In need of some hugs & prayers my friends..

[my4boys]

Not wanting to get into all the details right now we have just found out that my Daddy has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma......his prognosis is good as far as we know but he is having a spinal tap on Friday, then a CT scan on Monday that will help determine his course of treatment. I know it is a very treatable cancer but I am still scared and sad.

[BrattyMeg]

((((Hugs)))) Any cancer is scary. Be strong for him hang in there

[lizzyfizzy]

big hugs christine and prayers going up!!!

[iJenny]

awww, christine. ((hugs))
Your daddy is in my prayers.

[LibbysMommy]

Awww biggest hugs and lots of prayers, Christine!!

[ColleenSwerb]

Lots and lots of hugs and prayers coming your way hon! Any cancer is scary!

[AllieP]

I'm so sorry! I hope the spinal tap goes OK on Friday!

[Leila]

Hugs and prayers for your dad and for you, Christine.

[emmasmommy]

You're definitely in my prayers sweetie!

[crystalbella77]

oh sweetie! I am soooo sorry! Many hugs and prayers are going your way right now!

[Kat Stokes]

Hugs and lots of prayers being sent your way Christine!

[Kim]

I am sorry to hear that Christine. I hope that any treatments he gets are successful and symptomless.

[nikkiARNGwife]

Big big hugs!!

[alansrock]

UGh, so sorry about this news. ((HUGS))

[KristinCB]

I'm so sorry. I will keep your father in my thoughts & prayers *hugs*

[my4boys]

Thanks so much ladies...I knew I could count on you to lift my spirits a bit, I really REALLY appreciate it {{hugs}}

[isaacsmom]

Hugs and prayers to you and your family. I hope his spinal tap goes well.

[~Julie~]

I'm so sorry Christine. {Hugs} I will keep your dad in my thoughts and prayers.

[newfiemountiewife]

I am so sorry, cancer is scary no matter what kind it is. ((hugs))

[kscwgirl]

Hugs Christine!!!

[amandabarugh]

Big hugs, Christine. I'm thinking of you.

[AmyM]

Hugs Christine, you are in my prayers

[Paula]

Aww sweetie! I'm sorry! I'm certainly sending you lots of hugs and prayers!

[my4boys]

Thank you, thank you, thank you....it means so much to me ladies!!!

[AnnieBananie]

Lots of ((hugs))

[SamaraGugler]

Big hugs.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

[mom2peanuts]

Praying for you and your dad. This is indeed a very treatable cancer, I know people who have been cured.

[my3hens]

Wow honey I will absolutely be thinking of you as well, big hugs!!! Lots of prayers coming your way!

[pewtertm]

(((hugs))) to you! My mom was diagnosed with non-follicular mixed T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma 10 years ago next month, and has now been cancer-free for 9 years. Unfortunately, that type of cancer runs in our family. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or just need to vent.

[scrapmonkey]

Prayers and thoughts going out to him and you and the rest of the family.

If he needs some other support to help him through, he can check out www.cancer.org and check out some of the connections there (there's a Patient Navigator to help him through what to expect in the process, I Can Cope which is an educational program, and other resources).

[my4boys]

Originally Posted by pewtertm

(((hugs))) to you! My mom was diagnosed with non-follicular mixed T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma 10 years ago next month, and has now been cancer-free for 9 years. Unfortunately, that type of cancer runs in our family. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or just need to vent.

Thanks so much, I may just do that....I really appreciate it

[my4boys]

Originally Posted by scrapmonkey

Prayers and thoughts going out to him and you and the rest of the family.

If he needs some other support to help him through, he can check out www.cancer.org and check out some of the connections there (there's a Patient Navigator to help him through what to expect in the process, I Can Cope which is an educational program, and other resources).

Thanks so much for the info...I have the site bookmarked but have not really looked through everything yet...so much information to absorb KWIM?

[pewtertm]

One important link (and I know you're going to feel overwhelmed, sorry!) is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I can't say enough good things about them. Aside from information and counseling, they do offer some financial support. It's not alot in comparison to the cost of care, but it can be a HUGE help.

If I may be so bold as to ask, what part of the country/globe is your dad in?

[my4boys]

Originally Posted by pewtertm

One important link (and I know you're going to feel overwhelmed, sorry!) is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I can't say enough good things about them. Aside from information and counseling, they do offer some financial support. It's not alot in comparison to the cost of care, but it can be a HUGE help.

If I may be so bold as to ask, what part of the country/globe is your dad in?

Yes, I am just looking for some time to sit and really read a lot of this stuff...we are unfortunately going out of town this weekend so I know I will have a lot to do next week. But at least by then we will hopefully have more information that will be helpful instead of reading about stuff that may or may not apply to him. And we are just outside of Chicago, Illinois in the NW suburbs.