Update: pleural effusion, ER, Completion of SBRT and thank you for previous heartwarming posts

[Faith1111]

So first of all I want to thank all of you who took the time to respond to my post about my brother and positive visualizations. I couldn’t respond to everyone but I read each and every post with gratefulness

Bob ended up back in Boston in the ER with plural effusion. 3 pounds of fluid in his right lung and 2.5 in his left. Both were drained successfully. However, Bob is weak, he has lost his voice and is very horse and he has developed a persistent cough.

We pray the fluid does not return for sometime if at all. He had to go back to get x-rays and blood work done today to check. Metastatic effusion happens in less than one percent of prostate cancer. Bob’s results came back last night negative for metastatic. It was wonderful news

Bob completed his last two inflsions of SBRT while at the hospital getting his lungs drained. It all was so much going on at once.

He has had a rough go because he has nausea and vomiting and is eating very little. Some of his side effects are concerning to us. However we are not sure if they are coming from radiation, the lungs, withdrawal from opioids after back surgery etc it’s all so overwhelming.

Bob is scheduled for chemo on March 9. One day at a time. Keeping positive thoughts for Bob and all of you!

[Longterm101]

We are keeping bob in our prayers. He has gone thru soooo much.

Praying for peaceful and happy days ahead !!!

Send him our best

Thx

[Brysonal]

Great to hear positive news. Gosh Bob has / is having a rough time, but we will continue to visualise the lovely happy scene you conjured for after the chemo. One day at a time as you say. Still taking a minute for Bob.

[HopingForTheBest1]

We are all pulling for Bob as he continues to fight the best he can. 🙏🙏🙏

[Javelin18]

Glad to hear he pulled through some tough days. I've been hoping to hear this each time I saw your post.

[Shooter1]

Good to see he made it through... now for the long haul

[NWLiving]

Hang in there Faith! 💕

[Spyder54]

Man is a trooper. Deserves some down time to regain his sense of being. Please keep us posted. My 5 days of SBRT/SABR to Prostate andv3 days to the T5 spine did not give many side effects. Some fatigue (what’s new after 14mos of ADT), and some deep pain in T5 so I believe your Bros symptoms may be from other procedures.

Mike

[Dett]

Glad to see that your brother finally got the care that he needed. What a terrible ordeal you’ve all been through. It’s terrifying to think that you can’t get adequate medical care when in extremis. Positive thoughts and prayers are all that most of us can offer, but I hope that they give your family some divine help and peace.

[Schwah]

Lots of great wishes and prayers for Bob which I echo. But what about you. How are you holding up? Tough on caregivers. What a great dedicated sister you are. He’s very lucky to have you in his life.

How’d you guys get along growing up out of curiosity?

Schwah

[Faith1111 in reply to Schwah]

We got along very well. I am the oldest of five he is the youngest. There is 8 years between us. He was always my baby brother and I guess I’ve always taken care of him. Being the oldest comes with a lot of responsibilities to your younger siblings. We had a great life growing up. Typical sibling squabbles. Bob is greatly loved.

[Schwah in reply to Faith1111]

Well he’s lucky to have you in his corner. But be sure to also take care of yourself.

Schwah

[Costarica1961]

If hes in boston, hes in good hands one of my favorite cities. my love is with him.

[Faith1111 in reply to Costarica1961]

Thank you. Yes we are so fortunate to be near Boston. We have a 2 hour drive

[Curehunter]

Hang in there Faith. One day at a time. I too am hoping to get chemo next as well.

[Faith1111 in reply to Curehunter]

Keep us posted. Prayers that you have great success

[NickJoy]

Thank you for posting Faith. I have been thinking of you all every day and visualising Bob, his daughter and the pick up truck together with happy smiles. I will continue to do so. Xxx

[Faith1111 in reply to NickJoy]

I am fortunate to have met with so many caring people on here. Thank you. We are connected by the heart

[George71]

Bob and you all are in our prayers daily. Keep us posted please.

[Faith1111 in reply to George71]

Thank you George

[Lowbed]

Faith, Thank you for keeping us updated, what a lot to go through. Our thoughts are with you and Bob for positive results! Maureen and Lowbed

[Faith1111 in reply to Lowbed]

As always, thank you so much Lowbed

[Currumpaw]

When it rains it pours! Keeping the umbrella over him--

Currumpaw

[Faith1111 in reply to Currumpaw]

It’s up and I’m holding tight!

[Metaldraft]

True big sister with a whole lot of faith and caring responsibilities in which you have many of own.Faith you are the one times four

God bless us all 🙏

[Faith1111 in reply to Metaldraft]

Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot

[Yadifan]

This sounds hopeful! Keeping him and you in my prayers. Appreciate your updates so much.

[Faith1111 in reply to Yadifan]

Thank you. I hope that by sharing Bob‘s experience it may help someone else in the same position.

[cancerfox]

Like they say, we're all in this together. Or is it misery loves company? Anyway, hang in there, Boston Strong!

[Faith1111 in reply to cancerfox]

Yes, Boston strong!!

[Faith1111 in reply to cancerfox]

I had to laugh about the misery loves company comment

[j-o-h-n]

Give Robert my regards.... and tell him not to mess with the nurses.....Remember they're the ones who hold the upper hand.....And Sis you're an angel.............

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 03/01/2022 6:56 PM EST

[Darryl Partner]

Thank you for updating us.