Learned Last Week My Wife Has Brain Cancer
 

We were supposed to go to Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge, but I canceled the room reservation on Monday (Memorial Day) because of the weather forecast. We then planned to go to Nashville in the Vette to visit a friend of hers for the weekend because the weather there was supposed to be much nicer.

Tuesday morning after Memorial Day, Beth woke up with what we thought was a migraine headache. We now know that it is a Glioblastoma Multiforme, tumor, or GBM. It is a Grade 4 malignant tumor and we now have a fight on our hands.

She will begin a combination of oral chemotherapy and radiation in a couple weeks. We are asking for your prayers and encouragement as we make this journey. I have set up a CaringBridge website for posting updates. Here is a link https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bethbenton

BJ

Wow...very, very sorry to hear this. Prayer coming up right now.

Many wishful thoughts for your wife and your family. Hoping and wishing for the best.

BJ, I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh BJ, what sad news. My thoughts and prayers for your wife and family.

Sorry to hear that.
Prayers to your wife and you.


A friend of my wife had that happen to her. Woke up with headache and they immediately started working on her. She seems to be clear of it now after about 8 months or so of chemo and surgery. But you need to watch out for her and give all your support to her.


Good luck to her.


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Texted you brother - my hear aches for your family!

So sorry BJ, all my prayers are with her.

Very sorry to hear this . Will send prayers .

Very sorry to hear. Prayers sent here.

Thoughts and Prayers.....

and...

Fight, Fight, Fight.......

Geez. Prayed for good rsults. If applicable, Also helps greatly to keep distance from toxic people.

Very sorry to hear that. My mother passed away from the same. Prayers to a Pontiac Brother and Sister.

I know you guys are fighters and can beat his too! Keep Beth's spirits high and battle on!!

Getting a cancer diagnosis is a very scary thing (It scared the heck out of me).

I hope your families battle goes well.

Wife and me finished our bout with cancer last year. So far, so good. Its a long haul and the roadblocks that will be thrown at you both will seem insurmountable. Unfortunately, there is no way around it, gotta put on your fighting gloves and go straight through. The good news is that the road DOES come out the other side!
Be prepared for the fight of your lives but keep your spirits up, it can be beaten!!
Thoughts and Prayers!!!

It will be a battle, but a battle that can be won. Thoughts and best wishes sent your families way.

my heart aches for you. praying for both you and your family.

Thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Staying positive is key. Many here know my story. 2011 diagnosed with AML Leukemia. It was a very tough battle for me I’m 62 years old. 7 years later I’m cancer free. God bless you, my husband Mike was my rock and now you will be your Wife’s. Stay strong!

If you wish, tell me your wife's first name, so myself, and other church believers can pray specifically for her!!!

We are a bunch of those crazy believers that believe in supernatural miracles, only empowered by the Holy Spirit! Have witnessed waaay too many great things, to not believe that God's words are anything but the truth!!!

Keep praying, keep Thanking the Lord, that she IS healed, be ALL positive!!! Don't dwell on the problem, focus on the miraculous healing that IS going to happen!!!

I prayed for MA, she's still kick'n "A", and take'n names!!! :)

Believe
Have Faith
Jesus already provided the healing, all we have to do is get in line with his plan and believe!!!

BJ - You'll both be in our prayers and as Ma said, stay positive.

Dennis

Thoughts and positive sent wife's way. It is good to see the number of disease warriors here giving wishes. I beat disease also and the positive and the warrior part is huge in that IMO. The best to both of you.

BJ, please stay strong through this process and know that you have many people around you praying form her. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

His wife's name is Beth.

Sorry to hear this! Prayers for a full recovery sent.

Sorry to hear and prayers sent.

Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours. Stay strong and fight.

Sorry to hear that news. Prayers sent.

Prayers sent for all affected by this.

Damn BJ, I hate it for you and your family. We'll surely keep you in our prayers. And you know we're just a short distance away if there is anything we can do for you don't hesitate to ask.

Praying one up for your wife & your family, BJ!

My heart too aches for you. But.. I also feel strongly that Beth will be well again. Lots of love here.. God's blessings on you both...

Prayers Sent

My grandmother passed away from the same almost 40 years ago. Radical advances have been made since then so I wish your wife the best. If you have ever heard of senator Fritz Hollings he was the senator from SC whose wife had cancer. He founded the hollings cancer center at the medical university of SC (MUSC) and it is one of the leading cancer treatment centers in the country. If you think for a minute she is not getting the best care bring her there. I have family I can arrange for you to stay with in Charleston if you needed to

just saw this. man am I sorry to hear this. you guys are in my prayers. keep the faith and be strong brother.

Sorry to have missed this earlier. Pam and I send our prayers BJ.

Im so sorry BJ I know you guys can beat this. IM sending all i got brother.

I am so sorry to hear this. I hope she will beat this ,and you both have many more miles together.

Prayers sent for your family.

Many have been touched by this terrible disease. Hope for a cure.

All, Thanks so much for all the kind words, prayers, text messages, emails, phone calls and encouragement. I’ve shared them with Beth and she takes comfort in knowing that so many care and are praying. I have made so many dear friends through this forum and the great hobby we all enjoy, and will lean heavily on the knowledge that on days we can’t pray, there are those here who are praying on our behalf.

Thankful and blessed to call you my friends,

BJ

God Bless her and all that are close. I can tell you from 1st hand experience that everybody involved suffers with a cancer diagnoses.

X 2, David. This hits home for me simply because my wife's entire family is still raw from the issues with their mother's illness and death. I'll remember Beth in my prayers.

MD Anderson... get her there as fast as you possible can. They saved a buddies wife that was caught up with cancer 4 years ago. They are the ones that got her her health back.

My thoughts an prayers to your wife, you and the family.

Prayers to your wife, you and everyone in your family. We went through this with my mother in law. Hoping she gets fully cured.

my buddy is a 10 year survivor..3 days after diagnosis, his wife revealed she was pregnant... so he had a reason to fight

he used traditional western medicine, and ancient chinese medicine for the recovery..he still goes to st Louis 4 or 5 times a year to a Chinese doctor, for treatment to manage the pain..mostly from the side effects of the treatments

he does the whole acupuncture, smoke in a hot glass on the skin thing..and uses herbs and roots, etc..she treats his body and his mind..and he says it really works for him..

of course the western doctors say poppy-cock..but maybe treating ones soul and mind is as good as fighting the disease..he really swears his Chinese doctor did as much or more than any western doctor..he says she really works on his psyche and brings positive things to his life instead of dread and worry...

i will get the info if you want her contact stuff..

Thoughts and prayers to you both. A tough batlle but one you can win.:oogle:

Wow, I am saddened by this immensely. Hoping and praying for a recovery.
From a non medicine perspective, Cancer usually only can reproduce in a acidic environment.
Getting all the body PH in line can help the body itself fight off cancers. (Apple cider vinegar can get the PH in line)
http://www.longevitylive.com/live-he...vinegar-daily/
Cayenne pepper in the food , I have it on my Eggs now in the morning. Cancer Hates this pepper... https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/curing-with-cayenne/

Praying for a WIN on this BJ and beth.. My heart goes out to you... Be strong

This link hopefully will give you a lift.
 

https://www.carriesbeanies4braincancer.com/

Background story here is Carrie Bickmore is a popular TV compare here. Her husband contracted brain cancer when their child was only very young. Perhaps 3y/o. Sadly, her husband passed away after fighting hard and long against this disease.

During a TV awards night a couple of years ago, Carrie stood up on stage to receive an award and she pulled on a beanie and made an impromptu speech just to make more people aware of the need for more research and the need for funding. I believe she was hoping to raise a few thousand dollars by selling some beanies with the proceeds going to BC research.

The speech went viral (here) and to date they have raised over $5 million dollars and are seeking to raise that much again.

Read the link, I know it will inspire you. And the very best of luck and good wishes from me.

Ian:ausflag::ausflag::ausflag:

Learned Last Week
 

BJ, this is such a difficult thing to go through for both of you. Had my own bouts on two occasions with prostate cancer so I can readily identify with what you are experiencing. We are all pulling for both of you during this struggle.

Thanks again to all of you for your kindness , prayers and well wishes. We are looking at all options and I appreciate the referrals. We are already using Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) and will research the other recommendations.

Bruce, I’ve read a lot about the PH factor and will look into the pepper as well. Terry, I’m sorry you’ve had to fight Prostate Cancer. I had a call from a good friend today letting me know that he has it now and will have surgery to remove his Prostate on July 23rd. Glad you have survived it!

BJ

Beth will start Radiation and Chemo on July 16th.