Prayers for my dad

[BridetobeDisney]

My dad has been suffering with a mass in his throat since at least October. He had colon cancer when he was 34 so he doesn't play around when something is causing him discomfort and concern. He had his second biopsy a week ago and it's sqamous cell carcinoma of the throat. It's invasive and moderately to poorly defined. He had a PET scan and another ct scan today. They think it's in his lymph nodes too. He starts radiation in a couple weeks. He'll have 35 treatments. We believe that he'll have chemo too.

I'm sad, confused as to why he has to deal with this and scared. I want my son, who's 3, to have a grandpa because I lost mine when I was 3. My papa died of a heart attack the night we arrived home from Disney World.

I thank God that my parents were able to come with us to WDW in Dec. But my dad ending having bronchitis and going to the Er while there. He was so sick.

Please pray for him. He is so worried about finances because he is a self employed contractor. But I wish he could just focus on his health. We don't know what we would do without him.

He told me the other day that he wants to go to Epcot and really explore the countries which he did not get to do in dec. because of the bronchitis. I pray that I get to take him.

 

[Phoenixblue]

prayers, and for you and your family.

 

[macman752]

Brandi, your father and your family are in my prayers. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer at the base of my tongue and lymph nodes in my neck. 35 radiation sessions and 3 chemo treatments later I am doing well.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

...dave

 

[AnneR]

Brandi -You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

So sorry to hear this Brandi. Your Dad is in my thoughts, and I really hope you are able to take him to Epcot. All my best.

 

[CinderellasSister]

Brandi, You and your family are in my prayers.

 

[safetymom]

Brandi, I will keep you all in my prayers.

 

[Launchpad11B]

Good thoughts going out to your father.

 

[smidgy]

my prayers are with you, too. and thankful for him , that he has insurance to detect this , at an early stage, when it will be treatable. that is the key. since he HAS good insurance, may I suggest CAncer treatments of america? they did a really good job with a friend of mine. treated him very well. again, my prayers are with you

 

[sjsjbrook]

sending you and your family prayers and large amounts of Pixie Dust.

 

[mainegal]

Oh, dear. Sqamous cell carcinoma of the throat is what my father had.

I wish you, your family, and all the health care providers all the best prayers and many good thoughts.
Hold each other closely.

 

[corky441]

Brandie -

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your Dad and your entire family

 

[ThunderSnow]

All our prayers and good wishes to you and to all the others on this board battling!

 

[SamSam]

Brandie, You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[itsmuggsie]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family.

 

[Disney Dad Canada]

best wishes and lots of pixie dust.

 

[BridetobeDisney]

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

It's good to know that people are praying for him because I know it makes a difference.

I have good news. Well, at least it's better news than what it could have been. The PET scan and ct scan show cancer in the base of his tongue and 2 lymph nodes. It is nowhere else in his body!! Hopefully, radiation and chemo will knock the cancer out of his neck and he will be cancer free. Radiation starts a week from tomorrow.

 

[Stacy's a freak]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. This may get bleeped out but cancer sucks!

 

[esddk]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you get to take your Dad to Epcot and that the treatments do what they are supposed to.

 

[wishspirit]

Sending my best wishes!