More prayers please...

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  1. rchansen

    rchansen in the sweet tooth recovery program

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    As many of you know, my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February. He just finished his twelfth chemo treatment (three rounds). Yay!! The last PET scan shows the tumor is shrinking but his cancer marker numbers are still higher than they'd like to see. They're still concerned with the spots on his lungs as well although there has been NO changes to them through all three PET scans so they don't think they're cancerous (needle biopsy was inconclusive as they are so small they could not get enough tissue).

    We go to the Mayo Clinic tomorrow to meet with the surgeon who would perform the surgery if that is a possibility. If surgery looks to be a possibility we will also schedule a lung biopsy where they will remove at least one of the three small nodules.

    For those who believe in prayer, please pray that they are able to schedule us for the surgery. Please pray that there are no issues with the lungs. Please pray for my mom who is beside herself worried about what we're going to be told tomorrow. Your prayers and good thoughts are so appreciated!!

    My dad has been doing well. Really well. He's tired. He's annoyed that he doesn't have the stamina to work in his garden all day. He's annoyed he needs to nap every afternoon. He's annoyed he can't go to the gym anymore and he has lost a lot of muscle mass (although he's only lost about six pounds overall). The chemo he was on was very aggressive and they were surprised he was able to finish three rounds on this chemo. He amazes me everyday!!

    I feel so fortunate to be a part of this community. Thanks for all your love!! <3
     
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  2. gonewiththewind

    gonewiththewind I choose joy.

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    I definitely believe in prayer and will be praying for your father and your mother and you, as well as the medical staff! ((HUGS)) to you!
     
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  3. BevG

    BevG If I can't remember it, it didn't happen

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    I was just thinking of him the other day. I will certainly pray for him and your family.
     
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  4. djp332

    djp332 She sells seashells down by the seashore

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    Hoping for the best!
     
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  5. Coreen

    Coreen Active Member

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    @rchansen i am so sorry to hear this! i am new here and just trying to learn and "meet" people, so this is the first i've heard of this. i originally joined here back in october 2018 and then right after that found out my mother had non-hodgkins lymphoma. she is done with treatment and all went very well, thankfully. but we just found out a few days ago that our niece, who just had a baby girl 3 weeks ago, was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. she had a cyst that the decided to remove a week after delivery and then got in there to find it was a tumor the size of a squash. they took that, the spleen and half her pancreas. she is talking with doctors now to get treatment started.

    i definitely believe in the POWER of prayer. i will pray for your dad, you, his doctors and medical team. idk if you've ever been to mayo, but it is a terrific place. they run things so smoothly and we have had nothing but good experiences there. i mean, everyone would prefer NOT needing to go there, but if you have to do something like this...mayo is definitely TOP NOTCH. i have no doubt he will be in good hands (there and above).
     
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  6. cfile

    cfile My bags are packed for Platform 9 3/4

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    Robyn @rchansen I am definitely keeping your Dad and your family in my prayers. Your Dad is a fighter :) Positive thoughts at the Mayo Clinic and for him to get through this.. He has a 50th Anniversary Party coming up :) Hugs and prayers!!
     
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  7. umyesh

    umyesh President of the Hangry Ladies Supper Club

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    I will pray for you and your family. Wishing you all the very best.
     
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  8. AJK

    AJK I plead the 5th ...

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    Will pray for your Dad and your family! Mayo visit could be a good piece of the puzzle.
     
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  9. rchansen

    rchansen in the sweet tooth recovery program

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    Thanks Cheryl. Thanks Bev - your continued prayers are so appreciated!! Thank you Donna and Coreen - and welcome, Coreen, you will not find a better group of ladies than you will here!! I am very sorry to hear about your niece and hope the best for her and her family. I will add her to my prayers!! Thanks Monica and @AJK. And thank you Christa!! It's funny you mention their 50th anniversary as I have just started working on the party planning. Now I need to work on their book!!
     
  10. SharLamb

    SharLamb I should have been a Supreme

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    Joining hands with the prayer circle.
     
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  11. bcgal00

    bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

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    Yes, certainly, hugs and prayers are sent for your dad.
     
  12. dailydwelling

    dailydwelling Confidently cooking and creating

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    I will be praying for your dad (and your mom as well).
     
  13. rchansen

    rchansen in the sweet tooth recovery program

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    Thanks so much Sharon, Rae and Monica!! So appreciated!!
     
  14. Cherylndesigns

    Cherylndesigns All glasses should be bigger than 1.5 oz

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    Definitely, Sharron. :hug:beat:beat:beat
     
  15. Tree City

    Tree City Get a stepladder, I'm busy

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    Sending up a prayer! Please continue to update us. I'd been wondering about him. Also, congrats to your parents on 50 years!
     
  16. bonnenuit

    bonnenuit Why do I always have to be Captain?

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    Positive thoughts for your dad and the whole family!
     
  17. JillW

    JillW I love lavend ... zzzzzz ...

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    Prayers will most certainly be said. So glad you are here, surrounded by many that care!
     
  18. IntenseMagic

    IntenseMagic Some grannies cuss a lot. I'm some grannies.

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    Sending lots of love, thoughts, and prayers for your dad and your family!!
     
  19. Angela Toucan

    Angela Toucan I keep looking for THAT wardrobe

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  20. Karen

    Karen Wiggle it, just a little bit!

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    I will continue to keep the prayers going up for your Dad, your Mom and your whole family and team of doctors! It sounds nerve wracking, but your Dad sounds like an amazing fighter!
     

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