Prayer Request My Father - Page 8

**Donger** · 04-29-2014, 08:34 PM

Hello CP:

I got word today that my father was taken to the ER with what they suspect was a stroke. Unfortunately, after CT and MRI scans, they found two lesions on his brain. They believe that he has cancer somewhere else in his body and that these lesions have metastasized from that. My family and I are waiting for more word from his doctors.

I am beside myself. My father is an amazing man and until now, in unbelievable health considering his age (70) and what he has been through in his life. We were just on a tropical island together SCUBA and skin diving, with him able to descend on lung power far lower than I.

I don't have any friends except for family. I've never really had the need. But, I feel that need now. If you would, please say a prayer, send good thoughts or anything positive toward my father.

My thanks in advance.

Donger.

**Bowser** · 05-11-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Hi everyone. Well, after many tests (MRI, CAT, PET), they haven't found any other cancer in my Dad's body. You have to love doctors; they almost seemed disappointed that there wasn't any.... They said that if the lesions on his brain were secondary, they would be able to treat them with radiation. Since it appears the lesions are the primary, he has to have surgery to go after them.

So, he goes under the knife on Tuesday. If you would, please see a prayer, send good thoughts and so on to my Dad that day.

Thank you all for your empathy. It means a lot to me.

Donger.

Good luck to you and your family. Stay strong for him.

Sully · 05-13-2014, 02:17 PM

Hope it went well, today. Thoughts are with you.

ndws · 05-13-2014, 02:29 PM

I know what you are going through. I'm pretty close with my old man. He's 72, and after a routine bypass near Christmas, we nearly lost him to some extremely bizarre events. Before that it was lung cancer that was diagnosed during screens for something else, a number of years before that, prostate cancer.

Things can look pretty bleak, but sometimes it turns out good too. Hopefully you get good news out of all of this too. Thoughts and prayers your way Donger.

seclark · 05-13-2014, 02:39 PM

best of luck to your family, donger.
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Mr. Plow · 05-13-2014, 04:52 PM

Prayers for your dad Donger.

Pants · 05-13-2014, 06:39 PM

Just saw this, Donger.

Prayers and thoughts your and your family's way. I hope the surgery went well today. Don't lose hope - with modern medicine, you should have plenty.

**ChiTown** · 05-13-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Hi everyone. Well, after many tests (MRI, CAT, PET), they haven't found any other cancer in my Dad's body. You have to love doctors; they almost seemed disappointed that there wasn't any.... They said that if the lesions on his brain were secondary, they would be able to treat them with radiation. Since it appears the lesions are the primary, he has to have surgery to go after them.

So, he goes under the knife on Tuesday. If you would, please see a prayer, send good thoughts and so on to my Dad that day.

Thank you all for your empathy. It means a lot to me.

Donger.

Wishing you and your Father well. Hope the surgery was a success.

Pat

**Buehler445** · 05-14-2014, 06:49 AM

All the best to you and yours, Donger.

Msmith · 05-14-2014, 07:15 AM

May God grant your family grace and peace.

**Mr. Kotter** · 05-14-2014, 09:13 AM

Just saw this...best wishes, thoughts and prayers for your family, sir.

kepp · 05-14-2014, 10:16 AM

Praying that the surgery went well...

Eleazar · 05-14-2014, 10:20 AM

Good luck. Had one of my parents go through something similar. I hope that you have a good outcome.

I felt a lot better after talking with the brain surgeon every morning when he did his rounds. He was one of those people that is so expert in his field that you're just in awe of him. He will be in good hands, I bet.

**Donger** · 05-16-2014, 08:32 AM

Hi Everyone:

Thanks again for the good wishes and prayers. My Dad survived the surgery and has already been discharged. We are now waiting on the pathology. His surgeon could only get to one of the lesions because he was concerned that if he went after both, my Dad could have bled out. So, he went after the larger one. Oddly, he's not entirely convinced that it is cancer after all. He said it could be an infection or even fungus (yes, I've had some fun with the old man about that possibility...) although that might even be worse than cancer, as I've learned.

Anyway, now we wait again.

Again, my most sincere thanks to all for your empathy.

Donger.

htismaqe · 05-16-2014, 08:34 AM

Glad everything seems to be going well. Please keep up us updated, we'll keep up the prayers.

Mr. Plow · 05-16-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Hi Everyone:

Thanks again for the good wishes and prayers. My Dad survived the surgery and has already been discharged. We are now waiting on the pathology. His surgeon could only get to one of the lesions because he was concerned that if he went after both, my Dad could have bled out. So, he went after the larger one. Oddly, he's not entirely convinced that it is cancer after all. He said it could be an infection or even fungus (yes, I've had some fun with the old man about that possibility...) although that might even be worse than cancer, as I've learned.

Anyway, now we wait again.

Again, my most sincere thanks to all for your empathy.

Donger.

Great to hear the surgery went well and that he's already home. Hope it turns out to be nothing to worry about.

04-29-2014, 08:34 PM
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $9979900 VARSITY	My Father Hello CP: I got word today that my father was taken to the ER with what they suspect was a stroke. Unfortunately, after CT and MRI scans, they found two lesions on his brain. They believe that he has cancer somewhere else in his body and that these lesions have metastasized from that. My family and I are waiting for more word from his doctors. I am beside myself. My father is an amazing man and until now, in unbelievable health considering his age (70) and what he has been through in his life. We were just on a tropical island together SCUBA and skin diving, with him able to descend on lung power far lower than I. I don't have any friends except for family. I've never really had the need. But, I feel that need now. If you would, please say a prayer, send good thoughts or anything positive toward my father. My thanks in advance. Donger.
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Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Hope it went well, today. Thoughts are with you. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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05-13-2014, 02:29 PM	#108
ndws Starter Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $10010931	I know what you are going through. I'm pretty close with my old man. He's 72, and after a routine bypass near Christmas, we nearly lost him to some extremely bizarre events. Before that it was lung cancer that was diagnosed during screens for something else, a number of years before that, prostate cancer. Things can look pretty bleak, but sometimes it turns out good too. Hopefully you get good news out of all of this too. Thoughts and prayers your way Donger. __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. -Benjamin Franklin
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seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1299900	best of luck to your family, donger. prayers said. sec __________________ "Mr. seclark. Wrong for gravy, wrong for jelly, wrong for biscuits." -rj "If every Planeteer who was disliked by another Planeteer stopped being a Planeteer we wouldn't have any Planeteers." -rj
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Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5479900	Just saw this, Donger. Prayers and thoughts your and your family's way. I hope the surgery went well today. Don't lose hope - with modern medicine, you should have plenty. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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05-14-2014, 06:49 AM	#113
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $1924734	All the best to you and yours, Donger.
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kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5199212	Praying that the surgery went well...
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05-14-2014, 10:20 AM	#117
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Good luck. Had one of my parents go through something similar. I hope that you have a good outcome. I felt a lot better after talking with the brain surgeon every morning when he did his rounds. He was one of those people that is so expert in his field that you're just in awe of him. He will be in good hands, I bet.
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05-16-2014, 08:32 AM	#118
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $9979900 VARSITY	Hi Everyone: Thanks again for the good wishes and prayers. My Dad survived the surgery and has already been discharged. We are now waiting on the pathology. His surgeon could only get to one of the lesions because he was concerned that if he went after both, my Dad could have bled out. So, he went after the larger one. Oddly, he's not entirely convinced that it is cancer after all. He said it could be an infection or even fungus (yes, I've had some fun with the old man about that possibility...) although that might even be worse than cancer, as I've learned. Anyway, now we wait again. Again, my most sincere thanks to all for your empathy. Donger. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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05-16-2014, 08:34 AM	#119
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	Glad everything seems to be going well. Please keep up us updated, we'll keep up the prayers.
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