Prayers Needed~ 04MAR2014 UPDATE

Skiffin16
Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
edited April 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

OK..., here's the deal...

Several of you have seen the prayer requests and such on FaceBook...

A few months ago a scan picked up a cyst on my pancreas, it was biopsied (EUS) and determined pre-cancer. I had a follow-upCT scan a few months later (a few weeks ago), that shows it getting a little larger.

I had another EUS (endoscopy, ultrasound and FNA) last night.

I need prayers that the biopsy comes back clean...

But in addition...

They feel and recommend that I have the Whipple Procedure to remove the cyst before it becomes cancerous.

Unfortunately in so doing..., they remove parts of the pancreas, stomach, gall bladder, and areas of the intestines. It's a pretty major surgery.

Sooo, please keep Shelley and I in your prayers, we really need them right now.

John

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #2
    I just sent you a note on Facebook...

    but will repeat myself here Smile....sending huge prayers, and tons of positive thoughts....you know the drill, "It ain't cancer till somebody says it is".....just got done tucking you into the P Pocket....and keeping you close in my thoughts, John.

    p

  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #3
    Blessings and Prayers

    In my my thoughts and prayers ....once a warrior always a warrior......take care my friend 

    Linda 

  • tommyodavey
    tommyodavey Member Posts: 728 Member
    #4
    osmotar said:

    Blessings and Prayers

    In my my thoughts and prayers ....once a warrior always a warrior......take care my friend 

    Linda 

    Of Course

    Dang it John, we need to stop getting older and having our body parts cause trouble!  You and yours are in my prayers that everything works out okay.

     

    Did you Dr. say how long or bad the recovery is if you do have the whipple procedure?

     

    Take Care my cyber friend.

     

    Tom

  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    #5
    hate to hear this kind of stuff

    John and Shelley

    Once a fighter, always a fighter, so .....you've got this.

    extra special prayers coming to you both from the 3 of us.

     

  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #6
    Ingrid K said:

    hate to hear this kind of stuff

    John and Shelley

    Once a fighter, always a fighter, so .....you've got this.

    extra special prayers coming to you both from the 3 of us.

     

    Mojo

    Skiff,

    Long time - no see.  Sending you some big-time Mojo Bro'!!! 

    Greg

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #7
    john, i'm saying prayers for

    john, i'm saying prayers for you and shelley.  i know God will get you thru this no matter the outcome but praying for the very best.  sounds like that will be some surgery.  we will all be right here for you and shelley.  tell shelley she can get on here an talk to us whenever she needs to.  we are here for her also.  sending you lots of positive thoughts and super good mojo for good reports!!!  now here a HUGE cyber hug for you and shelley (((((((((((  0  )))))))))))))).  i hope you felt it.

    God bless you, John,

    dj

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #8
    You got it Buddy!

    Dang cysts anyways! Both of my sons had pilonidal cysts on their tailbones (quite common), but I remember them getting bigger within a month of surgery. Then my niece had a precancerous cyst under her chin...they removed it because it became bigger and bothersome. So, my point is...cysts do that! Yell

    I know you will do your research with your doctors on what is best for you and go with it. 

    Stay calm my man....

    Thoughts and prayers to you and Shelley.

    ~C

  • HAWVET
    HAWVET Member Posts: 318
    #9
    cureitall66 said:

    You got it Buddy!

    Dang cysts anyways! Both of my sons had pilonidal cysts on their tailbones (quite common), but I remember them getting bigger within a month of surgery. Then my niece had a precancerous cyst under her chin...they removed it because it became bigger and bothersome. So, my point is...cysts do that! Yell

    I know you will do your research with your doctors on what is best for you and go with it. 

    Stay calm my man....

    Thoughts and prayers to you and Shelley.

    ~C

    Prayer for you

  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #10
    I'm there with you buddy

    Prayers on the way from my family to yours.

    Best

    Mike

  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723
    #11
    I was almost afraid to open

    your post..of course, you & Shelly are in my prayers, always have been since I met you on here...like Phrannie says " It's not cancer til someone in the know says for sure". Keep the faith and keep fishing

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #12
    prayers you got

    John,

    You are going to need a “Skiffin 75’ for all the crew on your team.

    We are with you all the way.

    Matt

  • KB56
    KB56 Member Posts: 318 Member
    #13
    Thoughts and Prayers

    John, you and Shelley are definintely in our thoughts and prayers!   Good luck with whatever course you decide.

     

    Keith

  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #14
    KB56 said:

    Thoughts and Prayers

    John, you and Shelley are definintely in our thoughts and prayers!   Good luck with whatever course you decide.

     

    Keith

    Praying for you Skiff

    Man I sure hope you get the all clear. I am praying for you and Shelley.

     

  • TheOtherDitto
    TheOtherDitto Member Posts: 58
    #15
    arndog64 said:

    Praying for you Skiff

    Man I sure hope you get the all clear. I am praying for you and Shelley.

     

    Positive thoughts and tons of prayers

    have been flowing your way constantly since yesterday.  Hoping the biopsy comes back clean but sounds like you still have to make a decision on the Whipple procedure - not quite sure what that is or the purpose of it but I'll research it a bit.  My brother was diagnosed with bladder cancer last Sept.  He had the same chemo that Doug had for his H&N cancer.  Mike (brother) had surgery Jan 29th to remove his bladder, prostate and part of his intestine - he's now an ostomy bag wearer for life.  He's 54 and came through the surgery with very few setbacks (thank God).  He's been approved for disability but has been trying to work (construction) a few hours each day.  Major surgery's aren't pleasant but look at the outcome.  Mike has been told that he is now cancer free because it was contained in his bladder and prostate and now those are gone.  Small miracles but we'll take them!  Hoping the same for you.

  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #16
    Positive thoughts coming your way!

    Trust in your doctors and, as Kent always said, "BELIEVE".

    Deb

  • denistd
    denistd Member Posts: 597
    #17
    D Lewis said:

    Positive thoughts coming your way!

    Trust in your doctors and, as Kent always said, "BELIEVE".

    Deb

    Cyst

    Hope everything comes back clear John, if it has gone cancerous they have caught it early. Denis

  • cid817
    cid817 Member Posts: 58
    #18
    In my thoughts and prayers,

    In my thoughts and prayers, John and Shelly. 

    Cindy

  • Hard12Find
    Hard12Find Member Posts: 218 Member
    #19
    dangit!!!

    John,

    Sorry to hear you are having issues, prayers for you and Shelley....As always we have your back and will be pulling for you.....

    Jim

  • Mikemetz
    Mikemetz Member Posts: 465 Member
    #20
    Good vibes coming your way

    I am not a praying person, but do believe that positive thoughts and support--"Good Vibes" in my vocabulary--can be very powerful.  So, am sending some Good Vibes to you and Shelly.

    mike

     

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #21
    well....

    Other than feeling so insulted you did not post here to us family first, I hope you the very best outcomes. You been here a LONG time so you know the drill and all the sayings. Still, the waiting is always is tough section of road. Be well my friend!

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