So I got some bad news on New Years Day (somewhat long)

When I read posts like the OP I want to think of something profound and comforting to say.

But my first reaction is usually Shit!

Pardon my language Rick, I’m not trying to be funny. I’ll pray for you. And take care of that other kidney. I have only one now, the kidney stones won.

RickQ and Brynda, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know what’s happening.

Don’t worry, Baker, we thought SHIT, too, and much, much worse.

Gail, sorry to hear you are going through this too. Hopefully, we can both kick this thing’s arse.

Thanks, everyone, from both Brynda and me for all the good thoughts. We are definitely keeping a positive attitude, now that we are over the initial shock.

Rick and Brynda, this must be a terrible time. You two are in my thoughts. I hope you get some good news.

Fuck man.

You’re in my thoughts. I hope everything works out for you.

All the best to you and yours.

We’re all with you,dont give up,you’re in out thoughts.

Hugs, prayers, and good vibes coming your way.

{{{Rick and Brynda}}}

:eek: That’s just a lovely way to ring in the New Year :eek:

We’re pulling for you here at the Zappa/Knig household!! and for our"prognosis - SURPRISE!!" story: Typo Knig’s grandmother was diagnosed with some sort of cancer and told she had about a 5% chance of living out the year.

20 years later, at the age of 80ish, she died of something completely unrelated.

So, I know you’re gonna whip this sorry disease’s ass into the ground and make it sorry it ever bothered you!

(((((RickQ and Brynda)))))

I am sorry to hear your news. Sending healing thoughts your way!

Rick & Brynda - I’m so sorry to hear th enews. You know I"m close by if you need anything. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

StG

Oh, man, I’ll be pulling for you.

Hang tough, lots of prayers going up for you…

2009 is going to be the year you kicked cancer’s ass!

Good luck on this new and scary adventure!

No advice from here, either. Just lots of prayers, good thoughts and all that for both of you.

Aw man. So sorry to hear that. Sending good vibes from Toronto.

Good news! We met with an oncologist today and he wholeheartedly endorsed the current plan to have surgery. Ok, so surgery to have a kidney removed doesn’t sound like good news, but at least all the doctors agree that this is the right thing to do. Surgery is Thursday, so keep sending those good thoughts.

:airplane: Sending good thoughts by plane
:email: Sending good thoughts by mail
:writing_hand: Sending good thoughts in writing
:heart: Sending good thoughts from the heart

I really hope that the surgery goes smoothly!

another cancer survivor here. Good luck, you can do it.