--- In thecancerwarriors@yahoogroups.com, ice_91342 <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> Hi my name is Theresa and I am new to the Group. We found out March
> 14 that my dad has cancer. It is stage 3 Sqoumos(sp?) and the
primary
> is located in his tonsil. It all just seems to be happening so
fast,
> it is like the water draining out of the bath tub in that spiral
> whirlpool. My dad just turned 57 in Feb. Feb. 14th to be exact. He
> has been feeling fine but felt a lump in his neck so after hurting
> his knee at work mentioned it to the Dr he was seeing for his knee.
> The Dr gave him some med. and said it should clear up in a week, if
> it wasn't gone to come back in. Well it wasn't gone and that is
when
> everything started CATscans MRIs. HE has opted for the surgery and
> then radiation. He went to the dentist today and they will be
> removing 7 teeth tomorrow, and then he is having surgery on
Tuesday.
> They are just so many things going through my mind. I am sure you
all
> know what I mean. It just not something you even expect. I have
read
> a few stories that give me great hope that my dad will make a full
> recovery, but I can't help but read the other web sites that show
> the "medical" side of everything and break down and cry in fear of
> what could happen. I know what the Drs have told us to expect from
> the surgery, but would love to hear from other that have gone
through
> it. I know Drs. tend to give worst case, so I am trying my hardest
> not to let it get to me. I look forward to hear some of your
stories
> and having support from others as my dad makes his journey to a
full
> recovery. God willing.
> Good Health and Happiness to All.
> Theresa and family
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thresa
i am so sorry to hear this
prayers and hugs for him and your family
you need support with this
their are others in chat room
its under
yahoo
www.yahoo.com.. click on chat... health and wellness..... then click
on cancer chat 2... their will be someone there who can help you
i dont have cancer i lost my mom to breast cancer 30 years ago and
uncle to lung cancer. i hope to see you there i am a caregiver there
have a great day
and the best thing to do is try to keep a positive attitude about this
it helps you get thru.
prayers and hugs for you

onjay :)