Sad tidings, friends. In July we received the dreaded news that my dear daughter’s cancer has returned.
Although she was given the all-clear from the disease in December 2021, a tumour was picked up in a routine quarterly scan last month and she has already had her first round of chemotherapy. Treatment, including chemo, surgery and megatherapy, is expected to last at least six months.
On the good news front, it was picked up about as early as it could have been, and is in an area much more conducive to successful surgical removal. The gorgeous gal is bearing up to it well thus far, helped no end by her group of lovely friends, and ‘hilarious’ Snapchat photo filters.
While it’s been a shock to the family, we’re determined to shepherd her through it and have high hopes of her beating it for good this time around. What is does mean, though, is the blog will be on the backburner for a while as we get to grips with the situation and its impact on the household.
Any kind thoughts you can spare her will be much appreciated! And I hope to be back at the keyboard before too much time has elapsed, as there is plenty of good content in store.
Until we next meet, be well.
My thoughts are with you all. Your already strong daughter is sent my very best wishes. Good luck 🤞 xx
Best wishes to you all
So sorry to hear this! My friends and I love your blog and send you and your loved ones the best — prompt diagnosis and early treatment are both encouraging signs. May your daughter’s recovery be speedy and good health prevail.
Wishing you and your family the very best for overcoming this horrendous disease. ♥️
Wishing your daughter, you and your family the best wishes for a successful treatment and resolution. I know you will take care of your daughter but take care of yourself as well. I cannot imagine the stress, sadness and pain you are feeling as a parent. Sending the most positive vibes.
Wishing your family the best and sending positive thoughts for a speedy and full recovery.
I am praying for your child. Health, health and wellness!!
So sorry about this. Columbophile is always there just like the love for your daughter. The website should always come in last compared to family. Prayers and thoughts.
Very sorry to hear, but it’s encouraging they caught it early. With all the screenings, she’s obviously in good hands.
Best wishes to you and family, thanks for your good writing!
Wishing your daughter all the best from a Columbo fan in Spain.
Best of luck, nothing more important than family.
I only lurk here and haven’t commented before but just wanted to add to the chorus of support.
Wishing your family all the very best 🙏
Thinking of your daughter and all the family. You are all in my prayers. Sending love!
So sorry to hear this news but, as you say, it’s been picked up early and already been treated quickly. I send you and your family every good wish for your lovely daughter and a speedy recovery. 🙏
I’m really sorry to hear that. Sending well wishes to your daughter and your family.
God bless your family. Prayers.
Best of luck to your daughter and your family. I just want you to know that what you do here is very much appreciated. I’m from Chile, so you can see that your blog reaches far places. (I’m the guy who made that Death Lends a Hand poster a while back). Anyway, again, best of luck and thanks for your work with this blog.
My best wishes to you all.
Praying for a quick and full recovery, and for your family’s good fortune.
I have recently found this blog and have been enjoying it immensely. I know that means nothing compared to what you are dealing with but just wanted you to know your hard work is appreciated. I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. I will be sending nothing but positive thoughts, good vibes and prayers for your daughter and your entire family. Stay strong, keep fighting and here’ s wishing for a 100 percent complete recovery.
Hugs and well wishes. Take as long as you need.
My best wishes to your daughter for a speedy recovery. Best wishes.
So sorry to hear of this. May she fully recover. Blessings to her and family.
I’m really sorry to hear that, sending the best thoughts and luck to your daughter and your family.
Kindest regards from Canada.
CP, you do such a terrific job on this blog and I so enjoy coming here to check the latest entries. Your dedication, hard work and good humor are respected tremendously. It doesn’t seem fair that a good-hearted person such as yourself has to suffer from this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and await good news and your return to the blog!
Columbophile, I just wanted to let you know how much I value all the hard work you’ve put into this blog. I’ve discovered Columbo back in the spring of 2021 and I’ve been eagerly waiting for each new review ever since. You have such a nice, witty style to your writting and you’re always passionate about the material, which convinces me you care about our dear Lieutenant as much as I do
I wish your daughter all the best and hope for her recovery. Please, take as much time as needed, family should be first and foremost, don’t worry about us, your humble followers, we’ll be there, patiently waiting for your comeback
Thank you for sharing your news with us, your readers and fans…. I chime in with the others & offer my family’s prayers for your daughter’s current healing journey…and for each of you, who Love her and support her as she undergoes this latest health challenge…. 💫.
& Another Thing… Thank you so much for your wonderful blog…it’s been such a sweet space to join in with other “Columbo” fans and to peruse all you offer us with such great energy, creativity and enthusiasm!!
Here’s to your Daughter’s Health and Healing and here’s to your return, as soon as you can… meanwhile, lots of Love and Bright Blessings to you all… Thanks, again…God Bless you all… :))
I am very sorry ya’ll are going through this. Prayers and best wishes.
Very sorry, Columbophile, to hear of this news. Wishing you and your family positive thoughts and prayers along with strength for the best possible outcome.
So very sorry to hear this news. My family’s prayers are with you, your beautiful daughter, and your entire family.
Hey, I know it doesn’t mean much. But I’m sending good vibes and hope your way. The second you lose those the battle is done. Nothing but love, give your daughter a hug from all of us.
While this is sad news, especially after all your daughter and family have already gone through, it sounds like your daughter is receiving the best possible medical care. And with abundant love and prayers, each of us are in your corner for your daughter’s recovery.
I recently lost my mom and my brother is now fighting colon cancer. I cannot imagine how hard it would be were it my daughter. My best to her and to you.
Don’t worry about the blog, Columbophile – obviously your daughter comes first. It must be so scary and frustrating to have this happen again. I wish her the best and quickest possible recovery, and all the best to you and your family in getting through this.
Right there with you, your daughter and entire family.
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Prayers to your daughter that she beat it once and shall beat it again. Thinking of her and your family during these difficult times. 💕
Wishing your daughter the very best of success in her treatment & care, and love and strength to all your family.
Only the very best of thoughts, vibes and wishes to you, your daughter and indeed all your family and loved ones.
We are with you
Sorry to hear of your bad news, columbophile. Cancer has wrecked havoc on so many lives. I hope the situation improves for ye.
So deeply sorry to hear about your daughters sad news
Stay strong, be kind and remember we love you all
I’m sorry to hear that CP. A difficult time for your daughter and the whole family. I’m keeping her in mind for full recovery. With love and good vibes…
Good vibes! Good, good vibes! Good, good, GOOD vibes!
So sorry to hear this, LC. Wishing your daughter, along with you and your family, all the best. Hope all goes well with the treatments.
Wishing your daughter complete healing. Many thoughts & prayers are with her. She will need strength & the best nutrition. .
Your dear daughter and whole family are in my prayers! Positive thoughts! Stay strong…🙏✝️💜
There is an indivisible line which one can only cross through the most terrible of experiences: the potential of losing a child.
This is the nightmare of nightmares, but I have no doubt that you’ll find within yourself
the superhuman strength to overcome, adapt and conquer!
Having been there myself, I can state that there is no greater test of sanity and resolve a man can undergo than to have to supborn his own fears and appear strong for the family.
God’s speed to you brave warrior.
Only good vibes and prayers for complete healing through Christ, Our Lord. 🙏🏽❤️
So sorry, Columbophile- cancer is so horrible – one of my sisters has cancer- is in remission- but is always a menace- never knowing if it may come back. Count with my prayers- for your daughter and your family. 🙏🙏🙏
Best regards, Ed from Florida
Blessings and prayers for your daughter and your family. 🕊