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November 26th, 2009

Cancer – Prayer Request

Yesterday my brother-in-law was diagnosed with extensive prostate cancer.  Having found 3 separate ‘types’ of cancer in his biopsies, they found that on a scale of 1 – 5 with 1 being least invasive and 5 being the most aggressive, two of the cancers were rated a 3, one a 4.  The doctor recommended the immediate removal of the entire prostate, and while they are doing that they’ll check and see if it has spread – lymph node biopsies etc.

Living in Canada, hospital waiting lists can be somewhat long.  He needs to be transferred to a specialist in the big city, who’ll then book a surgery for him.  His urologist recommended immediate removal, but chances are he won’t receive surgery until sometime next year.  He and my sister have a 2 year old son.  Prayers for surgery to be quickly scheduled, peace of mind for both he and my sister, and health for him are much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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