Posted on 06/24/2008 6:58:29 AM PDT by al_c
Last month, my dad was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). The tumor was about the size of a golf ball. Last week, he found out that it was the papillary type (10-15% of kidney cancer) and that it had spread a bit into his lungs and a rib. They called them "flakes" so I guess it's not as bad as it could be. But still ... this is not what we were hoping for. Apparently, this type is harder to treat than the more common type (clear cell).
He has begun chemo treatments to clear the lungs and rib. After 4 weeks, M. D. Anderson will take another look and decide what to do next.
Please pray for healing and that he'll put those darn cigarettes away permanently.
Prayers for your father.
My prayers for healing for your father and for comfort for your family.
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Prayers that the treatments will work against this disease.
God Bless your family.
Donna
My mother-in-law went through the same thing two years ago. Your dad is in my prayers.
I heard MD Anderson is the best place on earth for treatment. No doubt he is in good hands. Prayers from Houston.
Prayers up for you Dad. Never underestimate the power!
Sorry to hear that, Al.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Saint Rita, pray for us.
prayers up!
I will keep your family in my prayers. My husband had renal cell carcinoma, had one kidney removed and went through chemo (and quit smoking) and has not had a reoccurence for over 10 years now. So there is definitely hope, keep the faith that the Lord will heal him, a positive attitude really does work miracles.
Prayers for your dad and your family.
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Prayers for your Dad al_c. It sounds treatable and that is surely good news!
Definitely keep pushing him to put the smokes away for good, ASAP! It took my Dad having two back to back strokes to convince him to quit.
I’m sorry al_c...I will be praying for your dad, and your family.
Will do Al.
Prayers for your dad as the doctors battle this mestasticized cancer.
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Sorry to hear about this. Your father and family will be in my prayers. All the best to each of you.
D1
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