Sick and full of dread

Moesten

Found out today that my dad has colon cancer. So now we start the wait of finding out what stage it is and what the course of treatment will be. The next few days will be long ones. At least after the CT scans you know what you're dealing with - Stage I, Stage III, whatever. I'm the kind of person who does better when I am armed with information and know what's going on. I can't stand being in the dark and patience is not my long suit.

My father is not a healthy man and has a whole laundry list of risk factors. He also puts off going to the doctor until things are unbearable so that makes me scared that things might be very progressed. I am hoping I am wrong though.  

We'll take all the thoughts and prayers we can get, please. 

Dani3679

I'll definitely keep you and your family in my prayers.  Hopefully you can get all the info soon and know what you're dealing with.

mrs.george2be04

Oh honey, I'm so sorry.  You and your family are in my thoughts. (((HUGS)))

Temp806465500003043

I'm so sorry you guys are going through this.  I will keep your family in my prayers.

Ttimes3

Oh my goodness, Kristen. I can't imagine what you and your family must be going through. I pray that the information comes quickly and the plan of action is comforting for everyone. Cancer is such an ugly and frightening word. 

shyntrue

T&P on the way.  ((((Big Hugs))))

cops_wife

Oh, I am so sorry. I will keep you all in my prayers.

kel716

Lots of thoughts and prayers headed your way!  Such a scary battleground, hopefully the information you get soon is the best news possible.

KarmaKP

Aww geez, Kristen.  My stomach flipped when I read that.  I am so sorry to hear of the diagnosis.  I hope it's not as far along as you fear it could be.  I will send very positive thoughts toward your family and especially your dad. 

buckeyethor

I am so sorry. Praying for your family.

Meg41208

I'm sorry.  I hope it's been caught early and very treatable.  

KristenBtobe

I'm so sorry to hear this.

 

sistrkate

Oh my god, how awful and terrifying.  I hope the news is as positive as possible, and that the treatment is successful.

I really want to give you a hug right now.

doodlebug914

I'm so sorry Kristen.  I will be praying for you and your family.  I hope you get some answers and a treatment plan soon.  Is he in town?

Jscaggs

Thoughts and prayers your way for you and your family.

Superchicy

I am so sorry.  I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

Moesten

Thank you everyone for your kind words and positive thoughts. Tomorrow he is scheduled for an MRI and chest x-ray to determine how progressed it is. Monday is the CT scan. They removed several polyps today but had to leave a large mass in there. That will be removed in surgery Tuesday. Then we'll know how bad things are and what the treatment course will be.

Doodlebug, yes, he is in town. MRI and CT scan at Mercy Anderson. Surgery will be at University.

Please, please keep my dad in your thoughts and prayers. All the good thoughts ar very appreciated. You're a great bunch of women. 

KristenBtobe

We are always here to listen. Keep us posted.

JLPT830

How scary Kristen!  You, your dad, and your family are in my prayers.  Please keep us posted.

stillwaiting12

I am so sorry! I hate that you are facing this. Hopefully it was caught early and he can begin the road to recovery. Thoughts and prayers being sent to you and your family. ((hugs))

curlypie1

What scary news Kristen. I'm so sorry to hear of the struggle he is facing. I will keep him in my prayers for a very treatable cancer. Please keep us posted.

gandcnky

I'll definitely keep your dad and your family in my prayers.  I'm so sorry you've gotten sad news.

l.m.k.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Good luck with everything.

SKM1111

My prayers are with you. I hope everything turns out okay.

addslove

I am really sorry to hear this.  Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

asphire

My thoughts are with your family!!!

andailey

I'm so very sorry you've been given such awful news. I will be praying for your entire family during this difficult time.

shellbug79

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.  If it helps my husbands aunt was diagnosed at the beginning of December with colon cancer, she only went to the hospital b/c she hadn't gone bathroom in a week and was having stomach pains.  When they found the tumor they gave her 3 weeks and then said maybe 5 weeks.  We are now in July and she is doing great.  She is not a canidate for surgery but she has been having chemo every other Friday and she went from a nursing home (b/c she lived on her own and is very frail) to now living in an assisted living place.  She has her good days and bad days but if you have the will to live I think that helps everything! 

Michelle

MrsMandaK

Oh, Kristen, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

jerseygirl81

I'm so, so sorry to hear that. Will definitely keep you in my thoughts.

anotapotamus

Just saw this. Add another hug to the group. IMT (((HUG)))