My husband Tom

[Cindy RN]

I don't know how else to ask this but to just ask. We need your prayers. My husband Tom has been having some colon problems, some pain and a lot of bleeding in the stools. He did not say anything to me until last week. I got him into our family DR and the exam was not good. There was blood in the stool specimen they took. Tom's family has a history of this. The soonest he can see the colon Dr is the end of the month for a consult.

The nurse in me knows too much. All the symptoms for colo-rectal cancer are there. I have not said much to him about this but I know where this may lead.

Please I --we--he--need your prayers. This is one thing I don't know that I can bear. He is my life and has been my soul mate now for almost 17 years.

Please pray for him.

In His Precious name, Cindy

[niececola]

Dear Cindy,

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's health problems. I will say some extra prayers for both of you tonight.

Blessings,

Denise

[Elaine]

Cindy

I sure will say prayers. There are many things it could be--and even if it is the Beast--it more than likely has been caught early. I know you have so much on your mind, so I will also pray that you are able to wait peacefully--or else find somone who can see him earlier.

I have heard that going in through the ER is sometimes a way to be seen earlier.

love and fortitude

elaine

[Frank Lamb]

Cindy,I am very sorry to hear this.I have a bad family history of this also and am always vigilant.You will both be in our prayers.

[BJ]

Cindy,

I will put you both in my prayers. I am saddened to hear this.

BJ

[dadstimeon]

I'm very sorry to hear this Cindy. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you for the best of results. Rich

[Ry]

I will be wishing your husband the very best. Let us know.

[Don Wood]

Prayers for Tom and Cindy.

[JaneC]

Sending prayers your way.

Jane

[Donna G]

Prayers going up. You say a family history? Any Chrons disease, that can cause bleeding, hope it is just a polyp, or a hemorroid.Please let us know. Donna G

[paddy]

Positive thoughts and prayers for you both and especially for Tom.

Paddy

[ginnyde]

Dear Cindy,

I am so sorry you have this to worry about now. Isn't there anyway you can get to a colon dr. before the end of the month. Check every day if there is a cancellation, yell, scream, cry whatever it takes.

Of course, I will say an extra prayer for Tom and shame on him for waiting to tell you. MEN!!!!

Love,

[NellW]

So sorry you are going through this along with everything else the two of you have to deal with, will sure be praying!

xxoo

[brm1949]

Cindy, prayers your way for both you and Tom.

[norme]

Cindy,

I am thinking positive. Years ago, when Buddy was in his late 40's early 50's he had a lot of blood in his stool. I was sure he had colon cancer. It turned out to be pulps(sp). they were all inflamed and after the dr removed them he was fine. Nothing after that until they found cancer in the colon from the lung in 11/03.

I to had blood in the bowel while buddy was sick and I thought for sure I had colon cancer. It to turned out to be just one pulp. Dr removed in and I to am fine.

Don't put the cart before the horse like I did both times.....hopefully it won't be bad. I will pray though for Tom to be fine and you to.

[kimblanchard]

Dear Cindy,

Moving you and your hubby to the top of my prayer list tonight. Hoping and praying everything is just fine.

Nancy

[betplace]

((((Cindy))))

Hugs and prayers going out for both of you. I truly hate this beast.

Blessings

Betty

[Addie]

Saying a prayer for Tom and you....and hoping this is just a warning sign, and not what you fear.

I'd be doing everything I could to move up that apptmt. though. Can you try to get in sooner?

[shelliemacs]

Cindy

ok, is there any possiblity that its just hard stools and a softener is needed. My father had the same thing 3 years ago.

either way, prayers are a given for you both.

[Nancy B]

Cindy,

Prayers for Tom and you. I have 3 friends that have recovered from colon cancer - not too many side affects from chemo. One gal trained for our marathon during treatment. Maybe that isn't even it. I sure would try to find someone that can see him sooner just so you can get some peace of mind and reassurance. Take care of each other. Lots of prayers coming your way.

Love and Hugs,

Nancy B

[gail]

You got my prayers, my dear. Big fat juicy ones.

I'm sure you alerted them to the problem? Called everyone possible for appointments? Pulled your strings for help? My therapist found the gastro guy my husband is going too. She called the dr's private line. Can your oncologist help?

Would you like some of my ativan?

gail

[stand4hope]

Cindy,

You already know that I am praying for you and your family, but I will pray some more. What Norme and some of the others posted was encouraging, don't you think? I like Ginny's idea. Call every day. Actually, call twice a day. Call in the morning and tell them thank you, you hate to be a pest, but you are so worried, so you are going to call back in the afternoon. Be reeeeeeal sweet, so they won't get mad and not give Tom good attention. I bet they can squeeze you in. You might have to wait a while in the office, but it would be better than waiting until the end of the month.

Keep us posted, Cindy.

Prayer, prayers and more prayers!

Love,

Peggy

[Guest bean_si (Not Active)]

Cindy, Lots of prayers and good energy is being sent to you and your husband.

Cat

[David A]

Cindy, saying prayers for Tom,

[K and Kids]

You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Hoping for the best.