This morning we all did the Susan Komen Race for the Cure. Hubby went at 5:45. He ran 2 1/2 miles, then did the 5 K, then ran the 5 K a second time... then walked the end with us. All around he probably did between 8-10 miles total.
The Wondertwins and I just walked the 5 K with some Mommy friends. That was enough for us! lol First of all... it was H-O-T!!!!! And HUMID!!!! I was sweating buckets! We walked to the course, had to walk a great distance to the start because of the crowd of participants, then had to walk back to the car. All around, we probably walked about 4-5 miles. Not near as much as hubby, but a great distance for us!
Anyway, we hope one day they find a cure for cancer. We have a good friend who is a survivor (AND is awesome by the way, Auntie Cindy!) and my father who is in his battle with Prostate Cancer. Too many people are affected by cancer one way or another. Help support the fight... help them find a cure!
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Sunday, May 04, 2008
The news is not good.
I only remember my dad crying in front of me once before. It was my grandfather's funeral. Today, it wasn't in front of me, but over the phone. The news is not good. The lymphnodes were full of cancer. It has spread to his lymphatic system. His voice broke up as he told me. He apologized. He doesn't need to apologize. I told him that.
He told me about some of the possible options from here. One is an over the counter thing that some people have had work. I don't remember the name. He is also planning to try to battle it with a change of diet. There are other options too. He will research more... So will I.
This week he plans to go to an oncologist. He wants to find out everything he can. He wants to be in control of this black hole. Hopefully he can.
The battle is not over. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Every little bit helps.
And we will just keep taking it "One day at a time".
He told me about some of the possible options from here. One is an over the counter thing that some people have had work. I don't remember the name. He is also planning to try to battle it with a change of diet. There are other options too. He will research more... So will I.
This week he plans to go to an oncologist. He wants to find out everything he can. He wants to be in control of this black hole. Hopefully he can.
The battle is not over. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Every little bit helps.
And we will just keep taking it "One day at a time".
Thursday, May 01, 2008
The big C update
Last October my dad found out he had prostate cancer. The Drs. were amazed at how advanced the cancer was with such a low PSI. He was suppose to have the surgery asap. However, that was not to be. He found out he had heart issues, the Dr. went on vacation, another Dr. screwed up his medical records (saying he had had a heart valve replacement among other things... he is STILL trying to get this all fixed), etc.
SO, Yesterday he finally had the surgery.
He had to be at the hospital at 5:15. His surgery began at 7:15. It was a robotic surgery.
My step mom and I waited in the waiting room. We looked at pictures, we went to the Chapel, we went for coffee, we went to look at the gift shop, we talked to friends on the phone, we did anything we could to help the time pass.
At 8:15 and 10:30 we received updates. With the past concern about dad's heart and the fact that he would have to be upside down (yes, on his head) for the entire surgery, this was a HUGE relief!
Around 11 the Dr. came out to meet with us. He said everything had gone smoothly. They were able to spare the nerves on one side, but not the other. That side was too hardened. The lymph nodes were enlarged. So, they took those out too.
The prostate and the lymph nodes were sent to the pathologist for further evaluation. He should hear back on Friday.
So, he is now resting in his own room. He should be able to come home today. They said he should be able to drive by this weekend.
Now, keep your fingers crossed that the evaluation will come back clean. This will tell us if it has spread, or if he is clean. This will tell us if he needs chemo or if we are done.
SO, Yesterday he finally had the surgery.
He had to be at the hospital at 5:15. His surgery began at 7:15. It was a robotic surgery.
My step mom and I waited in the waiting room. We looked at pictures, we went to the Chapel, we went for coffee, we went to look at the gift shop, we talked to friends on the phone, we did anything we could to help the time pass.
At 8:15 and 10:30 we received updates. With the past concern about dad's heart and the fact that he would have to be upside down (yes, on his head) for the entire surgery, this was a HUGE relief!
Around 11 the Dr. came out to meet with us. He said everything had gone smoothly. They were able to spare the nerves on one side, but not the other. That side was too hardened. The lymph nodes were enlarged. So, they took those out too.
The prostate and the lymph nodes were sent to the pathologist for further evaluation. He should hear back on Friday.
So, he is now resting in his own room. He should be able to come home today. They said he should be able to drive by this weekend.
Now, keep your fingers crossed that the evaluation will come back clean. This will tell us if it has spread, or if he is clean. This will tell us if he needs chemo or if we are done.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
The big C
I found out last night... my dad has cancer. My Daddy... one of my best friends... the person I have shared the most with... one of the people I am closest to... one of the most important persons in my life... has cancer. It is prostate cancer. I hear... if you are going to get cancer, that is the kind to have. It is one of the most easily treated. For that I am grateful.
He is my Daddy. I have looked up to him forever. It feels like a brick hit me. He is a fighter. He will be fine. I know he will. He is my Daddy... he has cancer... and he will be fine.
He is my Daddy. I have looked up to him forever. It feels like a brick hit me. He is a fighter. He will be fine. I know he will. He is my Daddy... he has cancer... and he will be fine.
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