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JOE HARE: A father's testimony for victory over a son's cancer

Prayers are answered. God is good. I would like to use this opportunity to thank so many in this area for their prayers and support . . . Most of all we thank the Lord for answering prayers - JOE HARE
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By Joe Hare
jlhare1@gmail.com
As many of you know, my son, Craig Hare, was diagnosed in early June 2005 with an internal Melanoma Cancer.


Since that time there have been many highs and lows with scans, radiation, scans, IL-2 treatment, more scans and many doctor appointments.

Craig's prognosis was not good from the very beginning. The doctors were only hoping for shrinkage of the tumor, enough that surgery might be an option.

The scans made in late December showedthe tumor had "considerable shrinkage," in the doctors' terms.

The first surgeon said that it was still not resectable. Thankfully, Craig choose to get a second opinion.

Thankfully, Craig got a second opinion

The second surgeon felt that to attempt surgery was a viable option and the procedure was scheduled for this past Wednesday, February 8.

When the surgeon got in there was no tumor,only a hull and scar tissue. Craig's prognosis is now very much improved. There is no cancer in his body to treat at this time.

We, the family of Craig, thank each and everyone again,for your prayers and support.

Most of all we thank the Lord for answering prayers.

Remember, the doctors only hoped for areduction of the tumor;but with the help of God the tumor was gone.

This leaves no doubt in the power of prayer.

THANK YOU GOD.
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This story was posted on 2006-02-12 12:28:41
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Brave faces: Craig, Joe, and Eric Hare, even when the outlook was bleak



2006-02-12 - Cane Valley, KY - Photo courtesy family photo collection. Craig, Joe and Eric Hare in early November 2005, the day before Craig's IL-2 treatments began. They now have much to celebrate.
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