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| Prayers are needed for John King who was just diagnosed with cancer just before Thanksgiving. He has Breast Cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes in his right arm. They have also detected "hot spots" on several different scans/tests that indicate the cancer may have spread to his lungs and bones. At this time, they are too small to biopsy without puncturing his lungs, extreme bone pain, or cutting his lung open to get a tissue sample. So no one knows for absolutely sure. They are treating him as a Stage 4 cancer. For those of you that don’t know much about cancer, stage 4 is when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
He will be starting Chemotherapy on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005. At this point, the Doctors are looking at the possibility of not being able to cure the cancer, that all they can do is to treat it to extend John's life for as long as possible. He will be getting 3 different drugs in addition to the pre-meds for a 3 ½ to 4 hour ordeal each time. Not to mention the possibility of taking more medications to treat side effects and to rebuild his white and red blood cells.
Breast Cancer in men is very rare. According to the American Cancer Society reports that I have been engrossed in, in 2003, approximately only 1300 men were diagnosed in the US as apposed to roughly 212,000 women. We have been told that there are probably many more men out there that have it, they just don’t know they do, and it spreads to other parts and they don’t live long enough to find out. We have also been finding out that the large Breast Cancer research foundations that are out there don’t do anything for men with it. Their research and grants are for women only. Talk about sex discrimination!
The American Breast Cancer Foundation has been an absolutely wonderful fountain of information for us. Since we have not had anyone really close to us experience this, we have no idea what to expect. They don’t discriminate! They have grants available that we qualify for. That has helped a lot. With no health insurance, and no paycheck when John is not at work, all of the Doctors, labs, clinics and Saint Clare Hospital have been very understanding. More than I would have imagined.
We really need your prayers and GOOD thoughts now. The Chemotherapy is scheduled to go for at least 12 weeks, with a treatment every 3 weeks. Hopefully he will feel ok during all of this. We won’t know until next week. They say he is in great health otherwise, so the Oncologist is optimistic about it, but he did go over all of the side effects.
Thank you in advance. Feel free to email us anytime at RACEKINGS@aol.com.
Beth and John King |
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John and Beth our thoughts are with you both. John you have never given up on anything that I know of, so don't let this be any different. Let us know if there is anything we can do! - Peter-John and Anne
Our prayers continue to be there for you....Peter-John loves saying a prayer for you each time before he eats....and the good news is that as a growing teenage boy, he eats and eats and eats...so loads of prayers are being said for you daily. Thanks for the updates...I hope during the tough times you will think of all Peter-John has endured and came out smiling....cherish the moments when smiles come....think of the bad moments like race laps with a bad set of tires ....come into the pits where your crew (Jesus, family and friends) are there to give you a new set to help you during the long race....Peter-John and I are in your pit to help in the bad times and to cheer when it is going well. - Hank Toombs
Hang in there John and keep that winning attitude. Win! Win! Win! - Brian Rhodes
John and Beth, I'm sorry to of this news. John you always have a positive attitude and a big grin on your face. My dad is a cancer survivor, so I know what your going through in treatment. I hope all the well wishers from RW and other sources keep your spirits up, keep up your positive attitude, I hope you can fight this for a good long while. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Brian Rhodes and Family - Jean A. Repass and Gib
John our prayers are with you and Beth. Hope things went well Tuesday and let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Looking forward to seeing you in 2005. - Jake & Linn Jacobs
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, keep a positive attitude, hope to see you at a race track soon! - Lizard and Dorothy Fonnegra
John and Beth our thoughts and prayers are with you for a full recovery. Lets kick but and see you at the races. - Peter-John and Anne
Today...the 11th...as you are starting the chemo...we are saying special prayers all day...that the treatment will go well and and that you won't have bad side effects. Blessings to you today and always....Our prayers are there with you today. - Becky McBride
The racing community is very strong when we pull together.Thank You for sharing this with us.My prayer is you & beth will get a miracle and we will see back at the track in 2005.Please keep us updated. - John Pattison
John have not seen you for a few years & ran in to Wayne at the Showdown in November. One of the first questions was if he had seen you and how you were doing. Now this! John & Beth Prayers & a Great Mind Set are the two Biggest ASSETS for persons fighting Cancer. John you are a great guy and should beat this hands downs. Hope to see you soon at the Track. Good Luck and our prayer are with you... - McKean Racing Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Good Luck and God Bless you all! - Greg Bennett
Thoughts and prayers to you John during this trying time. I have experienced cancer with my father. Be tough, Be strong and you can beat this! - Doug and Stephanie Bartley
jonh and beth hang in there,please let us know if you need something. - Jay & Shelly Burrell
John I hope with all my heart you kick this things ass.We hope to be seeing you for many years to come. Beth be strong and best wishes.
Jay,Shelly,Zachary & Travis Burrell - John Foulkes
John and Beth, my heart goes out to the both of you. My wife Judi is a cancer survivor, going on her 9th year of remission. The most important thing you can do is stay strong, positive and talk to each other daily from your heart. - Don Tatman
John and Beth you will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. God can, and does, perform wonderful miracles. We will also hold up those in prayer who are providing the treatment. - Rich Palmer
John and Beth; our thoughts and prayers go out to you daily. A positive attitude will help you through this tough time. We pray for your full recovery. - wayne & debbi miller
John & Beth- Our prayers are with you for the duration of your tratments- John, the power of positive thoughts and actions will get you through this, I'm sure of that.From one grouchy old fart to another! See you both at the races. - Aaron Mankins
John,
thank you for the time that I spnt working with you. It was a real exp. I hope that you pull through. - Becky
I will be praying for you all to get through this difficult time. Stay strong and I know you will fight this! - Rob Angus
John,
You and Beth have always been great in lending a helping hand and answering a question or two, and I thank you for that.Dad and I wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you at the race track soon.All your Canadian friends are pulling for you.
Rob & Dave Angus - Peter-John and Anne
"I am sending kisses to my John, because you are sick. I am praying you Get Well to Jesus. Kisses to you. Get Well" Peter-John.....I am adding my prayers to that too...We are both praying for you John and for Beth and for the family. - Bob and Kathy Butcher
John and Beth and the family, Our prayers will daily be covering you all. Remain positive throughout this season in life, ...its a great medicine in itself. - mike bailey
GOOD LUCK AND I AM PRAYING FOR YOU !!! ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW !!!
CRUTCHES
MIKE - Ron Zajicek
Prayers and Good Thoughts coming your way for a full recovery and painless treatments.
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