Out of Character Comments

[ybn1197]

My apologies to everyone for not posting sooner. Hammerhead, being in my OSRIC game, already knows this but you others don't. My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of months ago. Unfortunately ever time he was to begin radiation treatment, something occurred to stall them. He has bad balance and can not walk so well so they postponed treatment to see if there were any tumors and lesions on his brain. Finding none they were going to proceed but then another doctor called for a MRI of his spine. That was clear but the radiologist saw a mass at the edge of the film and called for an MRI of his upper spine, neck, and lower skull. That was when they found a benign tumor on his lower neck/upper spine. They finally cleared him to start radiation therapy this past Monday. I do IT work for Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Cancer Center so I am very familiar with the equipment they are using to treat him so I was away for a couple of days with my family to get things started.

His treatment is scheduled to last 9 weeks and then they can begin to inspect the tumor on his neck. I will try as hard as I can to maintain regular posts but please be patient and understanding when I can not.

[Urson]

Wow- rough news. I can't offer anything but positive vibes- but you've got all those I can spare. For my part, take all the time you need. Family comes first.

[shaidar]

absolutely understand and I hope the treatment goes well.

[Rex]

Good Luck and obviously take whatever time you need.

[Rex]

Good Luck and obviously take whatever time you need.

[shaidar]

now we've had a longer rest, do we get another roll to heal damage?

[hammerHead]

Take whatever time you need.

[ybn1197]

I want to thank everyone for their patience with my (lack of) posting. My father has completed his radiation treatment for prostrate cancer successfully however another tumor was found in his spine just below his brain stem. The tumor was removed successfully however he suffered a minor stroke as a part of the operation. He has good days and bad days as he currently goes through rehabilitation. His therapy is going to last at least 5 and a half weeks, maybe more. Given his condition and the effects of this on my family, I am going to have to discontinue my games for the time. I'm sorry to all but I have to put my family first. I look forward to gaming with you all again in a future game.

[Rex]

Family first. Good Luck!

[Urson]

I don't blame you a bit. Honestly, I'd think less of you if you _didn't_ put family first.

[shaidar]

completely understand. Best wishes to you and your family.