DAD - not good news...

Several of you know that my father has had some breathing troubles, docs thought it was pneumonia and after two rounds of antibiotics and a bit of steroids nothing improved.  So, he went for a CAT scan, had biopsies done, and now just had a PET scan done Friday.  This morning Dad called to see if they had his results (he was very anxious) and the office said they had his results, but wasn't at liberty to give them to him and his next appointment is this Thursday.  Mom had a doc appointment today and her doc did some footwork and got Dad's results.  So, in short, Dad DOES have cancer.  Not only is it in the lung, but it's also in his lymph nodes and his bones.  Mom said he'll have to have surgery to remove what's in the lung and she thinks radiation for the bones; not sure about the nodes.  He's got the appointment Thursday so we'll have more info then.  Okay Tia, now I am allowing myself to sh*t my pants since it's official.   And now it makes sense why Dad's been losing weight while eating like a horse!

F*CK!!!!  Because I can't really think of another word that fits.

I'm there for whatever any of you need.

Keeping all of you in my prayers and sending hugs!!

Love,

Tia

Well you know me, that's one of my favorite adjectives to use!  I was going to post it's F*CKING CANCER, but thought nah, maybe I should be more low key.  I don' t know any other way to say it though.  So, now I'm freaked out, but still trying to maintain and see what the next steps are.  Now is the big push to sell the house and get moved.  Mom's really going to need us now.  Her doc told her to start the antidepressants immediately.  He gave her the Rx to help her sleep and to help with the fibromyalgia, but this is another reason for her to start. 

For once, I'm at a loss.  I just sent your Mom an email telling her to let me know if there's anything I can do.

So I know how Mom is, but how's Dad doing emotionally?

T

He sounded ok but I know he's scared.  Thet're coming down tomorrow for Kylie's gymnastics class.

OMG Heather I am so sorry to hear this :  will tell mom to get the prayers going big time now.

My prayers are with you all.

 

 

Thanks Darla!  I hope you are feeling better today :)

I am thanks

Heather,

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.  PLEASE let me know if there's anything I can do for you....and no I can't buy your house  LOL  All kidding aside, I'm here for you honey.

Oh Heather,

I am sooooo sorry. I was hoping and praying that this was going to be something less scary. Still they can do amazing things these days. I will continue to hope and pray for successful treatment. In the meantime, please take care of yourself. And know that I will do anything in my power to assist in any way you see fit.

Debbie