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I can't imagine your pain BB. Thoprawishes to you and your family.I've been debating whether or not to start a thread, but a couple good friends in the FFA suggested that it may be worthwhile.
Unfortunately, after beating back brain cancer twice in the last fifteen months, my son Chance's cancer has returned. And now, instead of one tumor in his brain, there are three, as well as two tumors in his spine. Additionally, there are a number of other spots where tumors appear to be developing. To go from completely clear scans in June to where we are now just three months later, the cancer is highly aggressive. And, unfortunately, one of the tumors is up against my son's brain stem, so he is starting to lose the ability to walk, and he is losing dexterity in his right hand.
Unfortunately, the doctors have told us that they've exhausted all available protocols. We were holding out hope that we might be able to get into some trial, but were advised yesterday that there are no spaces available in any trials for which he might be eligible. And given the nature of the tumor, any trial would be highly unlikely to cure him, even if he could get in one.
While we are still holding out hope that some treatment comes into focus, or that we are blessed with some form of miracle, our efforts have shifted to supporting Chance, loving him, and bringing him as much joy and comfort as we can.
I would very much appreciate it if you all could keep Chance in your thoughts and, if so inclined, your prayers. As for me, I am a broken, broken man. Please pray that I can find the peace and strength to be there for Chance, and for my family.
-bb
If anybody has a daughter they'd like to donate...is there anything the collective power of the FFA can do to provide a little something here for Chance to lift his spirits some?
I dunno what, but it seems like we cast votes for people and do lots of crap like that, maybe there's something someone can think of to brighten chance's (and maybe bigbottom's) day a little bit? Any ideas anyone?
Please don't break. Be strong GB.I am a broken, broken man. Please pray that I can find the peace and strength to be there for Chance, and for my family.
-bb
Absolutely. If there's anything we here in the FFA can do, just say the word.Thank you for posting this and giving us the chance to do something, even if it is only to offer our support and let you know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of so many others. I hope we can help lighten your load, at least a tiny fraction.
You will be getting all the thoughts and prayers I can muster.
This is a great idea, Fennis. I'd gladly give some funds to this, and I'd bet a whole lot of other people around here would, too.I will keep Chance and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry your family has to go through this.
To echo some earlier questions if there is anything we can do to make it easier for your family, please let us know. Maybe we can send some meals or provide something to help give Chance some happiness or make your family's life a little easier in some small way while your family concentrates on your family?
Thoughts and prayers BB - hang in there and be strong for Chance and your wife.:(
Very sorry to hear this, BB. I can't even imagine and don't have anything worthwhile to say.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Be strong, love each other, and enjoy every moment.Words can't help. Just love him and know that people are there for you and your family too.
Miracles happen. Stay strong for Chance. PEACE and LOVE to Chance, you, and your family.