Cancer's struck my family again!!

17 years ago

My brother has breast cancer that has spread to the connective tissues. :(

He & I are the only siblings left out of 7 and he'll be 84 in September. He has heart disease + blocked arteries in his legs. Recently had stents in his heart and a defibrillator/pacemaker...dr. planned to do his legs later when he's a little healthier, so don't know now what this latest news will do to that.

I'll be going to see him in a few weeks. In the meantime, if you can spare some good thoughts and/or prayers for Woody, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, my friends!

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kathi_mdgd
17 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear that!! My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 80's,she said i'm not going to do anything about it,and she didn't.She lived to be 93,and died from pneumonia.
Sending prayers and good thoughts for your brother and all your family.
Kathi
grammahony
17 years ago
Prayers being said for Woody. I hate all this cancer crap.
Leslie
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pris
17 years ago
((((Woody & Eva)))))

You're added to my prayer list.
stargazzer
17 years ago
Sorry to hear that. I am 72 and have decided on no treatment if I am diagnosed with serious cancer. I do not want to live as long as my husband and my Mom.
nodakgal
17 years ago
I hate to hear that Eva.
Sending my absolute best wishes for your dear brother!!!
patti43
17 years ago
Woody certainly has ours. DH has all the same problems minus the cancer. Poor Woody certainly didn't need another problem.
barb_from_pa
17 years ago
Sorry to hear your sad news. Cancer is just everywhere! I hope things go well for Woody.
phyllis__mn
17 years ago
Sending positive and caring thoughts out to your brother.
socks
17 years ago
I'm so sorry he's having such trouble and glad you will be able to see him soon.
glenda_al
17 years ago
My special thoughts for your brother!
nola_anne
17 years ago
Sorry to hear anyone has this illness! I volunteered in a cancer facility and they are wonderful to the patients and technology has come a long way...you and your brother are in my thoughts for a good report and the promise of hope that things will be worry free again for you all.

nola anne
trinitytx
17 years ago
This has got to be so hard on you and your brother. I just am at a loss for words for you.
I hope with strength and courage and determination that you are all able to work with this cancer.
I hate cancer, I hate cancer, I hate cancer.....

Trin
kayjones
17 years ago
Eva, you guys have my prayers!
joyfulguy
17 years ago
In addition to all of the problems that Woody's coping with ... now this extra trouble comes along!

I am sorry that you have this extra worry ... and send my good thoughts and hopes, along with some prayers.

Perhaps, with all of the research and discoveries that have been made, some will be helpful to him in this, his hour of need.

I hope that Woody may feel a strong sense of peace in his heart, trusting that he will do well, whatever the result .. and that you do, as well.

I hope that it does not cause him substantial suffering, and that they can manage whatever hurtful things come to him.

It seems to me that there will be more of of this terrible cancer, due to increases in pollutants, and they are discovering new and exotic chemicals almost every day ... and without doubt some will be human unfriendly.

((((((Woody and Eva))))))

ole joyful
country_bumpkin_al
17 years ago
Eva..I am so sorry and Woody is in my Prayers. Cancer is a demon to be reckoned with, that's for sure, but I believe with Prayer and the treatments available today..it can be beat!!
williamsburgjane
17 years ago
Sending special thoughts for Woody!
donna_oh
17 years ago
Prayers for you & Woody!

Donna (^_^)
momrox4
17 years ago
My prayers are with you.
-Gayle
veta
17 years ago
Of course, I can spare many prayers and good wishes for your dear brother, Woody. They are going out right now.
Veta
caroline94535
17 years ago
(((((Woody, EvaTX, and all their families)))))
mamatoad
17 years ago
Sending special prayers for Woody and for you, Eva. I'm so sorry your family is having to deal with this horrible disease again. Bettye/AZ
Cherryfizz
17 years ago
Eva, I am so sorry to hear that. Good thoughts going out to Woody and hugs for you.

Anne
kathy_
17 years ago
I'll send some mighty big prayers too. Danged cancer (not the word I want to use). Hugs, Kathy
Granlan_TX
17 years ago
Such sad news, Eva; I'm sorry to hear this about your dear brother.

(((((Woody and Eva)))))
grittymitts
17 years ago
Adding you and Woody to my nightly prayers, which always includes a plea to give mankind the knowledge to find a cure for this horrid disease.

Suzi
clubm
17 years ago
Sending good thoughts to your brother.
gneegirl
17 years ago
It really is a horrid disease. I will say though that my Aunt had end-stage Ovarian CA in her 80s, and lived to late 90s. She didn't tell anyone of symptoms - we found out when it was technically too late to do anything. She didn't die from the CA.

Sending good thoughts for your family, and prayers that your brother will get through this in a good way.

Cancer's struck my family again!!

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