F*ck Cancer - prayers requested

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

A few weeks ago my sister took her little 3 year old boy to the urgent care because his stomach was distended. They did a urinalysis and looked him over and sent them back home.

The following week it was still distended so my sister took him to the pediatrician where they did a chest xray and saw he had an enlarged liver. They immediately referred him to Riley's in Indianapolis.

After an initial misdiagnosis where they believed it to be Leukemia/Lymphoma (which typically has a 95% cure rate), they've changed course and are now calling it a type of sarcoma. He has a mass in his chest and next to his spleen and it's in his bones.

They've administered the first round of chemo and he's been in the ICU.

I detest the idea that the most pure, uncorrupted thing we have (a child) is being devoured by this horrible dragon. If you find time, please keep us in your prayers.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Of course. I'll keep him and y'all in my rosary tomorrow.

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[nvirish]

Prayers

 

[BGIF]

Will do.

 

[Irish YJ]

Will add him and your family to my nightly prayers for my mom.
I too struggle with the "why".
Hang in there. Your strength matters.
FUCK Cancer.

 

[Henges24]

FUCK CANCER, DUDE.

Prayers being sent down south.

 

[IrishBoognish]

God Damnit.

I'll be thinking about him tonight. I hope he's comfortable and feeling the love your family is giving him. I got a little teary.

Fuck that. Kiddo doesn't deserve it.

 

[NDdomer2]

Prayers

 

[Ndaccountant]

Prayers to all.

No kid and parents should ever have to endure that.

 

[NEIIrish]

Prayers sent.

 

[Irish#1]

Children don't deserve this. Don't know how familiar you are with Riley, but they are one of the top pediatric hospitals around with a national reputation.

Prayers sent. Stay strong.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Prayers

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Best to you and your family, I'll keep the little man in my prayers.

Stay strong, my friend.

 

[Irishnuke]

Praying for you nephew and family. Very sorry to hear this.

 

[Irishcop]

Will be added to nightly prayers.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Thanks everyone, drove over this morning and spent the remainder of the day with her and her little boy (and other family).

He stabilized enough to receive the 2nd round of chemo. Hoping to see or hear something positive this next week.

To those of you who asked, it means a great deal to me that you care enough to call him by name. We all refer to him as Franky.

 

[ND88]

It’s been a minute since I’ve really prayed, but I’ll make sure to light a candle this weekend at ND’s grotto for Franky. Blessings to you and your family.

 

[loomis41973]

You got it.

 

[Irish YJ]

Thanks everyone, drove over this morning and spent the remainder of the day with her and her little boy (and other family).

He stabilized enough to receive the 2nd round of chemo. Hoping to see or hear something positive this next week.

To those of you who asked, it means a great deal to me that you care enough to call him by name. We all refer to him as Franky.

It's much easier praying with an actual name, than "VDP's nephew". I'm sure both work though. My mom will be adding Franky to her prayers too. Keep strong.

Is Franky a ND fan?

 

[ginman]

My daughter is a brain cancer survivor - she was diagnosed at 2.5 years old and is now 10 and I can hardly remember how I got thru it- Franky, you and your family are and will be in my thoughts and prayers! Remember to take care of each other as well as Franky. I wish you all the best.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

My thoughts and prayers are with young Franky. Please share anything your family may need going forward. If there is any way to help ease the burden please don't hesitate.

 

[dad4aa]

My wife and I are praying for Franky and all of you.

 

[Valpodoc85]

I trained at Riley, my wife was a nurse there. You are with the very best. I would trust my children to them. God bless, my prayers are with you.

 

[Luckylucci]

Prayers and best wishes.

 

[yankeehater]

Definitely praying for you all!

 

[irishnd31]

VDP, Much love and positivity to you, your family, and especially that beautiful, innocent, strong child.
Fight little one. Beat that shit.
THE Fightin’ Franky

 

[ulukinatme]

I'm so sorry to hear that your family is going through this. I pray that he pulls through and he kicks cancer's ass!

 

[Circa]

I'm so sorry to read this for you and your family. It's just too damn hard to see a beautiful child that has no understanding go through such an ordeal. I am praying as I sit here and I am praying for your whole family. Let these kids be.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

I will say a special prayer for Franky. God bless you and your family!

 

[Irish YJ]

Fudge Cancer, thank you for the Irish win, and good night all...

8-0.

Time to hit the pillow and say more prayers!