This past Wednesday the doctors informed my dad that he has cancer. To be specific, he has follicular lymphoma. The doctor said that if you had to have cancer this would be the one to chose. It’s cancer of the lymph nodes and it’s very slow growing. In fact, many times they don’t treat it at all. They just watch it. The only time that they treat it is if the patient is experiencing a lot of symptoms. Unfortunately, my dad is indeed experiencing a lot of symptoms.
Currently, he has no energy. A small walk to the mailbox will wipe him out of the rest of the day. He has no appetite. He only eats about half a sandwich if he eats anything at all. He is swollen and carrying 20-25 pounds of water weight. So, the doctors have decided to treat him with chemotherapy and they’re going to start the treatments next Tuesday.
I’d really appreciate it if you guys would be keeping my dad in your prayers. Pray that the cancer is removed and that the side effects of the chemo are minimal. Ultimately, please just pray for a complete healing.
Thanks!
I will absolutely be praying for Tom. My next door neighbor’s mother has been dealing with this same diagnosis and we have followed her plight for the past couple of years. Her rounds of chemo wipe her slap out, but the stretches in between are pretty much normal life.
Let us know how he is doing!
will absolutely do so, my friend. I promise.
I like reading your comments. you resonate positive, good wishes, and it affects my life in a positive way, Tony.
Praying him and you guys!
We’ll be praying.
Praying here, Tony!
Praying for your dad Tony and you and the family. Praying that you will all know God’s peace and comfort at this time and praying for healing.
I will be praying for your dad & your family. I hope the chemotherapy will help him feel better soon.
Praying for your dad!
Tony,
Absolutely praying – for your peace, your dad’s peace and of course, his comfort and most of all – Total Healing!!!
Tony – I am so sorry to hear about your father’s condition. I have a new prayer mission to focus on and I will certainly be sharing this with others in my prayer network. I will pray for a complete healing.
Thank you all so much for praying for my Dad. I really appreciate it!