Our world was just turned upside down

Rudezuk · 11-25-2006, 12:21 PM

Please bear with me here, as this pains me to write. My punctuation and spelling may be off but you will get the message regardless.

Last week, one of our twin boys, Zachary started limping on his left leg. Being a 2.5 YO kid, we thought maybe he just banged his leg. Well 2 days later it had worsened so much that he could not even stand on it.

We took him into the DR. and they did some x-rays and an exam and didnt find anything. They sent him home with some medicine calling it a simple sprain. Well he woke up sunday night screaming, so I took him to the ER and they finally did some blood tests.

Between the ER and his regular DR., Monday evening Zach was hospitalized for more research and tests to be complete as he was Anemic.

Well yesterday after being in the hospital all week we finally received his diagnosis. Zach is in stage for of a cancer called Neuroblastoma. He has a large (about a softball size) tumor in his upper right chest cavity. This cancerous tumor has spread to what looks to be at this point his left leg and hip.

His treatment starts today of his first Chemo therapy wich lasts for about 6 days and then 2-3 weeks at home. He will go through about 6 months of this and then we will have to take him to another facility for him to do a Stem Cell Transplant. (this is where they remove his bone marrow, give him extreme doses of Chemo and then put his bone marrow back in).

At some point he will probably receive radiation treatment, and the surgery to remove the mass. This will be a very long tough battle for him and our family. Statistically he has a 50/50 chance of being cured, so as tough as it is, we are hoping for the best.

As I hope all of you believe, Family comes first, so unfortunately you will not see us out on the race circuit, and probably not too much out on the trail either. HBRK4x4.com will go to the back burner, and Amber will not be doing day care anymore either.

On the brighter side of this, he is a very strong boy and he has had some tough days since he was born and he is very resilient to things trying to keep him down.

So in conclusion, we will update those who care as often as we can, but may be tough some times depending on the busy schedule. Email will be a best contact for us at rudezuk@yahoo.com

For the religious folks out there, please add zach to your prayers and for those who are not, next time you have a drink, toast to him.

This is all for now

Shane

***EDIT****

Added a pic of zach

Also, we have been asked to provide an address for those wanting to help. this is a business address, people are there every business day.

7503 track Rd
Nampa ID
83686

Also, Sluice Sally has set something up for him for donations.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530480

mike · 11-25-2006, 12:23 PM

I'm sorry to hear it

We went through a cancer scare (thankfully turned out to be a benign tumor) with our youngest. It was single handedly the most horrible thing I've ever experienced.

Joe_W · 11-25-2006, 12:23 PM

Best of luck and well wishes to you, your son and your family

moveaside · 11-25-2006, 12:26 PM

That just isn't right man. Words can't express how sorry I am for you. No kid deserves that shit.

landusepbb · 11-25-2006, 12:26 PM

That is terrible news. My heart and best wishes go out to all of you, especially your son.

Roxywheels · 11-25-2006, 12:27 PM

My prayers are with you and your family, Shane. If there is anything I can do to help you all in anyway, please don't hesitate to ask.

Pooge · 11-25-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudezuk

For the religious folks out there, please add zach to your prayers and for those who are not, next time you have a drink, toast to him.

This is all for now

Shane

Tonight I drink to Zach.

Good luck, and forget about the race circuit, there is always next year. I wish you nothing but the best for your little man.

toyrunner · 11-25-2006, 12:31 PM

I have your family in my prayers. My daughter says to stay strong

Danny

Gen. Nonsense · 11-25-2006, 12:31 PM

Your son is in our thoughts @ the Nonsense household Shane.

UZI 9mm · 11-25-2006, 12:31 PM

Awe, that is just terrible

Best wishes sent out to the little dude and you guys!

currupt4130 · 11-25-2006, 12:46 PM

Just because of you, I'm gonna say a prayer tonight. Been years since I looked above, but your son is in my thoughts. Good luck, and best wishes as you deal with this terrible ordeal.

bronko · 11-25-2006, 12:52 PM

Shane, sorry to hear this, Zach will be in my prayers tonight. Good luck and let us know if there is any other way that we can help.

DRED · 11-25-2006, 12:54 PM

I'm not religious, but he's in my thoughts... it doesn't make sense that this would happen to someone so innocent... he'll pull through and be a better person for it. that's the only direction I can see this going.

criscfer · 11-25-2006, 12:56 PM

Best wishes, that is just awful news.

RedX · 11-25-2006, 01:00 PM

Man....you bet he will be in my prayers....and your family as well....I am so sorry to hear about this in someone so young. My best thoughts to your family.

Muddin · 11-25-2006, 01:00 PM

Sorry to hear

Best of luck on the fight. I'll send prayers.

twitch88 · 11-25-2006, 01:05 PM

Hearing news like this makes me realize how minute my problems are. I'm terribly sorry to hear this, stay strong and I am sure things will work out. Your son and your family will be in my thoughts.

Crash440 · 11-25-2006, 01:08 PM

Prayers said.

65-fj45 · 11-25-2006, 01:11 PM

My prayers are with you.

Azzy2000 · 11-25-2006, 01:13 PM

Sorry to hear this. Best wishes for your boy and your family.

zakk · 11-25-2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pooge

Tonight I drink to Zach.

Good luck, and forget about the race circuit, there is always next year. I wish you nothing but the best for your little man.

me too. With the name comes an ass kicking personality. This cancer is as good as gone. You're boy is going to handle this like he was sitting on a fast ball!

f0cker · 11-25-2006, 01:21 PM

I'll make a toast tonight to your son. Damn sad to hear this man, hope everything works out. Keep us updated on how he is doing.

CaryW · 11-25-2006, 01:24 PM

Prayers sent again.

Lil' Rich · 11-25-2006, 01:37 PM

Shane that is horrible news. The W.E.ROCK family has you and yours in our prayers. Sorry to hear the news and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Mudplugga · 11-25-2006, 01:38 PM

Be strong for the little guy, let your friends be strong with you.

Dave

11-25-2006, 12:21 PM	#1
Rudezuk Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4500 Location: Soon to be VA Posts: 6,448	Our world was just turned upside down Please bear with me here, as this pains me to write. My punctuation and spelling may be off but you will get the message regardless. Last week, one of our twin boys, Zachary started limping on his left leg. Being a 2.5 YO kid, we thought maybe he just banged his leg. Well 2 days later it had worsened so much that he could not even stand on it. We took him into the DR. and they did some x-rays and an exam and didnt find anything. They sent him home with some medicine calling it a simple sprain. Well he woke up sunday night screaming, so I took him to the ER and they finally did some blood tests. Between the ER and his regular DR., Monday evening Zach was hospitalized for more research and tests to be complete as he was Anemic. Well yesterday after being in the hospital all week we finally received his diagnosis. Zach is in stage for of a cancer called Neuroblastoma. He has a large (about a softball size) tumor in his upper right chest cavity. This cancerous tumor has spread to what looks to be at this point his left leg and hip. His treatment starts today of his first Chemo therapy wich lasts for about 6 days and then 2-3 weeks at home. He will go through about 6 months of this and then we will have to take him to another facility for him to do a Stem Cell Transplant. (this is where they remove his bone marrow, give him extreme doses of Chemo and then put his bone marrow back in). At some point he will probably receive radiation treatment, and the surgery to remove the mass. This will be a very long tough battle for him and our family. Statistically he has a 50/50 chance of being cured, so as tough as it is, we are hoping for the best. As I hope all of you believe, Family comes first, so unfortunately you will not see us out on the race circuit, and probably not too much out on the trail either. HBRK4x4.com will go to the back burner, and Amber will not be doing day care anymore either. On the brighter side of this, he is a very strong boy and he has had some tough days since he was born and he is very resilient to things trying to keep him down. So in conclusion, we will update those who care as often as we can, but may be tough some times depending on the busy schedule. Email will be a best contact for us at rudezuk@yahoo.com For the religious folks out there, please add zach to your prayers and for those who are not, next time you have a drink, toast to him. This is all for now Shane *EDIT** Added a pic of zach Also, we have been asked to provide an address for those wanting to help. this is a business address, people are there every business day. 7503 track Rd Nampa ID 83686 Also, Sluice Sally has set something up for him for donations. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530480 Attached Images __________________ Shane [COLOR="DarkRed"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][URL="www.hbrk4x4.com"]HBRK4x4.com[/URL][/FONT][/COLOR] [URL="http://www.yyracing.com/"]Y&Y Racing, LLC[/URL] [URL="http://www.we-rock.cc/team_list.php?wts=show&wvalue=181"]We-Rock #208[/URL] "Team HBRK" thanks our sponsors. Driver: Shane Yost Spotter: Todd Young Last edited by Rudezuk; 11-28-2006 at 08:37 PM.

11-25-2006, 12:23 PM	#2
mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 144 Location: Northern Mexico... er.. AriDzona Posts: 6,851	I'm sorry to hear it We went through a cancer scare (thankfully turned out to be a benign tumor) with our youngest. It was single handedly the most horrible thing I've ever experienced. __________________ That's because you're a pinko fascist. - Haole I know what antidisestablishmentarianist means

11-25-2006, 12:26 PM	#4
moveaside Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11983 Location: Cordelia, CA Posts: 2,734	That just isn't right man. Words can't express how sorry I am for you. No kid deserves that shit. __________________ I'll kick the shit out of you if I find you throwing trash out on the trail! My crappy build [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587635[/url]

11-25-2006, 12:27 PM	#6
Roxywheels Girly Bender Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1842 Location: In the wilderness!! Posts: 19,947	My prayers are with you and your family, Shane. If there is anything I can do to help you all in anyway, please don't hesitate to ask. __________________ I'm not a bitch, I just play one in your life Cupcake Jihad!!!

11-25-2006, 12:31 PM	#8
toyrunner Retro Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 36 Location: Ventura County Posts: 1,321	I have your family in my prayers. My daughter says to stay strong Danny __________________ 1985 4Runner SR5 not so stock.

11-25-2006, 12:26 PM	#5
landusepbb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9328 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 2,725	That is terrible news. My heart and best wishes go out to all of you, especially your son.

11-25-2006, 12:31 PM	#9
Gen. Nonsense Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18671 Location: BCC, AZ Posts: 934	Your son is in our thoughts @ the Nonsense household Shane. __________________ no sig

11-25-2006, 12:31 PM	#10
UZI 9mm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5832 Posts: 3,827	Awe, that is just terrible Best wishes sent out to the little dude and you guys!

11-25-2006, 12:46 PM	#11
currupt4130 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 39371 Location: Williamsburg/Blacksburg VA/Livingston MT Posts: 1,654	Just because of you, I'm gonna say a prayer tonight. Been years since I looked above, but your son is in my thoughts. Good luck, and best wishes as you deal with this terrible ordeal. __________________ The mountains are calling and I must go. -John Muir Last edited by currupt4130; 11-25-2006 at 12:46 PM.

11-25-2006, 12:52 PM	#12
bronko Rock God Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18748 Location: Roaming the Northeast Posts: 1,330	Shane, sorry to hear this, Zach will be in my prayers tonight. Good luck and let us know if there is any other way that we can help. __________________ Bummin around in a SAS'd 88 Toy w/ a 3.4

11-25-2006, 12:54 PM	#13
DRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41297 Location: EIGHTZEROFIVE, CA Posts: 633	I'm not religious, but he's in my thoughts... it doesn't make sense that this would happen to someone so innocent... he'll pull through and be a better person for it. that's the only direction I can see this going. __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]DUSTIN[/COLOR] [COLOR="DimGray"].........................WES...................... December 3, 1982 - November 19, 2003[/COLOR] [color=darkred]98 RAM 4X4 08 KFX 450R[/color]

11-25-2006, 12:56 PM	#14
criscfer Paraprosdokian Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8448 Location: Parker, Co Posts: 403	Best wishes, that is just awful news. __________________ There is no strong beer. Only weak drinkers.

11-25-2006, 01:00 PM	#15
RedX Mall Rated Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19093 Location: Granite Falls, NC Posts: 55	Man....you bet he will be in my prayers....and your family as well....I am so sorry to hear about this in someone so young. My best thoughts to your family. __________________ Brad & RedX metzgar:design.com

11-25-2006, 01:00 PM	#16
Muddin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5123 Location: Texas Posts: 2,291	Sorry to hear Best of luck on the fight. I'll send prayers. __________________ Stabbings aren't funny. Beatings aren't funny. Clowns aren't funny. But stabbing and beating a clown is. "Be the change you want to see in the world." ~Gandhi

11-25-2006, 01:05 PM	#17
twitch88 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35791 Location: Auburn, Ca Posts: 187	Hearing news like this makes me realize how minute my problems are. I'm terribly sorry to hear this, stay strong and I am sure things will work out. Your son and your family will be in my thoughts.

11-25-2006, 01:08 PM	#18
Crash440 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13807 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 545	Prayers said. __________________ [COLOR=RoyalBlue]I could break it....[/COLOR] JV Rally post # 265 Tellico Rally post # 524

11-25-2006, 01:11 PM	#19
65-fj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22259 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 664	My prayers are with you. __________________ 78 fj40 350,nv4500,35's 65 fj45 350,sm420,4wdb,35's Alcans 2007 Black FJ Cruiser 1966 M416 -Mike

11-25-2006, 01:13 PM	#20
Azzy2000 5FDPFTMFW Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11869 Location: Diamond Offshore Boneyard West Cameron Posts: 3,429	Sorry to hear this. Best wishes for your boy and your family.

11-25-2006, 01:21 PM	#22
f0cker too stupid to insult Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15502 Location: in a tree stand or a duck blind Posts: 2,306	I'll make a toast tonight to your son. Damn sad to hear this man, hope everything works out. Keep us updated on how he is doing. __________________ Donate to BRC to help save our trails! Donate to those who need it via The Wounded Warrior Project! Buy gun stuff from aloharover

11-25-2006, 01:24 PM	#23
CaryW WALKING AMOK Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22104 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 842	Prayers sent again. __________________ Consequences will never be the same!!

11-25-2006, 01:37 PM	#24
Lil' Rich No Longer Available Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24980 Location: At Home Posts: 2,398	Shane that is horrible news. The W.E.ROCK family has you and yours in our prayers. Sorry to hear the news and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. __________________ WEROCK Event Director Of course I can handle a crisis. Hell, I create them! www.werocklive.com Redefining Extreme! Save Tellico Post #23

11-25-2006, 01:38 PM	#25
Mudplugga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14637 Location: England Posts: 391	Be strong for the little guy, let your friends be strong with you. Dave __________________ "Roof - doors - wheels, it's the way I drive !"

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