it is great news. hang in there, donger.
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Love this.

Glad to hear it! Hang in there and we'll continue prayers.

Awesome!

Good news Donger. Continued prayers.

Continued prayers!

Glad to hear the good news.

Haven't been around much so just seeing this but wanted to make sure you knew you had a few more thoughts and prayers your way.

Good update man. Stay strong.

Great stuff. Dealing with parents going through these problems horrible. Good to hear the update.

Great news.

How's your old man doing, Donger? I hope he's well obviously. That funny story about Wimbledon reminded me of him, and I thought this would be the best place to ask.

Glad to hear your dad is doing better.

Heh, that is funny.

He's doing okay. Since he handled chemo so well, the oncologist decided to triple the potency of the dosage (or whatever) he's now on every other week. It really ****s him up for a few days, but then he's better. Still having PT every other day and has somehow managed to regain moderate control of his legs. No seizures since the second surgery. And it was the last surgery, I guess. He said he won't do another one if they say he needs one, which I can understand...

Thanks for asking.

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Hello. A quick update.

My Dad just had a follow-up MRI to ascertain the result of the second surgery and aggressive chemo. As far as they can tell, both tumors have shrunk significantly. The doctors are "suggesting" that he begin a lower dosage, oral chemo plan for a few days a month over the next five months, along with "Navy SEAL-like" PT. My Dad is more pissed about that his quality of life has diminished (can't walk, bathe, go to the bathroom by himself) than ****ing dying, so they are going to try to walk the line between the two, apparently. They did find a suspect area on the MRI, but can't tell if it's a new lesion or just a shadow on the scan. We're obviously hoping for the latter. It isn't logical that a new lesion would grow considering all the shit that they've been pumping into to him to kill, and successfully so, the existing tumors. So we've got our fingers crossed.

Thanks in advance for your continued good thoughts and prayers. I do appreciate it.

Donger.

Great news, Donger. Prayers for your father's continued improvement.

Can I bring Daddy Donger some anti seizure weed?

Thanks.

Thanks sweetheart, but the middle brother has already made that suggestion ad infinitum and has been, and will continue to be, summarily rejected. "I didn't make it through the ****ing hippy 60s without trying that shit just to take it now!" I even suggested we try it together as a laugh, but he has a rather established personality.

I adore everything about that story.

Oral chemo? What is it? I'm on Temodar/Temozolomide.

Good to hear he's doing better.

#DaddyDonger Strong :)

Yes, I think Temodar.

Glad to hear there is improvement.

All the best to you and your dad, bud.

I hope he keeps on getting better and will be past the hassles soon!

How is he handling it? I only had mild nausea the first round.

This round, I was up dry heaving for over an hour. I have an anti-nausea, but it did not work for that 1st dose.

He says that the oral chemo doesn't bother him at all. The IV chemo gave him mild nausea, but nothing beyond that. The doctors are a bit mystified at his ability to withstand discomfort, which I find amusing considering this is a man who could keep up with me on a 8% climb just a few years ago. He literally thrives on this kind of stuff. It's the lack of control over his body that is giving him fits now. He can't stand it. Pain and discomfort are one thing (well, two things) but not being able to control his body, pain or no, is another.

Hello. Unfortunately, my father began having seizures again last week. He had an MRI on Friday and it shows a new tumor deep within his brain. It is inoperable. The doctors are working on a treatment plan. One of the options is some new clinical trial. Anyway, I thought now would be a good time to update. If you would, please send good thoughts to my dad. Thanks.

Donger

Sorry to hear that man.

Donger, all the best to your dad, you and your family. Take care. Sincerely, Meatloaf

Will do, sir

Done deal

Donger, not sure if you've seen the "Vice" special on cancer treatment by using viruses (including HIV) as a cure, but perhaps you can convince your physician to push your father's case in that direction.

There have been some absolutely amazing clinical results in those trials.

Baby Lee posted the link to it recently and if you have cable it would be in your on demand feature if you have HBO. Since it appears inoperable, and all other options exhausted, I'd see if your pop is willing to give it a go.

http://killingcancer.vice.com

Oh, and all my best to your pops.

Yes, indeed I have. I'm hoping that that is what the trial is going to be.

:( Sorry to read this. Good thoughts headed his way, and yours.

Have you heard about this? http://www.cyberknife.com/cyberknife...?langtype=1033

Hopefully, there is access to one in his area.

prayers sent.

Different circumstances, but same fears just about a year and a half ago so I can somewhat relate. The toughest part was not knowing anything. Hang in there.

I'm pretty sure I can help with the seizures. But it will send him on a 3 day mental vacation. Lots of love to Donger Sr.

I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers are on the way...

Yes, I had, but I will pass it along. Thank you.

Donger,
Positive T's&P's for your father.....

Donger, prayers to you, your dad, and rest of family. So sorry to hear about this, and hope he is able to pull through, and you are able to get even closer to family and lean on each other.

Hi Everyone:

My Dad was just admitted to the ER. He has lost complete control of his legs and is hallucinating badly. He still recognizes me but he is barely lucid. He also has some kind of issue with his lungs now.

I contemplated not asking for this, but if you would, please say a prayer or send good vibes to my father at this time. I'm really trying very hard to be positive, but I suspect that we're entering into the period that I've been dreading for over a year.

And, if you also would, please say a prayer for my mother. They have been together since the were 14 and 16 (now 70 and 72 respectively), and are the most symbiotic couple that I've ever seen. She has been my father's primary care giver since this all began, and absolutely refuses to cease that care, but it's really taking a toll on her.

On a side note, please do take some time tomorrow to wish your fathers a Happy Father's Day. I have a horrible feeling that this will be my last one to say it to mine, and it would give me some comfort if a I knew that this post has some positives beyond my asking.

Thank you,

Donger

:( Sorry to hear this Donger. I was just wondering how he was doing the other day.

Oh man, terrible news. Hang in there, Donger. Stay strong for them both.

Ugh, I had a feeling it was bad news when I saw the thread had been bumped. Very sorry to hear this, try to make the best of this Father's Day with him.

Done. Prayers for your mom dad and you. All the best bud.

So sorry to hear this, Donger. I will definitely send good thoughts and prayers your way. Hang in there, bud.

Sorry to hear that buddy, consider it done. All the best to your Father and your family.

Done. Best wishes for a positive outcome.

Prayers...
tons of prayers

My heart goes out to you, your mother and your family!!! Reading about the relationship of your Mom and Dad really tugs at my heart.

Don't apologize for asking for prayer. Yes, I understand where you are coming from but man, that's why we are here. We are with you!!! Not only we are praying for your Dad but, also, your Mom and for you!!!

Sorry to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers to you.

God Bless dad mom you and all his family and friends. Lean on each other in these tough times

Prayers. God bless your Dad.

best wishes to your dad and your family as you go through this difficult phase of life together...

treasure every moment...

Prayers sent. I lost my Dad in 2006 and Fathers Day is still hard for me.

Donger,

Thought and Prayers for your Dad, Mom and you.....

Donger, you and yours are in my warmest thoughts. I'll think of you tomorrow when i talk to my dad.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Stay strong.

Lost my father in 2010. Stay strong!

You got it man, you, your Father and all of yours will be in my prayers.

So glad to know you put stock in prayers, you're a man of science who atleast keeps his mind open.

Prayers sent.

Thanks guys.

It turns out that his blood sugar was completely off the charts, likely from the steroids, and that he also probably has pneumonia in at least one lung. He's hanging in there.

Good to hear he's hanging in there. Prayers for you and your family. Stay strong.

That is good news. I have high readings with blood sugar after chemo, but not too bad, and since I am off the 2 days of steroids, it is lower. I know when that stuff is through the roof, all sorts of bad things happen. Prayers for your family.

Donger, everything that has been said here is truth. Prayers to your Mom/family/friends. Go somewhere alone and scream, cry or curse. Know this, that your Dad is extremely proud of you and loves you forever. Peace my cyber friend..............

I lost my dad 15 years ago. Positivity and prayers coming your way.

Peace be with you and yours, Donger.

Prayers for you and your father. Glad he was doing better yesterday.

I'm sad to say that my father has double pneumonia. His immune system is shot after 14 months of chemo. So, they are stopping the chemo treatments. They are suggesting that he be moved to a hospice, which my mother is refusing. She wants him at home.

So, I guess this is it.

Thank you all for all your good thoughts and prayers since this began. I truly appreciate it. It has helped me, and I hope that somehow they reached my dad as well.

Donger

Condolences.

My grandmother was able to do her hospice care at home. Look into that.

Sorry to hear. I hope his last moments are spent with those that he loves.

Donger, your Father can have hospice care at home. Hopefully they can get rid of the pneumonia with AntiBiotics and then address the cancer. Check around with your local "office on aging" and see what recommendations they have. Peace be with you and yours

Thanks and yes, that is what is going to happen. There was a lady at the hospital going over details with my mother and wife. I had to leave.

Thanks. The good news is that all of his sons and all of his grandchildren live here.

Sucks man. I feel your pain. My uncle who was pretty much my father growing up passed when I was younger. My grandmother played a large part in raising me passed away almost 2 years ago.

Sorry.

Sorry to hear things haven't turned up more, man. Hang in there.