Saying a prayer for a friend

[GreggC]

A good friend of mine has been diagnosed with cancer. They first found it in the bronchial tubes, then the stomach. They have apparently told him that he has a 50-50 chance to beat it with chemo and radiation.

[cb977]

Gregg, I'm so sorry to hear that. Tell him a positive outlook does indeed help a lot...and our healing thoughts are headed his way.

[Grandma M]

Greg

I certainly will. Cancer is a difficult thing and chemo is wicked.

My husband had lung cancer. He lived 15 months after his lung was removed, thanks to chemo and radiation. The chemo was rough but he said he would do it again if necessary. I'm not sure I would, but it was his choice. It was a second marriage for both of us and we had been married less than 2 years when we learned he had cancer. It was difficult but Im happy we did have that extra time together because of the chemo.

[DebsC]

Gregg, I'm so sorry about your friend. I pray he has the strength and faith to conquer what lays a head.

[GreggC]

The most important thing in conquering hardships and illnesses seems to be having faith and doing as the doctors want you to do, plus I am sure, a little devine intervention. When I was sick and ready to go under the knife, I did not pray for myself, but instead for the doctors who operated on me. Now I get to look at things from a different perspective, and this time, I can pray for both the patient and the doctors. Comparatively speaking, what he will have to endure is much more than what I did. He has strong family support, as did I. I also received support from so many other people. I never realized how many friends I really had.

[Lagoon]

Gregg,

I've passed by this thread a couple of times, It's hard to know what to say.
I've had cancer in my family a number of times. Just recently my brother went into remission. He has a rare cancer - only 5 in Canada has ever had this type. He is the sixth todate. 11 people in the world have-ever shared this same devil.

I understand looking on and how dreadful it can be. And how useless one can feel.

Be at the strongest you can be for that person, stay positive and find support, there are so many of us who really understand, your not alone

My warmest wishes for you all during these trying times.

Grandma M - I'm sorry to hear about your husband. I hope you now able to look back at the wonderful yet short times you had together

Life is short ... we just never really know.

[kiki-do]

Hey Gregg, I'm so sorry about your friend. I'm going through the same thing right now. My dear friend having gone through breast cancer treatment...told she was clear....now during a reconstruction surgery, they find more cancer cells.
My advice would be to let your friend know you are there, to listen, and tell your friend to become informed of all options and make decisions that feels right to him. Doctors know alot, I don't dispute that, but sometimes they can overlook the "person" and see them as a medical chart only. Know what I mean? And above all else, make him understand that staying positive is so important. Never let him waiver. Meditation, prayer, and visualization of his body as healed is key. We all have energy within us and to tap into that is as important as medicine. The rest is in the hands of our higher power. There is no easy answer, is there. Just stay strong for him....and I will say prayers for your friend tonight. kiki

[GreggC]

I appreciate the comments. My mother died from lung cancer and my father died from colon cancer, so I know what you are saying. I also know that we can all use prayers. To have the love and support of family and friends is important. I know that when I went into the hospital, I had people who did not even really know me praying for me. I have hesitated in calling him because I know that sometimes you can get overwhelmed by all of the calls, but after hearing what you had to say, I think I will call him, just to let him know that I am there if needed.

[christina waines]

Will be sending my prayers for both of you

[Grandma M]

Gregg

How is your friend doing. He is on my prayer list.