6.10.2011

Qu'est-ce que f*ck? - part 3

Pablo has a cluster of tumours. On his one good testicle.

I say his one good testicle because his other testicle is a prosthetic. When he was 18, his testicle swelled up to the size of a grapefruit and he had it surgically removed to prevent testicular cancer.

Now his one good testicle is in jeopardy. Blood was drawn and we're waiting to hear if the results will come back malignant or benign.

This is fucking insane. We're all about ready to lose our minds.

This clusterfuck of tumours was noticed during an ultrasound that Pablo had in preparation for a minor procedure yesterday. Not only did he get the news of the cluster but he was told that his lichens sclerosis (he is barely able to pee from all the scar tissue) is so bad that that surgery might come before removing the cluster of goddamn tumours (depending on whether or not it's cancer).

Pablo is hoping to get the results of the blood test Monday and then the scheduling of the multiple surgeries begins...

No more kids for us I guess.
 
(I started using the title of this post once Pablo's brain tumour nightmare ended and other medical crap started happening. Part 1 is the hernia and Part 2 is the broken foot. To summarize the past 16 months: a brain tumour, brain radiation, a hernia, a broken foot and now the possibility of testicular cancer among other issues in that area...)

18 comments:

  1. :( I'm so sorry. It just seems like one thing after another for you guys. Stay strong! Sending happy thoughts.

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  2. Thanks Amy. 16 months of non-stop medical issue after medical issue. Mind blowing shit. We are desperately trying to stay strong but we're finding it harder and harder...

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  3. I'm pretty sure you'll get out of this one just like you did the times before. You have a wonderful family backing you up and tons of readers who care about you and are hoping everything turns out alright. ;)

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  4. I hope your right tatá. I do feel a bit of relief knowing that none of his recent issues involve his head in any way but still scary all the same. Thank you for your support.

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  5. Keeping you guys in my thoughts! I really hope you catch a break, you sure as heck deserve one! Hugs!

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  6. I'm so sorry, that's heartbreaking! I feel like I know you guys through your blog. And your bad run really sucks!

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  7. I am so sorry to hear this. Your family has gone through so much already. Praying that this is resolved at lightning speed with the best possible results for Pablo.

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  8. I know how hard it is to find out things like that. It seems that, when we get rid of something, there's another thing on the way. But, I'm sure and positive that everything is going to be ok. I'm sending to all of you my prayers and positive thoughts. Take a good care.

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  9. OMG! Julia, Pablo, I hope everything turns out to be minor...I mean...as minor as tumors can be...! I'll be thinking of you! Stay strong!
    BTW, I may drop by work this week, I'll let you know!

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  10. Thanks everybody!

    Sabrina - it would be great to see you and the baby!

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  11. oh no - so so so sorry to hear this.
    sending healing vibes from across the seas.
    hugz.
    xox

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  12. Oh, Julia, I'm so sorry! I do hope it turns out to be a benign cluster, but I know that doesn't make things much easier for y'all. Sending you lots of hugs and hand squeezes and prayers. xoxo

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  13. cheryl and kristy - you're both very sweet. Hugs to you both. And we're still waiting for the test results...

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  14. Oh no, sweetie!!! Oh no. (I have simply got to stop disappearing. Shit falls apart when I do!!)

    Sending big hugs to everyone.

    You could've called this one "Cluster F*ck". ;-) Sorry, couldn't help myself.

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  15. Yes, please stop disappearing! You worry me dammit! Kidding. Although I was a tad worried. And could have used some of your funny comments. And some Gabe photos. And virtual hugs. LOL! That title would have been perfect but I couldn't break the trend...but if it does turn out to be bad news, I am for sure using that as the title of the post.

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  16. You better not ever have to use it!!!

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  17. oh my word, the hits just keep on coming. When will the two of you get some relief? I'm super happy he won the baseball award, but someone seriously needs to gift you guys a once in a lifetime vacation. Wish that someone could be me :( Hang in there mama, and papa. You are way overdue for some GOOD karma!!!

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