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Message started by Dave on 12/19/13 at 09:35:21

Title: Prayers needed.
Post by Dave on 12/19/13 at 09:35:21

I have an old school classmate and friend who is going through a rough time, as her husband is very sick. They are both riders and tour together......and this last summer they went out west and toured the mountains for a week together.

He has been battling cancer for a few years, and just yesterday they found the cancer is back in his bladder and has traveled up the ureter almost to his kidney.

They are good Christians and are holding onto their faith in this time of need, and they would appreciate your prayers. Please pray for Ken to be healed.....and for Diane to be strong.

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Post by old_rider on 12/19/13 at 09:54:37

Our thoughts are with them and well wishes sent. I empathize with Diane and Ken.... It is a tough fight, treasure every day.
Stay positive...its what keeps me going.

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Post by Pine on 12/19/13 at 10:36:25

Will send up prayers.

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Post by verslagen1 on 12/19/13 at 11:38:52

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Post by Dane Allen on 12/19/13 at 15:43:35

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Post by Midnightrider on 12/19/13 at 16:34:37

Prayers Sent

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Post by S-P on 12/19/13 at 18:23:46

Definitely.

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Post by MMRanch on 12/19/13 at 20:15:10

Prayers in route !

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Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/20/13 at 02:57:34

My Dad is currently fighting cancer, so I know what your friends are going thru ... consider your request honoured ...

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Post by prechermike on 12/20/13 at 05:24:02

You know I'm in.

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Post by ToesNose on 12/20/13 at 06:28:31

Bummer, best wishes to him and his family.

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Post by kimchris1 on 12/20/13 at 06:49:22

Adding to prayer list..
Also throwing some hugs to both
of them. kim

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Post by v-pilot on 12/20/13 at 20:58:43

4B594B59544748454E060 wrote:

Prayers in route !

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Post by PAPiekarski on 12/22/13 at 12:38:34

My prayers are sent, hope allis well

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Post by Dave on 01/14/14 at 10:11:33

I want to post an update.

Ken is in the hospital today for more tests. The clinic where he is going for treatment wanted to do their own exploration before they made a treatment recommendation.

In the wost case scenario they would be removing the bladder, one kidney and ureter and the prostate. Before the clinic goes to those extremes, they want to be sure it is the best path of treatment.

Please continue with your prayers for Ken and Diane.....

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Post by PiaFea on 01/14/14 at 20:43:23

May God always be by his side to bless, support and guide him through this difficult pathway.

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Post by mpescatori on 01/15/14 at 01:37:12

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Post by Dave on 01/15/14 at 04:54:31

Ken had a series of tests done yesterday. Today they are going to do some surgery to physically examine the bladder to determine if it can remain in place as Ken would prefer - or if the cancer is so bad that it should be removed.

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Post by Dave on 01/16/14 at 06:17:38

Update:

In the surgery yesterday they took out all the tumors in the bladder, and found no other cancer in the surrounding tissue. The results appear to be pretty good, as he can keep his bladder for now.

Thanks for your continued prayers.

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Post by mpescatori on 01/16/14 at 23:17:11

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Post by Art Webb on 01/22/14 at 00:51:34

Adding my prayers to those already sent

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Post by ToesNose on 01/22/14 at 06:24:28

Hopefully they got it, wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Post by Dave on 01/27/14 at 10:37:47

Our Prayers have been answered.

Ken had tumors surgicially removed from his bladder and is recovering.

Today the pathology results from the tumors were obtained, and they were benign!

Ken needs to go back in 3 months for another check up.......but until then he is free to carry on with his life.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/27/14 at 10:41:57

WHEWW! These threads cause me much stress,, Im glad to see one with a happy ending,..,

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Post by Gerry on 01/27/14 at 13:12:50

That's good news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Gerry

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Post by S-P on 01/28/14 at 10:49:42

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WOW! Thank God!

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Post by Dave on 09/15/14 at 05:32:10

I need to update this thread, and ask for an additional round of prayers.

Ken's has been going through chemo and has had some success, the cancer in the bladder has not come back. The cancer however is in one kidney and the uretor, and this Friday, September 19th they will be doing surgery to remove that kidney and uretor. If all goes well he will be rid of the cancer.

Please pray for Ken and Diane.

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Post by Pine on 09/15/14 at 07:59:01

Thanks for the update.. Yeah that does sound extreme!

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Post by prechermike on 09/15/14 at 08:58:47

We'll keep praying

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Post by mpescatori on 09/16/14 at 01:01:29

He'll have to start drinking really very light water (as little deposit as possible, as low in calcium and sodium as you can find)
and give up some "solid food" he may like - he'll have to adapt his regimen and lifestyle.

But he'll be alive, and that's what counts. I still look after the scar on my left jaw that reminds me "I'm alive".

On a lighter note, if you allow me a joke, just to raise the morale, if you're in good terms, tell your friend this punchline:
"Man is like a big sausage, you may have to slice off a sliver, but he'll still be full of baloney!"

If you got the double-meaning and the joke and smiled, I'm happy you did.
If you didn't, and furrowed your brow and thought "HUH ???", then I'm sorry and I hope you didn't take offense.

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For the sake of clarity, in Italy "Baloney" is called "Mortadella", a big, huge boiled sausage

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It is typical of the city of Bologna, which is why you call it "Baloney". 8-)

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Post by old_rider on 09/17/14 at 19:48:17

mp..... it suits those of us who have had a "slice" cut out....

Let us hope ken will also, as he heals and gets better.... :)

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Post by stewmills on 09/17/14 at 20:43:05

+1 Dave. Sending my prayers.

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Post by Dave on 09/19/14 at 04:29:22

The Surgery is scheduled for 10 AM...EST....today.

Both Ken and Diane are in good spirits, and looking forward to a speed recovery!

Thanks for your continued prayers.

Dave

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Post by Dave on 09/22/14 at 04:35:32

I got an update from Diane yesterday.

The surgery lasted 8 hours, and went as planned. Ken has not been able to get up and walk yet, and they have a Therapist coming today to work on that.

I am still praying for his recovery.......and a cancer free future!