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UPDATE: So I think I may have lung cancer (2 Viewers)

bigbottom said:
Yeah, #### cancer. After completing treatments in December, my son's brain cancer had returned by February. The battle was back on in a big way. Brain surgery in late February to remove the mass from near his brain stem (surgery went very well) and chemo treatments thereafter. Just checked in today for a two week stay on the bone marrow transplant floor. Massive chemo blast for the next five days, followed by blood stem cell infusion to repopulate his bone marrow. For those of you who pray, please pray for my son, Chance. TIA.
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I don't know if you've mentioned this before and if you did I missed it but man good luck. I don't pray regularly, but I will for Chance.

 
Big prayers from the bentley family. If there's anything we can do with blood donations, cash, etc. let me know via PM. You're not that far away and I'm pretty sure AngryWife would do anything for the guy that recorded "Brady."

 
bigbottom said:
Thanks everyone. It means a lot. I'm scared every minute of every day. But Chance is a fighter. He's never given up and neither will we. He smiles more than just about any kid I know. Just always in a good mood.And prayers to en fuego, wherever he may be. Didn't mean to derail his thread.
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Good luck man. I lost my mom to cancer a couple months ago and the past 2 years of her pain and suffering just crushed my family. Cancer is the worst. Just hang in there and keep having faith.
 
bigbottom said:
Thanks again everyone. We're remaining positive. Even though it was devastating news when we learned that the cancer had returned, the treatments have gone well since. The brain surgery was a success, and the subsequent chemo has had the desired effect of knocking down the remaining cancer cells. This last treatment is the important one though. Hopefully will get rid of the cancer for good. Fingers crossed.
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Prayers to you and your family. Kids are usually the strongest fighters when it comes to beating cancer. Do you mind if I ask what type of cancer diagnosis Chance has?

 
This thread is just full of sadness. Sorry bb, about your son Chance. I don't pray but have asked my dad to pray for your son.

Pediatric cancer just sucks and because it is so rare, there is not a lot of research dollars that go toward it. For those who are sad in this thread and want to do something, please consider donating money to help fight cancer. I am riding in a bike tour later this summer to do just that. I'm so ####### sick of cancer.

 
BB didn't you post something awhile back about your son playing hoops with Dickie V, or was that another poster? I remember thinking that was a great story either way.

Will be praying for your boy.

 
Tom Skerritt said:
bigbottom said:
Thanks again everyone. We're remaining positive. Even though it was devastating news when we learned that the cancer had returned, the treatments have gone well since. The brain surgery was a success, and the subsequent chemo has had the desired effect of knocking down the remaining cancer cells. This last treatment is the important one though. Hopefully will get rid of the cancer for good. Fingers crossed.
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Prayers to you and your family. Kids are usually the strongest fighters when it comes to beating cancer. Do you mind if I ask what type of cancer diagnosis Chance has?
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Many thanks. It's brain cancer - nongerminomatous germ cell tumor - located in the pineal region of the mid-brain.
 
bigbottom said:
Thanks again everyone. We're remaining positive. Even though it was devastating news when we learned that the cancer had returned, the treatments have gone well since. The brain surgery was a success, and the subsequent chemo has had the desired effect of knocking down the remaining cancer cells. This last treatment is the important one though. Hopefully will get rid of the cancer for good. Fingers crossed.
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Wow - there are no great words here. All of my positive vibes coming to you and your son. #### cancer

 
bigbottom said:
Michael Brown said:
BB didn't you post something awhile back about your son playing hoops with Dickie V, or was that another poster? I remember thinking that was a great story either way.

Will be praying for your boy.
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Yep, that was Chance!http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=670966&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1

That was in December when Chance was finishing up treatments the first time around.
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My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family. #### Cancer.

 
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bigbottom said:
Michael Brown said:
BB didn't you post something awhile back about your son playing hoops with Dickie V, or was that another poster? I remember thinking that was a great story either way.

Will be praying for your boy.
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Yep, that was Chance!http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=670966&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1

That was in December when Chance was finishing up treatments the first time around.
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Jesus BB, don't actually know you but teared up th second I read this. Reiterate what Bentley said... 3 hours away. Blood, cash, anything you need. Thoughts and prayers in the interim.
 
Dickies said:
bigbottom said:
Yeah, #### cancer. After completing treatments in December, my son's brain cancer had returned by February. The battle was back on in a big way. Brain surgery in late February to remove the mass from near his brain stem (surgery went very well) and chemo treatments thereafter. Just checked in today for a two week stay on the bone marrow transplant floor. Massive chemo blast for the next five days, followed by blood stem cell infusion to repopulate his bone marrow. For those of you who pray, please pray for my son, Chance. TIA.
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Ugh, this stuff makes me sick. Couldn't imagine my kids going through this. Best wishes.
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:goodposting: I don't even have kids and reading that was like getting punched in the gut. Sending positive vibes.

 
beavers said:
This thread is just full of sadness. Sorry bb, about your son Chance. I don't pray but have asked my dad to pray for your son. Pediatric cancer just sucks and because it is so rare, there is not a lot of research dollars that go toward it. For those who are sad in this thread and want to do something, please consider donating money to help fight cancer. I am riding in a bike tour later this summer to do just that. I'm so ####### sick of cancer.
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Good Posting The wife and I donate monthly to St. Judes Children's Hospital. It isn't a lot, but it's something. I feel good every time I see that come out of the bank.T&P&GoodVibes to everyone battling this ####ed up disease#### Cancer
 
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I had checked into this thread a few times before hoping for an update from enfuego :( Still hoping for him.

T&P to the others whose family members are fighting as well.

 
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Sending positive vibes to Chance and steelerfan1's Dad. Just a horrible disease that affects everyone at one time or another.

Here's hoping that enfuego is still fighting...although I think he would have checked in by now. :(

#### cancer!

 
Gotta think positive and keep fighting. I saw it work with my Mom. Pray it works with Chance, enfuego and all.

 
Thoughts, prayers, positive vibes all sent your way.

If he's anything like his old man we need him around a lot longer. World needs more good people.

 
I am a child cancer survivor (turning 43 in August) and have two older brothers who are survivors as well, one with throat cancer the other with lung cancer, although the one with lung cancer has not made it past five years yet. To those suffering with the disease and those around them stay strong and keep fighting. Even miracles can happen.

 
:( Just landed in this thread for the first time. oof. My condolences/thoughts going out to all of you who are fighting or who have family members who are fighting. Cancer hits my family hard... I'm certain it will get me at some point. Such a cruel disease. Be strong guys.

 
Like BB said, didn't mean to hi jack enfuegos thread. just kind of hoping that with it getting bumped he would be here to post :(

thanks for everyones thoughts and prayers for my dad.

BB, my dad is goig to a new center that just opened in davenport fl. i am trying to get him to go to the moffit center in tampa which is like 90 miles from him but he said he will be getting radiation everyday and chemo 3-4 times a week and is not going to deal with that travel time.

BB, just wanted to say our neighbors grand daughter had stage 4 brain cancer, a very aggressive form, but not sure of name, and after a couple surgeries and treatment she is back at school. believe she is around your sons age. i'll be praying for him.

 
steelerfan1 said:
Like BB said, didn't mean to hi jack enfuegos thread. just kind of hoping that with it getting bumped he would be here to post :( thanks for everyones thoughts and prayers for my dad. BB, my dad is goig to a new center that just opened in davenport fl. i am trying to get him to go to the moffit center in tampa which is like 90 miles from him but he said he will be getting radiation everyday and chemo 3-4 times a week and is not going to deal with that travel time.
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Yeah, we were real lucky that we live within minutes of one of the best medical centers in the country. Got to sleep in our beds most nights. A lot of patients were from out of town and were staying at hotels or extended stays. That would be a drag, as would a long commute. I can understand your dad's resistance.
BB, just wanted to say our neighbors grand daughter had stage 4 brain cancer, a very aggressive form, but not sure of name, and after a couple surgeries and treatment she is back at school. believe she is around your sons age. i'll be praying for him.
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Thanks man. And I really do like hearing survivor stories. As for the stage thing, we were never given a stage for our son's cancer. Not sure whether that was because of the specific type of tumor.
 
This thread is such a kick in the teeth. I guess there's no way to check on the OP and see if he's doing alright? An e-mail or otherwise?

Just awful.

BB we're all pulling for your little guy. He'll beat this.

 
Yep. Felt like a gut punch reading this. I watch my mom battle every day. She's amazing. #### cancer forever and for us all. But when it's a kid, it punches so much harder. Pulling for your kid, BB. I have a very positive feeling about it after doing a little reading.

 
Mr. Ham said:
bigbottom said:
Michael Brown said:
BB didn't you post something awhile back about your son playing hoops with Dickie V, or was that another poster? I remember thinking that was a great story either way.

Will be praying for your boy.
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Yep, that was Chance!http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=670966&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1

That was in December when Chance was finishing up treatments the first time around.
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Jesus BB, don't actually know you but teared up th second I read this. Reiterate what Bentley said... 3 hours away. Blood, cash, anything you need. Thoughts and prayers in the interim.
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Yea, I'm just sitting here crying after watching the video of Chance and Dickie V. My wife is asking my what;s wrong.

Tell Chance we are all behind him. EFF Cancer

Prayers and God Bless

 
steelerfan1 said:
Like BB said, didn't mean to hi jack enfuegos thread. just kind of hoping that with it getting bumped he would be here to post :(

thanks for everyones thoughts and prayers for my dad.

BB, my dad is goig to a new center that just opened in davenport fl. i am trying to get him to go to the moffit center in tampa which is like 90 miles from him but he said he will be getting radiation everyday and chemo 3-4 times a week and is not going to deal with that travel time.

BB, just wanted to say our neighbors grand daughter had stage 4 brain cancer, a very aggressive form, but not sure of name, and after a couple surgeries and treatment she is back at school. believe she is around your sons age. i'll be praying for him.
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steeler fan, you are in my prayers too.

God Bless

 
Once again, thank you everyone for the words of encouragement and support. I know it feels like a gut punch to some of you; it certainly was to us when we first got the news. Our lives changed forever that day. But not all for the worse. Our family is closer than ever. We have new found perspective on what is important in our lives. We've come to know love in a profound way previously unknown to us. If you had told me a year ago that I would be going through this, I would have bet everything I own that I would have been consumed by anger and bitterness. But I would have been wrong. Just being around Chance and seeing his strength and warmth on display every minute of every day inspires me to fill my days instead with love and positivity. It's an amazing thing really.

 
Mr.Pack said:
Mr. Ham said:
bigbottom said:
Michael Brown said:
BB didn't you post something awhile back about your son playing hoops with Dickie V, or was that another poster? I remember thinking that was a great story either way.

Will be praying for your boy.
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Yep, that was Chance!http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=670966&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1

That was in December when Chance was finishing up treatments the first time around.
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Jesus BB, don't actually know you but teared up th second I read this. Reiterate what Bentley said... 3 hours away. Blood, cash, anything you need. Thoughts and prayers in the interim.
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Yea, I'm just sitting here crying after watching the video of Chance and Dickie V. My wife is asking my what;s wrong.

Tell Chance we are all behind him. EFF Cancer

Prayers and God Bless
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That was such a cool day. This news story might tug a little at your heart strings as well:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPX6biYdYP8

And an alternate version with additional footage:

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=8776874

 
bigbottom said:
Once again, thank you everyone for the words of encouragement and support. I know it feels like a gut punch to some of you; it certainly was to us when we first got the news. Our lives changed forever that day. But not all for the worse. Our family is closer than ever. We have new found perspective on what is important in our lives. We've come to know love in a profound way previously unknown to us. If you had told me a year ago that I would be going through this, I would have bet everything I own that I would have been consumed by anger and bitterness. But I would have been wrong. Just being around Chance and seeing his strength and warmth on display every minute of every day inspires me to fill my days instead with love and positivity. It's an amazing thing really.
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wow
 
I should've never clicked on this thread. :(

My thoughts are with all of you, OP, bigbottom, Steelerfan, everyone else. I can't even imagine. #### cancer.

 
bigbottom said:
Mr.Pack said:
Mr. Ham said:
bigbottom said:
Michael Brown said:
BB didn't you post something awhile back about your son playing hoops with Dickie V, or was that another poster? I remember thinking that was a great story either way.

Will be praying for your boy.
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Yep, that was Chance!http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=670966&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1That was in December when Chance was finishing up treatments the first time around.
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Jesus BB, don't actually know you but teared up th second I read this. Reiterate what Bentley said... 3 hours away. Blood, cash, anything you need. Thoughts and prayers in the interim.
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Yea, I'm just sitting here crying after watching the video of Chance and Dickie V. My wife is asking my what;s wrong.

Tell Chance we are all behind him. EFF Cancer

Prayers and God Bless
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That was such a cool day. This news story might tug a little at your heart strings as well:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPX6biYdYP8And an alternate version with additional footage:http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=8776874
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Little dusty in here.
 
shadyridr said:
bigbottom said:
Once again, thank you everyone for the words of encouragement and support. I know it feels like a gut punch to some of you; it certainly was to us when we first got the news. Our lives changed forever that day. But not all for the worse. Our family is closer than ever. We have new found perspective on what is important in our lives. We've come to know love in a profound way previously unknown to us. If you had told me a year ago that I would be going through this, I would have bet everything I own that I would have been consumed by anger and bitterness. But I would have been wrong. Just being around Chance and seeing his strength and warmth on display every minute of every day inspires me to fill my days instead with love and positivity. It's an amazing thing really.
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wow
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:goodposting:

BB, you're one of the best guys around. I know your little Chance must be learning his strength and warmth from you. Can't wait to hear when he's beaten this thing.

 
bigbottom said:
Yeah, #### cancer. After completing treatments in December, my son's brain cancer had returned by February. The battle was back on in a big way. Brain surgery in late February to remove the mass from near his brain stem (surgery went very well) and chemo treatments thereafter. Just checked in today for a two week stay on the bone marrow transplant floor. Massive chemo blast for the next five days, followed by blood stem cell infusion to repopulate his bone marrow. For those of you who pray, please pray for my son, Chance. TIA.
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Prayers sent BB. Man, this puts everything into perspective. Can't imagine what you and your family are dealing with. Praying for a great outcome and a long, happy life.

 
steelerfan1 said:
Like BB said, didn't mean to hi jack enfuegos thread. just kind of hoping that with it getting bumped he would be here to post :(

thanks for everyones thoughts and prayers for my dad.

BB, my dad is goig to a new center that just opened in davenport fl. i am trying to get him to go to the moffit center in tampa which is like 90 miles from him but he said he will be getting radiation everyday and chemo 3-4 times a week and is not going to deal with that travel time.

BB, just wanted to say our neighbors grand daughter had stage 4 brain cancer, a very aggressive form, but not sure of name, and after a couple surgeries and treatment she is back at school. believe she is around your sons age. i'll be praying for him.
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if it's very aggressive and Stage 4 it's likely glioblastoma. I'm glad Chance does not have that one......

 
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