My 5 year old son has cancer :(
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grampster
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Prayers being lifted up from W. Michigan for your family.
aHFo3
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I'm fairly new to this site, and I just saw your thread. I'm a father of a 5 year-old boy also. My family and I will keep your family in our prayers, and I'll pass it on at church too.
FlyinBryan
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hang tough 223.
i cant imagine how tough it would be.
my hat is off to you sir, as well as the kiddo.
you guys are gonna beat it.
just hang in there and ride it out with him. he will do the hard part. hes got what it takes, i can see it in him instantly. there is resiliance and fight in his eyes.
your the support team.
keep doing it braeden.
i cant imagine how tough it would be.
my hat is off to you sir, as well as the kiddo.
you guys are gonna beat it.
just hang in there and ride it out with him. he will do the hard part. hes got what it takes, i can see it in him instantly. there is resiliance and fight in his eyes.
your the support team.
keep doing it braeden.
wish i could help out but unfortunately i just had a tumer removed myself after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer but i believe ive killed the cancer thru chemo and radiation anyway best of luck and my prayers will be with you and your son.
elrod
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Yes, many people are intrested in Braedens' outlook.
DarrylS
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...More prayers going out...I hope all the folks here keep those prayers and good thoughts going for the little guy...
UPDATE
Well Christmas was good for Braeden he hasn't gotten an infection in a REALLY long time. He is currently scheduled for surgery on the 26th of February (this coming Thursday). As far as the doctors know most of the tumor is dead. But to make sure they are going to remove it. This has been a long time coming. However this is gonna be the really hard part for me. He has been so active in the last few months he's starting to become the little boy he was before he got sick. Now the surger is going to put him down for a long time as well as disfigure him. I have been told that they cannot do reconstruction surgery on him at such a young age and may not be able to do a whole lot due to the radiation killing off alot of the muscle and bone in the area on his face where they administered the doses. As well as he will need a feeding tube and a trachea tube as well for quite sometime after the surgery (months at least). And he wont be able to talk for a long time. Also the tumor had reached his brain so they are doing some pretty serious stuff when they do the surgery. Really worried about the outcome short term and long term, as well as the time i will have to spend away from him as well, alot of long hours at work followed by really long drives to see him etc, etc etc. I would like to thank everyone in THR community that has showed there support, it means alot. Thanks everyone. I will post a new update after his surgery.
Well Christmas was good for Braeden he hasn't gotten an infection in a REALLY long time. He is currently scheduled for surgery on the 26th of February (this coming Thursday). As far as the doctors know most of the tumor is dead. But to make sure they are going to remove it. This has been a long time coming. However this is gonna be the really hard part for me. He has been so active in the last few months he's starting to become the little boy he was before he got sick. Now the surger is going to put him down for a long time as well as disfigure him. I have been told that they cannot do reconstruction surgery on him at such a young age and may not be able to do a whole lot due to the radiation killing off alot of the muscle and bone in the area on his face where they administered the doses. As well as he will need a feeding tube and a trachea tube as well for quite sometime after the surgery (months at least). And he wont be able to talk for a long time. Also the tumor had reached his brain so they are doing some pretty serious stuff when they do the surgery. Really worried about the outcome short term and long term, as well as the time i will have to spend away from him as well, alot of long hours at work followed by really long drives to see him etc, etc etc. I would like to thank everyone in THR community that has showed there support, it means alot. Thanks everyone. I will post a new update after his surgery.
76shuvlinoff
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All positive thoughts and hope coming your way. Good luck.
BsChoy
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I recently lost my older brother to brain cancer that metastisized from lung cancer. I am also the father of 2 beautiful boys so I only can imagine the pain you are feeling. God speed and do not underestimate the ability of a child to heal far beyond an MD's expectations.
Eustachius234
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Braeden is in my prayers.
beaucoup ammo
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223..It sounds as though your son is getting better. Of course you're concerned with the surgery Thursday. As for the "disfigure" aspect: I have worn a full length brace since I was three. Sure kids can be cruel, but all they really are is curious.
Braeden will face some of this and he can benefit from it. My Dad use to tell me "10 scares make the man." An old saying from a long time ago. With the support you are providing, Brarden can develop an attitude that will serve him well through life. This is the essence of "make lemon aide out of lemons!"
When he walks into a classroom, or wherever..and this served me well..He shouldn't think "Am I good enough for them?" Rather, he approaches them thinking "are they good enough for me." Not to the point of being boastful or arrogant..but that mindset that you can help develop is worth it's weight in gold.
Eventually, his peers will get the point: Wow! This guy has been to hell and back and made it. When Breaden believes that.. the other kids will as well.
Excuse me, if I sounded like I'm advising you how to raise your son! That's certainly not my intent! Having been where he will be, I would be mad at myself if I didn't toss in my 2 cents worth...well, make that 3cents with inflation!
You, Braeden and the entire family will be in our prayers on Thursday.
Johnny
Braeden will face some of this and he can benefit from it. My Dad use to tell me "10 scares make the man." An old saying from a long time ago. With the support you are providing, Brarden can develop an attitude that will serve him well through life. This is the essence of "make lemon aide out of lemons!"
When he walks into a classroom, or wherever..and this served me well..He shouldn't think "Am I good enough for them?" Rather, he approaches them thinking "are they good enough for me." Not to the point of being boastful or arrogant..but that mindset that you can help develop is worth it's weight in gold.
Eventually, his peers will get the point: Wow! This guy has been to hell and back and made it. When Breaden believes that.. the other kids will as well.
Excuse me, if I sounded like I'm advising you how to raise your son! That's certainly not my intent! Having been where he will be, I would be mad at myself if I didn't toss in my 2 cents worth...well, make that 3cents with inflation!
You, Braeden and the entire family will be in our prayers on Thursday.
Johnny
Well thank you for the update 223 AR you will be once again be in mine and my family's prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I couldn't imagine walking a mile in your's or your family's shoes. Its that stregnth and determenation that will get your son through this as it sounds as he has the same great qualities about him.
sturmgewehr667
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who's gonna be the mod with the balls to close this one for being off topic?
Shung
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Sturmgewehr, you could have spared this one.
I will think about Breaden this week-
I will think about Breaden this week-
OAKVILLE SHOOTER
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223, I have been following this thread from the begining. You and your family have definitely been in my prayers, and will continue. Especially Braeden and his doctors.
Bless you man.
Bless you man.
ccsniper
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i will pray for you and your family.
Cajun
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223 it is great to know that your son is doing better but I can only imagine how you feel about the surgery I would be scared myself but I know that your son is a tough young man and that he will be just fine.May God bless you and your family my friend you will remain in our prayers.Keep us posted to let us know how the surgery goes.
benEzra
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He and you will be in my prayers. Please do keep us posted.
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