Need Some Positive Thoughts/Prayers for My Dad

[67Satty]

I never like to post much personal stuff but this is getting to me. My 77 year-old dad was recently diagnosed with cancer in his kidney and had his kidney removed just after the first of the year. Now they've found a growth of some kind in his bladder and he's getting that taken out Monday. I'm driving to my parents' place in southern Arizona tomorrow to help out in any way I can. I will mostly be taking my dad's place in taking care of my mom (who had a variety of pretty serious health problems herself) while he recovers.

My dad has always been one of those guys who is never sick and never had any health problems so this is hitting everyone pretty hard, we just weren't ready for this I guess. I'm worried about him but I'm also worried about my mom being taken care of. If he makes it through everything, they are planning on moving closer to me which will make sense if they need more help in the future. I guess I need to just take things one day at a time and hope for the best. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[snakeyes]

vent away all you want we are here to listen and see what we may do in your times ,sorry to hear of your family issues ,our hopes and prayers are with you and your family if there is anything that we can do please feel free to send me a pm

 

[HawkRod]

Hey Satty,

I wish you the best with your situation. My mother-in-law recently passed away from renal cancer, she was just 69. However she fought it for over 20 years. Some forms of renal cancer mover really slowly, so let's hope that is what your dad has.

Also, there is a new set of cancer drugs coming out. Check out clinicaltrials.gov and look up MK-3475. They are starting trials against renal cancer.

Wishing your Dad a full recovery...

Hawk

 

[Roger63]

I also have aging parents and it is very tough to recognize the inevitable. My father has survived colon cancer and a kidney removed due to cancer. He has slowed tremendously over the last two years. I have learned also that he has asbestos lying in wait to do its develish deed after 40 years of service to the rail road industry they have decided to make him suffer even more by continually delaying his settlement that is little to nothing. So please vent and have a safe and swift journey we will pray for you

 

[roadrunnerman]

Nobody likes to post a lot of personal stuff, but sometimes you just gotta get it off your chest. There are plenty of people here that know what you are going thru and know how you feel. When somebody here is not 100%, it's up to the rest of us to help bring you back up. Hoping your Dad comes thru this and him and your Mom can move a little closer to you.

 

[alsant]

You got my thoughts and prayers!

 

[383man]

He will be in my prayers tonight. Ron

 

[Meep-Meep]

We are all real people and here for you even if it's through a computer screen. I'm so sorry to hear about this and you are a good son for stepping in at this time of need. God help your dad, you and the rest of the family.

 

[Photon440]

Prayers for your dad and the rest of your family...

 

[Ron 73]

We may be on a computer and far away it does seem but a family we are. My wife and i send our prayers and thoughts to your dad and you -n- the family!

 

[Xp29h]

Thoughts and prayers are with your mom and dad and you! As others have said, vent anytime' we're all here!

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family..........

 

[samedaze]

My mom and Dad both fought through different types of cancer , my prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[moperformance]

We are all real people and here for you even if it's through a computer screen. I'm so sorry to hear about this and you are a good son for stepping in at this time of need. God help your dad, you and the rest of the family.

God Bless you and your family. If there is anything we can do to help,please ask.
Sincerly,
Bill

 

[eric383]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have a sister in law who is fighting breast cancer right now. Good luck.

 

[Cranky]

Prayers for a successful and speedy recovery go out to you and your family.

 

[conv67bdere]

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as well . . . hope that "dad" has a speedy recovery . . . Keep your chin up !

 

[snakeoil24]

Satty wish you well, hope for good results for your dad. The best thing your doing is moving them close to you . This shows you care and are a man! Your venting to the right crowd. Again we hope for the best.

 

[Ironweed]

I never like to post much personal stuff but this is getting to me. My 77 year-old dad was recently diagnosed with cancer in his kidney and had his kidney removed just after the first of the year. Now they've found a growth of some kind in his bladder and he's getting that taken out Monday. I'm driving to my parents' place in southern Arizona tomorrow to help out in any way I can. I will mostly be taking my dad's place in taking care of my mom (who had a variety of pretty serious health problems herself) while he recovers.

My dad has always been one of those guys who is never sick and never had any health problems so this is hitting everyone pretty hard, we just weren't ready for this I guess. I'm worried about him but I'm also worried about my mom being taken care of. If he makes it through everything, they are planning on moving closer to me which will make sense if they need more help in the future. I guess I need to just take things one day at a time and hope for the best. Thanks for letting me vent.

'67 SATTY,
I am brand new to this website, and have never posted anything. However, I could not stand by, and absolutely say/do nothing after reading about your dad. I can surely relate to the situation your family is facing. I am sure many others out there can, as well. As long as your dad is drawing a breath, there is hope. Positive hope, in that Prayers are answered. We sometimes forget that we are limited creatures. We do need help sometimes, in fact a lot of times from above. Anyways, there are good people still out there, who do care, even though they have never met you. You were right, take it one day at a time, and do your best for your parents. You will have no regrets. I am glad you posted. You have more friends than you think you do. I for one will purposely Pray for your dad, and your family. Hang in there.

 

[satman72]

Hope your Dad pulls through. My best wishes for his recovery.