My Step-dad has Cancer*Update Post #51*

[Alysser]

I am so sorry.

[rg_girlca]

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news.

Prayers on the way for you, your step-dad and family.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[sweetpatata6]

aww I'm sorry prays on the way for you and your family hope everything goes well...

***HUGSSSS!!!***

[Catty1]

*hugs*

Did you know...that there is a type of dialysis called Peritoneal Dialysis?

Your step-dad can have that at home. It's a soft container of solution that cleans his system, and he just has to change it every so often. If he can have that type, it will be more comfy for him.

Big prayers that everything turns out all right.

HUGS!

[K9karen]

I'm so sorry to read the sad news. Please don't give up hope. Sending prayers your way.

[ramanth]

I'm so sorry.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be keeping your whole family in my thoughts and prayers.

[mrspunkysmom]

I am so sorry to hear this.

[critter crazy]

*hugs*

Did you know...that there is a type of dialysis called Peritoneal Dialysis?

Your step-dad can have that at home. It's a soft container of solution that cleans his system, and he just has to change it every so often. If he can have that type, it will be more comfy for him.

Big prayers that everything turns out all right.

HUGS!

Hopefully teh doctor will be able to give him some choices.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I am sorry to see this. Be strong for each other - we are here for you to lean on

[sparks19]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers on the way for you and yours.

[petslover]

I am really sorry, but with all of the technology and medicines advances I am sure he will be okay. You are all in my thoughts.

[critter crazy]

Well I talked to my mom, and they have done the kidney tests. His right kidney with the Cancer, is only working at 20%, his left Kidney is working at 70%. So they still arent sure if the Left kidney will be enough for him to live on by itself. He went in for an MRI today, and will get the results from that on Thursday. The doctors still have no idea what they will be doing. My Step-Dad is getting very frustrated, and wants to go to a different Hospital, as he is not happy with the way things are going at the one he is at now. Hopefully by thursday we will know a bit more. Everything just seems to take forever!!

[Donnaj4962]

I know that the "hurry up and wait" situation is frustrating, but I am certain that the doctors are doing all that they can to make him confortable.

I work with seniors, and many of them are on dialyisis. While it is not the most pleasant way to spend 3 days a week, it keeps them alive. Most continue with the treatment, and most seem to have a fairly decent quality of life.

My prayers are with you and your family, and the doctors who are trying to find the answers that you all so desperately need.

[critter crazy]

Well mom just called, and they finally have a surgery date Scheduled! He goes in for surgery on October 26! The plan is, to go in, and try to remove just the tumor, but If the tumor cannot be removed safely, they will then send in another surgeon, and remove his whole kidney. The problem with removing the Kidney, is that he will then be placed on Dialysis, which the doctors do not want, as he is on Blood thinners for his heart problems. I am very concerned for my Step-dad. especially since last week they stopped by for dinner, and he pretty much told all of us, he dosent expect to make it out of Surgery! Please pray for him, if you can!