Need your thoughts and prayers

[fishing n autograph]

Hey guys,

 

I got some real bad news today when I got home from work. My father, who has been battling a form of skin cancer for the last few months has taken a turn for the worst.

 

He saw his surgeon for the third or forth time today and the surgeon basically told him that there was nothing more he could do because the cancer in his forehead had been spreading too fast and that it was a rare form...a more elusive and evasive form.

 

The doctor basically said to my father that he needs chemotherapy asap to survive. Even if he gets the chemo, he only has about a 50% chance to live. He was advised to go to Toronto to see a specialist (we think he's at Princess Margaret). The problem is, is that this doctor is the only doctor in Canada that can deal with this.

 

My father had a biopsy about 4 years ago that came back negative, but his surgeon today basically told him that the result were Bull and that he has had this for a lot longer. We're not sure how far this has spread.

 

I had a long conversation with my mother tonight. She had her ups and downs, but for the most part she feels cheated. Over the last few years my father had lost 85lbs and in that time, my father seemed to lose all of his heart troubles and was more healthy than he ever had, so naturally my mother was thinking that she wouldn't lose her husband to a heart attack at an early age. Now, he has cancer....

 

Need your thoughts guys, i'm having a pretty good break down right about now with different stressers that are happening.

 

Dave

[huntervasili]

My thoughts are with you and your family and you're father Dave.

[cthewrld]

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Hopefully things will turn out for the best.

[irishfield]

Like I said in another post... there are many other worthy causes to donate to and Cancer research tops the list.

 

I lost my father to cancer at 59, Dave, and I sure hope your don't lose yours to it. Sounds like he's a fighter and I truly hope that he scales the + side of the 50% probablility like a mountain climber.

[fatherof3]

my thoughts go out to you and your family.

[chickenhawk]

condolences to you and the rest of your family

[JohnF]

Hey guys,

 

I got some real bad news today when I got home from work. My father, who has been battling a form of skin cancer for the last few months has taken a turn for the worst.

 

He saw his surgeon for the third or forth time today and the surgeon basically told him that there was nothing more he could do because the cancer in his forehead had been spreading too fast and that it was a rare form...a more elusive and evasive form.

 

The doctor basically said to my father that he needs chemotherapy asap to survive. Even if he gets the chemo, he only has about a 50% chance to live. He was advised to go to Toronto to see a specialist (we think he's at Princess Margaret). The problem is, is that this doctor is the only doctor in Canada that can deal with this.

 

My father had a biopsy about 4 years ago that came back negative, but his surgeon today basically told him that the result were Bull and that he has had this for a lot longer. We're not sure how far this has spread.

 

I had a long conversation with my mother tonight. She had her ups and downs, but for the most part she feels cheated. Over the last few years my father had lost 85lbs and in that time, my father seemed to lose all of his heart troubles and was more healthy than he ever had, so naturally my mother was thinking that she wouldn't lose her husband to a heart attack at an early age. Now, he has cancer....

 

Need your thoughts guys, i'm having a pretty good break down right about now with different stressers that are happening.

 

Dave

 

Encourage him to take the chemo and think good thoughts. My wife got a pretty nasty prognosis with melanoma a couple of years ago, did the chemo, and today is feeling great. Don't despair. The docs can do pretty amazing things these days, apparently against all odds. My wife's walking proof. In fact, she's off on business in Toronto tonight. Less than two years ago she thought she literally was on death's door.

 

All the best to you, your dad and all the family. Keep the faith.

 

JF

[medmart]

My thoughts are with you and your family Dave

 

Rob

[ccmtcanada]

Wow...very sorry to hear this! Get him into treatment as soon as absolutely possible. As was already mentioned, they have made huge strides in therapies in recent years. Just like Wayne, I lost my dad when he was only 53 to this terrible disease.

 

You are in our thoughts.

 

 

Cliff and Carole

[Dano]

Sorry to hear this Dave, my thoughts are with you and your family.

[Nanook]

My thoughts and best wishes go out to your Father. Dave. To you and your family also.

[maybe]

Hubby's grandfather was on the "6 months" list long before we met in 1994. When we married 2 years later, Billy (ever the ham) literally followed me down the aisle stage whispering "PSSST! It's not too late!!"

 

He was here raising heck for several more years, before Alzheimers' finally got him in 2006. So much for the other "6 months" problems 10 years back.

 

Here's hoping your father has a lucky streak at least as good as Billy's. You're in our thoughts.

[BillM]

My thoughts will definitely be with you and your family. I lost my sister 3 years ago to brain cancer, she was 32 and just had my niece 13 months previous. Unfortunately cancer doesn't pick and choose.

[Rattletrap2]

Dave,

You and your family are in my thoughts tonight. Keep the faith!

[Tinman]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dave. All the best

[bpsbassman]

My buddy who owns the camp I go to dealt with Cancer three times. The last time they didn't give him much of a chance. The chemo almost killed him. That was 10 years ago and he's still going strong!!!!!!!

We don't hear enough about the success stories.

Keep the faith and BELIEVE

Your Dad (and your family) will be in my prayers.

[wolfville]

Your Dad and your family are in my prayers. Like BPSBASSMAN said, keep faith and believe !

[Victor]

just hang on and don't give up Dave!

as others said, keep faith and believe

 

thoughts will be with you and your family!

[Tarzan's Jane]

So sorry to hear about your father...Cancer can be beaten, has been beaten for many...50% is great news for him...hang onto those positive thoughts and if need be, take some time off for yourself...keeping him in my prayers.

[solopaddler]

Very sorry to hear Dave.

Good words from JohnF and BPSBASSMAN, keep the faith!

Prayer sent.

[brickNblock]

I know exactly what you are going through....this sucks.

 

Dave,

You have my families prayers and heart felt best wishes..your mother and your family too.

[OhioFisherman]

Thoughts are with you and your family Dave. No ideas on the hospitals up there, I am sure some are first rate. Any options on coming stateside for treatment other opinions?

[Big Cliff]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dave. BELIEVE

[Rich Clemens]

We're all with you on this one Dave. Cancer is a nasty thing and it can be beat. Be strong and have faith. You're strength through all of this can be seen and give your father the strength he needs to fight this thing and win. I think a positive attitude and a strong will goes a long way in these cases. Our prayers are with your father.

Edited April 23, 2008 by Rich Clemens

[lew]

I've got my fingers crossed for your dad, Dave, and hopefully things will work out for him. Princess Margaret is one of the best cancer facilities anywhere and your dad will be in good hands.