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Posted: 1/15/2016 8:42:39 PM EDT

Please say a prayer for me. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer today.

I have a 6 year old son and I cannot imagine not being able to see him grow up.

The doctor says it is operable and my chances of survival are good but i am very scared right now.

ETA:

To EVERYONE who has responded with well wishes and prayers, Thank you SO much. Tonight i have dust in my eyes but tomorrow i am going to wake up and fight and win. I am going to go to sleep now but i will check in the morning and answer some questions that were asked here. Hug your loved ones and tell them you love them.

Update:

Thank you all for the prayers and emails and well wishes.

After meeting with the oncologists a few weeks ago it has been determined that my type of cancer is extremely dangerous. The tumor itself is operable, but the type of cancer is fast growing and typically metastasizes in other parts of the body. As of now it has NOT metastasized, thank God, but the oncologist has started me on chemo first before surgery to try to kill any cells in my body outside of the tumor. I had my first chemo treatment last week and it was not fun. 5 different types of chemo administered in one day with a 6th type administered over a 2 day period with an external pump. My 2nd treatment starts Monday.

I will have 6 chemo treatments, followed by surgery to remove the tumor and then another 6 chemo / radiation treatments following surgery. It is a long road with uncertain results, but I am doing my best to stay positive for my family.

I ask you for continued prayers for my healing, strength for my wife and comfort for my son who is very scared for his daddy.

Thank you so much.

UPDATE 3/10/16:

Glory be to God.

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes.

This week's CT scan shows that after 3 chemo treatments, the pancreatic tumor has shrunk and there are no additional cancer growths detected in my body.

I still have a long road to go with chemo and surgery but this is the best news at this point of the treatment.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:43:04 PM EDT

[#1]

Stay strong brother.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:43:14 PM EDT

[#2]

Prayer sent.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:43:39 PM EDT

[#3]

Keep your head up, you'll get through this.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:43:42 PM EDT

[#4]

Lifting you up in prayer and may healing hands be laid upon you.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:43:49 PM EDT

[#5]

Prayers sent

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:43:50 PM EDT

[#6]

Where in SC are you?

Wife and I can help, bring you dinner or whatever you need.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:43:59 PM EDT

[#7]

Stay strong OP, for your boy. It seems like your doc found it early. Thank the lord for that. You and your family are in my families prayers. You can get through this.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:44:09 PM EDT

[#8]

Hopefully caught early.

prayers and stay strong man

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:44:49 PM EDT

[#9]

Stay strong and think of all the future memories you'll make with your boy.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:44:52 PM EDT

[#10]

Prayers for you and my family.

Fight hard! You can beat this!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:10 PM EDT

[#11]

We will be praying for you. Stay strong for yourself and your family.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:10 PM EDT

[#12]

Good luck brother, I'm glad the prognosis sounds good. Fight it with every essence of your being.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:29 PM EDT

[#13]

Prayers outbound Brother

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:32 PM EDT

[#14]

Prayers sent

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:48 PM EDT

[#15]

Sorry to hear but hey people kick cancers ass all the time now a days. Stay positive!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:51 PM EDT

[#16]

be strong, your family needs you, it's a tough one to beat, but it can be done.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:53 PM EDT

[#17]

Prayers sent for a rapid and complete recovery.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:54 PM EDT

[#18]

Prayers OP

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:45:59 PM EDT

[#19]

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Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:02 PM EDT

[#20]

What were your symptoms?

Cancer can GTFO

Ill pray for you, and this too shall pass.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:05 PM EDT

[#21]

Good thoughts your way.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:08 PM EDT

[#22]

Fuck cancer! Kick its ass for us... and your son!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:10 PM EDT

[#23]

Prayers sent brother. We are here for you.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:17 PM EDT

[#24]

Prayers for you, too much cancer going around.b

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:22 PM EDT

[#25]

Prayers sent, and keep your head up. You can beat this!!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:27 PM EDT

[#26]

Fight the good fight bro. Don't give up for your kid's sake!

I will be glad to lift you up every day.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:30 PM EDT

[#27]

prayers sent

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:35 PM EDT

[#28]

Sent. Stay strong brother you can beat this.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:46:38 PM EDT

[#29]

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Fuck cancer.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:47:07 PM EDT

[#30]

Live like you were dying, which you're not.

Keep your head up dude.

and fuck cancer!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:47:17 PM EDT

[#31]

Prayers and good vibes sent your way friend. Focus on the fight. You WILL beat this!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:47:18 PM EDT

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[#33]

Well wishes for you and your family.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:47:47 PM EDT

[#34]

Stay strong, listen to your doc, and make sure your son and family know how you feel about them.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:48:08 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/15/2016 8:48:31 PM EDT

[#36]

Stay strong and positive! YOU WILL BEAT THIS!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:48:39 PM EDT

[#37]

Prayers sent

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:48:45 PM EDT

[#38]

It sounds like you have the curable version of pancreatic cancer.

A speedy recovery and don't do a Steve Jobs

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:48:48 PM EDT

[#39]

Prayer sent.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:49:01 PM EDT

[#40]

prayers sent! I have a 2 year old and 6 year old myself. NEVER give up hope. FUCK cancer!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:49:03 PM EDT

[#41]

Sorry to hear. Prayers for a full recovery.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:49:34 PM EDT

[#42]

You have every right to be scared, cancer is a scary thing to have. The particular variant you have is very scary indeed.

It sounds like you have a good prognosis so that is very good. Stay positive, do what the doc says or suggests and if you doubt for a minute get a second opinion.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:49:54 PM EDT

[#43]

Praying for you and your family.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:49:59 PM EDT

[#44]

Prayers sent brother... stay strong!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:50:00 PM EDT

[#45]

Prayers brother.

Please keep us updated and let us know how else to pray for you.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:50:07 PM EDT

[#46]

Prayer sent for you and the family. Stay strong!

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:50:10 PM EDT

[#47]

Take comfort in the fact that the odds are in your favor.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:50:21 PM EDT

[#48]

Prayers headed your way.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:50:24 PM EDT

[#49]

It's a fight. Just like any fight, go into it with the mindset that you're going to win.

We're with you, if only in thoughts and prayers.

Posted: 1/15/2016 8:50:40 PM EDT

[#50]

Prayers for you and your family, stay strong.

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