My older brother has cancer=(

I'm sitting here on my laptop trying to put into words what my mom just told me over the phone. My older brother Bob, went to the doctor for a spot on his face and was originally told by his doctor "it's just an age spot" but Bob went to get a second opinion, and they discovered it's cancerous. He has 2 beautiful girls and a wife that loves him, why does this have to happen to him!!!!
He's going to have the growth removed this coming week, and then he'll have to have plastic surgery to fix it. They don't know if it's spread, i'm hoping to god that god will be merciful and have them get it all when they remove the growth.

This is Bob with his youngest Julia, at my house this past Easter.

Prayers go out to him and your family. :::HUGS:::

Sending healing prayers for your brother and your whole family!!

PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY
FOR THOSE SUFFERING
OF CANCER

Dear St. Anthony,
you recognized Our Lord Jesus as the Divine Healer.
In your goodness and kindness,
please intercede for Bob
who is suffering from cancer.

If it is God’s will,
I ask that this day,
the gift of healing be granted to Bob.
Comfort him/her during times of unbearable pain,
and ask our Lord to grant him/her peace and patience in suffering.

May God give Bib the fullness of life here on earth,
or call him home to eternal glory forever.

Amen.


BEFORE SURGERY PRAYER

Almighty God,
you know my inmost being,
the secrets of my body and soul.
Fill my heart with trust,
even as I fear,
and bless the surgeons and nurses
and all who work to help and care.
Be near, gently sustaining me,
and supporting them in their skills.

Amen.


A Prayer to St. Peregrine for Sick Relatives and Friends

O great St. Peregrine,
you have been called "The Mighty",
the "The Wonder Worker" because of the numerous miracles which you obtained from God for those who have turned to you in their need.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being.

You turned to God when the power of human beings could do no more,
and you were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His cross
to heal your affliction.

I now ask God to heal these sick persons whom I entrust to you: Bob.

Aided by your powerful intercession, I shall sing with Mary a hymn of gratitude
to God for His great goodness and mercy.

Amen.


Hugs-
Donna

I am so sorry. Your brother, his family and you are in my prayers.

Thank you guys for the prayers, i'm just still in shock right now and trying hard not to lose it

Honey-let the doctors do what they need to.

Their expertise and your brother are all in God's hands, and He will make sure there's a good outcome.

There is more than one kind of skin cancer. Pray that it is only basal cell and caught early. My dad had that and they got it taken care if quickly with one small surgery, and one of my co-workers had a more severe case but after losing part of his nose (which plastic surgery fixed) he was fine.

I will pray that he will be okay and that it is not melanoma.

Sorry to hear about your brother Christine. I am sure he will be fine. It sounds like it is in a very early stage. I wish all of you the best.

Originally Posted by brd7666

Sorry to hear about your brother Christine. I am sure he will be fine. It sounds like it is in a very early stage. I wish all of you the best.

Thanks Brian

I hope everything works out for the best, I think he'll be fine Keep your chin up!