Posted by HardWorkingDog on January 10, 2007, 12:24 am
dennisbk@gmail.com wrote:
> My stepfather (who lives parttime in Boise) went into the hospital for
> a strange lump below his neck on his shoulder. Docs couldn't figure out
> what it was. two days later, he has a colonoscopy and they find a (not
> small) tumor. Other diagnostics reveal that the cancer has spread to
> his liver and lymphatic system, hence the lump. He is now told, without
> treatment, he might live 6 months. With treatment, he might live for 2
> years, maybe more. He is 61. This all started about the middle of last
> week and he still feels absolutely fine. Had he been screened a year or
> two ago, it may have been treatable.
> He and my mother have been married for 30 some odd years. They have had
> ups and downs, but overall, their relationship has been good. He raised
> his kids and my younger brothers and sisters and was a good father to
> them all. Please keep him in your prayers.
>
> Dennis Kennedy
> '98 XR400
OK. Hate to hear news like this. The scenario is too similar to my
father, I still miss him terribly.
--
Charles
'99 YZ250
Posted by CrashTestDummy on January 10, 2007, 9:21 am
I too am saddened by this news, Dennis. Hopefully he'll prove them
wrong and live for many more years! And hopefully they'll be rich
years!
God Bless.
Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
f.j.bradfordREMOVE@verizon.net
Posted by Wudsracer on January 10, 2007, 1:14 pm
>On 9 Jan 2007 10:44:53 -0800, dennisbk@gmail.com wrote:
>My stepfather (who lives parttime in Boise) went into the hospital for
>a strange lump below his neck on his shoulder. Docs couldn't figure out
>what it was. two days later, he has a colonoscopy and they find a (not
>small) tumor. Other diagnostics reveal that the cancer has spread to
>his liver and lymphatic system, hence the lump. He is now told, without
>treatment, he might live 6 months. With treatment, he might live for 2
>years, maybe more. He is 61. This all started about the middle of last
>week and he still feels absolutely fine. Had he been screened a year or
>two ago, it may have been treatable.
>He and my mother have been married for 30 some odd years. They have had
>ups and downs, but overall, their relationship has been good. He raised
>his kids and my younger brothers and sisters and was a good father to
>them all. Please keep him in your prayers.
>Dennis Kennedy
>'98 XR400
Here's wishing and praying for the best for your stepfather.
Jim
Wudsracer/Jim Cook
Smackover Racing
'06 Gas Gas DE300
'82 Husqvarna XC250
Team LAGNAF
Posted by spodely on January 12, 2007, 5:44 am
I am sorry to hear this. Prayers sent out.
John
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> a strange lump below his neck on his shoulder. Docs couldn't figure out
> what it was. two days later, he has a colonoscopy and they find a (not
> small) tumor. Other diagnostics reveal that the cancer has spread to
> his liver and lymphatic system, hence the lump. He is now told, without
> treatment, he might live 6 months. With treatment, he might live for 2
> years, maybe more. He is 61. This all started about the middle of last
> week and he still feels absolutely fine. Had he been screened a year or
> two ago, it may have been treatable.
> He and my mother have been married for 30 some odd years. They have had
> ups and downs, but overall, their relationship has been good. He raised
> his kids and my younger brothers and sisters and was a good father to
> them all. Please keep him in your prayers.
>
> Dennis Kennedy
> '98 XR400