Please Pray for my Father

sal314
sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
My dad is having scans tomorrow. These scans will tell us if the chemo is still working or if the cancer has continued to spread. The cancer is in his liver and spine so far.

My father's last chemo was last Tuesday. He will need to take a break from it as to not do more harm than good. And depending on the scan results, it could be the end of the medical road for him. That is a very scary thought, especially since he's feeling well, looking well and is still strong. To think we'd have to throw in the towel right know would be heartbreaking.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I will continue to pray for all on this board as we all walk this journey with our families as well as with each other. You all are an amazing group of people!! Stay strong and keep the faith!!

Blessings,

Sally

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  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #2
    Prayers coming your way!!
    Sally,

    I know it is difficult to wait for the results of the scan. I hope they will be giving you the results the same day.

    We will be praying that the results are what you and your Dad are hoping for.


    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    6/21/2010 CT Scan NED

    Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #3
    Good Scan Results!
    Praise the Lord! My father's scans came back "unchanged"! So...the chemo is keeping everything stable! No new spots found anywhere and some spots where smaller than the last scan results!

    Pray that while he takes a break from chemo that it won't act up too fast, or preferably, at all! He's doing so well and it's so scary to think that things could head south while on his break!

    Blessings,
    Sally
  • linda1120
    linda1120 Member Posts: 389
    #4
    sal314 said:

    Good Scan Results!
    Praise the Lord! My father's scans came back "unchanged"! So...the chemo is keeping everything stable! No new spots found anywhere and some spots where smaller than the last scan results!

    Pray that while he takes a break from chemo that it won't act up too fast, or preferably, at all! He's doing so well and it's so scary to think that things could head south while on his break!

    Blessings,
    Sally

    Great News
    Sally, I am so happy to hear about your dad! This is an answer to prayer and can give you and your mother much needed relief. Remember that chemo stays in there working for some time even though he isn't getting it. It is amazing your dad is still able to work.

    God Bless,

    Linda
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #5
    You have our prayers
    Each week I light a candle for our families here....and prayers for your Dad have been said...and heard.

    Scan time is scary...we go for Tom's results Wed...

    I hope your Dad's scan shows improvement...

    jan
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #6
    oriontj said:

    You have our prayers
    Each week I light a candle for our families here....and prayers for your Dad have been said...and heard.

    Scan time is scary...we go for Tom's results Wed...

    I hope your Dad's scan shows improvement...

    jan

    wonderful news
    Sally,
    So good to hear your Dad's scans went so well. Will pray that all stays stable till the next one. What a sigh of relief you all must have felt. Tell him to stay strong and just keep plugging. take care,
    Donna70
  • Bobs1wife
    Bobs1wife Member Posts: 150
    #7
    sal314 said:

    Good Scan Results!
    Praise the Lord! My father's scans came back "unchanged"! So...the chemo is keeping everything stable! No new spots found anywhere and some spots where smaller than the last scan results!

    Pray that while he takes a break from chemo that it won't act up too fast, or preferably, at all! He's doing so well and it's so scary to think that things could head south while on his break!

    Blessings,
    Sally

    Great News
    Sally, I'm so happy the results were good. We'll pray for a good break with continued good reports. Linda
  • LivingFaith
    LivingFaith Member Posts: 74
    #8
    Donna70 said:

    wonderful news
    Sally,
    So good to hear your Dad's scans went so well. Will pray that all stays stable till the next one. What a sigh of relief you all must have felt. Tell him to stay strong and just keep plugging. take care,
    Donna70

    God has blessed you with
    God has blessed you with such a gift.

    DEB
  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #9
    What a wonderful holiday
    What a wonderful holiday gift. Keep the faith and treasure the moments.

    Love and hugs,
    Cindy
  • 38sallyb
    38sallyb Member Posts: 87
    #10
    sal314 said:

    Good Scan Results!
    Praise the Lord! My father's scans came back "unchanged"! So...the chemo is keeping everything stable! No new spots found anywhere and some spots where smaller than the last scan results!

    Pray that while he takes a break from chemo that it won't act up too fast, or preferably, at all! He's doing so well and it's so scary to think that things could head south while on his break!

    Blessings,
    Sally

    I'm so happy for you all.
    I'm so happy for you all. Good news is to be shared and it's such a precious gift for all on this board. God's blessings for
    you and your family.
    Sally B
  • ladyleisure1
    ladyleisure1 Member Posts: 9
    #11
    My prayers are with you
    Hi I hope all goes well for all
    Know prayers are being sent your way.
    God bless and stay strong.
    Doris aka ladyleisure1
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #12
    sal314 said:

    Good Scan Results!
    Praise the Lord! My father's scans came back "unchanged"! So...the chemo is keeping everything stable! No new spots found anywhere and some spots where smaller than the last scan results!

    Pray that while he takes a break from chemo that it won't act up too fast, or preferably, at all! He's doing so well and it's so scary to think that things could head south while on his break!

    Blessings,
    Sally

    Super good news
    And at the right time. I'm so happy to hear the good news.

    jan
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #13
    Thank You All
    for your prayers and well wishes. He will be on break from chemo until Jan. 11th, then they'll do more scans and see where things stand.

    We've been truly blessed up to this point. He is 9 months out from the time he was diagnosed and is doing so well. He's actually better than he was when he was first diagnosed. He's gained weight, looks better and is having no problems eating or swallowing. He's literally the walking miracle man. I hope it continues, but know that it won't last forever. I'm just enjoying and rejoicing in his good health and company as long as he's around. And ever so grateful he will be well for Christmas.

    It's funny...I was looking back on my journal from March when he was first diagnosed. I wrote that I doubted he will be with us for Christmas. Glad I was wrong!!! Me of little faith!

    Blessings,
    Sally

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