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Post by itrainmonkeys on Dec 5, 2012 16:35:52 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear that Kyle. That truly is devastating and I am sending good vibes your way. I really don't know how I'd react in that situation and it's sort of a fear of mine. Just be there for him and be strong and supportive. It's a terrible thing to find out but you can fight this with him.
Monday, Dee. The test results take 48 hours to process. We'll know a lot more on Monday.
And yeah, ITM, I still don't know how to really react either. Never dealt with something like this obviously. But he's handling it with such a positive, strong, amazing attitude, especially for an 18-year-old. He's really a brave kid.
Post by Don Flamenco on Dec 5, 2012 16:44:59 GMT -5
That's terrible news rosko. I know it may seem impossible at this point but do your best to try to remain positive during this difficult time in your families life. Find comfort in knowing that many, many people make it through this just fine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong and try to remain optimistic for your brother, I'm sure he needs you now more than ever. Good luck buddy.
Post by Fiddler's Green on Dec 5, 2012 16:51:42 GMT -5
Ah Kyle - that's awful. Cancer sucks and when it happens with someone so young it's heartbreaking. You've got all the positive thoughts, prayers, and vibes I can muster for you, your brother, and your whole family. I have no earthly idea what I have to offer to help - but man, if you think of something, all you gotta do is let me know.
Post by elimsnéttikyzarc on Dec 5, 2012 17:54:21 GMT -5
Kyle, I am so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do, I am here for you anytime. Sending lots of good, happy and healthy thoughts to your brother, your family, and you. Big hugs.
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My little 18-year old brother, my best friend in the entire world and the person I love more than absolutely anyone else in the world, has cancer. I just found out this afternoon, and it still feels surreal to say/type out.
They're doing surgery to take out one of his lymph nodes tomorrow morning to run tests to see if it's gotten into his bone marrow, so we'll know exactly what kind of cancer it is on Monday (the test results take 48 hours). They think it's either lymphoma or (if it has gotten into his bone marrow) leukemia.
This is the worst day of my life.
Jesus man. I'm so sorry. My grandmother, my godmother (also my aunt) and my "second mother" (my other aunt) all had breast cancer. I know the exact feeling you're going through, the urge to do something, but you have no idea what. And that's because right now there isn't anything you can do other than support your brother. Dealing with people so close to me getting sick was scary on so many levels. It makes you realize how fragile life is, how much you actually care about someone (I mean, we all know we love people closest to us, but I think we lose perspective of just what that love means to us), and how you'd do anything, literally anything, for them to be okay.
It's important to stay patient and never get too high or too low with reports until you truly understand what they mean (being the Irish/Italian mix of insanity that I am, I struggled with this considerably), but most important is that you're there for him. That's your man, you know him better than anyone else in this world, and he's going to need you now more than ever.
FWIW, all three of my relatives that I mentioned above survived and lived/are living full lives. And all three had unwavering confidence that one of the biggest reasons for that was the positive support they got from our family. Your brother is lucky to have someone like you to help him through this, I know you well enough to know you're a really good person and you just have to trust your instincts. Keep him smiling and do anything you can to keep his mind from wandering to what we'll just call "the dark place."
And, I hope this doesn't even need to be said, but if you ever need to talk, you know where to find me. I'll say a prayer for him. Keep your head up, bud.
Kyle, so much love for you and your family in here. This is such a difficult situation to handle. So many different emotions at one time. My heart is truly breaking for you and your family.
I know I'm so, so far away... but if you need anything don't hesitate. I've had four members of my family battle cancer, so I understand how it messes with your emotions and thoughts; daily living. Also, any questions of his surgery feel free to ask me. I've been in many of those surgeries.
Sending the best vibes possible. I'll be sending your story to my family who prays. Getting you from every angle
Thank you so much, everybody. All the support means a whole lot right now. This board is an amazing place chock full of amazing people. I love you all and know I can call on any of you for whatever help I may need.
Kyle - I just want to repeat what everyone has already said in here. So much love for you, and prayers for your bro and your fam are definitely being said and heard. My mom had cancer, and I know it's just a scary time. <3 <3 <3
And clearly you aren't a rapist (I hope) but the way you pop into any thread where a woman happens to be lamenting her lack of ride to Bonnaroo and tell them to come hop on your bus sounds extremely rapey.
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My little 18-year old brother, my best friend in the entire world and the person I love more than absolutely anyone else in the world, has cancer. I just found out this afternoon, and it still feels surreal to say/type out.
They're doing surgery to take out one of his lymph nodes tomorrow morning to run tests to see if it's gotten into his bone marrow, so we'll know exactly what kind of cancer it is on Monday (the test results take 48 hours). They think it's either lymphoma or (if it has gotten into his bone marrow) leukemia.
This is the worst day of my life.
Jesus man. I'm so sorry. My grandmother, my godmother (also my aunt) and my "second mother" (my other aunt) all had breast cancer. I know the exact feeling you're going through, the urge to do something, but you have no idea what. And that's because right now there isn't anything you can do other than support your brother. Dealing with people so close to me getting sick was scary on so many levels. It makes you realize how fragile life is, how much you actually care about someone (I mean, we all know we love people closest to us, but I think we lose perspective of just what that love means to us), and how you'd do anything, literally anything, for them to be okay.
It's important to stay patient and never get too high or too low with reports until you truly understand what they mean (being the Irish/Italian mix of insanity that I am, I struggled with this considerably), but most important is that you're there for him. That's your man, you know him better than anyone else in this world, and he's going to need you now more than ever.
FWIW, all three of my relatives that I mentioned above survived and lived/are living full lives. And all three had unwavering confidence that one of the biggest reasons for that was the positive support they got from our family. Your brother is lucky to have someone like you to help him through this
I know I'm still relatively unknown here, but my positive thoughts and well wishes are heading your way. Your brother sounds like he has a strong support system and his youth will work for him in this situation. My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer and goes for surgery in January. She just told me today, cause I'm so far away right now she didn't want to worry me. Don't take for granted the closeness( both in location, and heart) that you and your brother share. I'd love to wrap my arms around my moms right now. It's been tough to digest, but there's strong support, positive thoughts and really good chances for Cancer survivors now a days.
Also, Tricky...your message really resonated with me, and made me feel a lot better about my mom.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it. Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
Jesus man. I'm so sorry. My grandmother, my godmother (also my aunt) and my "second mother" (my other aunt) all had breast cancer. I know the exact feeling you're going through, the urge to do something, but you have no idea what. And that's because right now there isn't anything you can do other than support your brother. Dealing with people so close to me getting sick was scary on so many levels. It makes you realize how fragile life is, how much you actually care about someone (I mean, we all know we love people closest to us, but I think we lose perspective of just what that love means to us), and how you'd do anything, literally anything, for them to be okay.
It's important to stay patient and never get too high or too low with reports until you truly understand what they mean (being the Irish/Italian mix of insanity that I am, I struggled with this considerably), but most important is that you're there for him. That's your man, you know him better than anyone else in this world, and he's going to need you now more than ever.
FWIW, all three of my relatives that I mentioned above survived and lived/are living full lives. And all three had unwavering confidence that one of the biggest reasons for that was the positive support they got from our family. Your brother is lucky to have someone like you to help him through this
I know I'm still relatively unknown here, but my positive thoughts and well wishes are heading your way. Your brother sounds like he has a strong support system and his youth will work for him in this situation. My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer and goes for surgery in January. She just told me today, cause I'm so far away right now she didn't want to worry me. Don't take for granted the closeness( both in location, and heart) that you and your brother share. I'd love to wrap my arms around my moms right now. It's been tough to digest, but there's strong support, positive thoughts and really good chances for Cancer survivors now a days.
Also, Tricky...your message really resonated with me, and made me feel a lot better about my mom.
