of coffee! LOL) Chemo is once a week so it is a long day. They serve us lunch. I seen others crocheting, watching movies, working on laptop.

[TMHutch]

So sorry to hear about your husband, My Dad had lung cancer and I took him to his treatments. It was very hard and frustrating for my Dad not to be in control of his body or health. Its a tough time to see a family member go through pain and not be able to either fix it or to be there 24 / 7. I crocheted a baby sweater while I took him to his treatments, it kept me calm. I think about that sweater a lot. My heart is with you and your husband. Take care of yourself.

My Mother had breast cancer, we continued to pray for the doctor's wisdom to treat her, and her wisdom to accept it. It's a little time but so much worth it as now she is 98 years old and has a memory for all of us. Crocheting helps so much, however, prayer, helps so much more! God bless you and your husband during your trying time!! Continue to pray and stay close to God/Jesus/and the Holy Spirit!

Sincerely,
TMHutch

[AprilinRI]

So sorry to hear about your husband. I lost my mom 5 years ago to cancer and her brother, my Uncle, is fighting the disease as we speak. My Uncle had horrible chemo brain as he got combative at times. His wife is 79 years old and is doing her best to take care of him by herself but is finding it exhausting and very frustrating. Please take care of yourself, that will be the best thing you can do for your husband. My thoughts are with you. Thank goodness for the art of crochet. God bless and take care!!

[Jean Marie]

Hi Dustygirl,
Sorry to hear that your husband has cancer.