A couple of weeks ago my mom phoned and said she had bad news. My step-father had been diagnosed with Cancer. My heart sank, my pulse raced. We talked about the kind (Prostate) the severity (7 out of 10) and the details of surgery, treatment etc.
It all felt so familiar. Just 4 years ago my mom had made a similar call to say she had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She was given a 10% survival rate and needed to undergo a radical mastectomy in only a few days. She had surgery, radiation and a horrific 18 months of Chemotherapy. It broke my heart every day to see my mom go through such a horrible ordeal. I prayed like I had never prayed before and I did everything I could to help.
Now, just two years after her treatments ended her husband was about to begin the same process.
My mom beat the odds. She fought the disease with every fiber of her body. I swear some days it it felt like her sheer will to beat Cancer was what got her through it.
Can our family beat the odds again?
The statistics certainly don’t make you believe that it is possible.
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But, I have to believe we will. I have to believe that the man who has loved me more than my father ever did is going to beat it.
Today was the day of his surgery. A horrible, humiliating surgery to remove his prostate and a series of lymph nodes. He was positive, looked good afterwards and appeared ready to give Cancer a run for its money.
In two weeks we’ll know the results of the lymph nodes and have a better idea about what the next weeks/months will hold.
This is just our family’s story, but countless others every day are getting a diagnoses, undergoing treatment and praying that they beat the odds. Countless researchers around the world are working tirelessly to find new treatments.
Right now my family is at ground zero. We are praying for good news, for better treatment options and for the eradication of this horrible disease.
I so desperately wish that I never have to hear the word Cancer again.
My heart goes out to you guys. Cancer is a horrible disease. You will beat it
Thanks Lea – I sure hope do
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My Father passed away from lung cancer in 2009. My heart still breaks each day for him…..Your Step-Father is in my prayers & I truly hope he is able to beat this awful disease!
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Kristen – so sorry to hear that. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers
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I’m so sorry – cancer is such a tough thing to deal with. My son’s bio-dad is fighting his 2nd round of cancer in a year and although he’s never been involved in my son’s life it’s still very sad to me. Scarier still is knowing my son may face the same thing when he’s older. My heart goes out to you and your family. <3
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Thank you Erin
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I am sending you a virtual {{{Hug}}} and say a few prayers for his speed recovery. Be strong.
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I am so sorry to hear this. I hope his surgery goes smoothly. Thinking of you and your family. So stressful and nerve-wracking dealing with cancer.
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sending good thoughts and positive healing vibes. Such a stressful time period for you all
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Cancer has taken far too many of my family members. I am sorry that you are going through all this.
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I’m so sorry. Cancer sucks, it sounds like your mom will be able to hold his hand right thru this and be by his side. He will get thru it with her. I hope and pray you all hang in there thru this.
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So sorry, I went through this with my dad last winter. It was tough. Hoping for a speedy recovery for him. Be strong my friend
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I hear ya sister, I hear ya! Hugs.
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Am sorry you and your family have to deal with this. Wishing you strength, your step-dad a speedy recovery and pray for the best results in two weeks! *hugs*
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Ugh! What a crappy, horribly, difficult time for you and your family. I’m so sorry you find yourselves here again. You and your family will be in my prayers. May you find moments of peace and joy in the midst of the storm. Best wishes.
Happy Sharefest. I hope you have a lovely weekend. And I hope you get very good news when the test results come back.
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I hope that all your dreams come true and that you “never have to hear the word Cancer again.” I have lost many family members to the disease. So many times, it takes those that lived such pure lives. Life isn’t fair sometimes. Thinking of you and your families.
Besos, Sarah
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I totally agree with you…cancer sucks. It sounds like you have a very strong and brave family…I hope you hear some positive news.
I have to agree that cancer is such a scary word. I would have wished that such word never exist but it does and all we have to do is fight it by living a healthy lifestyle
Always thinking of you and your family Kerrie.
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Thank you so much Cheryl.
So sorry to hear this sad news. I agree, I wish I didn’t have to hear this word again. Hopefully you mom’s determination will be an inspiration to him.
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I’m sorry to hear your families news. I hope your step-father beats this! Have you ever met Lynne Knowlton of Design the Life you want to Live? She has a huge family history of cancer and writes about it so passionately on her blog. Go check out her Cancer Sux area. http://www.lynneknowlton.com/
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*hugs*
Cancer is never good news. I’ve had a few incidents in my family in the past too. Sending strength and prayers and thinking of your family.
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