(Not As) Bad News
(Not As) Bad News
#1(Not As) Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:07pm
I just learned my father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. I don't know where this will lead, but what I've just read about it is not good. Just a heads-up to you guys if I seem out of sorts for a while. Trying to process this information.
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Updated On: 10/14/10 at 06:07 PM
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#2Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:13pm
Mister Matt, My dad was diagnosed with it three years ago. He is still kicking. He had laser treatments something on line they said was what the use for stage four. It seems now however they will use it on stage one with remarkable results. He refused chemo because it made him very ill.
Hope your dad can do both. It is a hard fight but it is not all bleak. Keep strong!
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Updated On: 3/18/10 at 06:13 PM
#3Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:16pm
So sorry to hear about this matt. Try to stay strong.
*hugs*
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#4Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:17pmMatt there are no words so I will not try! Thinking of you.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#5Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:18pm
I will keep him in my prayers.I will also light a candle for him Sunday
My wife calls them magic candles as they have an uncanny ability of working sometime. A friend of hers just got let go & the company treated her like ****. Her husband has been out of work for over a year & she has 2 1 year old twins . She was really in a rough patch
Today she got a much better package & may also be landing a 4 month temp job. I lit a candle for her last Sunday.
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Updated On: 3/18/10 at 06:18 PM
#6Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:19pm
So, so sorry!
But remember: statistics are just statistics.
Will be thinking of you both.
#7Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:41pm^ So very true. I have a friend who has been living with esophageal cancer for five years. At present, he's doing extremely well. Hope for the best. You and yours will be in my thoughts.
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#8Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:43pm
Sorry to hear this.
Sending good energy his way!
And it figures someone believes in magic candles...
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Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#9Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:46pm
Nice of you to bring sarcasm into this
I guess faith offends you but that is not a big surprise.
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TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#10Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 6:49pm
No.
What offends me is you thinking you got someone a job by lighting a candle for her.
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#11Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 7:24pm
mrrrrow! hsssss!
anyways, i hope everything works out for your family. cancer is freakin scary.
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Ugly is beautiful
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#12Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 7:28pmFreakin scary indeed. My thoughts are with you and your family!
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#13Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 7:39pm
Adding my support, good thoughts, best wishes, prayers and all good karma for you and your family.
Sending cyber-hugs. And very real good thoughts!
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#14Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 7:41pm
I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be keeping you both and your family in my prayers. *hugs* 
#15Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 7:55pmSending all my good thoughts your way, Matt. Lots of hugs..and always come on here if you need a smile :)
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#16Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 7:56pmCancer blows. I have nothing but the best wishes for you and your family.
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Bluemoon
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
#18Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 8:19pmMatt - I'm so sorry to hear this. If it helps, I do know the husband of a friend who was diagnosed four years ago. He's still as active and cantankerous as he ever was. His treatment wasn't pleasant, but it seems to have done the job. Wishing you and your family all the best!
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#19Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 8:24pmThe stories you've told in the past Matt have always made me wonder how hard it must be for a great guy like your dad to end up with a no-goodnik such as you for a son. TRY to be a good son and pitch in, would ya, your dad deserves it. I'll be lighting one of my farts later to motivate you.
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#20Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 8:25pmYou're in my thoughts, Matt. I"m so sorry to hear this! Wishing you, your father, and family the very best.
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blueroses
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/04
#21Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 8:45pmI'm so sorry, Matt. Wishing the best for your dad and your family.
#22Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 8:58pmMatt, my boss was diagnosed with something similar over 5 years ago, and after aggressive surgery, and some reconstruction, he is living an active, full and health life. The treatment was rough but he got through it, and other than having a few issues with food limitations, he is doing well. Hang in there. Good thoughts to you and your family.
#23Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 9:16pmI'm sorry to hear this, Matt dear. Lots of good outcomes posted here ! Keeping ypu in my thoughts.
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#24Very Bad News
Posted: 3/18/10 at 9:28pmAw, Matt, I am so sorry. Your father will be in my prayers. *HUGS*
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