OrangeSkin Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hi all, I don't post very much anymore, but I still feel part of the family here. I'm asking everyone to please think about my dad and send some positive vibes his way. He's 63, and has been having stomach/bowel pains for the past few months. He finally got into the doctor, and the doctor said he "felt something" in his colon. It was concerning enough that the doctor got my dad an appointment with a specialist ASAP the next day (today) to set him up for a colonoscopy. He's also scheduled for a CAT scan next week to see if it has spread, in case it is cancerous. I'm deeply concerned. The worst part right now is just not knowing whether it's cancerous or just a large polyp. My mind keeps jumping to worst case scenarios. And my mom is a breast cancer survivor, so I know what that puts a family through. I'm upset that my family is down in Virginia dealing with this right now, and I'm powerless up here in New York. Anyway, I would really appreciate any words of support or wisdom at all...Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Best wishes. Stay strong for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Done Go to your Dad OrangeSkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Good luck and hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins_Fan82 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Positive vibes headed your way. Stay strong for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 praying for you brother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I pray the best for your Dad and your family, brother. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 done and done, OS. my dad had a skin cancer scare a month ago. fortunately they caught it in time and it hadn't spread to his lymph nodes or surrounding tissues. i know how you're feeling right now, but the best course of action is to remain positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 You got it man. Hope everything turns out OK and your dad and your family will be in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 We'll be praying for you and your father. Try to take it as it comes, instead of letting yourself worry too much about what it might be. I know it's hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Well, the doctor says it's more than likely a malignant tumor (very small chance that it's benign) and not a small tumor at that. They are currently doing X-rays on his chest to see if it has spread, in which case he would probably be a goner. I am terrified and feel like I'm in a nightmare that I can't get out of. I'm trying to stay strong, but the news just keeps getting worse...thanks everyone for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goskinz0721 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Best wishes and I will keep him in my prayers. As somone else has already posted: Do whatever you can to get down to VA to see your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Prayers to you and your father OS. This is something we all will have to deal with eventually. Terrifying is a good word. I hope you'll find strength in your faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 done deal, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Done and done again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hope everything works out and it's just a scare, but I agree with everyone who has said it already, get back to your parents if you can manage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Consider it done man. Both your father and the rest of your family along with yourself will be in my prayers at this most trying of times. Without wishing to sound crass, I wish you all the best going forward in combating this. Easier said than done, but stay strong man. For your dad's sake. As understandably terrified as you are, I can but imagine what he's going through. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 He (and you) are in our thoughts, Orange. Don't give up. Plenty of people beat the odds on these things - my mom was one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 No problem man, will do. Hang in there and we all wish your dad the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7Panda Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Best of luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Lloyd Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Prayers sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Prayers for you, him and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I will add your father to my prayer list and am wishing him, you and the rest of your family only the best. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelander Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Prayers sent for your father and entire family. Keep the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Well, the doctor says it's more than likely a malignant tumor (very small chance that it's benign) and not a small tumor at that. They are currently doing X-rays on his chest to see if it has spread, in which case he would probably be a goner. I am terrified and feel like I'm in a nightmare that I can't get out of. I'm trying to stay strong, but the news just keeps getting worse...thanks everyone for your support. continued prayers for you OS, please feel free to PM me if you need to unload or just talk. I've been dealing with similar circumstances for a while now with my Mom, and fully understand what you are going through right now. I just wish there was something I could say or do to make it any easier. Hang in there brother. My heart aches for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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