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kkzimm 
8:52am, October 25, 2009
Wow, I am certainly glad that we have a Palliative Care physician available to us. He is very good at what he does, and wrote down everything he said, outlined where we are at and where we are going. All in all, he is impressed at how well my hubby is doing right now. He explained how the progression of kidney cancer is unlike any other cancer (except maybe melanoma), in that there are many plateaus and bits of gradual decline, where as in other cancers there is a main plateau and then decline. He is also very accepting and supportive of the fact that my hubby's priority is quality of life. We have established a good working relationship and will be able to go about our daily lives, knowing what warning signs to look for, and knowing that we have a physician who understands my hubby's goals. What a blessing! As my status says, I will yet praise God, and I pray that I continue to give praise and thanksgiving to God, no matter what challenges life brings. :)
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So glad to hear that y'all like the new physician. That's sooooo important! I have never heard about the many plateaus of MRCC, but would like to know more about that. We're still seeing an oncologist.
You have a fabulous attitude, Hon. I'm very proud of you.
Love,
Ingrid
msgrace
I wasn't aware of the many plateaus either. I learn so much from all of you and am so grateful how open and sharing everyone is. Bless you for your strength dear one. Hugs, Carol
Dragonstar55
Karen, it is wonderful that you have peace about the goals for your husband and signs to look for in changes. I know it gives your husband more control for his mental and physical well being.
I am a Melanoma Cancer Survivor. So I learned early in life to find doctors who listen to you and that are competent and you feel confident in.
God bless you all and thank you so much for sharing.
Love you,
Anne
redheadedgranny