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One of Madden-School's most friendliest, active, and out going members, Ketcham While They're Hot, is going through some hard times right now. About 5 of us were in the chatbox today when Rob logged in and told us the news that his father might have just been diagnosed with lung cancer. He informed us that all the details were not clear at this time, but it seems as if the cancer is at a late stage. So please, whenever you see Ketcham While They're Hot, just let him know that you are fighting for his father.

Your Father Will Be In My Prayers Rob.

Rob...

i'm sorry to hear that man. i lost my pop about 2 years ago. i feel for ya man. spend what time you can with him, that's my best advice. if you need anything, just wanna rank on someone.....hit me up.

Damn... I'll pray for him, as I hope everyone does.

we gotcha you covered bruh! you and your family will definately been in our thoughts and prayers Ketcham!

damnit.

sorry, ketcham. i wish there was more we could say or do. i mean... im sure you'll hear a lot of "words of wisdom" over the next few days and weeks, and i hope some how, some way, some of that will help you. let us know if theres anything any of us could do... even if thats not mentioning it when you come in here. like we can be a place to just have a moment of something else beside drama, even if that moment doesn't last long.

just keep your sanity man, and do everything you have to do right now. god speed.

srry about the news bro,i will be praying for him.I lost my dad two yrs ago,its rough...

I will pray for you and your family Rob. The only thing I can tell you is what you probably already know. Just be there for him for anything. He is about to go through some horrible times with any treatment method he chooses. Keep me updated if you don't mind.

You know I got your pops and family in my prayers!

i no i am jsut copying what everyone else is saying, but i wish him and you the best of luck and i will pray for you

i just got to this website today but the mans dad will be in my prayers. cancer has effected my family some but no where near as bad as others. it is such a frustrating and sorrowful thing when someone gets cancer. I really hope they do find the cure to cancer some day it takes way too many lives of good people.

yeah no doubt hope it isnt at a late stage but ill pray for em.

I'm srry to hear that Rob, but I'm gunna pray for him.

You have my prayers as well. Hang in there bro.

rob ill keep you and your father in my prayers

yeah bro sorry to hear that man. my grandma died of cancer 6 yrs ago so i know how it bad it sucks. i hope for the best for both you and your dad

This past Monday, we finally got the results and they confirmed that my dad has small cell lung cancer. I've done my research and only 15 percent of people with lung cancer get this type. It's called small cell lung cancer because the cells are small and more likely to spread, thus explaining why it had already spread to his liver and his adrenal glands by the time they found it.

When I looked it up, there are two stages to small cell lung cancer--limited and extensive. Because it already spread, his is classified as extensive, which is as bad as it can get. Not only is he inoperable, but even with chemo and radiation, the general life expectancy of someone in his situation is 8 to 10 months.

At the moment, I'm taking the news pretty hard. I never thought I would have to deal with something like this so early. Still, I am spending as much time with him as possible and that's all I can really do. I really appreciate everyone's support and I will most definitely keep everyone updated.

wow.

that sucks.

Thanks for the update, my prayers are with you.

sorry bout ur dad i lost mine when i turned 18 but just hang in there he might pull through my gf's grandma survived her breast cancer. i hope for the best for u and ur family.

our prayers are with you and your family Ketcham!

I'm praying for you, your dad, and your family

my prayers are with you and your family.hang in there tho,my gramps has prostate cnacer and they only gave him limited time and hes still truckin.I hope everything goes well.good luck

Ya know the doctors always predict way shorter than they'll actually live, cause then you'll be so happy when they live longer than that, but you won't be sad if they only live that long.

My point is, you're dad will probably live longer than the doc said.

life my grandma had a brain injury thing, they said she had a 5% chance of making it out of the hospital alive, which she did, then they said she only had another year to live, and 4 years later she's still here.

My prayers go out to your father, you and the rest of your loved ones Ketcham. May God give you the strength and wisdom to be the rock that your family needs right now.

Im sorry bruh...

My prayers r wit u..

My dad died last year. Im not sure exactly what it was but i think it was blood clots. U can make it thru this man, i did