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-1970's - Logan, Ut -

Almost exactly one year ago, my dad was diagnosed with cancer an unknown form of cancer. There were 3-4 "golf ball sized" tumors on, in and around his liver. I wasn't told this at the time, however, the first doctor that my parents saw suggested a pill, and gave him a year. Thank goodness he got more than just one diagnosis.

My dad then saw one of the leading doctors at the Huntsman Center, and he suggested he did a series of Chemo treatments. This has been the case for the past year. Chemo. He had his ups & downs, but had always seemed to be taking well to the treatment... Blood work & scans improving every time.

Jump to almost exactly year later ( October 29th, 2009) my dad went in to undergo surgery to remove the final tumor, that never had been affected by the chemo treatments. The surgery went well, however the doctors found some more that were deeper and a week later my dad went in for more surgery.

Tonight I found out it was successful. The doctors can not see anymore cancerous cells or tumors. He will stay in the hospital a few more days, then be released from the hospital to recover. After that I'm sure there will be many scans.

I'm not one for writing (or reading) lengthy post, so hang in there... I'm almost done.

I have learned many things throughout this. Here are the 3 most important:

1- My dad is amazingly strong. I know for a fact that his attitude towards this helped not only himself get through this, but also me. He fought this thing the whole time, and I know it was hard for him, but every time I heard him talk about it, it was positive. He is such a fighter.

2- I have learned a lot about myself and the people I want to surround myself with. I see people I live with in a whole new light. I know what truly matters, and it isn't what I thought mattered a year ago. (Vague...but it has to be)

3- The Family and Friends that I have are absolutely amazing. I have so much love for those who have been there to support My Family & me throughout all of this. Even just to let me talk to them about how my dad was doing meant more to me than anyone will know.