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JAYofFL


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Last Evening/ Early this morning April 13 & 14th my Father complained of slight chest pain/ heaviness of the chest, pain in the upper arms and at the back of the neck. Also his blood pressure was somewhat High for him, but not dangerously elevated and soon he had shortness of breath.
He did go to hospital and after some tests ruling out heart attack or congestive failure{again} or other "clot/embolyism" episode -
The Dr who attended to him said: findings on the x-ray of the "spot" or "small in size area" on one lung, Dr. suggested a CT scan, and about 1 hour later the results came back as a 8 cm. "SOMETHING" and Dad will be having a Lung biopsy next week.

ALSO, back in February and early March Dad had:
The MRA of the neck report shows 40-50% blockage at most, "NOT serious enough yet to require surgery" and also had MRA of the head~ More specialized consultation & treatment is suggested, the Neurology clinic to which my Father is being referred in Tampa, FL has No appointments available till May 2nd


My prayer request is
I ask that you keep my Father in your prayers as these 2 appointments come nearer and for the protection of his entire health and well-being.
I ask that you keep my Mother and I also in your prayers during this time ahead, as we face this uncertainy also. Protect ALL of us with your grace and peace, and provide the strength and patience needed to do so.

AMEN

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Blessed Heavenly Father,


I ask you that you would bless Jay's family with peace of mind and spirit and better health. Be with his father as he undergoes these times of bad health. Let healing come to him. Help the doctors find what is wrong with his body. Meanwhile, give strength to his family as they worry about the health of their loved one, as well as trying to take care of themselves. Renew all of their spirits as the soaring eagle's, using the harsh air currents of tribulation to lift it up above the storm clouds of despair. Bless this family well. For in Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.



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I'll be praying for you, your mother and dad through out the day Jay.


Steve



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Jay,


I'll be praying for your family.  You have been on my heart a lot lately.  How are you feeling?



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I will keep your dad in my prayers.  May the Great Physician assist with the proper diagnosis and treatments.

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UPDATE

My Dad's lung biopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow, TUESDAY, April 18th 2006 at 1:00 PM

Please keep him in your prayers during this time, and also for myself and my Mom too as we wait during this procedure.

JAY

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Hi Jay,


I hope you know we've been praying for you dad and your family today.  This dumb site wouldn't let us post!!  Please keep us updated on the test.


 


 



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Dearest Jay,


I hope that all went well with your dad's biopsy today.  He continues to be in my prayers.



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Dear Jay,


I prayed for you BOTH last night and this morning. I wanted to write down a prayer for you, but the site was down. I hope that everything came out okay. My family has been stricken by cancer before, with relatives from both sides getting and dying from it. I hope and pray that your dad gets better. My love goes with you.


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Tues. Night UPDATE

Thank You Everyone for your prayers, we're going to need them later this week also.

Because of the size & location of the "8 centimeter in size mass/growth , the biopsy must be done In hospital perhaps as soon as Thursday. This doctor was very direct & honest with both my Dad and Mom regarding this mass and the potential findings, and possible outcomes all dependent on the biopsy results, of course.

Dad is dealing with this as positively as he can at this point, I think I'm finding it all abit more overwhelming than either of my parents are-because of my weakened physical & emotional state.

Keep us ALL in prayers................THANK YOU

JAY

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hey jay.

you got it bro.

peggy

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Dear Heavenly Father,


Thank you for bringing Jay's daddy and his mom and himself this far. Thank you for giving his family the strength to get through this horrible ordeal. Be with them as they go through a worrisome time of waiting. Ease their minds and souls as they face surgery. Continue to give Jay's dad the courage to get through the surgery. Bless the doctors and nurses with the knowledge to remove this growth and bring him back to full health. Bless this family, Lord, for they have been through so many storms together. Let them feel your peaceful presence. Let your angels be with them. Give each one comfort. For in Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.



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JAYofFL wrote:

Because of the size & location of the "8 centimeter in size mass/growth , the biopsy must be done In hospital perhaps as soon as Thursday. This doctor was very direct & honest with both my Dad and Mom regarding this mass and the potential findings, and possible outcomes all dependent on the biopsy results, of course.



THURS. Evening UPDATE

The biopsy of the "slightly over 8 centimeter/ almost 4 inches in size mass/growth" was completed sucessfully on my Dad's right lung. The mass which blocks nearly ALL of bronchial tubes of the center or middle lobe of that lung.

The lung specialist who performed this told us that based on his the digital images and the tissue make-up, etc ......He is not overly optimistic of the biopsy results and possible outcomes, that of course is before the results are actually back.

My Dad returns to the Dr for results Monday early afternoon for the results, Mom will go with him- of course. I plan to go also, so I can listen in and be well informed too.

Continue to keep my Dad and all of us here, in your prayers.
I can use some extra too- this has added to my stress/anxiety level which increases my PAIN

JAY

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You and your family are in my prayers tonight Jay......


Steve



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Jay,
I'm praying for your father, and for your family, and yourself. May God bless you all.

Darrel

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Dear Jay,


I will be praying for you and your family the whole weekend. I know how hard it is to wait to see if all of the cancer has been removed from your dad. I pray that God will bless you and your family with the peaceful reassurance of His presence. Don't give up hope! Just keep praying! He will ALWAYS be there for you.


Jeffrey



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Just remember, Jay - no matter what the outcome, God is still bigger!!


Praying for you all!



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JAYofFL wrote:

"The biopsy of the "slightly over 8 centimeter/ almost 4 inches in size mass/growth" was completed sucessfully on my Dad's right lung. The mass which blocks nearly ALL of bronchial tubes of the center or middle lobe of that lung.

The lung specialist who performed this told us that based on his the digital images and the tissue make-up, etc ......He is not overly optimistic of the biopsy results and possible outcomes, that of course is before the results are actually back."




NEXT UPDATE

My Dad goes to the Doctor who's the Lung Specialist on Monday April 24th at 12:00 PM. I'll be going along with him and my Mother as the biopsy results are IN, and treatment options, etc...... are discussed.
As of this writing I am very uncertain when I'll be able to Update next.


JAY

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Jay,


We will be praying for you all!  Don't worry if you can't post regularly - we will be here when you can!!



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UPDATE on BIOPSY


It was a very upsetting and sad Doctor's appointment, one that leaves are family of 3 changed forever now.
Dad has the type of cancer{ small cell Lung cancer } that can NOT be operated on or removed.

It is the most aggressive form and tends to be FAST moving, Treatment options are limited and must be approached aggressively to arrest the cancer, without it prognosis is 3-6 months. Later this week, Dad will be going for pre testing to see if he is "healthy" enough to tolerate the chemotherapy/ radiation regimen that the Lung Specialist & Oncologist feels he needs.


Continue to pray for my Dad as he faces this "BATTLE" aagainst his own body. I pray God is NOT done with him yet, for I can't yet comprehend the worst of the worst- yet !!!!!





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Jay,


I'm so sorry the news wasn't better news.  But remember what I said - God is so much bigger than ANYTHING we face here on this earth!  Just trust Him to be the eternal YES! 


We will continue to pray for your dad & entire family.  And, by the way, your family of three has grown to include all of us!


Hang in there!!


Lisa



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Jay, I'm sorry to hear this.  I promise to pray for you and your family as you go through this difficult time. 
 
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Jay,


I am so sorry to hear your news.  I will continue to pray for your dad as well as for you and your mom.  God still performs miracles, so hang on buddy.  Your immediate family is in my thoughts and prayers.  We're here for you my brother.



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THANK YOU

LISA, STEVE & TIM for your prayers and your expressions of friendship & christian love, caring and concern.

Trying to and taking " 1 day at a time and making the most of them all."

JAY

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I know what you are feeling. Cancer has done a number with my family and kin. I will be praying for a miracle for you. May the Lord bless your family and keep you all within his loving arms. Ours will be stretched up to HIM in prayer for a miracle, and praise for being such a wonderful God that loves us so. Don't give up. We are all loving you.


Jeffrey



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THANK YOU Jeffrey for your prayers too.



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Jay, just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and praying for you and your family that God will give you the strength and peace to handle whatever is going to happen. 

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UPDATE

CHEMOTHERAPY will be starting next week, Monday - Wednesday, for 2-3 hours each day.
Then the next cycle will be every 3rd week for 3 - 4 months, if my Dad tolerates it well and at some point when the "mass" has reduced in size { hopefully, I }
Radiation therapy will be added at some point during this time.

I probably will NOT be writing many UPDATES here in this message thread.
So if anyone wants to know how things are going with my father please communicate via Pvt. Message. or via E-mail

JAY

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Jay,


Whether you are posting updates or not, we will be there with you!  We will continue to pray for your dad.  We pray that your dad tolerates the treatment well and that it is successful.  We pray that the tumor shrinks rapidly.  We pray that the doctors and nurses involved with your dad's treatment are kind, loving, and compassionate.  And we pray for peace of heart and mind for you and your mom.


We will be here when you need us!


Lisa



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CHEMOTHERAPY starts today, and then Tuesday & Wednesday for 2-3 hours each day.
Then the next cycle will be every 3rd week for 3 - 4 months, if my Dad tolerates it well and at some point when the "mass" has reduced in size { hopefully, I }

Radiation therapy will be added at some point during this time.

Please keep my Dad in your prayers today as he starts chemotherapy.

JAY

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