Posted on 07/29/2009 5:05:06 PM PDT by babyfreep
Dear FReeper FRiends,
My son has recently found that out that he has lymphoma. He underwent surgery today and they completely removed one of his lymph nodes. It will be sent off for more tests to find out exactly what kind of cancer it is and how to treat it. It was first thought he had thyroid cancer, however, that's not being considered anymore.
I am in Texas and he is in San Diego at the Balboa Naval Medical Center. He was stationed on the USS George Washington and they were underway when he discovered the lump in his thyroid. They hit port in Australia and he was flown back to Japan they did few more tests and then he flew to San Diego where he is now. His wife is from there and he has in-laws and other relatives in SD. He is a very strong, courageous and capable young man.
We've also recently found out that he and his wife have their first baby on the way.
I've never been one to post on the prayer threads, but I do read them and I do pray for the individuals and their families. I believe whole-heartedly in the power of prayer.
Please pray for my son's speedy recovery.
Special Prayer Request.
babyfreep’s son has lymphoma, please post your prayers to babyfreep.
Thanks and God Bless
Prayers sent for your son, his wife, and baby, and for you.
Also, please thank your son, on my behalf, for his service.
Please ping your prayer lists.
HD is a very treatable cancer, I know, i beat mine over 5 years ago...
Prayering for your son and all the family. Prayers for the medical team tending him. May God surround him in His providential care and see him through to resoration of his health.
Prayer ping, BG.
Thank you, wagglebee. I really shouldn’t have forgotten my husband, scan59. He’s one of us, too. Al is OUR son.
Thank you so much for that encouragement!
You’re so very welcome. Please keep us updated.
Prayers for your beloved son are on the way. Please keep us posted, friend.
I will. Thank you so much.
I told him that many will be praying for him. I’m going to send him a link to this thread.
Prayers for your son.
Prayers to your son on a quick recovery.
Prayers for your son and his family from my family.
Al also told me that he will be on an extended medical leave till he gets settled in his treatment. He is pretty sure he won't be going back to the GW, however. All their stuff is still in the apartment on base in Yokosuka.
Thank you, LucyJo.
Praying for Al and Lauren, for healing, health and peace.
Prayers on the way....and that Al’s worst recollection of this current state is that “years ago, I missed a great shore leave in Perth!”
/johnny
Yes, he was all ready to do some serious winter scuba diving, too.
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