In need of some prayers...

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Brooks803

Brooks803

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In the past two weeks my dad's health has been on a decline. In Feb. he felt and lump on the side of his neck and started having a sore throat. He went to his doctor and was referred to a specialist for a biopsy. The test came back inconclusive, he then had an CT scan and that also came back inconclusive. So a week ago today he was to have surgery to remove his tonsils and the swollen gland, as well as biopsy the lymphnodes. Well to rule out cancer they decided to test a part of his tonsils first before doing a neck dissection. Well...it's cancer. They called off surgery in favor of chemo/radiation treatments bc the surgeon wasn't positive he could cut everything out without major muscle loss. They've located all the cancer to his lymphnodes and tonsil, but it is making its way towards his spine so they're trying to act fast. Since then he's had to have test after test not being able to eat and he is just getting to where he can have solid food and now he's scheduled for more surgery this Thursday to put in a port for chemo and a feeding tube. He's going to lose the ability to swallow after the treatments start and the chemo itself will make him feel very ill. All the doctors have an optimistic outlook on his treatment and feel that he'll be fine. My mom isn't taking things very well so I'm doing all I can to be at every doctor appt for support. My wife and I are going to help my mother with his care once he's unable to do so for himself. I am happy that he's a fighter and he'll have all the support he needs to pull through. It's going to be 8 weeks of hell to finish his treatments but then it'll be the road to recovery and hopefully a cancer free long life. As for me, I'm doing what I can to be the rock for everyone to hang on to when they feel they're breaking down. Thankfully I can retreat to my shop and here on IAP to help clear my thoughts and put myself at peace about our situation. Thanks for listening and for putting my father in your prayers.
 
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Jonathon, you've had a really tough winter, and now spring. If I remember right, you lost your job a while back - interesting about that timing and this new challenge. You and your father are in my prayers. Best wishes.
 
Hello Jonathon!! I know what you are going through.I lost my mother to cancer a couple years back.She put up a good fight but in the end God took her home.
Your Dad,You and the rest of the family are in our daily prayers.
God Bless!!!
JIM
 
You and your are in our prayers Jonathan.

My moms going on two years with a "grapefruit" in her lungs but it seems like the older generation is tougher than me.
 
You know you got them my friend. Don't hesitate to call if you need to talk. You know I will be there for you if I can
 
Stay in His Grip Jonathon. It will be a long road and very painful to see dad go through this. I will pray for peace for you and your family, and a speedy recovery for your dad. Keep us posted on the progress.
 
I ask you, Father, to protect and bless my family.
Watch over it so that in the strength of your love its members may enjoy prosperity,
possess the gift of your peace and, as the Church alive in this home, always bear witness to your glory in the world.
Amen.
 
I hope that your father's treatment and recovery is easy. It is great that you and your wife will be helping your mother. It might be helpful to start a support group of friend and family to help make food, help with transport, etc. I have had several friends go through this type of treatment and we have done this type of support. It helps to spread it out among people and then no one gets too stressed or suffers burnout.
 
Jonathon,

I am sorry to hear that your problems continue. I will say that strength is what your family needs right now.

Good luck with the treatments but the Port is the best thing that you Father can have put in while taking Chemo treatments. It will actually make the Chemo go a bit easier. Doesn't get rid of the sickness but it does get rid of the MANY needle pokes he will have to endure!

Good luck my friend! Like I said before, if you need to talk my ear is open!
 
Jonathon, Prayers are with you, your Father and everyone else. I have been going through this with my mother for the last year. The fight with cancer is long over. the struggle to recovery is still very much on. she is fighting pneumonia in both lungs right now. The treatment for cancer really gives the body a beating. So when they say the cancer is gone don't expect that to be the end jsut yet. I am prayer for a quick recovery already for you all.
 
I wish your father a successful recovery. Your Dr's. have an optimistic outlook. That's certainly a goal given. Dwell only on the positive, as hard as it will be at times. The suggestion of a support group is extremely important. Your family is in a fight right now. We had an unbelievable support group for my family this past year. I'm sorry to be insertive here, but feel a need to be of whatever seemingly small help I might be in lessening your hard road ahead. The PORT is a must. Good luck.
 
hey brotha! Prayin' for your father and the entire family! Remember, the Lord will never leave you or forsake you. And keep the faith! Please keep us all informed as this progresses from treatment to healing.
 
Thank you all for your support. It means a great deal to me to have such a great place go to for help and advice. I will continue to keep everyone up to date and I will include you all in our prayers for continued health and happiness. Thank you.
 
Thank you all for your kind words. It makes a wife happy to see her husband has such a strong support group during this trying time. Thank you all so much for your support and prayers. Keep em coming they are needed.
 
I am very new here,so I don't know to many folks,but Sharon and I will certainly put you and your dad in our prayers.



May God Bless all
 
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Update on Dad: Today he had surgery to put in his feeding tube and port. He's home now and trying to rest. He's in ALOT of pain but hopefully it will subside by tomorrow. Chemo starts on Monday. Again, thank you all for your support...keep it up!
 
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