I know I'm only known by a few people on here, but I'm just trying to build as much positive energy as I can.

My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer today. Other than confirmation, they won't know how in-depth it is until this Friday.

Regardless of what you believe in, any positive thoughts you can send his way would be greatly appreciated by me and my family. I'm just holding onto the belief that the more people thinking good thoughts his way, it might keep him the strength to overcome this. He said he's going to fight this.

All we can do now is ask for hope.

I'll keep anyone updated, if interested. And thank you in advance.

Guy

CC,

I'd like to send you and your family my thoughts and best wishes. Cancer is never easy no matter what shape or form it takes, but it is treatable these days so there is hope. I would like to hear how your father gets on, providing you're ok with that. It's going to be a stressful time for you, and I know this sounds stupid, but don't feel like you can't turn to your friends, both on and off the net for help and comfort, they really can make all the difference in the world.

Anyway.

As I said, my thoughts are with you.

Technology made a lot of progress and the specialists are concentrated on making things better.

A neighbour had the same situation. He's the type of man who works hard. He was around 60yrs ol, with a strong deep voice, during that time. It was a surprise to hear what he had. We lost sight of him during sometime. When he came back, he looked more calm but the surprise was the change in his voice. It was softer. Also, his activity was reduced; we didn't saw him working outside a lot. He was searching his breath frequently, too. But that's the past. Before he bought his new house, we saw him working outside and talking with people almost every day of the summer. Hey he seemed to enjoy life. If there's something we always noticed, he never lost his smile.

One day at a time….

ya i send my wishes too. my uncle lost his battle with cancer last year.

I will pray for your father. I know prayers work so hang in there even if things look bad always know God is there. When my little sister was only 10 months old she was diagnosed with a rare bone disease and she was going to have to have Kemo, radiation, the works. Then we found out she was born with only one kidney. Which rendered that treatment nearly impossible. The doctors called around and found out that steroids would slowly combat the disease but it would take about 20 to 25 years to completely cure her.

She is now 11 has no trace of the disease left and been released from the doctors care. They only had to give here two treatments and all the spots were gone by time she was 5 and the doctors released her from his care when she was 7. So like i said I know prayers work and I will pray for your father.

You, your dad and family are in my thoughts and prayers. We're here for ya.. Wishing for the best.

I wanted to say “Thank you” to all the very kind words and well wishes. Ultimately, I'd like to forward this to my Dad so he can see that people all over the world are rooting for him. I just want him to stay strong right now, and things like this are bringing a smile to his face.

Unfortunately, this is not the first time that I have had to face lung cancer. 12 years ago, back in 1996, my Mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. She passed away six weeks later. It doesn't give you a lot of time to put the matter in perspective, and now I have to face the same demon again with my Father who is now in for the fight of his life.

I don't have any great speeches to give or words to impart that will carry around profound meaning right now. I feel too numb for that, and I need to save my energy to be there for him. I just want to be there for him.

The only thing I can and will ask of any of you is to please keep sending positive thoughts out for Jim Chapman. He's a very good man, and while he is working towards a cure, I want to believe right now that a bunch of people sending good energy his way will help him too. Friday, we find out what stage his cancer is in, and what our options are.

I am dealing with this right now as best I can. I am letting the shock of the announcement keep me moving on, because I have to.

Thank you again for all the kind words. Even though I don't know many of you, or you me, it means a lot to me to see that people can care about what may be a stranger to you, but is a hero to me.

I'll keep those interested updated. Feel free to PM me, if you wish.

I hope your father's cancer is able to be treated and cured, despite the severity of lung cancer. I wish you and your family luck in this difficult time.

Cancer can't be cured, right? It can be treated to pro-long the persons life but getting rid of it completely can't be done if I remeber correctly.

At any rate, I'm sorry about your situation.

It can be.