Just found out my dad has cancer

[Prada]

UPDATE: my grandfather just passed away about half an hour ago. He was in a coma. He had been suffering from Alzheimers for several years.

Its for the best though, he is no longer suffering.

My condolences to you and yours Amorphic.

[Amorphic]

just wanted to post an update for everything thats been going on lately.

My dad had lymph node biopsys that were tested and came out negative, which was a nice suprise.

Following the lymph removal he ended up getting a serious infection that spread from his groin down to his knee which resulted in a pretty big scare with him passing out at work and having to go to the ER. He spent 12 days in the hospital on antibiotics.

Today both my parents flew down to Vancouver to see the cancer specialist, it was supposed to be a 1 day trip but upon seeing my dads cancer, the doctor admitted him immediately, his cancer is very advanced and much worse than initially thought.

He will have the area amputated (his heel) and will have an agressive chemo therapy program upon completion of surgery. The doctor said that the cancer has more than a 50% chance of reoccuring and that his life may be over in several years.

I dont need any more 'condolances' and im very appreciate of your guys' support, i just figured i'd give an update as kind of a journal/general way for me to post my feelings and share with others who may have experienced the same thing.

anyways, thats my rant.

[paulzane]

Thanks for the update Amorphic

[sooners04]

Sorry to hear it bro, research vitamin B17 its supposedly helps a LOT with cancer. The Jason Vale story is worth reading, its worth a shot.

[dirtball_619]

my mother got breast cancer at 49. be sure to watch what these doctors do very closely. and try to record it. my mom got rid of her breast cancer, they then prescribed her something that gave her a stroke, misdiagnosed as cells eating her brain stem. then, another stroke a few months later and misdiagnosed as Multiple schlerosis.

these misdiagnoses has left my mom bed ridden for the rest of her life, and when we sent the mri's in to 6 DIFFERANT ****ING DOCTORS they said it was plain as day that it was a stroke and if the stupid ass doc had diagnosed her right she wouldnt be debilitated for the rest of her life. she cant read, right, hardly talk, cant walk, and to top it off, they turned her into a valium addict.

So please watch what these guys do, some docs are just incapable and if i could find that doc that messed up my mother i would ****ing kill him. if we dont win this lawsuite, i will.

[bpm1]

my dad had cancer 10+yrs ago and he was able to beat it, so there are instances when it doesnt end in trajedy. not that that makes it any easier to deal with but hopefuly you realise there is hope. my prayers are with u and ur dad bro, let us know how things turn out, peace bro!

[BigLittleTim]

My Dad went through Chemotherapy every week for half a year, for Advanced Lymphoma. I took every Friday off from work to take him to the hospital and hang out with him; bring him lunch from the cafeteria, watch the news together, discuss business and politics... It was the most rewarding time I've ever spent with him. He's been Cancer-free for almost three years, and every day is a gift; a bonus.

No matter what your dad's prognosis, make this time together count. I didn't want to look back years from now, sitting in my office, wishing I could have a single day back to spend with my father.

-BigLittleTim

[Amorphic]

well, since this was bumped up i'll give a little update.

surgery was done in february, went pretty well. dad had a whole new muscle area grafted on his heel to replace the area that was cut off.

he's had to take it easy for about 2 months now (no walking without crutches etc) but the swelling is almost gone now and hes been walking without crutches.

he goes back to his job in a week or so, so for now everything seems to be going well.

thanks to everyone for their support through this.

[tadpoleboyy]

hey man hope everything turns out for the best

[MartínFierros]

i didn't know man the problem of your father. Sorry to hear that. but the news you'r breaking is incredible good.

[hugovsilva]

I just sae this thread today and I am really happy that things are taking a turn for the best.

[thetank]

f'n A man..glad to hear your dad is recovering well, thats awesome.

[wilson9d]

good to hear