Update on my Dad....and a Thank you

[A32Flathead]

My thank's to all of you who posted here last week when I found out that my Dad had been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. Well, he had all the test results today, and it's not good....


They found out that the cancer has spread to my Dad's back & hips, hence the severe mobility troubles he has been having the last few months...

The lung tumor is inoperable, its by the windpipe on his left lung, effectively making it non functioning. Radiotherapy will now only slow it down, however they have good hopes about it being a success on the bone cancer.

He will be undergoing 2 very high doses of radiotherapy in the next 2 weeks & then they will reassess his situation.

The only 'good' news is that it is a small cell cancer, and therefore not as aggressive as some strains of it can be.

What makes this really hard for me to cope with, is that he is in London & I am in California..... I am lucky enough to have a friend in the airline industry who can get me a seat at little more than a couple of hours notice, so if the need arises, I can just pack & go fast.


Dave

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[Kerry]

Man, I'm so sorry for you and your family. Wish I had the words but I don't. We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

[DanO]

Sorry to hear that. We will continue to pray for you and family.

[Church]

Not sure of your finacial situation, but I say go now. Seeing his spirits rise when you walk through the door will most likely be something you'll both never forget.

Best of luck.

[Bruce Lancaster]

Yes--go now. I have recently lost two relatives I meant to go see "soon"--that's the worst feeling in the whole world.

[LIMEY]

What can i say Dave.....sorry to hear this news http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[yorgatron]

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[A32Flathead]

Kev, George & everyone else....

Thank you for your kind word's & thoughts, I have taken today off work to try to come to terms with this & see what I can do....

Thank you all for your support....I love this place.

Dave

[BARNETT]

Very sorry to hear this. Cancer sucks...it took my Mom years ago. try to stay as positive as possible...miracles happen all the time.

[JamesG]

No matter what you decide keep the faith and remeber that prayer is VERY powerful.

[38pickup]

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[whodaky]

Hang in there mate, we are all thinking of your father as well you and the rest of your family. It won't be easy but the positive. Geoff aka Whodaky

[Skate Fink]

............although there isn't much we can do about your Dad's situation except offer our prayers........please know that you have a strong "support system" here. Hang in there........ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[38Chevy454]

I agree with the go visit now suggestion. Your Dad is probably needing a bit of cheer and seeing you would do wonders for him. Take the time to go visit him and worry about the costs and time away from work later. You Dad needs you more than your work does.

Not trying to sound negative, but work will always be there, and take the time to spend with your Dad now. Enjoy spending time with him while he is still relatively healthy.

[A32Flathead]

Thank you ALL for your continued support & prayers.

It means a lot to me that there are so many people round the world thinking about me & my Dad.

I have printed off the original post from last week & am going to mail it to him, along with some others from a couple of other forums I am involved in.

Regards

Dave

[atch]

32,

i'm really sorry to hear this. you and your family will be in my prayers.