I wanted to ask everyone to keep Marc in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow.

We found out a few weeks ago that Marc has a large (10cm) tumor on his left kidney. He is going in for surgery tomorrow morning. So far they are pretty sure it is benign, so that is good news. The doctors couldn't tell from the CT or MRI if the tumor is laying up against the kidney or attached to it. The best case scenario is that it is just laying up against it, but not attached and they can remove it without involving the kidney. The next best is that it is attached to the kideny but only minimumly and they can reomove it and only need to remove part of the kidney. Worst case it that it is involved with the kidney and all the blood vessels and the hylem (sp) and they will have to remove the entire kidney in order to remove the tumor. Of course they won't know until they are able to actualy get in there and look around.

I know there are hundreds of surgeries performed every day, but it is still scary when it happens to someone you love so much.

In any case, if you think about it tomorrow, please, please send good thoughts his way, OK?

Marc and Arlene,

Please know that Alan and I will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers for a good outcome. It is never easy to go through any type of surgery or to be the loved one of someone undergoing surgery.

You are both very special participants on LCT, as well as wonderful travelmates. A lot of positive thoughts are being sent your way, as well as a big hug. :hug:

Please let us know how things are going. You have so many friends who care about you both.

Denise & Alan

ARLENE -

If good thoughts will do it, MArc will be just fine. You & Marc will be in my thoughts and prayers, and I am sure all of LCT will be with you.

Please let us know how things go.

:hug:

Gil

Arlene, thank you so very much for letting us know about Marc. Marc has been a part of my daily routine for years now and your news was the same as if hearing it about a family member.

Please tell Marc that I am thinking about him and I am hoping for the very best. I promise you that I will send good thoughts his way all day tomorrow. I hope you can find time to let us know how it went.
xoxo

Arlene, you and Marc will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers tonight and tomorrow.

Dear Arlene,

Please send Marc our best wishes, we're hoping that it is just an minor inconvenience and sending wishes for a quick recovery. We're sorry that you have to go through this. We'll be sending special thoughts your way too for strength to get you through this too.

Oh my, what a surprise after reading his cheerful posts from San Juan! Thoughts, prayers and very best wishes to you both and will be anxiously awaiting news about how things went!

We will be keeping you and Marc in our thoughts and prayers. I always have appreciated his reports and helpful information. Best wishes going out your way.

Oh, Arlene, thank you for letting us know.

You do know that you are both in our thoughts, prayers and positive dreams tonight and all day tomorrow.

Tons of positive energy heading your way from Northern California, feel it arriving soon, my friend.

Keep us in the loop information-wise, will you, when you can. Big, big hug :hug:

Wishing the best for Marc tomorrow! I too will be thinking about him and sending positive thoughts his way.

Masaki

Marc and Arlene - We are pulling for you! Thank you for letting us know. While we're at it, we're sending positive vibes to the medical teams, too! Got to cover all of the bases here.

Big hug to you especially, Arlene. Hang in there. The waiting room is tough.

Cheers, Anne & Gary

Sending you lots of positive thoughts and keeping you both in my prayers.
Jacki

Arlene - thanks for letting us know. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. :hug:

Arlene,

Tonya & I will be thinking of you & Marc today. Here's to a healthy prognosis and many more Grand Marnier Soufflés in our future!!!

John & Tonya

Arlene:

I am thinking of you both - postive thoughts going your way - Joanna

Arlene, you and Marc are in my positive thoughts. Nancy

I had sent a note to Arlene last night and received an email from her this morning.

She has given me their cell phone number to call her later in the day to get an update on Marc's condition. Arlene asked that I post after speaking with her, which I will do.

Marc/Arlene, so many are thinking of you this morning and wishing you a most favorable outcome!

Arlene - will be thinking of you both and hoping for the best outcome.

This is like dejavue (sp). It was not quite a year ago that I went thru the same thing, although they knew immediately that it was malignant and very large and there was no question what they would do - removed the whole kidney and all surrounding lymph glands, adrenal gland, etc. Its been almost a year now and so far I am feeling fine and my six month check up was clear.
Coming up on that big 1 year check up in three weeks - so I really can relate to what you and Marc are going thru. The fact that they think its benign is defintely positive!
Please keep us updated when you have a chance, and my prayers will be with you both. :hug: The love, caring, prayers and positive thoughts from the people on this board really do make a difference, and from the many posts already, you can see that you have a powerful force with you.

Marc and Arlene please know I'm sending positive thoughts and good news for my ROAR buddies.This was a sobering surprise for me to see this morning. I'll be waiting for the report from Denise. :hug: to you both.

Arlene,

You and Marc are both in our thoughts and prayers today. Hope to hear that all went well today.

Betty

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your hubby. May the doctors find the path of surgery one that is minimally invasive and Marc has a speedy recovery.

I'll be waiting to hear, Arlene; prayers coming your way in massive quantities!

Arlene, please add my and David's best wishes for a successful surgery and quick recovery. Sorry Marc has to go through this, and hope everything goes well today.

Marc and Arlene - YOu are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of positive vibes your way throughout the day! Thanks for letting Denise check in to keep us updated! :hug:

Marc and Arlene,

Lots of thoughts and prayers and hugs headed your way. :hug:

Marc and Arlene, Lots and lots of positive thoughts are comming your way from south florida. Marc you have been my go to man for all travel related questions. Wishing you all the best, and waiting for a posting this afternoon with wonderful news.

Doris

Marc and Arlene,

Best wishes for great news and a fast recovery.

Anthony

Marc and Arlene,
Please know that Alan and I have Marc (and you, too, Arlene) in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm expecting positive news from you and a very speedy recovery for all that travel you have in your future.

Arlene & Marc,

We'll be thinking of you both and hoping for the best case scenerio. Take care of each other and we look forward to seeing Marc back to his old self soon! Kim & John

Jack and I send our best wishes, our prayers and our love to you both!!!!! :hug: :hug:

Larry and I send our prayers and our wishes for your speedy recovery. Judith

Marc & Arlene, you can count two more Floridians who have you in our prayers! Best wishes -

WE are thinking about you!!

Arlene, you can certainly count on a lot of positive thoughts from this board. Give my best to Marc, and my prayers are with both of you.

Marc & Arlene - Pat & I send our best and will light a candle for you (and for your surgeons - good thought, Anne). With the time difference between here and the East Coast, the procedure may be successfully over by now. During his recovery (which we pray will be short and easy), Marc will have lots of time to post, right? Cheers, Fred

Ditto. Sending my prayers to you as well.

Trish

Marc and Arlene,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know how it goes.

Marc & Arlene:

May your surgery team be blessed with great expertise and steady, healing, hands.

Our prayers will be heaped upon you and your caregivers.

Ray & Penny

Marc & Arlene,

I'm sure that we are all waiting with bated breath to hear the news. With this many people sending so many positive thoughts your way, the news HAS to be good!

JoAnn, that is WONDERFUL that you've been clear for this long, and I'm sending more positive thoughts that you hit that 1-year mark feeling as good as you do now!

Arlene,
Can't keep up with everything going on on LCT from South America but something this important sure caught my attention!! Please keep us all posted on Marc's surgery. Tom and I are both sending throughts, prayers and hugs your way from Chile!