I am scared and really freaking out...
MommyToAshley wrote: I talked to my Dad today and he had an appointment to get his test results and he DOES have cancer. They want to do more tests to find out how far it has spread. I am so scared, upset, and freaking out. 
5littleladies replied: Oh no!! I am so sorry. Try not to worry too much. I will be praying for you and your family. 
beautifullychaotic replied:  Oh I am so sorry. I will keep you and him in my thoughts and prayers
MomToJade&Jordan replied: Oh Dee Dee. I'm so sorry. Please try to stay calm hun because your father is going to need your strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
coasterqueen replied: Oh hun I am so sorry. Please try to remain calm until the find out what kind of cancer and where it has spread to. I know that's hard to do, believe me I've been there numerous times. Just try to keep yourself busy. I know what helped me was to go to the appointment with the loved one so I got an understanding too.
lsjulee replied: Oh no Sorry to learn that.
mummy2girls replied: Oh I am so sorry! I know the feeling of a loved one finding out he/she has cancer. My aunt right now has breast cancer. Ill be praying for you all
maestra replied: I'm so sorry. We'll be thinking positive thoughts for him!
Littlejojames replied: So Sorry
TLCDad replied: You, your father and your family will be in my prayers, hun
Josie83 replied: Dee dee I don't really know what to say apart from I'm really sorry and thinking of you xx
MomToMany replied: I'm so sorry, Dee Dee. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Guest_jem0622 replied: Just wanted to offer prayers and comfort. I'll try to stay updated with your posts. He really needs you to be strong and absorb and remember things for him b/c cancer patients can be very stubborn. Especially men. They are in absolute denial and don't do what the doctor orders. Lots of hugs.
Julie
TeagansMom609 replied: Im so sorry. That is scary, but you have to stay positive and keep in mind people beat cancer everyday!
amynicole21 replied: Oh no! I'm so sorry I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts
Kirstenmumof3 replied: OH Dee Dee, I'm so sorry to hear this! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Boys r us replied: Oh Dee Dee, I'm so sorry! This is something that I've delt with closely as several of my family members have had cancer and I have survived 2 bouts with it myself, so I know how tough it must be for you right now to learn of this news and have so many unanswered questions still!
Please remember that we're here for you if you need to talk!
ediep replied: oh no!! I am sorry that you and your family have to go through this. We went through a similar situation with my dad about 8 years ago. He is completely recovered and 100% healthy as I am sure your dad will be soon. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
jdkjd replied: DeeDee, I'm so sorry. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Jamison'smama replied: So very sorry, I will be thinking about and praying for your family.
Kaitlin'smom replied: Oh Dee Dee I am sorry, hopefully they caught it early enough. We to have a family memeber with breast cancer, unfortinally her has spread in to her limph nodes and some into her lungs, we have not hear much more other than she has to have radiation
DansMom replied: I'm so sorry to hear this, Dee Dee. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts.
jcc64 replied: I'm very sorry to hear you and your family have to deal with this. I think I can offer you some comfort through my dad's experience.
He had prostate cancer several years ago. There are several ways to treat it, depending on the severity, but I believe your dad has some input into how aggressively he wants to treat it. Some people go for radiation (seed thereapy, I think it's called), some people have the entire prostate removed- the most radical treatment and the one my dad pursued, and some men adopt the wait and see approach. My dad's prostate cancer is considered completely cured. The thing about prostate cancer is if it's caught early enough- the chances for a complete recovery are EXCELLENT. From what you've already said, it sounds like it was detected during routine bloodwork, and I suspect the disease was probably in its infancy. Keep in mind that many, many men have prostate cancer and never even know it, eventually dying from old age and not the disease. That's why there have been debates about prostate testing being TOO aggressive. I'm telling you all this so you will understand that although any diagnosis with the word CANCER in it is terrifying, it absolutely does not mean that your dad won't be fine in the end. PM me if you want, Dee Dee. In the meantime, try to stay calm and know we're right here for you.
BTW- I also want you to know that my dad's current health problems are completely unrelated to the prostate cancer he had several years ago.
maliksmommy replied: Dee Dee I am so sorry for you and your family. You and your Dad are in my thoughts and prayers!!
KatieLeigh79 replied: Love & Hugs - If you need anyone to talk to sweetie please let me know, I have had 12 family run ins with cancer (all various forms) over the past 5 years - I'm sure your father is a strong man and will beat this without a problem... He has his grandbabies to watch graduate *Big Hugs* Please let me know if I can help you with anything or give you any info on treatments etc, we have piles of books here on almost any form of it.
chloe&tysmommy replied: I am so sorry Dee Dee.. Your family will be in my thoughts
MommyToAshley replied: Thanks everyone for your P&PTs. I do feel a little better today, and I keep praying that they caught it in time. I did a little research and found that prostate cancer is one of the slowest growing cancers, and if it has not spread then there is a good chance of full recovery. The danger is if it has spread. My Dad went to his doctor today, and he is scheduled to do some additional testing (bone marrow, cat scan, and a few other tests) on Aug 23rd. Argghh.. more waiting. I will be a nervous wreck until we get the results, but I have tried not to show how upset and scared I am.
A&A'smommy replied: OH hun! LOTS of P&PT'S his way (and yours too) and some calming vibes your way! That is the same thing my FIL has and they have TONS of wonderful treatments for it. My FIL got the radiation pellets and the side effects that they told him was just not being able to hold his grandchildren for four months (that sucks) and he has had lots of tiredness and a soreness but he is still able to work and do a good bit of stuff (as long as he doesn't overdo it). ((((BIG HUGS))) Let us know how the testing goes...(btw I hope I didn't say anything to upset you I just wanted to let you know Dh knows how you feels!)
aspenblue1 replied: I am so sorry. Sending P&PT's.
3xsthefun replied: I am so sorry. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mom2Boyz replied: Oh Dee Dee I am so sorry I'll be praying for him and your family.
kit_kats_mom replied: I'll be thinking of your family. Hugs and *~*~*Coping vibes*~*~*~*
Maddie&EthansMom replied: DeeDee I am so sorry to hear that. You and your family will remain in my prayers. I have been through this and know what you are feeling. Hang in there, sweetie. I know it is rough, but you can get through this.
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