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Prayer Request for Petruchio (Update at 1262: Petruchio passed away on Friday, Dec 4, 2015)
4/30/09 | Petruchio

Posted on 04/30/2009 9:38:46 AM PDT by Petruchio

Time to call out the Big Guns.

Some of you have heard thru FReepmail that a week and a half ago a mass was found during a routine chest X-Ray. 2 days later they did a CT Scan. Yesterday I had a Biopsy done. I just got off the phone with my Doctor.

I have cancer.

Specifically, Adenocarcinoma. More tests need to be done to determine the stage and if it is just the one tumor or if it has spread.

Please include me in your Prayers that this can be treated.The most powerful weapon I can employ in this fight is Prayer.


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KEYWORDS: cancer; lungcancer; petruchio; prayerrequest; rip
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To: Petruchio

Lord Jesus Christ, we praise Thee and we adore Thee.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.


1,001 posted on 01/22/2013 5:23:28 PM PST by annalex (fear them not)
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To: Petruchio

Blessed is the Name of the Lord!


1,002 posted on 01/22/2013 6:05:45 PM PST by Faith
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To: Petruchio

Continuing to pray.


1,003 posted on 01/22/2013 6:14:59 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Petruchio

Some more humble Prayer for you...


1,004 posted on 01/22/2013 6:58:47 PM PST by JDoutrider
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To: Petruchio
Praise God!!! What wonderful news! Prayers continue...
1,005 posted on 01/22/2013 7:56:15 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Petruchio
Great going, Pertruchio....

Leni

1,006 posted on 01/23/2013 6:17:31 AM PST by MinuteGal (Send a penny NOW to CNN, 1 Time-Warner Center, NY,NY 10019 for "PENNIES FOR LEAVING!" (Piers Morgan))
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To: Petruchio

Prayers to surround you.


1,007 posted on 01/23/2013 4:51:46 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: Petruchio

Prayer continue and I hope things are as fine as can be.


1,008 posted on 02/06/2013 8:03:38 PM PST by amom
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To: Petruchio

It’s been awhile. Hope you’re doing ok. Haven’t posted since the 7th I see. You’re in my prayers.


1,009 posted on 02/14/2013 1:33:47 AM PST by amom
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To: amom

I started cycle #6 this week. Kinda tired. 1 month into the year and I fell into the prescription “donut hole”. Insulin now costs $3K/month. I have an application in with Novo Nordisk pharmaceuticals for assistance.

0bamacare my ass!

Sorry, me grumpy today.


1,010 posted on 02/14/2013 11:35:20 AM PST by Petruchio (Democrats are like Slinkies... Not good for anything, but it's fun pushing 'em down the stairs.)
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To: Petruchio

So very good to “hear” from you. Amazing this med “care” scene! I know of no one who can afford meds at these current prices without two insurance programs. Crazy. Makes me triple grrrr when it is good people like you. Praying you get help fast. Hard enough on you without these worries piled on top. Thanks again for checking in. Prayers continue on your behalf.


1,011 posted on 02/14/2013 12:55:58 PM PST by amom
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To: amom; Petruchio
Ditto what you said. I'm recovering from five days in the hospital with pneumonia.....just got the bill for $23,000. Outrageous.

Good thing I have two insurances, which covers everything but phone calls....thank heavens.

Hi, Petruchio....como esta?

Leni

1,012 posted on 03/02/2013 10:29:35 AM PST by MinuteGal
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To: MinuteGal; amom

Sleeping a lot. This stuff really takes the energy out of me.

This coming Tuesday I finish cycle #6. Starting with cycle #7 they intend to change to a different mix. I guess after a while toxicity becomes an issue.

One bright spot that happened this week. Last month the first Hospital started dunning me for the outstanding balance there. I bitched. A lot. Told them they failed to find multiple 4.5cm tumors so they did not deserve payment. They did not earn it. They did not do the job. This week the first Hospital wrote off all outstanding balances and sent me a formal apology. That alone saves me a little over $8,000.


1,013 posted on 03/02/2013 12:00:25 PM PST by Petruchio (Democrats are like Slinkies... Not good for anything, but it's fun pushing 'em down the stairs.)
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To: MinuteGal

Goodness MinuteGal. I hope you are doing much better now. Wow! Those medical bills add up fast! My local emergency room is over $800 just to sit on the gurney. A doctor is another $400 and then heaven forbid you need a tetanus shot or suture. I am paying $1200 for a wound requiring three stitches.


1,014 posted on 03/02/2013 10:27:30 PM PST by amom
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To: Petruchio

Thanks for the update. Great news about the hospital bill and their coming to their senses. A shame you had to put your foot down in the middle of everything else but glad they did the right thing. Prayers continue.


1,015 posted on 03/02/2013 10:33:55 PM PST by amom
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To: amom; BykrBayb; Ladysmith; HiJinx; Alamo-Girl; Salvation; ex-snook; afraidfortherepublic; Vision; ..

Update:

I have not updated in a while because there was nothing to report. I have been feeling ok, minimal side effects from the chemo. Last Tuesday they did a new CT Scan to see how the treatments were going. This Tuesday I met with the Dr. for the results which were mixed.

The 2 tumors on the plural wall are unchanged.
The cluster of tumors between the Heart & Sternum have grown.
Most of the tumors in the abdominal area have shrunk. A few remained the same size.

Thursday I have a Bone Scan to see if the cancer has spread to the bones.

Next Tuesday I start the third combination of Chemo cocktail with the hope it works better.

We had the heavy talk this time.

Surgery is not an option.
Radiation is not an option due to how far it has spread.
Remission is not an option.

There are a few more chemo cocktails they can try. The goal is to try and limit growth for as long as possible. Eventually they will run out of things to try.

I have 2 things going for me.

1- I have a history of not listening to Doctors.
2- I have placed myself in God’s Hands.

His Will

His way.

amen


1,016 posted on 05/22/2013 1:37:40 AM PDT by Petruchio (Democrats are like Slinkies... Not good for anything, but it's fun pushing 'em down the stairs.)
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What a mixed bag of results. I am so sorry for that hard talk. You are right in that you have two of the best things going for you.

You remain in my prayers. Keep us updated as much as you can.

(((Petruchio)))


1,017 posted on 05/22/2013 1:44:30 AM PDT by Jemian
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To: Petruchio

God be with you at this time. You are a brave man.

‘Pod.


1,018 posted on 05/22/2013 1:46:49 AM PDT by sauropod (Fat Bottomed Girl: "What difference, at this point, does it make?")
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To: Petruchio

Lord, be near Thy servant Petruchio in the hour of his trial, and grant him healing of his disease.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.


1,019 posted on 05/22/2013 5:19:20 AM PDT by annalex (fear them not)
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To: Petruchio

Thank you for the update. I was just thinking about you recently. I like your attitude.

Prayers continue.


1,020 posted on 05/22/2013 5:32:26 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved! -Ps80)
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