Merkel cell carcinoma - it's back and in his lymph nodes

[lukasahero]

I don't usually pour my heart out here but I guess I'm looking for some of those famous Lounge vibes for my dad. He was diagnosed with this rare skin cancer about 2 years ago and went through surgery and radiation. They thought they got it all.

He went for a biopsy last week and got the results today: it's back and it has spread to his lymph nodes. Prognosis isn't good.

He's 80 yrs old but I feel like I'm 5 again. The thought of losing him is ....

Anyway, I know I'm not especially popular here but, if you could spare a thought for my dad, the most awesome dad you could hope for, I'd appreciate it.

[Pool Hall Ace]

1. Well, I don't know why you're unpopular here, but

it certainly doesn't matter at a time like this. :hug:

Comforting and healing vibes for {{{{ lukasahero & dad }}}}

[lukasahero]

5. Thanks.

Here's hoping the vibes do their thing this time. :hug:

[Bunny]

2. Good thoughts for you and your dad.

You are very popular with me. :hug:

[lukasahero]

6. :hug to Bunny:

:hug: It's appreciated.

[Swede]

3. Thoughts and prayers for you lukasahero.

Best wishes to you and yours.

[lukasahero]

7. Thanks

Here's to a hopeful Christmas.

[Demoiselle]

4. Comfort and love and good vibes to you and your dad, Lukashero.

[lukasahero]

8. Thanks.

I appreciate it.

[ThomCat]

9. Good vibes for you and your dad.

:hug:

I'm sorry he's going through this again, and that it has spread this time. :(

I hope that somehow the treatments go well for him despite the bad prognosis. :hug:

[lukasahero]

10. Thanks Thom

It's been nice to see you back here again. How are you doing? I've missed you...

big, big, big :hug: - wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas.

[ThomCat]

12. Hi Lukasahero.

:hug:

I'm struggling too right now. I'm ramping up on the new fibro med that just came out on the market and it's giving me a hard time conflicting with my other meds.

I've had a constant headache all day and all night since I started this med, and most days it turns into a migraine.

Hopefully I'll acclimate to this med and all of this will go away though, and hopefully this med will help make my pain levels go down. I'm still holding out hope. :)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I hope your family finds some joy despite the stress and worry of what is happening with your father. :hug:

[LisaM]

11. Let's hope he beats the odds, at least for a while

I've heard way too many of these stories lately and I'm sorry to hear your news.

[GreenPartyVoter]

13. I am so sorry *hugs*

[AlienGirl]

14. Sorry to hear that. I'll be thinking of you, and of him. nt

[merh]

15. sending vibes

and if you don't mind, saying prayers for your dad and for you and all who love him.

:hug: :grouphug:

[OhioChick]

16. Prayers and Good Vibes for Your Father...

:hug:

[emilyg]

17. Prayers for you and Dad.