I'm sad...

I was hoping I wouldn't have to post this, but I get got news on my father's recent colonoscopy. They found a mass and took biopsies and have given him a positive result for rectal cancer. The mass needs to be removed right away so he is going to meet with a surgeon on Tuesday. When they operate, they will find out what stage it is, whether it is contained, and what further treatment he will need.

On a good note, he is being so positive and wonderful about this. I just got off the phone with him and he told me not to worry, that he already promised my mother he will be here for their 50th anniversary (three more years)...He wants us all to be positive and I am going to be, for him.

I'm just feeling pissed off about the whole thing because he has had so many health problems, has worked so hard in his life, and I want him to be able to enjoy his golden (HA!) years. He just went through radiation for prostate cancer in 2004. He had a pacemaker put in just this year for his atrial fibrillation and weakened heart....and yet, he continues to defy the odds. I'm just so glad he doesn't want to give up..

Thanks for listening...........keep him in your thoughts....