Update on my FIL

[Marisa6826]

Just wanted to give you guys an update on him (he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last week).

He had a bone scan earlier in the week and thankfully, they didn't find anything. A MRI was also done to check his lymph nodes and they, too, are all clear, although they think they saw something resembling a kidney stone.

He's going for a kidney ultrasound Monday to see what the story is. He already has received a hormone shot to reduce the size of the tumor and then he will be having radiation (both directed and implanted seeds) in four months.

Thanks so much for all the well wishes. They're working!!!

-m

[pritchettzoo]

Great news! And he'll be able to hold Amelia! :)

Anna

[alkagift]

Marisa, that's great! When my SIL's lymph nodes were clear that was the point at which I relaxed a little. It doesn't make the treatment any easier, but it certainly makes the outlook brighter!

More power to your FIL and we'll be thinking about him!

Allison
Mommy to Matthew Clayton, 5/13/03

[missym]

That's great news that his scan results are so positive! I'll be keeping him and your family in my thoughts...

Missy, mom to Gwen 03/03

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20 months and counting!

[candybomiller]

Fantastic news! More thoughts and prayers headed his way, just in case!

[MartiesMom2B]

That's wonderful. I hope he recovers quicly from the radiation. I was reading up on the prostate and I read somewhere that drinking tea may help prevent prostate cancer.

-Sonia

[calebsmama03]

So glad it was clear! Continued thoughts and prayers his way!
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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Oh my!! #2 5/05

[MelissaTC]

I am so glad to hear that he is doing ok. Here's more prayers and well wishes that everything continues to go well.

[ALLEYCAT]

What a relief that there was nothing found in the bone scan. I hope the treatments go easily and quickly for him. Hang in there.

[JLiebCamm]

That's really great news. Thanks for updating us!

[new_mommy25]

Great news Marisa. Thanks for the update. I hope he continues to do well.

[jk3]

That's good news. I hope he continues to improve.

Jenn
DS 6/03

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[mudder17]

Marisa, thanks so much for the update. I'm glad there's positive news right now. I'll keep praying that his body will continue to fight off the disease.


Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
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[jamsmu]

Marisa,
So glad to hear the lymph nodes test was negative!! A kidney stone won't be comfy, but its a much better alternative!

[Sarah1]

Marisa--I didn't realize your FIL was going through this. I'm sorry to hear it. I'm glad to hear things are looking positive, though. :)

[barbarhow]

Marisa-so glad for the great news. He will do beautifully, I am sure. It is always great news that lymph nodes are clear. The advances in the treatment of this cancer are amazing. My prayers continue to be with you guys.
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03, a Red Sox fan
expecting #2, a Yankee fan, around 5/9/05!

[starrynight]

Wonderful news!!! I will keep him in my thoughts for continued good news.

[dowlinal]

Yeah!!! I am so happy to hear that things are looking good.

A

[McQ]

Glad the well wishes are doing its magic.

Hope you're having a better day.
Allison
~ mama to Declan 3.24.03 and Meghan 8.26.04

[hez]

Glad to hear positive news-- I hope the trend continues!

[mysweetboy]

Wonderful news, Marisa....here's to continued improvement. :)

Lori
mommy to Charlie, 6 months old!

[octmom]

I'm so glad that you have some good news! I'm sure that your whole family is feeling pretty relieved right about now. I'll keep you all in my thoughts.

edited to fix really bad typing

Jerilyn
DS, Sean 10/03

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