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    Default **UPDATE 4/29** In Need of Prayers

    Intercot Friends -

    I am writing to all of you in need of prayer. In early October I returned from the most amazing trip to WDW. It was truly a trip that can only be described as having God's hands all over it. Unfortunately, what we returned to was life changing.

    Before I had left for the trip, I had gone in to the doctor with some complaints of "flu-like" symptoms that were not going away. Test after test led to yet other tests. Finally, right before leaving, I had one more test called an E.R.C.P. I told my doctor not to contact me while I was on my trip and set up an appointment with him for right after I returned.

    My wife and I went to the doctor upon our return to be told that I had pancreatic cancer and had 6 - 12 months to live. We were in shock and I immediately had to lay down to keep from passing out. We asked what options we had, but my doctor told me that I should go home and "enjoy the time you have left with your family".

    Well, I did not take this so well and I was not going to take this as the final word. We went to an oncologist who shed a little light on our situation telling us that he wanted to run more blood tests and also have me do another test called an OctreoScan. At the same time, we researched for pancreatic cancer specialists and found one at UC Davis. We made an appointment to see him for once we got the results of the OctreoScan.

    Good news!! It was found that I have a much more rare of pancreatic cancer that only about 5% of people with pancreatic cancer get - a neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. This form is still serious, but yet treatable through a radical surgery where the head of my pancreas, my gall bladder, about 1/4 of my stomach, my duodeum, lymphnodes around my pancreas and a few other parts will all be taken out and then my entire digestive tract will be reconstructed. It is an 8-hour procedure and it scares the living hee-bee-geebies out of me. However, with my faith in God, I know that I will get through it.

    To learn more of this or to send some words of encouragement, you can check out my home page that is listed on my profile.

    I appreciate your support & prayers!!

    God Bless!
    John (aka HndrdPrcnt)

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    Oh my goodness!!

    While you still have something very serious, I'm so glad to hear it is much more treatable. I'm so sorry you had to go through the shock of hearing such terrible news. At least you didn't stop there, and you pursued other answers. Good for you!!

    Best of luck! You will be in my prayers.
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    To my neighbor to the West:

    My prayers are with you and my God's hand guide the Surgeons.

    Here is some since that never seems to hurt either.
    MamaCatNV
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    I will keep you in my prayers.
    God bless you!
    Jeff

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    Here comes some prayers and pixie dust from Florida.

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    It sounds like you have what you need, a loving family, friends, faith and hope. I will keep you and yours in my prayers while you fight this battle. While I am saddened by the news I'm hopeful that you can beat this.
    sending a little southern angel to help watch over you. Do keep in touch. to you and yours
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    I'll keep you in my prayers. Ifeel bad that I've been worrying about my problems. This makes me realize that my problems are trivial compared to your situation. Just keep yourfaith in God. He can do miracles if you believe.

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    Sending lots of prayers to you and your family. Please keep us updated.
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    Your faith is what will keep you going ! I just prayed for you and for your family,God Blees You All !!!
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    Good luck with the surgery and lots of on the way for a complete recovery!
    Rhonda

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    May God send an to watch over you. Your story brought tears to my eyes! Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers

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    I'm keeping you in my prayers. God bless you and your family and good luck with your surgery.
    "I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine. And he shall be my Squishy."

    "Just keep swimming...just keep swimming...just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...What do we do, we...swim...swim"

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    John, you will be in my prayers, and the prayers of my family... what a difficult and frightening time for you - but your faith has carried you strongly this far, and I believe it will carry you through to healing, as well. The power of prayer is amazing.
    I was really surprised when I saw your post, as I am having a CT scan this AM for some suspicious findings R/T my pancreas... I am three years older than you, and have two little girls, too... your pictures brought tears to my eyes.
    I pray that you will be well soon - that we both will rely on the God we serve to bring us through - I don't know what the results of my CT will be, but I hope that if they are anything like what you are going through, that I will handle it with the grace and faith you have shown - you are an inspiration. God bless you and your family.
    Blythe

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    My portion of the INTERCOT prayer chain is intact. Best of luck with the surgery and your recovery. Please check in from time to time to let us know how you are doing.
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    Prayers and Pixie Dust from Massachusetts for your upcoming surgery and recovery. Intercot prayer is pretty powerful and we all wish you the best!
    Jeri Lynn

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    We will be praying for you and your Family.
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    John,

    As you know you have always been in my thoughts and prayers. You will NEVER be alone, you will always have family and friends standing by you. Your faith is what guides you and supports you. Now you have the Intercot community here for support as well.

    Keep strong my friend.
    Brian (aka CanadianWDWFan)
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    you are being prayed for and thought of. I am finishing nursing school, so i have a little knowledge of your situation. i am glad you found someone to help you. just remember and NEVER forget, our Lord sent you to that website, let you find that surgeon and discover that possibility.cancer is a horrible, frigthening disease; that being said, remember God will never put more on you than you can stand.God bless you, brother. pray, keep your chin up and always live each day with your family as if it were your last, illness or not.
    Ernie

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    Oh my...thank goodness you went for another opinion (sp?)...that is some wonderful news for you..that it can be treated and what-not..please please keep us updated!! prayers and pixie dust are on the way!!
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    Lots of Pixie Dust and Positive Thoughts are heading your way !
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