[splat]

Well This has been a Very difficult couple of weeks for My Wife and Myself.

About a Month ago , My daughter started having issues with her throat, Long story Short about 10 days ago she was diagnosed with T-cell Lymphoma /Acute Leukemia. This was naturally Devastating News to us all. The good news out of all of this is it has a 95% cure rate. throw the Fact in that she was healthy coming into this and she is being treated at one of the Best Hospitals in the world, the confidence level is very high for a full recovery. It will be treated With Lots of Drugs , Chemotherapy and Radiation. all told the whole regiment will take about 2 years to complete. She started teh Chemotherapy immediately, the doctors have been happy with the Mild side effects she has had so far. No nausea , how ever she is temporarily now an Insulin dependent Diabetic ( they say this will last 6 -10 weeks ). she now Pees orange and will be losing her hair. She has a Great attitude about it all, and is very determined that she is going to beat it. after 15 Days in the hospital she was released last night for a little while. She was very happy to get home . But we still have a Long road to go.

 

[JohnE]

Thoughts and prayers out to you, the family and especially your daughter. Stay strong, little Splat!

 

[TheTruth]

She started teh Chemotherapy

It seems by your usual interwebz talk that you are in mildly high spirits. I feel that your daughter will have a great chance of beating this. I wish you and your daughter the best of luck. I am sending healing vibes now.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Splat, good luck to you and your daughter.

 

[jdcamb]

My thoughts and Prayers are with her and your family.

 

[vinnycactus]

John, best to all of you. Well wishes coming from me and Taryn......

 

[eric strt6]

Splat

You have a good Tx regimen going for your Daughter. Support is what she needs to get through this. Shave your head as she loses her hair so she doesn't feel Odd [unless you have the serious knob head lol] get her in a support group [depression hits a lot of folks during treatment.

My wife and I have been through the the cancer roller coaster so pm me any time if you need someone to talk to

Eric

 

[CBJ]

Best wishes to her and keep up the smiles it helps cure.

 

[DHPeteinSC]

Prayin for all of you. Dont let it get you down, and never let her give up!

 

[Nick]

Good vibes for your daughter Splat. For you too ... stay positive.

 

[kazlx]

Best wishes man...the good thing with kids is they are usually the most optimistic about things

 

[Knuckleslammer]

Praying for you guys Splat, chin up my man. That's a great idea shave your head too.

 

[mantispf2000]

Splat--

Sounds like all of you, after the initial news, are staying strong and positive. Best thing to be doing now. Hugs to you and yours......

 

[jimmydean]

Hang in there, Splat. Awesome thoughts and healing prayers to your daughter and family.

 

[X3pilot]

Best thoughts and hoped for you guys. Cancer sucks but cancer in kids sucks x1000000000000

Sounds like she has an awesome attitude and no doubt she'll win!!

 

[dan-o]

Best of luck splat. My brother's currently fighting pancreatic cancer so I feel your pain.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Hang in there, splat!!

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Best healing vibes sent you're WAY!!!!!! I know she'll kick it's butt!!!!!!!! My thoughts are with you & your family.

 

[mogulskr]

Sorry to hear that Splat, best of luck to your daughter.

 

[narlus]

Splat, good luck to you and your daughter.

john, the success rate numbers you reference are highly encouraging. best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[Jeremy R]

That thread title alone just sent a shiver down my spine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

 

[j.les]

Best wishes to your family.

 

[manimal]

wow splat...i can't imagine what you're going through. my family and I will be praying for your family. keep us posted on her treatment.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

You guys are in my thoughts, John. Wish you all the best.

 

[Polandspring88]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[Riding]

Yeah for Jess coming home(even if just for a little bit). You guys have dominated my thought for the past couple weeks.

How did she do with the Lumbar Puncture? I had one of those(just the LP not the whole procedure she had)about 10 years ago that left me in bed for a week straight with the absolute worst headache I've ever had.(Funny that I went to the doc in the first place because of a headache). Basically all my Cerebrospinal Fluid leaked out and my brain felt like it was resting directly on my skull. Ouchie.

 

[Okraz]

Wishing you the best of luck John, Thoughts and prayers for the two of you and rest of your family.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Damn dude. We have friends with a 4 year old going through almost the exact same thing. They are keeping a positive attitude and its helping their little girl a lot. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Splat you have such a strong family!!

I know she'll kick it - just hang in there - all of you!

 

[SkaredShtles]

Splat - tell your daughter to kick cancer's a$$. Best wishes.

 

[Arkayne]

Healing vibes to your family. I can't imagine how hard this must be. If my little boy was sick...oi. Stay strong Splat!

 

[Dartman]

Had a bad scare with my daughter when she was younger. Basically a family doctor overreacting. But went through the whole range of emotions.

My best wishes to your daughter. She will be in my thoughts.

 

[Westy]

Best wishes Splat. Stay strong.

 

[loco-gringo]

John, RSV was bad enough and I didn't even know Caroline well at that point. 4 years later, I'm not sure I could take it. Having a hard time not crying thinking about your daughter. I'm pulling for you guys. Keep us posted.

 

[moff_quigley]

I couldn't imagine...Prayers for you and your family.

 

[mandown]

best wishes. that is difficult news.

 

[gsweet]

best wishes, Splat, to you and your family.

 

[Prettym1k3]

Prayer out to you, man. That's a tough situation.

 

[Total Heckler]

So sorry to hear about that man.

My brother is a survivor on non-hotchkins lymphoma. Seeing the whole chemotherapy and radiation process was really rough but in the long run totally worth it. I participate in the relay for life here every year.

I hope for a speedy recovery for her.

 

[dante]

Wow, healing wishes to your daughter, and support to you. My cousin had leukemia when he was younger (maybe ~5-6yo?), and he beat it and went on to become probably the healthiest member of his family. He play sports, runs track, and you'd never even know that he went through this. I can only wish the same for your daughter. PM me if you want his contact info.