Update on my Dad...It's not good.

[Archae]

I mentioned my Dad has liver cancer, we found out today the bad news.
It's terminal.

His doctor figures he has 2 months left, at best.

Here he is at his 79th birthday party last October:



Damn it...

[hamsterjill]

1. Hugs!

I am so very sorry. Your dad has a kind face. And the bad stuff always seems to happen to the good guys!

Again, so sorry.

[UndertheOcean]

2. Sorry About your dad ... I am sure you will be there for him

None of us are going to live forever, It is only important that we love each other.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

3. He's known the love of a good family.

From the look on his face I'd say he's had a good life and he knows it. What more can a man ask of his time here?

[auntAgonist]

4. It is so hard to hear such news. I'm very

sorry that your Dad's prognosis is not good.

:hug: :grouphug: :hug:

I am always at a loss as to what to say.


I do care.

aA
kesha

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

5. That is very bad news

I'm so sorry. I wish you strength and your father peace as you go through this incredibly sad time.

[Gormy Cuss]

6. I'm sorry Archae.

That's a tough diagnosis. I hope that you can be there for him and your mother.

[NewJeffCT]

7. I'm very sorry

You have my sympathy. I hope the doctors are wrong.

[Heidi]

8. Do NOT give up hope. My dad was diagnosed with Stage IV liver cancer in February 2009.

He has been through endless rounds of chemo but was in very good health at diagnosis (lifelong runner and healthy eater). At diagnosis, he was given the same outlook as your father, and instead of conceding, he has made the most of whatever time is left. Admittedly, he has very good insurance which has allowed him to more fully enjoy his life without the nausea (and the worry), but your father's diagnosis is not necessarily an immediate death sentence.

Sending good thoughts to you and yours, Archae. :hug:

[redwitch]

9. I am sorry.

I hope you have some good time left with him and that the doctors are wrong. I hate cancer.

[abq e streeter]

10. I'm so very very sorry to hear this

My prayers are with him and your family. I don't know what else to say, but you're in my thoughts and prayers, Archae.

[GreenPartyVoter]

11. I am so sorry *hugs*

[femmocrat]

12. I am very sorry, Archae.

A :hug: for you and :hug: one for your dad.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. I am so sorry, my dear Archae...

I hope you spend much time with him, and your Mom...

Say everything that is in your heart, now...

And when you need to rage, or weep, we're here for you...


:hug:

[JohnnyLib2]

14. Such tough news..

Warm thoughts for him and for your family. :pals:

[jobycom]

15. More than sorry to here it.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

16. Make the best of the time left.

:hug:

Live in and for the moment. And make sure he does, too.

[SeattleGirl]

17. I'm so sorry, Archae

:hug:

[LaurenG]

18. I am sorry to hear this Archae

:hug:

[hippywife]

19. I'm really sorry, too, hon.

He looks like one helluva fun fella. I hope that the doctors are misguided in their prognosis and that you all have the time together to say what needs to be said and to share many more happy days together.

:hug: to all of you.

[pokerfan]

20. Very sorry to hear that

[LeftyFingerPop]

21. I'm very sorry, Archae

Good thoughts for your Dad... :hug:

[demtenjeep]

22. I am so sorry

I lost my dad to leukemia it has been 13 years and I so miss him

Please record him and get his voice so you can keep it forever.

I wish we had done that for my daddy. I would love to be able to pop in a video and see him and hear him

[Eyerish]

23. I'm so sorry to hear this Archae...

You and your family are in my thoughts. :hug:

[applegrove]

24. Awwwe. He looks like a good guy. And I can tell from the birthday cake you have a close and

fun-loving family. vibes.

[abbeyco]

25. I'm sorry to hear this, Archae

I'll keep you, your Dad and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Spend as much time with him as you can no matter how difficult - you'll cherish it forever.

Peace to you and your family :hug:

[Bennyboy]

26. Sorry for you and your family...

Tough times surely. Be strong and give him the best time you can...

[w8liftinglady]

27. I'm sorry.went through the same with my dad.

The most important thing is to make sure he's comfortable.My dad was a tough military lifer,but towards the end,he needed quite a bit of pain medications.he was on hospice,who took great care of his needs.If your dad is considering that,ask me anything you need to know.I will be passing loving thoughts to you and your family.Let me know if you need anything.

[Robeson]

28. I'm sorry, Archae...

...your family has my best thoughts and wishes...:grouphug:

[laylah]

29. I am so sorry to

hear this. Sending you and yours healing love and light :hug:

Jenn

[mnhtnbb]

30. I hope you and your Dad are able to enjoy some final time together.

:hug:

[eyepaddle]

31. You have my sympathy, and empathy.

My Dad is at the Mayo as I type this receiving radiation treatments for his cancer.

Your parents look so much like mine, it just tugs at my heart. :hug:

[GCP]

32. Get him into a hospice program

Nurses will come out and make sure he's comfortable and not in pain. Home health aides can help your mother bathe him.
I'm sorry.

[Swede]

33. Sorry to hear this.

Sad news.

[Bombero1956]

34. I'm so very sorry to hear of your Dad's illness Archae

May God's grace be with you and your family.