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I found out today that my father has cancer in his right kidney, bad enough that the doctor wants to schedule surgery to remove his whole kidney ASAP.
Right now, this is all I know. My dad hasn't told us any of this. I found it out by calling his doctor's office to get information. We're waiting to get an appointment with the doctor so that my siblings and I can go down and find out what the heck is going on, and what we can do about it.
I'll feel better when I get more information. It's always the not knowing that's the hardest part.
My dad's 82. There's a lot of cancer on his side of the family. He's lived longer than 3 of his brothers and 2 of his sisters did. He's lived longer than his dad did. I can step up and take care of my dad and watch out for him.
I just need some more information right now. I'll get it, soon, I'm sure.
Sorry about your dad, that just sucks. Good show calling the doctor yourself. It is always better when you have all the information. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 30, 2005 at 05:51 PM
Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Posted by: Jill | June 30, 2005 at 06:04 PM
Janice, I'm so so sorry. I know how tough it is to not know all the facts. As you are demonstrating, sometimes I find it makes me feel better to take charge of the situation - any situation! (recently my husband scolded me for lecturing my dad about driving safely home from a late night at the hospital - I didn't realize it, but I was trying to take charge of a situation by bossing & trying to take care of everyone)
I'll keep your dad, his doctors, and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: carrie | June 30, 2005 at 06:39 PM
Oh Janice. I'm so sorry to hear this. Ya'll are in our thoughts. Let us know if there's anything you need.
Posted by: Sandy | June 30, 2005 at 07:31 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. But knowing is power, and now at least you can at least have an idea of what is going on. If there's anything I can do to help out here, let me know.
Posted by: Jane | June 30, 2005 at 08:34 PM
Janice, your father and family are in my prayers. Take care.
Posted by: Anita | June 30, 2005 at 08:51 PM
Janice, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Lots of hugs to all of you.
Posted by: Glynda B. | July 01, 2005 at 08:59 AM
You and your family are in my thoughts and will be all weekend. I pray that you can all work together to reach decisions that will be best for your dad and that he can be at peace with.
Posted by: Teresa C | July 01, 2005 at 11:15 AM
I'm so sorry. I do hope things turn out ok. I'll keep good thoughts for your dad.
Posted by: Marnie | July 01, 2005 at 11:51 AM
You and your family will be in our thoughts this weekend. I hope everything will be alright.
Posted by: niter | July 01, 2005 at 04:02 PM
You're lucky you were able to find out. Treatment can still be, and there is hope.
My dad was stubborn as an old goat, and he never told us he had cancer, not even the day we found him on the floor paralyzed. By then it was too late for any kind of treatment.
I'm here for you Janice, as you have been for me.
Put your left hand on your right shoulder, and your right hand on your left shoulder and squeeze.....hugs from me to you.
Posted by: Karen | July 01, 2005 at 04:21 PM
I'm so sorry to hear your bad news. I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Annie | July 03, 2005 at 11:55 AM