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Please pray for him and his family concerning some recent medical problems that he has just found out about.
We met with Dad's physician today and after all the tests, Dad has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Esophagael Cancer. There are four stages and 3 and 4 are considered advanced.
He starts chemo tomorrow and radiation on Monday - the doctor has also increased his pain medication to make him more comfortable.
The doctors were considering a feeding tube but Dad is able to eat soft foods, so that has been postponed for now.
The success rate for this type of cancer is very ,very low since the cancer is advanced once symptoms (like hoarseness) start appearing. The doctors in Petersburg give him six to eighteen months. We have great hope that it will be much, much more than that.
Thanks for your well-wishes and prayers! Dad doesn't really want to receive visitors this week but is very appreciative of all of his friends.
~Jennifer
Don't hesitate to call or email me: 757-899-0178 or jennifer@thecottonwife.com
Jennifer,
Sorry to hear this news. Stay Strong Red! If you or Red need anything call me.
Eddie
my thoughts snd prayers go out to you and your family..stay strong & godbless!!!!
thoughts with ya RED.GOOD LUCK WITH TREATMENTS.I REMEMBER OUR TALK LAST SAT.IT STICKS IN MY MIND. PRAYERS FOR YA BUDDY.
Red you are a strong person so with our prayers we will help you fight this.If you or your family needs anything please call me.
We will keep Red in our prayers! He will have a tough road with the "chemo", but Red is a tough character!! I'm sure he is up to the challenge! God Bless!!
ALLAN BISHOP
(JABBER JAW)
Red you are in our prayers. If you or your family need anything, i'm only a couple houses down on the left. Take care.
Red,
It was great to talk with you the other day at pooles. As you know I can appericate where you are with this illness, as I have just recently been thru this thing. You are a strong man with a great family, and a belief I GOD. With prayer all things are possible. Mine and my families prayer will be with you and your family at this time. If there is anything I can assist you with or if you just need someone to talk with please dont hesitate to let me know. Hope to see you soon, to swapp some more stories.
GOD Bless you and your Family,
Claude
Jennifer,
my thought and prayers are with you and your family, good luck with the treatments red, if there is anything i can do for you please let me know or u can just call my 3777338 (cell) i will be more than glad to help in any way..... i think a lot of red.
I just want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I wish I had a spare laptop to take to Dad because he'd sure be spending a lot of time here talking with you and reading all the latest news.
However, I am printing your messages and taking them to him. He really enjoys hearing from all of you!
Hey Buddy you go get them and hang in there.Jennifer if you and your family need anything please let me and Deanna know.You all will definately be in our prayers.
RED STAY STRONG AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING DON'T HESITATE TO CALL ME(434-532-6166) OR WAYNE(434-917-0650).
I'M PRETTY SURE THIS CANCER WILL GET TIRED OF DEALING WITH YOU SOON AND WE WILL SEE YOU BACK AT THE PEN SOON, DRAGGIN US AROUND LIKE NORMAL.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Red. Hang in there you can Fight this. Call if their is anything we can do. Jennifer, my number is 804-586-2807 don't hesitate to call for anything.
Red, I am truely sorry to hear this news. Please remember that through prayer GOD can do and heal anything. You have alot of prayers going up for you now including mine and my family. I will also put you on the prayer list at our church. Also remember I am right around the corner and if I can help you in any way please don't hesitate to call. My personal cell # 804-691-1982 work cell 804-898-0359 and home 434-246-8312 work 804-733-2690
Red, I will say a prayer for you and your family , stay strong and hope that you get to feeling better. Your hillbilly friend from Arkansas
DEREK DUPRE
Red,stay strong you can beat this.Anything you or your family need feel free to call anytime.God Bless and hang in there.757-653-1726
I just saw the post on here! I'm really sorry to hear this and have you in my prayers! Red you know if there is anything I can help you with don't hesitate to call me! For anything! Let me know, You have always helped me anyway you could!
Tacklebox! 804 712 3000
The doctors determined today that Dad will not be able to receive radiation because the cancer is in his windpipe. He is receiving chemotherapy though and the medicine they are giving him related to the chemo is making him very groggy.
He is still not up to seeing anyone right now. He's very uncomfortable from both the side effects of the cancer and from being hospitalized.
He should be coming home this weekend. I'll keep you updated!