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Today my Father went to the Doctors to see if the 5 weeks of Kemo and radiation shrunk his tumor in his esophagus which was is in stage 3 cancer. They wanted to try to shrink it so it would be easier to take out. My father went into his treatments weighing right around 205 lbs, and during his treatments and up into last week it brought his weight down to 125lbs.
The tumor in his esophagus was so large that there was no possible way they could do anything at the time, it was also so big that he couldn't eat , so unless they could shrink it, there was no other way to take it out. The tumor was so large, if they did attempt to take it out at the time it would have taken to much of his esophagus with it for any chance of survival.
Well, today the entire family was on pins and needles, we(and the doctors) was atleast hoping that the kemo/radiation would shrink his tumor small enough so he could still have a fighting chance for them to remove it.

8/22/2008 10:00:04 PM

Ohio

After my Dad came out of the anesthesia today from the scope, the doctor look at him and said, THERE IS NO CANCER THERE NO MORE, IT LOOKS LIKE A NORMAL ESPHOGUS.!!

Im not sure who all prayed for him on here but I wanted to thank everyone of you! If any of you know about esophagus cancer the survival rate isnt that good, and its a terrible terrible way to die.
I have never been much of a miracle believer before, and never was much on going to church and following the right path, but I think this is going to change things for me now!!LOL This just goes to show you there is a God, and he does do Miracles. I'm still in a cloud as we speak,its like I'm in a dream or something.
First thing my Dad said to me was, I don't know why god thinks I'm so deserving, but he does, I really don't think I deserve this, there is other people out there that has lived there life a lot better then I have with God. I looked at him and said, would you shut the hell up, god has a plan for you, its not your time to go yet,lol!

Thanks again everyone for the prayers and emails, been a tough year but today made it all worth wild. I prayed to god every night for my Dad, for him to give him and I a little more time together, especially in the patch!,lol He sure did answer my prayers that's for sure. Miracles do happen!

Thanks again everyone for the prayers. Dads computer is going to be back up on line in the next couple days, his email hasnt changed.

Brooks

8/22/2008 10:00:30 PM

Clayton, Ohio, USA

Outstanding! Great to hear!

8/22/2008 10:06:51 PM

Sparta, NC

Thats great news. Always have faith that things will work out.

8/22/2008 10:13:15 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

That's awesome news Brooks! We look forward to seeing him in October.

8/22/2008 10:14:00 PM

Western NY

great to hear brooks. hope he's back in fighting shape to give you a good run with the pumpkins next year.

8/22/2008 10:19:21 PM

Johnstown, Ohio

Great to hear...Look forward to having both of you back in the patch!

8/22/2008 10:19:23 PM

Littleton, Colo

excellent newz !!!!!!!!!!!

8/22/2008 10:35:09 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Brooks, This is great news!

8/22/2008 10:43:56 PM

[email protected]

Cancer can be a crazy thing. I wish your dad all the luck in the world Brooks.

8/22/2008 10:59:23 PM

western PA

thats great Brooks !!!

8/22/2008 11:04:16 PM

Minnesota

Thats good to hear.

8/22/2008 11:05:37 PM

Greensburg Pa

Great news Brooks! Cancer treatment is very hard on the body. Both my parents had cancer, both did chemo and radiation It is a very hard thing to go through, It is hard for the patient and the family both. You want to help in some way when they are so sick, but you feel helpless cause there is really nothing you can do. The treatment does affect the body,the spirit. It becomes so hard for people to focus and remain positive going thru all the side affects of the treatment.

When you hear of a positive outcome it gives hope to others who are going thru the very same thing.

8/22/2008 11:19:54 PM

Colorado

glad to hear it brooks!

8/22/2008 11:23:23 PM

Dresden, Ohio

Great news to hear. We wish your entire family well.
-Jeremy

8/23/2008 12:10:26 AM

Utah, [email protected]

That is great news!

8/23/2008 12:12:41 AM

Colorado Springs.Co

Right on Brooks. Life is as fragile as it is unpredictable. Take your dad to his favorite places and have fun. I wish I could explain why I say that.I will if asked. Goof around!

8/23/2008 12:29:59 AM

London, Ohio

great news glad to hear all the cancer is gone.

8/23/2008 12:48:21 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8/23/2008 12:53:43 AM

Midway, UT

I had cancer 10 years ago when I was 28-years-old. The miracles I saw at that time are to long to put in a posting but they certainly were real. Cancer was the toughest time of my whole life and the best time of my whole life. From it I learned many invaluable lessons. It makes pumpkin growing even sweeter because you learn just how valuable life can be. Congrats to both you and your father.

8/23/2008 1:09:14 AM

Netherlands

Glad to hear that Brooks. I hope it stays that way too. I'm also glad you learned a new lesson as you mentioned. Give your dad my regards and best wishes.

8/23/2008 1:30:03 AM

Knopp, Germany

Great news Brooks.

8/23/2008 3:01:23 AM

Dummer Twp - Ontario

Great news Brooks, enjoy your time with him.

8/23/2008 5:16:14 AM

Belgium Europe

Good to hear, Brooks ! Give your dad my best wishes.

8/23/2008 5:48:26 AM

Greene County, Pa.

that is great to hear.good things happen to good people.

8/23/2008 6:39:25 AM

Wallingford,CT

Great news Brooks

8/23/2008 7:39:39 AM

Carrollton, Ga.

Great news Brooks! Glory be to God!
Doug

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

8/23/2008 7:55:38 AM

Long Island,New York

Go BrooksDad Go !!!!!

8/23/2008 8:09:10 AM

[email protected]

Great News!!! Never under estimate the power of prayer.

8/23/2008 8:24:16 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Miracles do happen. God Bless you Brooks, your Dad and your whole family and friends.

8/23/2008 8:44:08 AM

Minerva,ohio

what an answer to prayer!
So glad to hear the excellent news Brooks!
-Michelle & Curtis

8/23/2008 8:50:29 AM

Joliet, IL

the best news i have heard in a long time boz. way to fight the good fight mr. boz!!! wish you both the best of luck,
jeff shenoha

8/23/2008 9:00:45 AM

Columbus,ohio

Thats greAT

8/23/2008 9:12:23 AM

Preston CT

This is great news...

8/23/2008 9:15:36 AM

Massillon, Ohio

Such a blessing!
Brooks, I am so touched by your devotion to your dad.
You will be a duo to be reckoned with next season.
Glenna

8/23/2008 10:09:13 AM

No Place Special

YAAAAAA THAT IS AWESOME!!!!! Very good news, im soooooo happy for your family.

8/23/2008 10:20:44 AM

Cochecton, NY

Great news! I know that was a very stressful time for you as I had the same worries and troubles when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has been cancer free for four years and is doing well.

8/23/2008 10:21:16 AM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Great news! I can not stop the tears of joy right now.Trust in God and enjoy the good things God gives you.

8/23/2008 10:49:27 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

FANTASTIC....What great newZ to hear......ALwayZ stay positive....WHo HOOO!!

8/23/2008 11:09:31 AM

Utah

glad to hear the great news. best wishes to all in your family!

8/23/2008 11:17:34 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

That's great to hear Brooks!
Very inspiring.

8/23/2008 11:43:35 AM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Hang in there!

8/23/2008 11:44:49 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Brooks, thanks for the update. You are a very fortunate guy that you've got more time with your Dad.

Glenn

8/23/2008 12:14:34 PM

Adams County

great news brooks

8/23/2008 12:50:33 PM

Outstanding! Great to hear

8/23/2008 2:18:47 PM

New Brunswick

Brooks,not surprised,had my operation in Aug.1997 with 2yrs left at the best and it is Aug.2008 now.All the best Sr.Brooks.

8/23/2008 2:42:47 PM

Colorado Springs, Co ([email protected])

that is great news brooks. Very glad to here and let none of us forget to thank the Almighty God for his Grace and Power and Love for us. We are so unworthy for anything he does for us, BUT He loves us and looks way beyond our own shortcomings and downfalls and helps us whether we think we deserve it or not.

8/23/2008 4:14:23 PM

Buffalo, new York, USA

Thank GOD!

8/23/2008 4:51:03 PM

Wi

That's great Brooks. What a story!

8/23/2008 6:49:09 PM

Connecticut

what great news-god bless your dad!!!!!!!!

8/23/2008 7:33:13 PM

Sophia WV

Great news Brooks will keep you in our prayers here.
robert

8/23/2008 9:16:39 PM

Leicester, NY

Brooks, That’s wonderful news, thanks for sharing that with us.

8/23/2008 9:17:14 PM

Ohio

Wow! I cant wait till Dad reads this thread! Thanks to everyone!!!

This thread really got me thinking about all the people on here who really care about each other, believe it or not,this site holds a lot of a tit knit group of people on it, that really look after each other, and that's one thing I really liked about this site when I joined almost 6 years ago. We all still might fight,argue,and even be mad at each for a while and say things we shouldn't to each other, but in the end we all still end up friends.
Thanks everyone for caring.
Brooks

8/23/2008 9:47:10 PM

Midwest

Praise God! Brooks, I'm very happy for you and your Dad. We both have Dad's who were in trouble. My father had 5 by-passes 1 month ago. And, then one week after that had his galbladder removed. I'm thankful because He's home and better now. I'm happy for you and especially thankful that God blessed you and your Dad!
Greg

8/23/2008 9:47:54 PM

thats great news brooks . bill hope for speedy recovery

8/23/2008 10:09:50 PM

Puyallup, WA

I'm praying that your father can stay well and regain his strength. What you have gone though is very stressful.

8/23/2008 10:26:28 PM

Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

great news Brooks! That is awesome......

8/23/2008 10:58:20 PM

Upstate S.C.

Nothing is impossible with God, if ask ye shall recieve. BECAUSE, Our GOD is and alwsome GOD.

8/23/2008 10:59:00 PM

Rhode Island

great to hear brooks

8/24/2008 6:17:28 AM

Hamburg, NY

Brooks,

Very good news!

8/24/2008 8:22:39 AM

Massillon, Ohio

wow!! this is awesome news!! i am so happy you will get to spend hopefully many many more years with your father.

8/24/2008 10:11:37 AM

Frankfort Oh

WOW , THAT GAVE ME CHILLS -glad to hear about your dad brooks ,,and I think you proved a point here ,,(you only have to have enough faith as a mustard seed )and God will deliver-and looks to me like, he did!keep up the faith Brooks and the lord will keep on giving.Rob
P,s can you say a prayer for my pumpkins,lol-they need it

8/24/2008 1:48:38 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

That's great to hear Brooks...My brother-in-Law went through the same thing a few years back...and he lost plenty of weight...it took about a year and his tastes buds started working again...his weight is back up and enjoys his meals now....

8/24/2008 4:21:16 PM

Somers, CT

Great News Brooks!!

8/24/2008 9:20:24 PM

ordinary,VA

Awesome Brooks!!!!
very glad to hear your dad is doing much better!!!!

8/24/2008 9:57:16 PM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

Praise God. God has done many good things in my life, and I am happy that he has answered your prayers in such a dramatic fashion. Your father is healed, your faith is renewed and your testimony is a blessing to all. I hope you and your dad have many more years in the patch, with lots of thousand pounders to brag about!!

8/24/2008 10:48:11 PM

South Dakota

Great to hear!!!! Kevin

8/24/2008 11:39:49 PM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

Well I kinda know the emotions you were going through only our family has been as blessed. This year we've lost 2 uncles and in July lost a very special mother in law (step father is a pastor) to Pancritis she passed in just under two weeks time it has been quite an emotional roller coaster. So it is GREAT!! to hear about the miracle that has been bleesed upon you. I am a christ follower and truly think that the is a higher power at work. Congrats and I hope for continued health of your father.

8/25/2008 4:27:18 PM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

........Hasn't been as Bleesed...........

8/25/2008 4:28:24 PM

British Columbia, Canada

good news!!!!!!

8/25/2008 4:59:53 PM

[email protected]

Brooks, Awsome news, love hearing things like this
Eddy

8/25/2008 8:29:34 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Brooks, Great news!!! God is good!

8/27/2008 12:13:58 AM

Austria

Great news! Thanks for sharing. Full and speedy recovery to your dad!

8/27/2008 10:46:56 AM