None of this matters anymore.

[sellitman]

After Five years of seizures and debilitating medication they told us this morning my 19 year old has a Brain Tumor. He is home from college and now even that doesn't matter. Nothing else matters.

I am not religious but if anyone here is praying the next few days please put in a good word for Rob.

Thanks-Kevin

[TwilightGardener]

1. So sorry--prayers for your son, that he recovers.

[gateley]

2. I'm so sorry. You and Rob and in my heart and in my prayers.

:hug:

[Sugar Smack]

3. You have my prayers.

I'm so sorry, Kevin. I'll be thinking about you both.

[helderheid]

4. my prayers are with you and your family. I am sending healing vibes to Rob.

:hug:

[tekisui]

5. I wish you peace and comfort during your challenging time.

[TahitiNut]

6. Oh. My.

:hug:

[in_cog_ni_to]

7. OH NO, Kevin! Is he having surgery?

I wish you all the best and send Rob my heartfelt best wishes too. :hug: I am so sorry.

[sellitman]

13. We meet with the Doc tomorrow.

Yes..they have to take it out. Fortunately we are near Yale and their best specialist will see him

[in_cog_ni_to]

16. He's in GOOD HANDS! Positive thoughts.

He's going to come through this OK.:hug:

[renate]

27. thank goodness... from your post I got the impression it was inoperable

When you said "nothing else matters any more" I assumed the worst.

I'm glad he'll be getting the very very best care. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[sellitman]

79. I was a little out of it.

When I posted this I wasn't thinking clearly. We are near Yale Hospital in CT and Rob will get the best neurosurgon we can get. Although we are devistated we are hopeful. Thanks for your kind words.

[OKthatsIT]

106. I know someone who had a brain tumor taken out recently.

Cept for the shaved head and being in post surgery aches/pains for 2 weeks, she came through fine.

She noticed she had some muscles weakness, then one day she just fell down. Then it happened again a month later. So, she did get to it quickly. However, tumors grow at different rates, so her symptoms, etc.. may not apply to you son's.

[NikolaC]

128. I Knew Someone

who had a rather large tumor removed from her brain and she is doing well. There is hope and, as you say, you are by one of the best hospitals possible that could help your son. My hopes and prayers are with you both.

[riderinthestorm]

47. I am so grateful to hear that there is treatment available!

And it sounds like Rob is going to be in the best hands. Please keep us posted - I (we!) care!

[otherlander]

67. I hope the surgery goes well

I hope he recovers quickly

:hug:

[question everything]

71. Oh, a great sigh of relief

People do survive brain tumor, all is not lost.

Will hold high hopes for your and your family.

[TomInTib]

8. I just sent a few out the window.

And I thought that I had problems.

Here's Hope for the best.

Tom

[PDJane]

9. Prayers and good thoughts for you and for Rob........

and pleas to whatever Gods might be listening. I am so sorry...........

[SoCalDem]

10. I am not a religious person, but I wish I were..just for occasions like this

I am SO hoping that things will go well for Rob. Shame on the doctors for not figuring this out sooner. Here's hoping that now that they know what they are dealing with, they can take measures to help him..

As a parent of a child who spent years going through surgeries and spent most of his childhood going to doctors, I can sympathize with the ordeal you have ahead for your family..

:hug:s to all of you..especially young Rob

J..

[Subdivisions]

11. Nothing else matters, indeed. My thoughts are with you. n/t

[madokie]

12. Sent

:grouphug:

[niyad]

14. I am so very sorry--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. please keep us posted.

[sellitman]

17. I will

Thanks again.

[saracat]

15. Good thoughts and prayers are sent your way.

[Garbo 2004]

18. Thoughts & prayers with you & your son. n/t

[Parche]

19. hug

:hug: :hug: :hi:

[NoFederales]

20. I am too dysfunctional to give proper counsel, but I feel you. nt

NoFederales

[Whisp]

21. ........

no words.

tears.

so sorry.

[MuseRider]

22. Kevin

I will not be able to get your family out of my thoughts. You are being sent every good thought I can muster. Whatever kind of support you may need from your long distance DU friends please ask.

Good luck tomorrow with the Doc.

I am holding you all in my heart. Nothing else does matter.

[sellitman]

31. What I find is strange is that

Letting strangers of our troubles is in a weird way cathartic. I always wondered why anyone would share this kind of thing on DU.

[MuseRider]

69. It is true.

Maybe it is kind of like making a journal, it just helps to type it down and look at it and then you get the feedback. During times like these that positive feedback can mean everything.

When my brother died I was just new here and did not get a lot of response but then I was out so much, it was not that people did not care. The responses I got made me feel so much better. Everyone nursed me through my kids leaving for college though. What a good group of people we have here.

I am still holding you in my thoughts. What a hard time for you all. :hug: to everyone in your family from Kansas.

[bonito]

23. .

[nadinbrzezinski]

24. I am not religious either, but will pray for your son

[jillan]

25. I have been in your shoes -

STAY STRONG - don't let the doctors get you down.

Miracles do happen, and mine is sitting right across the table from me right now.

[sellitman]

26. These stories I need to hear

Thanks.

[jillan]

58. Oh yeah -

we even bought a cemetary lot for her.

Be strong, and believe! And question everything.
I drove the doctors and nurses crazy. Remember they are working for you, and your son. I spent as much time as I could researching her disease on the internet. I would go in with a list of questions that I wanted answered. And if I didn't see the doctor, I would leave it and expect answers.

When my daughter left the hospital after months of being there, her doctor told me that because of my persistance, I made them try harder to save her. And they did.


You already know how to fight - heck - you are a DUer! Now go fight for what is really important.:hug:

[flashl]

28. Sending good vibes to you and your family.

[rucky]

29. Bright side:

maybe removing the tumor will stop the seizures?

praying for the best - and there is hope for a good outcome.

[sellitman]

32. That exactly what he said.

That is our focus now.

[Neecy]

30. sending good thoughts to you & your family

[salin]

33. Your son, your family and you

are in my prayers. :hug:

[NC_Nurse]

34. I'm so sorry to hear this!

I will be thinking of you and your son. My son is 19 too.
We're with you, Rob!

[debbierlus]

35. I am so sorry. I will pray for him

I am not religious either.

I am so sorry. I hope he heals. All my best wishes in this very difficult time.

[Triana]

36. OMG. I'm so sorry sellitman....sending prayers and best wishes...

...I hope for you and your son that there is some way this can be resolved.

:hug:

[janx]

37. Will do! n/t

[waiting for hope]

38. I'll be thinking of you and your son -

Christ is shepherd over you,
Enfolding you on every side.
Christ will not forsake you, hand or foot,
Nor let evil come near you.


Peace and warmest wishes for a speedy recovery!

[FloridaJudy]

39. I am so sorry

Good thoughts and healing vibes going out to you and your son.

Hoping for the best of outcomes. :hug:

[Catbird]

40. Best wishes for Rob and all of you

One of my uncles lived for years after diagnosis of a brain tumor in his late teens. When I was a child he was my favorite uncle. (As I got older I learned to appreciate all of my uncles for who they were.)

[Der Blaue Engel]

41. I'm so sorry, Kevin

You and your son are in my thoughts.

:hug:

[H2O Man]

42. I will

be praying for your son and your entire family.

Your friend,
Pat

[uppityperson]

43. Oh hell. My sincere condolences and wishes for good luck there.

[LWolf]

44. Good thoughts for Rob.

:grouphug:

[lvx35]

45. May God be with your son.

May healing and light flow in to him, so that he may continue on in health and peace.

Amen.

[RiverStone]

46. sending your family healing vibes

Yep. When one of our kids are hurting - nothing else matters. Though positive thinking can make a difference, and I/we are sending much your way Kevin.

One day at a time. Focus on healing. People have an amazing capacity to heal.:pals:

[burythehatchet]

48. As the father of a 20 y.o. my heart aches for you.

Best wishes.

[DemReadingDU]

49. I will say extra prayers

for Rob and entire family

[Q3JR4]

50. I'm so sorry to hear it.

I'm going to echo a previous post and exhort you to please let us know if there is anything any of us can do for you.

Q3JR4.

[smokey nj]

51. I'm so sorry sellitman. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

:hug:

[spanone]

52. kick&recommend

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[Greylyn58]

53. I will keep your son and your family in my thoughts and prayers

Sending some healing vibes your way.

[LeftishBrit]

54. All my VERY best thoughts and wishes to you and your son!

[zippy890]

55. love and support to your family

:grouphug:

[Nutmegger]

56. I'm really sorry to hear this.

Your family will be in my thoughts. Best of luck with everything, and please keep us posted.

[Blue_In_AK]

57. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[xultar]

59. Agreed. Take care of your son. I'll be sending good vibes.

[AzDar]

60. All good thoughts to you and your precious boy.

:hug:
--- Darlene

[cali]

61. Of course nothing else matters

I'll be thinking of you and your family, and particularly your son, Kevin. Prayers for his recovery. Please stay strong.

[easttexaslefty]

62. Kevin,

You're right. Family means everything. I will be thinking about your family and especially Rob.

[midlife_mo_Jo]

63. I'm so sorry you got this diagnosis

but I pray that he can be healed completely and that his seizures will go away.

[Ilsa]

64. Oh God. Saddest thing I've heard in a long time. Prayers and hopes

for strength and healing are being sent his way and yours.

You are so right. Nothing else matters. Big, big hugs to you. Lean on us at any time. Our shoulders are here, and they are strong.

[sandnsea]

65. Best wishes to all of you

My uncle had a brain tumor a long time ago. They removed it and he lived to be 83. Here's hoping it goes as well for your family. :hug:

[Solly Mack]

66. You and yours are in my thoughts

I'm so sorry

[rubberducky]

68. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.

Just hold him and love him, he needs you now more than ever.

[mdmc]

70. you and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers

peace and low stress:kick:

[annabanana]

72. You're right. First things first.. My thoughts

and prayers are with you and your family..

[bluesmail]

73. my best thoughts go out to you and yours

[ms liberty]

74. I'm so sorry! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...

and if you haven't done so already please get an appointment ASAP at the best hospital or specialists for this - for an independent second opinion.

Please keep us updated when you can. Know that we care. Take care of yourself, and take care of your family.

edited to add: just saw upthread details that you are going to a specialist, and other info...very glad to hear it, and I'm sure your son will be in excellent hands.

[nonconformist]

75. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

:hug:

[lonestarnot]

76. Praying for Rob and you and the rest of your family.

:hug: :grouphug:

[Tresalisa]

77. Praying for your son, you and your family! n/t

[Batgirl]

78. The daughter of a coworker was successfully operated on for a brain tumor.

I have much hope for your son to have the best possible outcome from whatever medical treatments he receives.

[maxpower]

80. I am sending positive thoughts

I hope he will have a speedy recovery.

[guruoo]

81. I am so sorry, Kevin.

You hang in there, man.
You want to talk, just pick up the phone.
-g

[sellitman]

186. I will.

Thanks friend.

[AgadorSparticus]

82. My heart goes out to you. So sorry to hear of your bad news. Hang in there.

I will say a prayer for you....

[wicket]

83. Prayers for you all

I'm so sorry :(

:hug:

[LynzM]

84. I'm so sorry to hear that, Kevin

I cannot imagine what that is like. I will keep you, him, and your family in my thoughts. :hug:

[WilliamPitt]

85. On bended knee.

:hug:

[Mz Pip]

86. So sorry

You are right . Nothing else matters. Family comes first.

Sending positve thoughts your way.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[mod mom]

87. I am so sorry for your family. :(

[lumberjack_jeff]

88. Best wishes to you and your family.

[RestoreGore]

89. I am so sorry

My prayers go out to you and your son.

[me b zola]

90. Not only will I pray for Rob, but for you and your entire family

Cling to your family and loved ones. Draw upon this life-affirming, positive energy.

I will light a prayer candle for Rob and pray for a full recovery and strength and peace for you and your family.

Many hugs to you, Kevin. :hug:

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

91. Best Wishes, Speedy Recovery...

My partners sister was operated on for a brain tumor. She recovered. Hope they can help Rob with his.

[NanceGreggs]

92. Prayers and good vibes ...

... coming your way.

[Drum]

93. I'm on board...

good luck!

:patriot:

[Just-plain-Kathy]

94. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. ..n/t

[Beam Me Up]

95. You're right.

What matters is the time we have with one another and there is never quite enough with those we love.

Get and give lots of hugs. They, and tears and smiles and those little touches with the hands are the best prayers of all.

[Cha]

96. I know..nothing would matter..

except focusing on getting your son healed. :grouphug:

[Cabcere]

97. Oh, no...I am so sorry to hear this.

:hug: Thoughts, prayers, and good vibes for you and your son. :pals:

[OzarkDem]

98. Many prayers for your son and your family

It must be truly devastating news.

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

99. I'm very sorry, and wish your son a complete recovery. nt.

[MassLiberal]

100. sending prayers

My brother-in-law has been living with a BT for nearly 20 years, and my niece for nearly 10 years. I hope the doc is great. I live near Yale, too, and have recently had reason to take advantage of their medical facilities and can vouch for their excellence. Your son will be in good hands.

All the best to you and your family.

[file83]

101. I know a guy from college who had a brain tumor the size of a golf ball

and he had it removed. Besides the large scar he has, he's a successful guy with a great girlfriend; totally normal guy.

There is much to be hopeful for.

[woundedkarma]

102. I lost my brother...

to a coma and severe brain damage when he was 19.

I don't pray, but I truly hope that your son recovers and lives a long, happy life.

[Swamp Rat]

103. .

:hug:

[JI7]

104. so sorry

if there is anything we can do for you just ask.

[goodgd_yall]

105. Dear sellitman

My prayers for your son and for you. I pray every night and I'll include an intention for Rob's healing and for you in this difficult time. I'm so sorry you had to get this news.

[eridani]

107. Oh, damn!

You are both in my thoughs. :hug:

[Tactical Progressive]

108. Best wishes to your son Kevin

and good luck to the whole family. Hopefully you'll get right through this and it will make both him and you stronger.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

109. I'm sorry to hear this.

Disclaimer: The following is for information only and is not intended to treat, alleviate or cure any disease or condition of the human body.

There are other ways to treat this.

Information at this website:
www.curenaturalicancro.com
The Medical Establishment in Italy took this doctor's license away because he cured a brain tumor with baking soda in an IV!!

I was told by an M.D., Gurney Pearsall, practicing in Houston, that cancer can be cured in just a few weeks with Sodium Ascorbate IVs (Vitamin C) in large doses (20 to 50 grams at a time).

This M.D. also told me that the M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston (The largest cancer institute in the world) KNOWS that Vitamin C works, but refuses to use it. Bastards.

IV drips using ozone (O3) to hyper-oxygenate the blood have also been used. Naturopaths and others have used these.

If you go with conventional treatment, I wish you the best as well. I lost a sister to an aggressive brain tumor and I know the depths of hell. I won't be going to hell after I die, as I have already lived through it on earth, I believe.


Disclaimer: The above is NOT medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The original poster is free to explore these ideas or not to, as he or she chooses.

[orleans]

110. sorry to hear this. best wishes and best of everything to you and your son.

:grouphug:

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

111. So sorry. I will keep your son and your family in my thoughts.

:hug:

[Chovexani]

112. If you wish, I will send you and Rob positive energy.

What a horrible situation you're in. I hope and pray that Rob gets better.

:hug:

[UndertheOcean]

113. sending prayers

:hug:

[Califooyah Operative]

114. I will definately pray for Rob. nt

[barbtries]

115. all the best for Rob's complete recovery

please keep us posted. amen

[WillyT]

116. Hey sellitman...

My mom's best friend had a college aged son that developed a brain tumor. When he was hospitalized they told his mom that he had about 3 to 5 days to live. That was about 5 years ago.

He finished college, got a job as an engineer, and this year got married.

Hang in there, and know we are all rooting for you, your son, and your family.

Peace...

:grouphug:

[VOX]

117. Fight like hell, Kevin -- stay strong for Rob. You both can beat this...

Three years ago, my wife developed a brain tumor that affected her hearing/balance.

Right now, she's in the bathroom, drying her hair. :) No residual effects at this point -- all's fine.
I realize that your situation is quite different, but we were short on hope also.

You've got excellent medical care, and the support of everyone here, and that's far more than a good start.

All good thoughts for Rob's complete and speedy recovery! Hang in there -- :grouphug:

[OneBlueSky]

118. good thoughts, good vibes, even a few prayers coming your way . . .

fyi, a couple of years ago my brother was working on a car with his best friend of 30+ years in the friend's garage . . . without warning, the friend collapsed and went into convulsions . . . my brother called 911, his friend was taken to a hospital and diagnosed with a brain tumor . . . they operated soon thereafter to remove it . . .

today, my brother and his friend are working together in the home improvement/renovation business, and doing quite well . . . no after effects of the tumor at all . . . so there is hope in modern medicine . . .

good luck and God bless . . . :hug:

[Behind the Aegis]

119. Consider it done.

I pray this discovery will evolve into something positive. I hope you will update us and the news will be good. Be well, friend!

[donheld]

120. I'm so very very sorry

:hug: You'll be in my thoughts and prayers

[pnwmom]

121. You're absolutely right -- nothing else matters when your child

is sick. I'm adding my prayers, too, to all the rest.


:grouphug:

[upi402]

122. Boy do I hear ya

I thank god for another day everyday. And I'm absolutely not religious. I will hold a thought right now for him. And sorry for your deep sadness.

[anamandujano]

123. Prayers and good luck

.

[malaise]

124. He can recover

I'm rooting for him.

[blondie58]

125. ((Kevin and Rob))

you will both be in my thoughts and prayers. It is not always a death sentence. I have a friend at work who had one, had it removed and now, five years later is doing fine. Please keep us posted.

[shaniqua6392]

126. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.

Please keep us posted on how he is doing. Blessings and peace.

[NikolaC]

127. So Sorry

I will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers.

[alteredstate]

129. My thoughts are with you

My friend was diagnosed with a brain tumor several months ago. Her surgery was successful and she's completely back to normal.

Keep the faith, Kevin

:pals:

[Zorra]

130. My brother was also recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.

My prayers and heart go out to you.

[sellitman]

185. I wish your brother all the best.

He is lucky to have you.

[leftynyc]

131. Your family is in my prayers (eom)

[mmonk]

132. I remember when my father had one.

His surgery went well and he lived many years after that (he was old at the time). Here's hoping your son has good results as well.

[bcoylepa]

133. keep breathing

sending all good thoughts your way - take care of yourself and family- will keep you all in my thoughts

[mnhtnbb]

134. You're right. One of my favorite shows is Discovery Health Channel's

Mystery Diagnosis. Many stories of people with symptoms that numerous docs couldn't diagnose what was causing them. After years, the person finally connects with someone who gets it and provides life saving treatment. There is hope--including stories of brain tumors.

Here's hoping all goes well for your son.

:hug:

[Truthy Nessy]

135. My Son and my good friend both have had brain tumors

I know what you are feeling. In 1998 my son had one seizure and after a scan they saw the tumor. He had Glioblastma Multiforme brain tumor. He had 3 operations, chemo and rad. He fought the good fight but died in 1999 after 18 month battle.

My friend was diagnosed after fainting in 2002. She is still around and the tumor was slow growing until 2006 when she had an operation and has had rad since. She is fine, needs to sleep more than most of us but she is fine. She is being watched. She had a different type of tumor than my son so how your son fairs it depends on the tumor and treatment. We are Canadian up her and all new treatments were done. It didn't cost us a thing for the doctors, meds or hospital. I found the medical people ready and willing to try everything. No HMO's to consult up here.

I do suggest you log on to http://www.virtualtrials.com/

That link is a wealth of information and there is a brain tumor support list that I was on for a few years.

You may want to check out this as well. This is interesting.
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/10/04/fundraising-dca.html

"Industry wouldn't fund cancer drug, so Alberta town rode to the rescue
excerpt:
Even though the drug shrinks cancerous tumors, no pharmaceutical companies wanted to fund human trials because they couldn't make enough money selling it. And that's when Peace River stepped in.
......When the University of Alberta scientists announced on Sept. 26 that it would be beginning human trials, the researchers applauded the efforts of the ordinary people in Peace River and elsewhere who rallied to raise money for the cause.
"It should inspire other places to develop generic drugs without the support of the industry," lead investigator Dr. Evangelos Michelakis said at a news conference.
Health Canada approved DCA for the limited trial on people with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The researchers are looking for 50 patients in Edmonton who have already tried chemotherapy, surgery or radiation with no success. The drug is to be tested over the next 18 months."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichloroacetic_acid

I know the doctors involved have a clinic in Toronto. I found this article last October/November.

Any time you need to rant or need to have a question you can email me here on DU.
My son and husband were both being treated for cancers at the same time. They were diagnosed two months apart.
It's a hard fight but please try to find the happy moments and laugh together as I did with my guys. I hope all turns out well for your son. There is hope.

[Gloria]

136. OH, ROB....Kevin, I'm not religious either, but I am praying for you and Rob

Words cannot express...

A neighbor's 77 year old father just went through surgery to remove a brain tumor....Although a slow process, he is recovering well! Rob is young and strong...keep fighting!

[galileo3000]

137. A prayer to you from a feeble Buddhist.

I hope that this small reflection of my poor practice brings you some comfort.

May all beings everywhere plagued
with sufferings of body and mind
quickly be freed from their illnesses.
May those frightened cease to be afraid,
and may those bound be free.
May the powerless find power,
and may people think of befriending
one another.
May those who find themselves in trackless,
fearful wilderness---
the children, the age, the unprotected--
be guarded by beneficial celestials,
and may they swiftly attain Buddhahood

Taken from the following website.
http://www.indianchild.com/buddhist_prayers.htm

[wizstars]

138. You have our deepest sympathies. My nephew...

...went through a similar ordeal some years ago, and had two surgeries. Although he lost some hearing and some use of his right hand (he's left-handed, thankfully), he has recovered. I hope your son also has a good recovery.

I will put in a word for him with the Big Guy.

[TooBigaTent]

139. Please know that countless good thoughts are coming your way. Best. nt

[SpiralHawk]

140. Tesh na kay, hey atten tow, nay ya

Healing blessings for Rob. Meegwich.

[Mad_Dem_X]

141. Sending good thoughts and vibes your way.

[acmavm]

142. I am so sorry. I lost my sister Patty that way when she was 22.

I am so sorry.

[abq e streeter]

143. Just another DUer who will be saying prayers for you and your son...

[a kennedy]

144. Oh my gawd sellitman.......

prayers, prayers, and more prayers. *hugs*

[lisainmilo]

145. Prayers to your son and to you and your family......

I am so sorry to hear this......
Our prayers are with all of you...

[SavageDem]

146. Thoughts with and prayers for your family and Rob

Thinking of you here in MN...

[MrsBrady]

147. peace, love, health and happieness to you and your family n/t

[DesertRat]

148. I am praying for Rob

:grouphug:

[LiberalEsto]

149. blessings of healing and hope to you nt

[bigtree]

150. very sorry, Kevin

Best wishes for your family from our own

[Riverman]

151. Yes, Positive, Hopeful, Never Give Up, Keep Fighting Thoughts

, Prayers and Energy to Rob and your family.
Blessings1

[pberq]

152. Prayers for Rob

[aquart]

153. I've got a friend with a brain tumor.

I went to his wedding three years ago. He wore a top hat because he was bald from the chemo. He's back to work now and everything.

He does take anti-seizure meds. Did I mention they just bought a house?

It's not over. (Do your research. He went down south for treatment. Duke?)

[yellerpup]

154. I wish you strength, patience and lots of love.

You already have a miracle who is your son, I pray you will have another when Rob recovers.

[balantz]

155. Prayers for your family.

May your son find the healing he needs.

[Kajsa]

156. I'm so sorry to hear this, sellitman.

My thoughts and prayers are with your son,
you and your family.

:hug: :grouphug:

[Maat]

157. Oh, you and your family will get through this.

You are in our thoughts and prayers big time!

We will use our collective positive powerful consciousness to help.

Rob will be fine; Rob and his family get through this with grace and ease (as we say). And so it is!

[Roxy66]

158. I will be praying for your son today......

[jhain]

159. Vibing Hard

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Kazak]

160. 'Matters to me...

Though I'm sorry to hear about your son. I'll be hoping for him!

[datadiva]

161. Prayers for you

Be strong for him, and we are here if you need a shoulder. :hug:

[DFW]

162. I know where you're coming from--best of luck to you and your son!

There is always hope. My brother-in-law was diagnosed with the worst
type of brain tumor you can have (stage 4 glioblastoma), and if the
original diagnosis had been correct, he would have been dead a year ago.
Instead he is still living a close to normal life (no more driving, but
that is about his only restriction).

As long as there is life, there is hope. Never lose that.

[codjh9]

163. I'm so sorry, and I can relate. I've *relatively* taken somewhat of a vacation from

politics in the past year and a half or so, between a divorce, taking care of my mother until she passed away, and then dealing with all the legal/financial/house full of stuff aftermath. All the best to your son and your family.

[knitter4democracy]

164. We will pray today, and please get a notebook.

In that notebook, put three folders. One's for the doctors, so anything they give you goes in that and all their contact info and names and hours go on the front of it. One's for the insurance, so anything you get from them goes on one side and anything you need to send them (but always keep a copy for yourself) goes on the other. The last is for the pharmacy, and put on the outside a list of meds he's on with dosages, expiration dates and numbers of refills. Inside that folder put a list of any reactions to meds that he has, the papers from the pharmacy, etc.

In the notebook, it's also good to have a pad of paper to write down questions and the answers to them for when you see the doctor. Sometimes it helps just to hand that to the doctor to make sure you get all your questions answered.

I've found, in my health crap, that it really helps to have it all in one notebook. That way, it's all in one place, and I keep that with me. If my doctor starts listing tests I need or meds I have to take, I can write it all down and then keep track of reactions. Heck, now I have to start notebooks for the kids for their asthma. *sigh* Just when you think you'll remember something, you'll forget. I forget meds I'm allergic to all the time when I talk with nurses and doctors, so I've leaned on Hubby to remember. That's stilly--writing down a list is best.

:hug: The new techniques they have in neurosurgery are amazing, and people are doing better and better all the time. I'll be praying that it goes easily and the specialist does an amazing job and that there are no post-op problems.

[Freedomofspeech]

165. Love and peace to your family.

[DainBramaged]

166. Having had two now and the last one not completely removed, my prayers go with you

:hug: :cry:


I hope it can be operated on.

[loudsue]

167. I'm so sorry, Kevin.

My prayers are going out for a complete healing for your son, and for blessings for your whole family.

[Cary]

168. My thoughts and prayers are with him, you, and your family.

;)

[YvonneCa]

169. Add another...

...DUer who's keeping you in her thoughts and prayers. I hope your son is okay. It sounds like he will be getting the best care...and he's lucky to have you there in his corner.:hug:

[Vinca]

170. Your post really puts things in perspective.

It must be terrifying. I wish your son all the best. Please let us know what happens.

[bullwinkle428]

171. My best vibes to Rob along with the rest of the family!

Please let him know that all of DU is thinking about him... :grouphug:

[roguevalley]

172. Rob is in my prayers, honey. Don't feel despair. There are so many

treatments around these days, you will be amazed. God bless all of you.

[Desertrose]

173. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family....

I'm so sorry....but please don't give up hope.

:hug:
DR

[Maestro]

174. I'm so sorry Kevin.

Good vibes, thoughts and strength being sent to you and Rob.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

175. My thoughts are with you, your son and your family

Sending good vibes and healing thoughts.

[Dorian Gray]

176. Prayers are done for our son...

I am so so so so so very sorry for the stress and fear that this is bringing into your lives, and you have my best wishes for a recovery for your son.

[Benhurst]

177. You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers.

Recommended.

[jeanruss]

178. polymva

if you look online at the polymva, I believe this product has helped children with brain tumors-I also had a child with cancer and you can beat it if you look for alternative treatments.

[hwmnbn]

179. Puts everything in perspective...

I don't pray, but will make an exception for Rob.

[MindMatter]

180. WRONG!!!! ALL of this matterns MORE THAN EVER

You have my deepest sympathies. Like you, I am also not the praying type. I wish you all the best that our health care system can deliver.

But 2 points:

1) If this happens to one of the 45,000,000 without health insurance, it is a death sentence, and also a ticket to bankruptcy. I hope you are not among them, but this is happening every day to people who don't have any way to deal with it financially.

2) Cancer is not the normal state. Cancer is what happens when we destroy our environment and pollute our food chain.

For you personally, you must put all your energies into helping Rob come through this. For you, nothing else can matter while this is going on. But for the rest of us who don't have a 19-year old in this situation today, this is why we MUST FIGHT and WE MUST WIN.

This matters more than ever. If you ever wonder how how important it is to throw out the corporate crooks and polluters, think of Rob. You go fight the good fight for Rob and we'll fight to change the system that has created this. It takes a team.

Here's to a full recovery.

[MindMatter]

181. Dup deleted

[DainBramaged]

182. kick

:hug:

[OneGrassRoot]

183. As you have hopefully seen by all the responses...

you, your son and family are in our thoughts and prayers.

[sellitman]

184. You all have helped me get through the 1st two days.

I thank you for that.

[Skittles]

187. stay with us

there is always someone posting - we are here for you