My Daddy needs some DU vibes shot his way...

[ScreamingMeemie]

My father has been having some tests (MRI, CT, ultrasound) on a kidney mass he's had for three years. His old dr. said it was nothing and to watch it. New Dr. ordered these tests to rule out anything serious. Needless to say, they called me this morning looking for him because they couldn't get a hold of him and need to see him "right away". I'm sitting here sick with worry. I was able to get a hold of him and he has an appt. today at 11:30.

This is my father who has been so much to me and my kids. Background is that he was both a mom and a dad to me as a child when my mother couldn't be bothered. He raised my daughter while I was working... He is everything to us. I am so worried...so worried.

If you get a second, could you please think a good thought around 11:30 AM for a man who really really deserves to get good news? They'll be going to a good cause. He's a certified independent who can't stand the current administration.

Thanks,

Laura

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

1. Oh MrsG.,

Many, many, many good thoughts are coming your way. I know how frantic you must feel right now. Know that you have myriad friends here at DU who are wishing you and your dad only the best! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. Thank you DTBK.

Too frantic. :hug:

[1gobluedem]

2. Big vibes for you AND your father

I'll be thinking of you both at 11:30.

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. Thank you 1goblue.

I am sick over this. I hope the dr. is just being an alarmist.

[Hugin]

3. ~~~~~~~~~~~

Sure, I have vibes applenty for your Dad!

Hope everything turns out for the best.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Prag,

Thank you :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

7. Laura?

The best vibes to your daddy. And look in your inbox soon.

Love, SS :hug: :loveya:

[Thtwudbeme]

8. Good vibes, good thoughts from NC

Will you keep us updated as soon as you know anything?

[NewWaveChick1981]

9. You got it!

I'm wishing the best for your dad. :D Good vibes coming his way!

[Sugar Smack]

10. NC is really pulling for him!

:D :pals:

We're here, Laura!

[NewWaveChick1981]

11. Yea for NC!

:applause: Strong vibes from NC!!!

[Mutley]

12. Good vibes for your Dad, MrsG.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[dolo amber]

13. You got it MrsG

Fingers crossed. :)

[ThomCat]

14. Of course. Many good thoughts coming his way.

And your way too.

[khashka]

15. Definitelty good thoughts for your Dad!

He has an incredible daughter, so he must be an incredible man.

And we're pulling for him!


Khash.

[GreenPartyVoter]

16. *hugs and prayers!*

[progmom]

17. Laura , you will both be at the forefront of my thoughts and prayers

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. My dear MrsGrumpy.....

Nothing but very good vibes, and lots of them, are heading your way.....

I just looked up at my clock, and realized that your dad is with the doctor right now.....

Talk about serendipitiy!

All my very best for you, your dad, and your whole family during this stressful time.....

:grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug:

[miss_american_pie]

19. Of course

He has my prayers. :hug:

[Zomby Woof]

20. You ask, and you get

Sending my very biggest and best ZombyVibes to DadGrumpy and the family!

:hug: for you Laura! :loveya:

[Crazy Dave]

21. Good vibes and good luck PappaG

:thumbsup:

[nini]

22. Sending all the positive vibes and strength I can pull together

for Dad and you. :hug: :hug: :hug:


:loveya:

[LaurenG]

23. Good Vibes for Dad Grumpy on the way

I'm sorry Mrs.G. I hope all is well soon. :hug:

[southlandshari]

24. Your dad, you, and the rest of your family

are in my thoughts and prayers.

:hug:

[SOteric]

25. Fierce vibes for your Dad and for you too,

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

26. Sending good vibes your Dad's way

and for you too! Try not to worry, as trite as that sounds. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

27. Positive vibes headed your way

:grouphug:

[auntAgonist]

28. Saying a prayer and sending good vibes his way..

much love and support MrsG!

:loveya:
:hug:
aA
kesha

[Sugar Smack]

29. Kick for Daddy Grumpy!

:kick:

[greatauntoftriplets]

30. Sending positive vibes for your father...

Please give us an update when you can.

[ScreamingMeemie]

31. ***Update**** The radiologist's report states that it is a mass that

is to be considered malignant until proven otherwise. It has a blood supply and showed up brighter than all the rest of the cysts on the scan. The good news is his lymph nodes and surrounding tissues appear unaffected, and he has an appointment for tomorrow at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit (The very best, I guess). The bad news...they're pretty positive it's cancer and the kidney will have to come out. :cry: He came over for coffee after he left the doctor's appointment and picked up his films... His major concern? That he will lose his job over this. This is my father and I am still kind of stunned. Thank you everyone for your good wishes; the stickies at the top of the board made me cry.

He has a biopsy tomorrow and I will keep you posted.

I can't lose my dad. I just can't. He was in the middle of such happiness and the future was looking so bright.


Thanks again,

Laura

[redqueen]

33. so sorry to hear this...

praying for his speedy recovery... don't lose hope

[Maddy McCall]

37. Honey, you were a friend to me when I dealt with my father's cancer.

My dad kicked it, and GrumpyDad will overcome it, too.

That it is not in the lymph nodes is the best news you could have received.

Please ask for a PET scan to make sure it hasn't spread anywhere else.

As for you, you need to take care of yourself. If indeed it's cancer, you have a tough road ahead of you, and you need to depend on your friends for support--both those at DU and those in real life.

I didn't do that when I was helping my dad beat his cancer. As a result, I suffered from a bout of depression I just couldn't kick. The prospect of losing my father was one I just couldn't fathom. Watching him go through radiation and chemotherapy saddened me so, even though I knew that he was a trooper and doing the best he could to keep a strong face on for me and the other members of my family. Dad beat the cancer, and then I had to beat the depression.

I will PM my phone number to you. You don't have to call me now. But if you EVER need to talk, I've been there and I will be glad to give you friendly support.

My warmest regards to you and your family, sweetheart. Your friends are there for you. Don't go through this alone.

:loveya: :hugs:

[miss_american_pie]

38. ...

:hug:

[Mutley]

39. Oh honey!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

40. I'm so sorry, but it is a good thing that the lymph nodes were uninvolved

I lost my mother to colon cancer in 1987 and will never forget the sickening feeling of tidal waves washing over me on the day of her diagnosis.

I will keep you and your dad in my thoughts and prayers. Be sure to maintain your routine as much as possible so you can keep your spirits up and thereby help him maintain his spirits. He can beat this!

:hug: :grouphug: :pals: :cry: :rant: I HATE CANCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sugar Smack]

42. Honey, I'm sorry.

I am so sorry. You cannot lose your dad.
LOVE and the deepest prayers,
Stephanie.

[Lars39]

44. One step at a time, MrsG.

Big :hug: to you all.

[nini]

46. He can live without one of his kidneys - so his chances are very good

Since it hasn't spread yet this is looking pretty good for him - though I know how scary this is. I remember when my Dad's mortality hit me between the eyes - it's a horrible feeling. I did lose him 8 years ago but his situation was different. He's got a great chance at many many more years.


Hang in there buddy. :hug: :hug:

[Pithlet]

49. I'm so sorry, Laura.

I'll continue to think positive thoughts about your dad. Please keep us updated :hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

51. I'm so sorry, MrsGrumpy.

Good vibes and thoughts for your father and your family coming your way. :hug:

[faithnotgreed]

52. i just saw this mrs g

prayers and healing for your beloved father

im so glad that it was caught before it spread and that you have one another - and will for a very long time

[GOPisEvil]

55. Many positive thoughts for your dad, you and your family.

:hug:

[deadparrot]

61. I'm so sorry, MrsG.

:cry:

:hug:

Thoughts, prayers, and good vibes coming your way.

[Akoto]

68. MrsGrumpy, your dad is in my thoughts, and ...

I really hope that he pulls through.

If it's any consolation, I am not a doctor, but it sounds as though the mass is associated largely with his kidney. People can live without those-- they even donate them! Don't lose hope.

[Call Me Wesley]

32. Good vibes for your father.

A candle's burning. :hi:

[Dangerously Amused]

34. Peace and love and strength and courage to you all.

He has your tremendous love to lean on now, that I think is the most important factor in his recovery.

Hugs to you:

[Maddy McCall]

35. Will certainly keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

My warmest regards to you, from one daddy's girl to another.

:hug: :pals: :loveya:

[LaraMN]

36. Good thoughts your way(s).

:hug:

[u4ic]

41. Sending healing vibes to your dad, Laura

and :hug: to you and your family.

I know all too well how trying a time this is for a family. Nine years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday when my mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The first picture...wow. Love and pride looking at his daughter. He seems like an incredible man. :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

43. I just saw this

I am sorry. I will send your daddy a lot of healing vibes and love. I hope just removing the kidney is enough.

I am sending you love, and extra inner strength. I feel very sad for what your family will be going through.

PM me if you ever need anything.

[latebloomer]

45. Oh, I'm so sorry

I know how scary this diagnosis is. My mother, when I was pregnant with my son, had breast cancer which had migrated into some lymph nodes and she had to have a partial mastectomy, with chemo and radiation.

The good news is, my son is now 14 and Mom is fine!

So cry, go through your feelings, but then try to calm down and know that this is not necessarily a death sentence.

Love, light and healing to you and your dad!

:hug:

[swag]

47. Best to you, your Dad, and your family.

[merh]

48. Sending out prayers and positive energies for your Dad, Mrs. G.

:hug:

(((((((((((((((((DaddyG)))))))))))))))))))

:loveya:

[applegrove]

50. Vibes... good vibes..

[wildhorses]

53. powerful mojo, postive vibes, good thoughts and

heartfelt prayers for you father. Sounds like a great guy.

[Darth_Kitten]

54. Sending good vibes and wishes you and your Dad's way!!!!

:D

[lumberingbear]

56. Prayers and good vibes...

to you and your Dad.

[Reciprocity]

57. Sending, prayers, positive thoughts, and good vibes your way.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

58. Oh sweetie....

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sounds like your Daddy is an incredible guy. :hug: We'll be hoping for the best.
Duckie

[Zomby Woof]

59. A kick for DaddyG!

[Deja Q]

60. He's got mine too

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Dave

[Redstone]

62. I know you're close to your dad. Hope he does well.

Redstone

[auntAgonist]

63. Mrs G. I will

keep praying and hoping for the best for your Dad! You hang in there hon.

:loveya:

aA
kesha

[RFKHumphreyObama]

64. My thoughts, prayers, best wishes and positive vibes for your dad

:hug: :hug:
I will hope and pray that everything will be OK for your father and for comfort and strength for your family during this period of time

[donheld]

65. Good thoughts are on there way

:grouphug: :pals:

[bigwillq]

66. Pappa Grumpy is getting my most positive vibes.

:hug: :hug:

With all the energy I have Laura, I am sending my best wishes, thoughts, vibes to your daddy.
On the positive side, it appears they have caught it early and it hasn't spread. Those are all very good things. He will beat this. You know he can. It might be rough for awhile but people beat it.
Stay positive.
And of course, Laura, my dearest Laura, my love, support and wishes will always find a way to you.
PM box is wide open. Drop me a note anytime you can.

:loveya:
-Will

[livetohike]

67. Keeping up positive thoughts and prayers for your Dad Mrs. G

:hug: Please update when you can. I know that your presence by your Dad's side will be a comfort to him.