Don Wood

FUN-neeee! Reminds me of a true event in my life. 20+ years ago, when my 50th birthday was coming up, my younger son, who was then 17, said, "Wow, Dad, 50! Why you're still somewhat active." He meant it as a compliment! Don

Neigh! Neigh!

Brian and Pat, prayers continue. Don

Prayers for Peggy, Don and Mike. Don

There are many here, patients and loved ones, who can't bear it --- but we do, with lots of support. Welcome, and know that you are supported here by people who are walking the same journey, and understand. Don

Well said. Thanks. Don

Happy birthday, Donna! Just a kid! And you are a miracle and an inspiration to us all. Celebrate! Don

My bayou is very blue today. Such a shock! Thanks, Gilles, for your beautiful note to us. May God be with you and your daughter. Don

Prayers for Beth. Hang in there, gal. Don

Prayers continue. Don

Sounds good, Peggy. Thanks for the full update. Prayers continue. Don

Prayers continue.

Whoo Hoo, TAnn!

Whoo Hoo, Barb!

Great news, Pammie! Congratulations!

I answered this one many months ago. I have a friend who says, "If you didn't die on the spot when you heard you had cancer, you are a survivor!" I can support that stance. However, my wife did not feel like a survivor until she reached a point where she felt well enough and was relatively clear of the beast -- which was about 9 months after diagnosis (also the time of survival she was given). So at the point she felt she had beat the odds, she felt well and she was relatively clear, she said she was then a survivor, and she has felt that way ever since. So, I would say that being a survivor is in the eye of the beholder. Don

You are my younger son's age -- too young for this disease. I am so sorry about that. Know that you have much support here. Don

So sad. Prayers for you all. Don

Prayers for Beth.

Perky is good!

Prayers for you both.

As Karen says, surgery is not normally done if the cancer is metastatic -- spread to other parts of the body. Once the cancer escapes the host, it can be anywhere and surgery would not remove all of the cancer. Why put someone through surgery if it isn't going to get all the cancer? That is the thinking. If your dad has pain in the hip, it could be from the cancer, and radiation on the tumor in that area is an option. Also, chemo to attack all the cancer that may be present. What a lot of people don't realize is that not all the cancer cells may be seen by the scans. Some are too small to see until they grow larger. Don't panic (easy to say). Hold onto the hope. My wife had metastatic cancer mostly to the bones, has fought it many times with chemo and radiation, and she is still living a good life after almost three years (she was given 9 mos.). Best to you and family. Don

Prayers comin'.

Well, guys and gals, our own Cindi o'h has made her 2000th post! Congratulations, Cindi and many thanks for your continued affection and support of all of us. Cindi has been with us for a year and 4 months, and will be a 3-year survivor in the fall. So pleased to have you here amongst us. Look forward to many more posts. Thanks bunchly. Don

Wow, Geri! What a beautiful scene you depicted. So glad, too, you are here to enjoy all that. When I married, both my parents were gone, and my wife's dad was gone. So I know the feeling of having a gap at even the good events. Celebrate the new couple AND your survivorship. Don