So last week we bought a house...

Tianacheron · December 2012

and this week we're finding oncologist for my hubs. Brings new meaning to life can turn on a dime. We meet with the first oncologist on Monday at Paoli, and will hopefully get to Fox Chase later next week. Anyone else have any other places we should consider?

jessica0602 · December 2012

Oh, T I don't know which to say first, I'm sorry or congratulations.

I don't have any recommendations but I do have thoughts and prayers for you guys.

tracyd21 · December 2012

Congrats on the new house...but so sorry to hear about your husband. My only rec would be Jefferson, only because they've taken great care of family members in the past. And I think they are affiliated with Main Line Health...? Not sure if that makes things easier considering you're going to Paoli. Hugs

erbur78 · December 2012

Oh shiit! That's quite a bit of stress for the last two weeks. My prayers are with you. Where is the cancer located b/c I know different hospitals specialize in different cancers and I can make a recommendation from there. Best of luck to you both.

RunningwithPearls · December 2012

So sorry to hear about your husband! I don't have any recs but my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Congrats on your new home - hope you have many years of happy memories there!

ering1115 · December 2012

Nooooooo! I am so so so so so sorry T. WTF. If you don't mind giving more info I can help with where you should get opinions. I have some connections with the UPenn folks and some more extended connections up at Sloan. If you want to just send me an email do that.

Temp422773312507524 · December 2012

I'm excited about your new house, it's beautiful. I'm really sorry to hear about your husband. I will keep him in my prayers, and luckily you live in a great area with some of the best oncologists in the country. Keep us up to date!!

Amerbutt81 · December 2012

T, have you reached out to Hilary? She's back on facebook.

And you know, if you need anything or I can help at all. Don't hesitate.

xo

letranger · December 2012

dude

thoughts and prayers to you guys.

HeatherWain · December 2012

oh T-Money. I'm so very sorry to hear this. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. My dad was at FCCC and the staff there were absolutely wonderful. My dad's doctor would call my mom back in the middle of the night and was there for my parents pretty much 24/7. I don't have anything bad to say about the experience we had there.

Now onto the house... CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so very happy for you and your family.

I'm sure this is a very stressful time for you guys but you are such an amazing and strong woman. You've been through a lot in the past so there's no doubt you guys can get through this as well. Please let me know if you need anything. Love ya!

Kernel14 · December 2012

Ditto what everyone else has already said. CONGRATS on the house! I saw the pic on FB and it looks amazing. I'm sure you'll have MANY happy and healthy years there. I'm sorry to hear about your husband. I don't know of any drs. but best of luck always!

Tianacheron · December 2012

Thank you...i'm still just kinda in a haze of disbelief. But truly and sincerely appreciate your thoughts and prayers, we'll take all we can get!

We're still waiting on the official pathology report, but preliminary reports are its a large (14cm) anterior mediastinal lymphoma (possibly t-cell). He was symptomatic with cough, chills, fever and night sweats. From onset of symptoms to diagnosis was about a month

babe2331 · December 2012

I am sorry to hear this

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have two close family members current treatling at Jefferson and are happy there. I agree with pps that it sometimes depends on the specific kind of cancer, so do your research as to who specializes in what and where. And do not hesitate to get more than one opinion. I've never heard of anyone who treated with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, so not sure if anyone can chime in here. Again, I am sorry to hear about this.

just_JRM · December 2012

T, I am thinking of you and your family.

JenD1018 · December 2012

So so sorry to hear about your hubs. Best wishes for the quickest and easiest treatment possible and that he has a speedy recovery so that you can give him a honey-do list for your new house!

NOV2007 · December 2012

Congrats on the House, but so sorry to hear about your DH. My friend was treated at Cancer Center of America, and his family can't say enough nice things about what they do for the patient and the caregiver as well.

ering1115 · December 2012

UPenn has some great thoracic oncologists and surgeons. I cannot say enough about the cancer treatment my family has had there. They have some great cutting edge robotics and are doing some really cool immunology based treatments. If you need a name or to get in there please shoot me an email and I will see what I can do. I am pretty sure I can get you in quickly.

NewQueen · December 2012

Oh T, I'm so sorry you have to go through this and my thoughts are with you and your husband. I can't rave enough about how great everyone was at Penn with my husband's treatment. His father also received treatment from Penn about two years ago for lung cancer. It's a great hospital and both my husband and FIL received great care there. Please let me know if you ever need to talk and good luck with everything.

martinsgirls · December 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your Husband I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers...

I do not have any personal experience, but I can say that Penn seems to be pretty amazing as far as Oncology goes, I was super impressed with the department while doing my MRI internship in Oncology, they have some awesome equipment and people working there. My former co-worker also had breast cancer treatment there and says nothing but good things about it too!

Also one of my good friends from Xray school just got a job as a Radiation Therapist at Jeff so if you have any questions, she may be able to help...

Hoping and praying for a speedy recovery! xo

eSynergy · December 2012

I'm sorry you're going through this! This month must have been an emotional rollercoaster. I don't have any recommendations but it sounds like you got some good advice here. I'll keep you guys in my T&P.

erbur78 · December 2012

Ditto the Penn and Jeff recommendations, as well as Fox Chase. It seems that Penn and Jeff are always in a race to create some of the most cutting-edge treatments with very good quality of life for the patient.

MsKellDel · December 2012

WTF seriously? Ti, I literally said that out loud. So sorry to hear about the hubs, cancer freakin sucks. Good vibes and lots of prayers heading your way.

And congrats on the house, next GTG at Ti's house!

eaglesfan700 · December 2012

Oh T, I am so sorry to hear this!! My mom was treated at Fox Chase, they really are the best. In fact my parents were so happy with her care, my dad now volunteers there. If you need any information about docs or anything, I would be glad to ask him Big hugs to you!!

nomorebooze · December 2012

So sorry to hear this. I wish your husband well and hope you enjoy many happy years together in your new home.

Shannon1110 · December 2012

Tiana, I am so sorry to hear that. I can't even imagine. I went to Fox Chase in my early twenties because I had a rare lymph node disease that is not cancer but mimics lymphoma and that was the only hospital in the area that had a doctor who had ever treated it before. My whole experience there was fantastic, I have nothing but good things to say about every person from receptionists right to the doctors.

I wish you guys the best of luck and I will keep you in my prayers.