HndrdPrcnt In Need of your Prayers...Round 2 *UPDATE 10/13*

**HndrdPrcnt** · 10-02-2008, 11:08 PM

Hey I'Cot Friends -

Well, I went to see my surgical oncologist for my quarterly follow-up appointment. For the last couple of appointments my blood markers have been on the rise. However, the scans showed nothing. But, with this round of tests the increase in the markers increased dramatically, so much so that my doctor said that it was officially time to be concerned.

The blood marker spike has pretty much confirmed that the cancer is growing, and as such, my doctor got on the phone with the head radiologist of UC Davis to find out what scan he recommended (due to the unending advances in scanning technology) to try to hunt out the cancer cells in my body. So, I am scheduled for a PET Scan for next week to try to locate where the cancer is spreading to.

Should they not be able to pick up any concentrated area of cancer cells, my oncologist said that this would indicate that is spreading in low quantities in many areas and thus the spike in the numbers without being to be able to pick it up on the scans. As such, we would then not be able to operate to remove the cancer, but instead would have to treat it with medicine treatments. So, I now have an appointment with a medical oncologist after my PET Scan.

The craziest thing is that even after being told all of this, I am at peace. My faith remains in my Savior Jesus Christ and I know that he will be with me through all of this. My prayer, of course, is for my DD10, DD6 and my DW. And, my prayer is that this does not financially wipe us out. We are still struggling from all the bills that we have already accumulated, and I am afraid that another round is going to put us over the edge.

Anyhow, I am writing to all of you in request of prayer! The more people I can get praying for me and my family, the better!! I am not afraid to put my life out there and to humble myself to ask for your prayers! You can read my whole story on my website which is on my profile.

Thank you in advance for your prayers and support!! We conquered Round 1 and now we are going in for Round 2. Your prayers and support would be so wonderful!

May God bless each and every one of you!

**PirateLover** · 10-02-2008, 11:30 PM

You are, without a doubt, one of the most inspirational people I've ever come across in my life. Your ability to stay positive and find strength in your faith despite everything you've been through moves me deeply and makes me want to be a better Christian myself.
May God bless you and your family. You certainly have my prayers. And also, plenty of pixie dust.

**pixiesmimi** · 10-02-2008, 11:43 PM

We have you on our prayer list and will keep you there. We all know prayers are answered!

**Jeff G** · 10-02-2008, 11:47 PM

John, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. You have been so strong and your faith in Jesus unfailing with all you have been through, you are an amazing person and a true inspiration.

I hope best for you and your family.

**tink179** · 10-02-2008, 11:58 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. I hope everything works out okay !!!

**LauraleeH** · 10-03-2008, 12:30 AM

I'm praying for you and your girls. I pray that you grow closer to the Lord as you go through all of this, and that your faith in Jesus will be a powerful testimony to your daughters.

**azdisneymom** · 10-03-2008, 01:32 AM

I'll be praying for you, too. Please keep us posted.

**Kairi_7378** · 10-03-2008, 05:17 AM

Prayers are on the way for you and your family.

**vizsla** · 10-03-2008, 05:34 AM

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

**BronxTigger** · 10-03-2008, 06:29 AM

You amaze me. PirateLover said it so well.

I will be praying for you and I will pass this along to my small group as well.

**Jeff** · 10-03-2008, 07:22 AM

John,
I will be praying in earnest for you and your family. I understand exactly what you mean by your fear being for your wife and for your daughters.
Jeff

**RedSoxFan** · 10-03-2008, 07:36 AM

John: You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

**offwego** · 10-03-2008, 07:39 AM

Prayers on there way for you and your family as you deal with this challenge.

**Stitchahula** · 10-03-2008, 07:42 AM

Prayers going out to you and your family. I know how important prayers can be.

**TikiGoddess** · 10-03-2008, 07:49 AM

We will be praying for you and your family in our nightly prayers.

God bless,
Kathy

**mrsgaribaldi** · 10-03-2008, 08:14 AM

More prayers on the way for you and your family.

**MauiMouse** · 10-03-2008, 09:51 AM

John, I'll be praying for you and your family.

**Beach Club Babe** · 10-03-2008, 10:02 AM

Our entire family will be praying for yours!

**Marilyn Michetti** · 10-03-2008, 10:09 AM

I always recognize faith when someone asks for prayer instead of pixie dust. You've got it !

I'll pass this along to some warriers. God bless you and your family.

**WDWFanatic** · 10-03-2008, 10:11 AM

We will be praying for you...HARD! Please keep us updated.

Best wishes.

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