Trouble

[heartcut]

Just found out that my oldest son (35 years old) has Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a type of immune system cancer. He was fine 2 weeks ago and is now in the ICU. They're still doing tests, don't really know much. My wife left this morning to join him and I will soon. Old as I am it wouldn't be that big a deal for me but it's a real shame for someone that young. His wife and 4 kids are pretty freaked out- so am I.

[Boda Getta]

Our prayers are with your Son and his family.

BG

[theholymackerel]

My household will pray for yer whole family.

I'm so sorry!

[Mud Mechanik]

Our hearts and prayers are on the way from the Bible belt.

[HolyBear]

Rush Limbaugh has been raising money fer Hodgkin's lymphoma fer many years... just yesterday he had his yearly telethon...from listening to him, they have made some really good advancements in survivabilitya since he started over20 years ago. You'll probably want to know every thing you can about it and education is part of what that group he works with does... I can't remember tha name of the group but I bet you could go to Rush Limbaugh web site to find out. Ill be saying a prayer for him and your family, but take heart, I remember rush sayin yesterday thata 10 yr survivability has increased to somethin like 70%.

[Prairiepiss]

It saddens me to hear of someone so young to get sick like this. My heart goes out to your son and all of those close to him.

[bentstick]

My prayers go out to your son and family,as well has you and your wife!

[MuleKicker]

So sorry. It's hard to watch anyone go through these kinds of things. Even worse when it's your own kid.

[heartcut]

Home alone with a worried mind, so it's the atrium and the still, running some rum. Thanks for the concern and kind words. That means a lot.

[blind drunk]

So sorry. Wishing your soon and his family the very best. This shit happens so fast, it hurts like hell. Take care, heartcut.

[MitchyBourbon]

I'm so saddened to here this news. My family and I will keep you and yours in our prayers.

[fullhouse]

will add u and son and family to the prayer line heart....hopeing all goes well my friend!

[Uncle Lozza]

Its so sad when young people get suddenly struck down with this, I hope and pray that the doctors can get his problem under control.

[rad14701]

Hoping for the best for your son, heartcut... Not a religious man but your family will be in my thoughts...

[Usge]

Wow, that's really tough hc. Sorry to hear that. We all hope for the best.

[heartcut]

Found out this morning that my son has the best variety of Hodgkin's as far as treatability goes. They're starting chemo today and we should know something soon. Running the still last night was very theraputic. So is reading about all your good wishes, thoughts and prayers. Thank you all.

[OlympicMtDoo]

So sorry to hear that Heartcut, but some words of encouragement, my very best friend in the world is a survivor of the same. He was only 19 when he got it and is now 42, we go fishin, huntin and all other sorts of outdoor stuf together, he lives every day as if it were going to be his last and has drawn me into that life style as well. For him and myself in a way it has changed life for the better. THERE is hope coyote, best wishes. OMD

[Durace11]

Pulling for your son Heartcut

[WV Shine]

Sorry to hear about your son heartcut, my heart goes out to him and your family. Treatment is getting better every minute, and that's great news about the variety your son has. A friend's father had Hodgkin's a few years ago and has made a full recovery, still in remission. Best of luck!

[heartcut]

Thanks again for all the encouragement. OMD, hearing about your friend helped my son and I both. They installed some kinda valve in my son's chest to put the chemo stuff into his artery annd will leave it there till he's off the treatments. His skin will heal up over it and they'll just stick the needle back into it every 15 days. But check this out, the nurses had to wear gloves, protective suits and masks to handle the stuff they were putting into his blood. "Don't get any of that on you." Despite that, things are looking pretty good, and he's sleeping at home for now.

[fullhouse]

great update..glad to hear he is doing ok and at home now

[RumRaider]

Glad to hear that things turning for the better and hoping it keeps going strongly in that direction. Our thoughts are with you and yours.

[WV Shine]

That's great news that he's home heartcut. That helps a lot with keeping a positive outlook, and there is tons of research showing how much that alone can help. Best of luck!

[wheresthereef]

You and your family are in ours prayers heartcut.

[OlympicMtDoo]

Thanks again for all the encouragement. OMD, hearing about your friend helped my son and I both. They installed some kinda valve in my son's chest to put the chemo stuff into his artery annd will leave it there till he's off the treatments. His skin will heal up over it and they'll just stick the needle back into it every 15 days. But check this out, the nurses had to wear gloves, protective suits and masks to handle the stuff they were putting into his blood. "Don't get any of that on you." Despite that, things are looking pretty good, and he's sleeping at home for now.

Great news Heartcut, pullin for you and your's hang in there.

[Coyote]

Our hopes and prayers for your son and your family,
What a horrible thing at his age, but the strength of youth
is an amazing thing

God Bless

Coyote

[HolyBear]

That's great news!!!! Did you have a chance to go to Rush Limbaugh s web site yet? I bet he could hook you up with allkinds of good info....keep us posted...

[heartcut]

Just got off the phone with my son- his bone marrow is still in good shape, indicating it's stage 2, really good news. Been checking on some mushrooms that are supposed to help (thanks BD), looking at the references on Rush's site and the Houston Memorial Hermann. Also the Dulci Berry or Miracle fruit, which is supposed to improve your sense of taste while doing chemo. Didn't know untill I looked there that Rush has been helping gather money for leukemia and lymphoma for the last 20+ years (thanks wacabi1). I'm working 12 hrs/day trying to finish this project (staying busy is good), end of next week I'm going to see my son. Mrs heartcut has been there since we found out. Thanks again, everyone. This helps.

[Prairiepiss]

Still throwing good thoughts your families way. Keep at the project heartcut. It's nice to have something to wrap your head around sometimes.

[WV Shine]

Thats great news I've tried that miracle fruit stuff before, and can say its pretty wild, even if you're sense of taste doesn't need 'improvement'. I'd give it a go yourself while your son is takin it, could be fun for the whole family!