One of our own is in a fight for his life.

Valkpilot · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 18:11:41

In my opinion, there is no way to deliver bad news except to deliver it straight up.

Hoghead has been diagnosed with cancer. It apparently started as prostate cancer, and has spread to his lymph system and spine. It has become very aggressive, treatment options are limited, and the prognosis is poor.

It is not hopeless. Matt is a Christian, as am I, and as are many others in this community. We know that through faith, prayer, and medicine, this can be beaten, if such is in God's plan.

I have Matt's permission to post this and ask for your help.

Please join me in offering up prayers for his healing.

laserpat · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 18:28:05

So sorry to hear this. Prayers and positive thoughts from Central Texas

Six Guns · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 18:28:58

Matt, fight this cancer with all that you have. Prayers for you and your family that the Lord will see you through these trying times.

LemonDrop · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 18:37:44

I also believe that God can heal... adding to my prayer list.

Willie · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 18:46:56

Praying for you and your family.....

5_19 · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 18:54:24

Matt,

Peggy and I will be praying for you. This post also reminded me of an earlier post by Smoking-Joe and I will try to post the link. I found this to be very interesting and worth a shot when I read it and dug into it a little deeper. After I read it I made myself a mental note (remember this one TJ)

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,29479.msg268877.html#msg268877

TJ

Daniel Meyer · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 18:55:27

You'll be in our thoughts.

f-Stop · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 19:07:40

Sending fighting power from Driftwood! You're most definitely in our thoughts.

mario · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 19:40:38

prayers from houston matt.

Hoghead · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 20:26:06

Thank you so much everyone for the prayers. TJ thanks for the link. I am making contact with Master Blaster about his treatment. Folks I will be at MD Anderson in Houston Fri. @ 12:30. Please pray for good news. God Bless and Ride Safe. Matt

Hollyday · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 21:31:05

Prayers for you and your family. May God bless you and give you strength during this time.

Liz

Christbiker · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 22:02:19

Matt and family,
The Master physician IS our Lord. He provided you with life and will give you eternal life through Faith. I will pray for you and ask others to do the same.

P. S. research this www.essiac-canada.com

Houdini · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 22:21:07

You're in our thoughts Matt; keep us posted what they find Friday

Disco · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 22:31:46

Prayers from Frisco for you and yours. You know we are here for you if you need or want anything.

Red Diamond · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 22:46:28

Thoughts and Prayers from our family to You and yours.

Baron · Mon 08, Aug 2011, 22:56:35

Matt,

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

2-CUP · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 02:10:08

MATT,

PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

chauffeur · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 05:38:11

Matt, prayers sent from Mansfield.

Micky · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 06:07:51

Prayers From West Georgia for Matt.

Doc809 · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 06:56:31

In our thoughts and prayers

BnB Tom · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 07:10:05

Matt, I was deeply saddened to here of your situation.
I am sure your faith and your family offer you great comfort.
And as you can see from all who have and will post, the Valkyrie family is here for you too.

V-NAV · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 07:22:10

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have a very close friend who also went to M.D. Anderson to fight her cancer. For over three years, it was a rough road for her and her family. But with the treatment offered by Anderson, her fighting spirit, and all the support given to her through prayer from her family and friends, she was diagnosed cancer-free one year ago last June. You go HogHead, we'll be there with you in prayer.

J

RainMaker · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 07:56:34

As said in the PM to you, prayers being lifted in your name and to defeat the cancer. We're all with you!!!

Mark

Hef · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 09:24:53

Prayers from Southern Illinois. God Bless you and your family. Hef

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 13:04:41

The power of pray is headed his way. Prayers from south Texas.

jimnvalk · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 13:33:11

so sorry to hear this Matt. You and your family will definitely be in my prayers.

HayHauler · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 13:45:53

Prayers on the way from Pearland.

Hay
Jimmyt

hondahead · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 15:00:46

Prayers from Austin, and a little encouragement; A close (and loyal Christian) friend of ours here in Austin was diagnosed last year with cancer of the spine, went through treatment at MD Anderson in Houston and she is now cancer-free. You'e in our daily prayers Matt!

bigdog99 · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 15:34:38

prayers from NW indiana

Devl · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 15:46:01

Thoughts and Prayers coming from Mid-Michigan from RTaz & Devl...so sorry to hear this.

john · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 17:18:33

the man is ...
one in a million

SideCar · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 17:33:35

prayers in Dallas. He can overcome anything.

hmt81 · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 19:20:56

Prayers from NJ for comfort & healing from our heavenly father.

godfire · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 19:22:22

Prayers from Southwest Indiana. Heal quick brother!

Hoghead · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 20:32:01

I saw a Medical Oncologist today and he relieved some of my anxiety and I am not as hasty to go to MD Anderson until I have test redone on the 28th of this month. I am cancelling my appt. Fri. and will reschedule after the 28th when I have more info. I started a hormone treatment 10 days ago and until that stops working, could be 6 mo. or 2 yrs. but it is inevitable that it will stop at some point and will have to go to other treatments. Although he said that I am incurable and my prognosis is an average of 2 yrs. I am not concerned with that. I no its all in Gods hands and I'm just interested in what i can do today to enjoy my wonderful life without worry of the future. I have a few things that I have to get in order just in case the worst comes to light but at the same time expect the best. Just for today, I am OK. Thanks again my friends for the prayers and good thought s sent. God Bless and Ride Safe, Matt

HayHauler · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 21:36:56

May God bless you and keep you. My prayers are with you and your family. Attitude is way more than half the battle.

Hay

Jimmyt

keepinon · Tue 09, Aug 2011, 21:37:47

Prayers that you have a great many more of those "todays"

Sergeant D · Wed 10, Aug 2011, 11:20:02

Prayer chain started in San Antonio with all my fellow Air Force Christians. God Bless You, He is the great Healer.

john · Wed 10, Aug 2011, 16:46:15

" enjoy my wonderful life without worry of the future "

run with it matthew ....

Stormrider65 · Wed 10, Aug 2011, 19:40:26

Prayers from North Fort Worth. Hang in there Matt. May God wrap his arms around you and kick this thing in the butt. My wife used to be a paramedic and says you are going the the best hospital in the nation for this. We are all behind you, don't ever give up, don't surrender.

Walt

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