It has been a rough two weeks. Tumor growth is bad enough but this car crap is just one more thing to deal with. I'm lucky to have a supportive hubby.

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Hubby should get here this evening and than we can figure out what to do with his car. It's been a rough few weeks.

Thoughts and prayers. Not the Republican kind.

Thanks for prayers and that much needed laugh.

Hope you both are able to rest comfortably at least.

There was an inexpensive hotel across from where car was towed and walking distance to a grocery store. Hubby should get here this evening and we will figure out what to do with my son's car. Not worth fixing. I was shocked by the quote of 8 grand just for the transmission. After calling around f found out it was an average cost. We couldn't find a used or rebuilt only a new one.

I've been there - so long ago that the price, which was between 1000 and1500, would probably be 8000 adjusted for inflation. But at least for me it was just the car I didn't have a family member in distress along with it. My heart is with you.

But than I thought just a car
My son was upset cause that was the only thing he had left. Than he laughed and said "mom I can't see so why do I need a car. One less insurance bill".

I love his attitude. Lemonade from lemons next level.

You guys are keeping my spirits while waiting for hubby to get here.

and sending healing vibes.

Your son and your family are in my thoughts.

Your DU family is here for you.

Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers. And, like the other poster said, "Not the Republican kind". Blessings to your family.

Cancer sucks that's for sure. We knew this time would eventually come. ACC is incurable but slow growing because it travels along the nerves. I'm grateful that when he had gamma knife in 2021. It gave a few years of quality life. His cancer doc was disappointing but radiation doc is referring him for a second opinion. Chemo doesn't work for this type of cancer but there are hopeful clinical trials. Not giving up yet he is only 48.
How are you doing? I have been following your post.

... fortune than we were told to expect. Cancer cure advances have really been happening in the last ten years. There's a miracle out there for everyone, the trick is finding that one treatment that will work for him.

My bladder cancer would not respond to either chemo or radiation. I was left with one solution, surgery. I opted for the option three, the most radical solution, but after almost eight years I was not fooling around. Between colon cancer surgery in 2017 and the series of three tumorectomies, two courses of BCG infusions - I felt we had to just plain get at it. And it worked, June 19 is six years since my last surgery and I was told last year that there was no evidence of a cancer cell in me.

Your support to your son is the best therapy he can get. I have an idea of how invested in your son's health you are, my wife deserves sainthood for all she's done and put up with, I know you're on the list, too.

Please, all you all feel free to contact me if you ever need some cheering on. My wife would be glad to talk to you, too.

It does get overwhelming at times but my husband and family are a great support system. I will keep in touch after we get through the next doc appointment. We are waiting on referrals. Just got this news last Thursday.

This thread is keeping calm and busy waiting for hubby to get here.

We are here for you.

Your love matters more than anything else. Being there...

You guys are great. You have kept me calm while sitting in this hotel room waiting for hubby to get here.

sharing your love now will become the greatest gift
you will ever give or receive
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/professionals/palliative-care-knowledge-zone/supporting-family-friends

Thanks

way to bring you and your son home.

You also have the gentle and loving support of our awesome DU family who are always there with you sitting on you shoulder whispering in your ear words of encouragement and to cheer you on.

Sending you hugs and love good vibes.

Please keep us posted.



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It's a five hour drive from Sacramento to klamoth Falls. He should be here in an hour. Thank you all so much for keeping occupied and all the loving vibes

Please do get that second opinion!

Yes not ready to give up.

I know things won't get better but going to plan would be good. Make the most of the time you have with your son and don't let yourself become overwhelmed.

Good vibes coming your way.

There are a lot of outcomes that are deemed miraculous. My hope for your son, you, and your husband. Things will work out…..don’t lose your positive outlook.
Peace ☮️

Thank you all

ACC is a very bad cancer. I hope that the palliative care will make his remaining time on the planet manageable. You are both blessed to be able to spend it together.

I had to ditch my camper van because of the transmission repair cost. Gotta say, it was a relief to get down to one vehicle. I don't know if you son needs a tax deduction, but the public radio/tv station in Klamath Falls might take it as a donation.

May peace be with you.

Have to wait til morning for slavage yards to open. Hubby got here a couple of hours ago, so we are now longer stranded. My son is a little depressed cause it was all he had left after his divorce. She couldn't handle the cancer and what his two surgeries did to his face.
Not too many people even know what ACC cancer is.
We will get through this.
I will be grateful forever to all of you on DU. Tour outpouring of love got me through a very difficult day.

Dear Lifeafter70,

I wish you much love and will keep you in my thoughts. I wish you were close enough that I could offer help. I'm glad you have your husband to help you manage the care of your son, I know it will be 24 hour, around the clock care. Holding a Presence is more important now that ever. You've raised him and now you will give him his final care. May I say 'Thank you!" for being such a great mom? Please keep us informed as time allows.

Sincerely,
Reis

To your son and your whole family.

We are finally on the way home. I will take some deep breaths and start the long process of transferring his medical care
Pain medications are the most difficult.
At least he will be closer to his kids who live in Reno.

We are finally on our way home.

Sending hugs.

Best to both of you, and your family. Hugs!