Kind of in shock

[CaptTurbo]

Stuck at work and wasnt sure where to vent so this place is like my second home.

Turns out a lump my brother has is not a cyst(sp?) after being given a biopsy and is most lekely a tumor. A million thoughts are racing through my mind. Being 8 years apart we never really got the chance to be close. He joined the Navy when I was 10.

I cant imagine the thought of never even getting the chance to be closer. I am about to get married and settle down and I always thoguht that would be the time when we started doing real family things together.

So the next test is the big one I gather. And I am hopeful. But I am a worry wart by nature and kind of have an empty feeling in my stomach.

Sorry I rambled on a bit.

 

[CardNots]

I wish your brother well.

 

[Pariah]

Best of luck to your brother. Cancer's a bitch, but keep in mind that lots and lots of people beat it everyday; in fact, I think we even have at least a couple on the board here.

 

[Mr.Dibbs]

I have a lump on my uvuala(sp) (that little thing in the back of your throat that looks like a red tear drop) from chewing for 15 years. It's not cancerous, but I need to get it looked at twice a year. I freaked out when I found it, kinda like you are about your brother. Hoepfully it's just a growth, like mine.

No matter what, if you want to get to know your brother better, why not start today?

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Best wishes for your brother SWD1974.

 

[maddogkf]

Best hope & wishes for your bro man.

MadCardDisease (Mike Terlizzi) went through a similar thing last year. He may have some insight.

I hope everything turns out Ok for him.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

If it's okay with you, I'll pray for your brother this week that this will be able to be healed and maybe it wont be as bad as it could be.

Mike

 

[Jttsaz]

All the best to your bro and your family. Hang in there...Your extended ASFN family will be thinking about you and your brother.

 

[40yearfan]

Hang in there swd. The biggest thing is the attitude of the affected person. Tell your brother to be positive and go full speed forward and don't jump to conclusions. The hardest part is waiting for test results. Good luck to you and your brother.

 

[Billy Flynt]

Our prayers are with your brother and family. Hopefully he is blessed that they have found it early and can be taken care of with treatment.

 

[CaptTurbo]

Thanks guys! Althoguh we arent religeous Mike prayers certainly cant hurt! I appreciate everyone's support to say the least!

I told him I would bring over my new mini helmet signed by quan because the power of Quan is strong. But he is an eagles fan and declined!

 

[CardLogic]

Originally posted by swd1974
I cant imagine the thought of never even getting the chance to be closer. I am about to get married and settle down and I always thoguht that would be the time when we started doing real family things together.

As I try to teach my son... Friends come and go; but your family will always be your family!

See this occurrance as an opportunity! And prayers for your brother's health.

 

[jf-08]

swd - tell your brother to hang in there and keep the positive thinking flowing.

 

[Stronso]

SWD - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and keep positive.

 

[denverbirdfan]

everything happens for a reason brother. this is just getting you and your brother to become closer faster. i pray he will be fine.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Originally posted by maddogkf
Best hope & wishes for your bro man.

MadCardDisease (Mike Terlizzi) went through a similar thing last year. He may have some insight.

I hope everything turns out Ok for him.

Yep. I found a lump in my armpit and went through the whole biospy thing. Then they told me I had Cancer. Let me just tell you, the worst part is finding out you have Cancer and not knowing what to expect. It was a week before I could see an Oncologist. That was the longest week of my life. After reading stuff on the internet I was convinced that my cancer was uncurable. That didn't turn out to be the case.

My only advise is tell him not to panic. If it is cancer tell him to stay positive. I believe that is why I was able to make it through this whole ordeal. I refused to feel sorry for my self and decided to fight this thing to the bitter end.

Cancer changes your life. You realize that life can be short and your priorties change. If he does have cancer I recomend he reads Lance Armstrongs book. I went through many of the things Lance went through and was able to relate. His story helped me to keep up the fight.

I've been in remission for over a year now and I just turned 30. My wife is pregnant with our first child and is due in May. Life goes on and I feel like the luckiest man alive.

 

[CaptTurbo]

Originally posted by MadCardDisease
I've been in remission for over a year now and I just turned 30. My wife is pregnant with our first child and is due in May. Life goes on and I feel like the luckiest man alive.

Thx for sharing that Mad. Glad to hear the outcome!

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Boldinite to Boldinite.

I wish your brother well.

 

[john h]

Originally posted by swd1974
Stuck at work and wasnt sure where to vent so this place is like my second home.

Turns out a lump my brother has is not a cyst(sp?) after being given a biopsy and is most lekely a tumor. A million thoughts are racing through my mind. Being 8 years apart we never really got the chance to be close. He joined the Navy when I was 10.

I cant imagine the thought of never even getting the chance to be closer. I am about to get married and settle down and I always thoguht that would be the time when we started doing real family things together.

So the next test is the big one I gather. And I am hopeful. But I am a worry wart by nature and kind of have an empty feeling in my stomach.

Sorry I rambled on a bit.

My wife had a double mastectomy 3 years ago so I understand your feelings. A few months ago an MRI showed a brain tumor. The tumor turned out to be benign and close to the scalp and surgeon said it was common and no need to remove it. She is doing great today. My prayers are with you buddy.

 

[Card Trader]

Best of luck to your brother swd, just tell him to hang in there and like the others have said, people beat cancer every day. Just be strong.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

yo, all the good thoughts and energy in the world you bro's way.

 

[red desert]

Originally posted by swd1974
Thanks guys! Althoguh we arent religeous Mike prayers certainly cant hurt! I appreciate everyone's support to say the least!

I told him I would bring over my new mini helmet signed by quan because the power of Quan is strong. But he is an eagles fan and declined!

The power of prayer is an amazing thing. It's never too late to start. I'll pray for your brother.

 

[DeAnna]

Swd, I hope all goes well for him. If he's young, piece of cake. I've been in remission for 10 years now.

 

[jon_nyaz]

My prayers go out to your brother for health and recovery and to you for patience, determination and strength.

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

The best to you and your brother!

Think Positive!