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Monique · Oct 18, 2006, 09:12 AM

My brother might have a malignant tumor. So I need people to pray for him so the operation will go well and that it is bening. 2 years ago he had skin cancer and they never check if the cancer was gone. He has been complaining of pain for the past year, they never did anything. Now, he might be dying. Please just take 2 minutes and pray for him.

Cody Dawg · Oct 18, 2006, 09:25 AM

That's very sad, Monique. Why do they think he has a tumor?

What kind of skin cancer did he have? Melanoma? I have always told people to go in and get their skin checked all of the time for skin cancer and never take chances, ever.

Monique · Oct 18, 2006, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

That's very sad, Monique. Why do they think he has a tumor?

What kind of skin cancer did he have? Melanoma? I have always told people to go in and get their skin checked all of the time for skin cancer and never take chances, ever.

The doctor told him that he had one. And yes it was melanoma.

Millennium · Oct 18, 2006, 09:40 AM

My thoughts are with you and your brother today.

I am, however, confused. It sounds to me as though two years ago your brother had cancer and the doctors did something about it then, but they never followed up to make sure it stayed in remission even when he complained of more pain. Am I understanding this right?

mac128k-1984 · Oct 18, 2006, 09:41 AM

My prayers and thoughts will go to him, you and your family.

Monique · Oct 18, 2006, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Millennium

My thoughts are with you and your brother today.

I am, however, confused. It sounds to me as though two years ago your brother had cancer and the doctors did something about it then, but they never followed up to make sure it stayed in remission even when he complained of more pain. Am I understanding this right?

Yes you did.

Cody Dawg · Oct 18, 2006, 10:24 AM

That is very unfortunate and sad, Monique.

I had melanoma once back when I was 23. I had to go in repeatedly for follow-up for months. It was a tiny black speck on my calf that started in a mole. It just looked...different. It was tiny but it looked sinister because it was this black spot in the middle of a freckle. I went in to have it looked at just for the heck of it and was shocked when the diagnosis came back. I was so very fortunate to have found it because it was a "0" in terms of thickness. I've never had another one but I've had about 25 moles and freckles and weird spots removed since. I encourage others to go in annually to see a dermatologist just to have a skin exam.

I only wish that other people had excellent care and I wish your brother had had a better medical support system.

I am - I am sure we all are - very sorry, Monique.

ironknee · Oct 18, 2006, 03:18 PM

monique

i'm sorry to hear that

i don't believe in a god but i do believe in the beatles

sending good karma

USB HUB · Oct 18, 2006, 03:21 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to your brother and family Monique. Keep the faith!

itai195 · 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Monique

Yes you did.

I feel awful for you and your family. I don't pray but I'll send my good thoughts to you guys.

Not that this has much bearing on your suffering, but the treatment he received sounds fishy to me. Cancer survivors I know go in to the doctor constantly to check for relapses. I hope this oversight wasn't due to the nationalized healthcare up there?

Dark Helmet · Oct 18, 2006, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by itai195

I hope this oversight wasn't due to the nationalized healthcare up there?

Ah, no.

finboy · Oct 18, 2006, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Monique

My brother might have a malignant tumor.

I wish him and you the best with it. I hope it all turns out well.

osiris · Oct 18, 2006, 04:50 PM

I pray for your brother and wish a quick return to good health.

PowerPc = Pwnage · Oct 18, 2006, 06:10 PM

You and your brother and family have my prayers and thoughts not just for today.

kick52 · Oct 18, 2006, 06:18 PM

good luck for your brother, and i hope he is ok.

Buckaroo · Oct 18, 2006, 07:25 PM

I hope your brother gets well quick.

Zeeb · Oct 18, 2006, 07:32 PM

I really hope your brother has a speedy return to health. I wish the all the best for you too Monique.

- - e r i k - - · 10:40 AM

I don't believe, but good luck too your brother anyway.

dbranham · Oct 18, 2006, 07:56 PM

I am praying.

Kevin · Oct 18, 2006, 09:08 PM

You know it.

Buckaroo · 10:41 AM

I'll pray for you and your brother Monique.

marden · Oct 18, 2006, 10:11 PM

Done. You have our best wishes, Monique.

xi_hyperon · Oct 18, 2006, 10:20 PM

Monique, I'm sorry to hear that, and will keep you and your family in thoughts and prayers. Keep us up to date as time allows.

Kevin Dunahee · Oct 18, 2006, 10:47 PM

My prayers are with your entire family. Hang in there. God Bless!

kernokerno · Oct 18, 2006, 11:01 PM

everything is gonna be fine. I wish your brother, you and your family the best...im praying

zerroeffect · Oct 18, 2006, 11:41 PM

My Mom is going in for low level radiation therapy at MD Anderson in Houston next week. She has several benign tumors in her head and had an operation several years ago that resulted in a massive stroke on the operating table. She's having problems again now and the doctors say she can't sustain surgery or gamma knife because she is too fragile, so they are going to try low level radiation, which will cause brain swelling. She just turned 60. I worry so much about her.

I can understand your concern, Monique and I wish your brother the best. If I was religious, I would be praying for him every night, along with my Mom.

bstone · Oct 19, 2006, 12:07 AM

Monique, I seem to recall you stated you are Jewish. May I ask what his Hebrew name and your mother's Hebrew name is? I will recite special prayers for him. Feel free to prvmsg it to me.

Macintosh Sauce · Oct 19, 2006, 02:11 AM

Hello Monique,

I hope and pray your brother gets much better. Prayer is a powerful weapon indeed!

Regards,
James

B Gallagher · Oct 19, 2006, 04:21 AM

Wow.. sorry to hear that. I don't believe in any religion, but I do hope that he gets better.

Railroader · Oct 19, 2006, 08:50 AM

I pray your brother gets well and also for comfort for your family Monique.

These are trying times.

Jawbone54 · Oct 19, 2006, 09:17 AM

Monique, I certainly believe, and I'll definitely pray for your brother. I'm very sorry that you and your family are going through this.

cjrivera · Oct 19, 2006, 09:21 AM

Our prayers go out to your brother. I hope he gets better.

ThinkInsane · Oct 19, 2006, 10:38 AM

Enough of this nonsense. Go start your little prayer debate in the appropriate forum. I don't want to see anymore comments that don't directly relate to Monique's original post. Sometimes you need to just let it go for the greater good. This thread was never about whether you believe or your thoughts on religion or anything of the sort, so give it a rest.

Monique, I sincerely wish the best to your brother and yourself. For whatever they are worth, you have my prayers.

Monique · Oct 19, 2006, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by zerroeffect

My Mom is going in for low level radiation therapy at MD Anderson in Houston next week. She has several benign tumors in her head and had an operation several years ago that resulted in a massive stroke on the operating table. She's having problems again now and the doctors say she can't sustain surgery or gamma knife because she is too fragile, so they are going to try low level radiation, which will cause brain swelling. She just turned 60. I worry so much about her.

I can understand your concern, Monique and I wish your brother the best. If I was religious, I would be praying for him every night, along with my Mom.

I am sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are also with your family. Hope she will feel better soon.

Monique · Oct 19, 2006, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by bstone

Monique, I seem to recall you stated you are Jewish. May I ask what his Hebrew name and your mother's Hebrew name is? I will recite special prayers for him. Feel free to prvmsg it to me.

My family is Catholic, I am a converted Jew.

olePigeon · Oct 19, 2006, 12:12 PM

My mom went through chemo for breast cancer. It's tough, but I can give your brother a hint that got my mom through:

Think positive! I've always believed that at least 50% of recovery is sure will power. Being a scientific person myself, there's even evidence to support that. She wore tiedied shirts, funky colored hats, even wore horns shoes once like a clown that honked when she walked. She made it, I think your bro can too.

Doofy · Oct 19, 2006, 12:54 PM

Monique, please have a look at olePigeon's post above about will power, then have your brother read this:

Originally Posted by Matthew 21:21

"Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith, and don't doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it would be done. All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

Do not doubt.

Your bro is on my prayer list.

Todd Madson · Oct 19, 2006, 01:12 PM

Positive mojo coming his way. Here's hoping he'll pull thru.

Cody Dawg · Oct 19, 2006, 01:14 PM

This thread is now very, very good.

to everyone.

Monique, let your brother know that there are a lot of us Mac folks out here rooting for him and for you.

Monique · Oct 19, 2006, 03:51 PM

Thank you all for your kind thoughts.

marden · Oct 20, 2006, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Todd Madson

Positive mojo coming his way. Here's hoping he'll pull thru.

Not only positive mojo, but positive marden and I told Abe and he was positive too!

Everyone is praying.

Monique, when will we know anything?