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My mom just called to tell me my father had surgery today to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder. The doctor said it was the largest tumor hes ever seen. They were unable to remove all of it as he was bleeding too bad. They say the cancer has spread to his kidney. Im still sorta in shock. I feel really helpless, i just want to get good thoughts going his way. thats all i can do. Hes a good man and doesnt deserve this shit.

sorry to hear about it. Your father will be in my thoughts.

He is in my prayers chinaski. :(

Sending my thoughts your way Chinaski - sorry to hear about this.

My prayers are with you & your family.

so sorry....my godfather just found out he has cancer too. Im so sorry for the battle he is in and you are in and your whole family is in. I wish you all the best and hope you all win the fight over it.

Bladder cancer is what killed my grandfather. :( My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

You and your family are in my prayers.

Stay strong for your father - your family will be in my prayers.

Keep strong.

Thoughts will be with you.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My thoughts are with you and your family... I'm sorry you're going through this :(

couldn't have said it better :(

FM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Things have gone from bad to worse unfortunately. After 3 surgeries, they finally were able to remove all of the tumor in the bladder, but when trying to do tests on the kidneys they revealed another large tumor in the ureter. It was to come out asap, so they could continue with the kidney surgery, but with some VA scheduling debacles they werent able to get the surgery scheduled in a timely manner. In the period in between, he started having what they thought were mini-strokes. After some tests and a CAT scan, it turns out he has a baseball sized tumor in his left front of his brain, he wasnt having strokes, but seizures. Were of course hoping it will be benign, but im having my doubts. Its just one thing after another, with 2 other cancer surgeries now on the back burner and brain surgery coming up, I just dont know where to find any strength or optimism.

Oh no. :( I pray for the best for you and your family. Regardless of the outcome, it'll make you all stronger. Your family is there to support as well, so if you don't know where to find strength, turn to them.

I have no idea how anything I say can provide any comfort for you. You and your family are in my thoughts, and I hope this somehow turns out better than it is looking.

You are in my thoughts Chinaski. I hope everything goes well... even in the worst of times, the best that could can happen.

You and yours will be in m thoughts and prayers in the coming days....

Man. That's really rough. I've had some cancer scares in my family the last few years, but nothing like this.

The best to you and yours. Hang in there, man.

You and your familly got all my support, i whish you good luck.

That's tough, chinaski. :( Hopefully things will take a turn for the better.

Terrible news chinaski, take care of yourself. :(

Your father and your family will be in my prayers.

Wow, chinaski, that's just so much to deal with all at once.
I'll keep you and your family (especially your father) in my thoughts.

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Terrible news. You and your family will be in my prayers.

You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers...

Sorry to hear that--I can't imagine how hard this must be on your family right now.

I'm really sorry to hear that you and your father are having to experience this.

Dang chinaski, I don't even know what to say other than what has already been said.

Your family will be in my thoughts and I hope it goes well :( :(

Good vibes on the way.

Your family is in my prayers. I know what its like to deal with a parent battling cancer, and its about as rough as it gets.

I am sending good thoughts your way. :(