I am posting some backround from a journal he and his lovely wife are keeping on the CaringBridge website.
If you would like to get updates, feel fre to click through to CaringBridge.com and sign up with nothing more than an email address. A 'throw-away' if you like.
I have not asked him how he feels about me posting this but that is immaterial. I'm posting it and if he doesn't like it he can kiss my arse.
On Sept. 11, 2012 Scott went into the hospital because of a pain in his lower back that he believed was kidney stones, due to family history.
To say kidney stones would be welcomed is putting it mildly. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer that had spread to his liver, making it a stage 4 cancer diagnosis also known as Distant. He has been poked and prodded and tested since then waiting for one of the tests to come back and tell him "hey Scott, we're sorry it is all a terrible mistake, it's just a pulled muscle".
Unfortunately that has not happened. Given his choices of chemo to extend his life but with no hope for a cure, and possibly feel miserable due to the treatments, Scott decided to start researching ( once an engineer always an engineer- thank God) alternative treatments to possibly cure his cancer or at the very least extend his life for as long as possible and not feel horrible. Sadly, the US does not have alternative cancer treatment options ( a story for another day).
With a suggestion from his boss at work Scott researched alternative cancer treatments all over the world and has concluded that Germany is his best hope for success with the second option of returning to the US for a Clinical trial at Dana Farber in Boston, which he is a perfect candidate for. At this writing Scott is due for one final test in the US of his liver and with God's will, will be off to Germany on or October 14th for phase one of his soon to be successful treatment. I started this site so Lina and Scott wouldn't be inundated with having to repeat their story and add stress to Scott. We are so blessed to have one of the best families in the whole world, not just immediate but extended as well.
We know we are all loved and cared about like no other and the best thing we can do for Scott is pray. Feel free to post here Scott will be welcoming your messages and hopefully updating us regularly with good news from Germany. One last thing, I picked this background for the web site because when Scott is all better we are going on vacation to a tropical island, basking in the sun, riding jet skis and parasailing til our hearts content. Xoxo
I will be happy to add Scott to my daily prayers list until he and you are off to your parasailing.
I’ll dedicate my prayers.
hiramknight, you will have my faithful prayers for a complete cure.
God bless you and your family for seeking medical cures outside the US.
Thank you from my heart for your service.
Lord, hear our prayers.
Prayers offered for fellow Navy vet.
Thanks to Scott for his service to our nation, and I will be praying for a quick and full recovery for him and for peace and comfort for his wife.
Prayers that the treatment works!
May God hold him and his family in the palm of His hand.
First, hiramknight, God bless you, and thank you for your service to the republic. Fair winds and following seas - blessings to you on your new adventure to Germany.
Next, I offer my humble prayers for the recovery of your health for you, your family, and your brother Bloody Sam Roberts.
Matt 18:20 ... whenever two or more are gathered in His name...
Lord, hear our prayers. Amen.
You all
I know the screen names and have seen you all on numerous threads. Thank you all. Keep 'em coming.
'Brad's Grandma" and "Shimmer1", thanks for the extra pings.
And all you Swabbies out there, thank you for taking the time.
Prayers through Jesus for Scott.
Prayers sent.
Undead Thread ping to Bloody Sam Roberts’ prayer request. Support Our Troops with prayer, FRiends!
Lord Jesus, we remember when you were surrounded by the people, and the power of God was upon you for healing. May that power flow through all your people who are praying for this man and touch him for a complete cure of his cancer, and may everyone around him feel your healing love. In your name, Jesus, we ask for all, knowing that you have already known and loved us in our neediness, Amen.
Prayers sent.
Praying now.
My prayers are sent also. Believe me, I know that prayers help. He has mine and my wifes.
Friend, never forget that Our Almighty God’s name is still “Jehovah Rapha”. The LORD God Our Healer. Every cancer roots can dry at the command of our Great Lord. He is the same that spoke to the fig tree and it dried from its roots. Nothing is too hard for Him. He is able to make the bad cells stop spreading. His Word has power to heal, deliver and restore. I pray that your health or that of your loved one will be restored in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen. Friend, His Word will restore health to you.
Jeremiah 30:17 “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds declares the LORD.”
Friend, so be it, in Jesus Name. Amen.
(if he's going that far afield for treatment, has he thought about Israel?)
prayers
Prayers for Scott and Lina as they go through this ordeal.
Prayers up and continuing for Scott and for his family.