My Dad's Update

Tryingtogetpregnant

Hey girls!

Thanks so much for all of your thoughts and prayers. We all really appreciate them!

Today was a good and bad day I guess. The good news is that my Dad is doing fine and resting. Also, his surgery did go well and the doctor still feels that his recovery prognosis is very good. The other big good news is that his cancer had not spread thankfully!

The bad news is that they could only take a minor part of his growth today to biopsy, and they will have to kill the rest through BOTH radiation and chemotherapy. The growth was bigger than they thought it was going to be, and they would have had to remove his entire voicebox to take it out. Obviously, that is not the best option at this point. So, they will have to add in chemo (initially it was only radiation) to kill the growth. I think we were all pretty shocked to hear about the chemo and size of his growth. He is willing, of course, to do anything he needs to do.

From here, he has an appt with an oncologist on 8/19 to get his treatment plan and get things started. My sister will have to go to that with him because we will be in Colorado after our FET. I will most likely not be able to help with many things if/when our treatment is successful because none of us want to take any chances with me around radiation and chemo if I'm pregnant.

Thanks again for all of your good thoughts and prayers - I'm off to take a nap now! And, I'm preparing for my big u/s and b/w tomorrow for our FET. It's been a busy week!

 

williaw

I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!

Echloe

I'm glad things went well today and that the cancer hasn't spread.  

Good luck tomorrow at your ultrasound. 

madelyn07

Your family will continue to be in my thoughts! Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your father!

JFa

I must have missed the original post. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers....get some rest, it definitely sounds like you have had a very busy week!

ladychicago

that's so much to be dealing with right now!    are you holding up ok?    you and your family are in my thoughts.   HUGS.

MontyMrs

Jenny, What a relief that the cancer hasn't spread and that he has a good prognosis. I know chemo is scary but I'm so glad that they are being aggressive with treatment and I hope this will save his voice box. I'm sure today was exhausting for you, I hope you can rest up and get ready for that FET. You're being a wonderful,supportive daughter and it's good to hear that you're taking time for yourself too. Now your countdown begins!!!!

Mrs.Kiltlifter

This is good news.....and even the bad news will turn into good news in the near future!! 

smilee

Sweetie.. I am glad that there is good news in there.  I am also sorry that you were confronted with some shocking news as well.

I will continue to pray for your dad and for you.  Let's get you pg, so your dad has something truly special to focus on.

Having gone through this... please know I am ever here if you need to talk.

XOXOXO 

jehnm

Thank you for the update!  I will definitely keep you guys all in my prayers!  I hope you and your dad both get great news soon!!

CardsfanSM

Continued big hugs to you and your family. Can't wait to hear about your monitoring tomorrow:-)

MerryMarisa

Jenny, I'm so glad your Dad's surgery went well.  I'll continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts.  Like you, I'm sure your Dad is a fierce fighter!

Good luck tomorrow with your u/s and b/w.  Update as soon as you can!

Romeo&Denise

Glad to hear that things are progressing for the best! T&P's continuing to come your way. GL tomorrow!

ChaynBill

I'm glad to hear that your father is healing well.  I'll continue to think of you all.  Good luck for you with tomorrows U/S. 

flutterby918

You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts. Best wishes to your dad for a full recovery!

hillaree

((hugs)) Thinking of you and your dad!

BRSaugust20

I am so happy to hear that there wasn't any metastasis. Sorry your dad had to do chemo on top of the radiation but it will be worth it to preserve his voice box.

Can't wait to hear your FET goes!

rachel06

I will continue to keep you in my thoughts & prayers. I work in oncology so if you need anything at all let me know.

igh0318

I'm so glad to hear that the cancer hasn't spread. I will keep your Dad in my thoughts as he goes through his treatments. 

Good luck with your tests tomorrow.   

cheekyali

It will be a long road but you must focus on the good news that it hasn't spread! that is hugely wonderful.

vandelay

Thoughts and prayers to you, your dad, and the rest of your family.

harley12

I'm glad everything went well. I'll continue to send positive thoughts and vibes.

Temp893722312503334

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.  I will hope for continued good news! 

lnle

I hope your dad is able to recover fully and that the radiation and chemo do their job!

Dragonfly1226

I'm glad he is resting and doing well after surgery. I will continue to send thoughts and prayers to you and your family. You are an amazing woman! (((((hugs)))))

ginger67

Thats fantastic that it did not spread. As grueling as chemo and radiation sound if I were in a position like he is I would want the most aggressive treatment. Sounds like he is in great hands. Take Care