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Re: My worst fear
[Re: 1_WILD_RT]
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12/28/12 01:38 PM
12/28/12 01:38 PM
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Chicken coop
dustergirl340
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Darren - I have neither advice nor words, only a promise to keep you all in our prayers. 
I think this pretty much sums up my feelings..
Mine too.
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Re: My worst fear
[Re: dustergirl340]
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12/28/12 02:12 PM
12/28/12 02:12 PM
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Southington, Ohio
dm69charger
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Darren - I have neither advice nor words, only a promise to keep you all in our prayers.
I think this pretty much sums up my feelings..
Mine too.
Mine too. Lots and lots of prayers!!
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Re: My worst fear
[Re: OhioMopar]
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12/28/12 03:59 PM
12/28/12 03:59 PM
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Maryland
wally426ci
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Darren, I don't really know what to say. I'd like to tell you to try and stay positive and strong, but not being able to help my own child would bring me lower than low. When I say help, I mean keep them safe and away from harm. I truly hope there is a way through this with a positive outcome. Is this hereditary or has anyone else in the family had this? I always think it is crazy when cancer pop's up from out of nowhere. 
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Re: My worst fear
[Re: burdar]
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12/28/12 04:20 PM
12/28/12 04:20 PM
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68HemiB
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The second option involves extremely high doses of chemo and some type of bone marrow transplant.(I don't know how a bone marrow transplant would help since the cancer is in the spine and spinal fluid.)
Of course you should be looking to the medical experts, and not faceless friends on a car website, for explanations of complex medical procedures.
Nevertheless, this is my understanding of a bone marrow transplant, as it applied to my sister and her so far successful battle with non-hodgkin's lymphoma:
In her case, it was basically a replacement of her immune system with that of another person. Although this was originally done by messing directly with bone marrow, it is a different process nowadays. The theory is that another person's immune system might recognize the cancer cells as the foreign invaders that they are, and wage a more successful battle against them. The super-high doses of chemo represent a two-pronged attack - both against the cancer, and as the mechanism that destroys the patient's existing immune system in preparation for getting a new one.
Moparts member srt has had a similar procedure done.
Words fail in something like this, but I join with everyone else on this board in wishing you the best for your son's struggle and the heartache you feel.
Down to just a blue car now.
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Re: My worst fear
[Re: 68HemiB]
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12/28/12 06:03 PM
12/28/12 06:03 PM
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Chester Springs, PA
tored1971
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Darren, I really don't know what to say my moparts friend. I know this is the most difficult decision you have ever made in your life and I also know you will make the right one. I am not a praying man but Owen and your family has been in our families thoughts and prayers Tucker, Kathy and Phil
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Re: My worst fear
[Re: 426Savoy]
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12/28/12 09:30 PM
12/28/12 09:30 PM
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East Bay, N. Cal.
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I an sure whatever path you choose to go down, it will be the right one for your son. We're praying for you all here and recovery happens even with aggressive cancer.
Trying to enjoy life!
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