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Hi Everyone, To start off, we would like to thank everyone for their support and well wishes since our dad was first diagnosed. We truly appreciate everyone that has reached out to offer advice and guidance while we navigate everything involved with his cancer treatment and recovery. For those who don't know our father, Tony, was diagnosed with cancer on March 11th, 2026 after an initial visit to his doctor after noticing some abrupt weight loss, numbness in his extremities, and jaundice. After a follow-up visit, we were given the devastating news that he has stage 4 squamous cell lung cancer. Unfortunately, the cancer had also metastasized and taken over 70% of his liver, along with it spreading to his stomach. A further complication was added when doctors informed him that he was diabetic as well. While the news was a shock to all of us, and the path forward will be difficult, he has stayed positive and energetic in his battle. After three rounds of chemotherapy, having a port implanted, and starting a whole host of medications, he is responding well. The doctors say that all of the numbers from his blood work that needed to go up are going up, and the numbers they wanted to see go down are going down. Throughout the process he has been nothing but hopeful and optimistic. Throughout his entire life, our dad has not been one to ever ask for help. He has always been the type of person that solves his own problems, while also lending a hand to others in need. This time though, we know he needs help. Since his diagnosis, he has been out of work. Between the costs of specialized treatment and medications, on top of the usual every day living expenses, the financial burden is growing quickly. The last thing we want is for him to have to worry about bills instead of solely focusing on his treatment. We know him, and we know he won't ask for help himself, so we are going to do it for him. We understand that money is tight for everyone right now, but any amount that you can give would go a long way in helping a man that already has enough to worry about while going through one of the hardest things that life can throw at you. Any money received would go directly to medical expenses and other household bills while he is out of work. Tony, and all of us, greatly appreciate any support that you can give him. We will be posting any updates on his condition here as he goes through the process. Thanks again to everyone for their support and well wishes.

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