Barbara, I am so sorry that the news was so horrible as well. I will continue to pray and keep you in my thoughts. You do have a very good focus right now, keep it, and be determined.
Barb my heart just sank for you 
. All we can do is hope for the best and that time and modern medical advances will keep him safe and sound for a good long time. But even if he lives to be 95, this current time will be just heartwrenching for you all, and for that I am truly sorry. Major hugs to you and yours.
Barb-
I am so sorry to hear your news. Hang in there, sweetie. We're here for you.
Michelle
hey Barb, Doug just pointed me in the direction of your thread. I don't know how I missed this but I just read the whole thing and I'm totally heartbroken for you. I can't imagine what you and your husband are going through right now... You'll be in my thoughts. Keep us posted.
Barb,
Wow, I don't know what to say. I will say a prayer for you tonight.
I am very sorry, try to remain positive. I will say a prayer for you.
Barb,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
~Jen
I will send prayers and positive thoughts your way. Miracles happen everyday. Your husband is so blessed to have a loving wife and children. Just having your family around you gives a lot of strength and hope.
Barb, I can't imagine what you and your entire family are going through. Just know that so many people are praying for your dh. Please let us know if there's any way we can help.
I am deeply saddened to hear about your situation. I will keep you in my prayers and in my thoughts. I know everything will turn out fine, you just need to stay positive.
I'm really sorry to hear about your husband and I can only imagine how you are feeling right now. I am sending you a big hug <<<<HUUUGGGGG>>>>>>>> in hopes that everything turns out for the best.
Hey Barb, I hope things are going well for y'all. Hope you've had SOME good news! I will pray for you and your family! Remember that your online family is here anytime ya need us!
Thank you to everyone for all of your kind and loving responses. It does help.
I am hoping that with as large and diverse community as we have here that someone somewhere will know of something that will help.
Right now it's been over 24hrs since we first heard and we are starting to see what we need to do to.
We do have several things in our favor:
1. age - he is 37 and this kind of tumor is usually found in 50+ yr old men
2. Immune system - The dr says he has been fighting this on his own for over 15months which I understand is unusual because symptoms usually come on severly and quickly with this type of tumor so with radiation and chemo he can do very well for years
3. Dr is sending his films to several places incl. Duke University who are doing great research with stem cell and gene therepy
4. and best of all (if there is such a thing in this case) it is the same type of tumor and practically in the same place as Ted Kennedy's tumor. I imagine they are pouring all kinds of money into research to cure him, so therefore it could only help us. What dr wouldn't want to be the first to cure a Kennedy!!!
My work, Kroger, has been amazing. Everyone there has been so supportive and my boss sent over a huge box of groceries and food to feed the extended family at the house and then the girls have gotten together to supply dinners for us for the next couple of weeks. They've gotten several people to sign up, and those who can't cook are sending money so we can order pizza!!
So again, Thank you to everyone here.
Barb
Barbara,
I just wanted to say like everyone else that I will hold Chris and your family in prayer. It's a scary time for you all, and hard to be strong.
He does have a lot of good points in his favor, so hang on to that.
Also remind him and remember yourself that your attitude and will are so much a part of healing and recovery.
God bless.
Barb- just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear your news. Also, I totally understand about needing pity party time. I have been there, done that, and have the medical bills to remind me 
. To encourage you: I am a 7 year survivor of Stage IV cancer (was misdiagnosed for over a year and had spread everywhere from neck down) and my precious husband has just passed his 2 year survivor mark for surviving an extremely agressive cancer (and the treatment was pretty darn rough). There will be horrible days and wonderful days; days where you have to jump out of bed and hit the floor running and days where you can't get up no matter what you do. Let yourself and him mourn the news and remember to cherish each day.
Barb - so sorry to hear the news about your DH. I know that you and your family will be facing some serious challenges in the near future. When I read your posts it makes me remember that the "challenges" in my own life right now are insignificant in comparison. Please know that your fellow CC members are lifting you and your DH up in our prayers!
Barb, I am praying for healing for your husband. Just remember, Prayer Does Work!!
Big, huge, super hugs your way, Barb. We're all thinking of you and your family.
Barb,
I know this is tough, more than tough and at 37 this is the last thing one expects..but God doesnt send our way more than He knows we can handle. My prayers are with you and Chris, May the Lord help you in these troubled times and soon may a cure be found for Chris' tumor. With all the research happening, it could be any day now. Keep your thoughts positive. Love.
Doug sent me here too. Be strong and couragous and keep believing. We are going to have your husband and your family in our prayers, personal and prayer meetings. I DO believe in miracles. My aunt had breast cancer, I know is not the same, but this one too, was one of the worst there is, she was admitted as an emergency too for surgery, one long year of quimos, radiations, even some experimental new things, and she has been cancer free for 16 years. She was 39 then. Long road ahead of you, but you are not alone. I really wish I could say something that would make you feel better now. One thing, get some rest any time you can, let God hold you and your family under His wings and that is the best place you can be and let Him work through the drs. hands.
Dougs post also sent me here. My husband is also 37 and I can only imagine how stunned you are. It sounds like he has a great doctor and has his health and age going for him. Keep a notepad with you and write down questions as you come up with them. It is so hard to remember what you want to ask the doctors when they are in the room with you. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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