My wife, Susan, went for a Colonoscopy Wednesday. They found a cancerous tumor and she will undergo surgery Friday to remove it, along with a part of the colon.
At that time they will also remove surrounding tissue and examine other organs to see if it has spread. If it has not spread, of course the prognosis is great for a complete recovery.
I know some of you have been through this type of thing and came through it fine. We're praying that she will too.
I'll keep you posted.
Don

sad to hear Don, wish her all the best, keep your spirit up, hope fully it can be fixed, the say if it is detected early it will be a succes,best regards to you and your family,BENNO

My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Susan. Wishing her the best for a full recovery. - Scott

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Don.....My thoughts and Prayers are with both you and Susan....may all go well and she recover fast so you can get back to your music with a clear mind.....God Bless

Don,

You know Pat and I will be keeping both of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom

You know everyone here wishes you the best....

Russ

Don,
My Dad had the same thing happen in 2001, so I know how you feel. Helpless, lost ... just keep your faith and stay by her side.
I have some issues that need looking into myself ... one being the same test, so I'll be with you in spirit all the way.

Don,
My thoughts are with you and Susan. Keep strong and if there is an ounce of justice in this world Susan will soon have a complete recovery.
Will be thinking of you both on Friday.
Tony

don,prayers are a powerful tool,my thoughts go out to you both,mike

Don, Very sad to hear about the Mrs...Godspeed

To everyone out there PLEASE get a colonoscopy at age 50 and beyond.

Regards,
Al

Don,

Just got home and read the news. Hopefully, they found it early and everything will be OK. Carol and I will keep you in our prayers. Keep us posted.

Gary

Best of luck, best of luck. I wish you nothing more than the best in such a hard time, I really do.

Phil

Don...
I just got home and saw your post. I join all your friends here in wishing Susan the best and will keep her in prayer.

Eddie

Don...
We're ALL here for you. My thoughts are with Susan, You, and your family.

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Al, I agree completely. Susan is only 44!

Thanks to everyone for the prayers and good wishes. We will leave for the hospital at 7:00. Surgery should be sometime before noon.
Don

Don, if the rest of your and Susan's friends are as good and sincere as those here on the SZ, heaven will be filled with prayers for Susan. My prayers today will certainly include the two of you. May God bless you both.

My thoughts and prayers are with you as well Don.

AJ

I hope it will be harmless!!!
I wish you both the best, Don! The heaven is full of prayers now. These VOICES are so loud that God can't ignore it. I believe that you both will still live togther for a long, long time.
I really believe in that!!!


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Sheriff ;-)

Don: I just read your post, sorry to hear about the trouble.
My Prayers & thoughts will be with both of you.
Hoping for a speedy recovery.
Denny

Don an Susan,
WE in SAn Jose are praying for you both and the doctors and hospital staff as this surgery is being done.
Jann and I have been through this and I know it is really hard on you. Jann had a major surgery for cancer and a year of radiation at Stanford. She now has 28 years of remission PTL
Keep your faith and prayers strong to match all of ours. Best to you both,
Bebop and Jann

Wishing you both the best for a great outcome.

Don,

My prayers are with you and Susan. Hang in there.


Angelo

Friends,
Thank you for your concern and prayers.
We made it through the surgery o.k. She got out of recovery about 4:00 p.m. The outcome was as good as we could hope for at this point, although she is in some degree of pain.
There was no visible signs that the cancer had spread. The liver looked o.k.
There was a small cyst on one ovary, so they removed that also. It appeared to be just a small benign cyst.
They will test the lymph glands to see if they were affected and will know the results Tuesday.
Susan's sister is spending the night at the hospital, as I have to work.
Again, thanks for your support.
Don

Great news Don. Sounds like everything should be OK. Give Susan our love and I hope to get back to the sunny south and dealve into the crawdads with both of you again.

Gary

Dom ... I've been 'off-line' for a day or so and just read your post ... Oue thoughts are with you and Susan for most favorable test results, and a rapid recovery ....
t.

Great to hear the news is positive for you both - my prayers are with you. God bless.

Don...
Thanks for posting so quickly after Susans operation. I am thrilled to hear a positive report and feel sure she is going to be just fine. Let her know there are a bunch or "strangers" pulling for her.

Eddie

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Don.....GREAT NEWS....and thank GOD...prayer does work....wishing you both a speedy recovery....Susan will need you now more than ever....stand by her through it all...
you are a good husband....

Don!

That are great news!!! I'm glad to read this!
I didn't have any disbeliefs in the power of love and at the end - of God! After all such troubles you both should rest a little while.

All my best wishes, Danny

That's great news Don. I'm sure life will be great for you both when this is behind you.

As a sign at one of our local churches read this week - Prayer changes everything. Glad to hear the good news; hope it continues for both of you.

Great news Don, keep up the good work & let Susan know
we are thinking & praying for both of you.
I hope everything is back to normal soon. Or even better
if that's possible.
Denny

Glad to hear Susan came through okay and the prognosis is good. Stay by her side Don...
We're all by your side, pulling with you.
My best to you Susan.

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Just go back from the hospital. She is up and walking and feeling somewhat better. Of course she is still quite worried about seeing the test results Tuesday, as am I.
Nothing but clear liquids until Monday. That will make 7 days since she has eaten anything!
I printed all your good wishes and took them to her. She read each of them and asked me to tell you how much she appreciates the support.
Although she doesn't post, she always reads the Synthzone forum.
Gotta get some sleep and go back to the hospital in the morning.
Thanks,
Don

HI DON & Susan.
The prognosis seems very hopeful. PTL.
We keep on Praying here in San Jose, with our group of prayer warriors
Best to you both,
Bebop

Don...I just heard about this, you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery for Susan and if ya need anything or just want to talk give me a call.
I hope that it will all work out favorably..

dp

Hey Don & Susan, I'm thinking super good thoughts. It'll be full recovery.

Still hanging around Don, if you need anything, advise.

Friends,
Just a quick update--the Doctor just made his visit. She is off pain medication and has the catheter removed. Still can't have solid foods.
We are still waiting until tomorrow to hear what stage the cancer is in. Doctor said it did not spread to the liver or lungs, which are the most likely places after lymph nodes. We'll know about the lyph nodes tomorrow evening.
Thanks,
Don

Don,
I am checking this Forum for the first time since days.
I am really sorry to hear about what happened to Susan, but at the same time am relieved for the good news.
My prayers are with you all.
Andrea

I just brought Susan home from the hospital. She is already asleep in her OWN bed for a change. She is still pretty sore, but overall feeling o.k.
She will begin chemotherapy in about a month.
My van is completely filled with flowers than were sent to the hospital. She had well over a hundred visitors while there. I'm not letting anybody in here until she is ready.
Thanks for all the help!!
Don

hi don,i,m glad susan is home and feeling better,mike

Hey Don....she's in your hands now, do what you do best....sing to her and play for her
I'm sure that this form of medicine will work wonders for her...you are both still in my prayers amigo...
Tony

You're right, I WILL go sing and play for her. THAT will get her out of the house in a hurry!
DonM

Hi: Don

Glad to hear things are going good.
Your still in my prayers.
Denny

Don,
great news!
Take care of her: she is a great woman!

Obviously, that's the BEST place she can be ....
Our prayers remain with you both ....
t.

Hi Don,
I have not been in the bar for quite a while and had not known, until now of this situation.
I also include her in my prayers for continued improvement in her health. I believe not only in the power of prayer, but also that it multiplies expotentially with more and more praying for her.
This forum is full of wonderful caring people.



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