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The Diagnosis
October 17th, 2009 by admin

Andy was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia.

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that originates in the bone marrow or lymphatic tissues. It involves the uncontrolled growth of cells. The disease results from an acquired genetic injury to the DNA of a single cell, which becomes abnormal (malignant) and multiplies continuously. The accumulation of malignant cells interferes with the body’s production of healthy blood cells.

Every 4 minutes one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer.

There are many kinds of acute leukemia and we are awaiting further diagnosis at MD Anderson. Once we hear more, we’ll post it here.

At this time, we just ask that you keep Andy in your thoughts and prayers. Please leave any comments you want Andy or his family to read and come back often for updates.

Thank you for your concern.

*For more information, check out The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org


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  • Hank & Jewels Ryder writes:
    October 17th, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    Andy,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!! We stopped by the hospital this morning (Saturday) and saw the aides taking you for a test…they were putting you on the elevator. I prayed God’s blessings on you…and will continue to pray for you!
    Hopefully we will get to see you next time…
    Hank wants you to know…YOU WILL MAKE IT! You have all the “gumption” in the world (Hank’s words!).
    We love you…and are here for you!
    Love & prayers, Hank & Jewels

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  • Caddells writes:
    October 17th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Andy, we came by friday. Was not visiting hours so we talked with Randy and Casey. Jenna and I will be coming to MD Anderson wednesday if there are any visiting hours after 5:00. Stay strong and positive. See you soon!!! -Kelly

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  • Fox writes:
    October 17th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    I love you guys and are praying for you all!!! I will come by this week to holla at yall:) stay strong! Your gonna pull through:) -Casey

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  • Kimber, Jerry, Haley & Rachel writes:
    October 17th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Fight Andy fight! We love you!

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  • Vicki McKinney writes:
    October 18th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Andy, I don’t know you, but I am praying for you. I know about you, because I am a friend of your sister, Samantha. I love her. I am praying for you everyday, and I am asking all of my friends to pray for you too. Be strong! God will provide the strength you need! Love, Vicki McKinney

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  • Caddells writes:
    October 18th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Andy,
    I am praying for you. Me and Kelly are going to come visit you as soon as you can visitors. Stay Strong.
    Love,
    Jenna

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  • Lynn and Jimm Donovan writes:
    October 18th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    Andy, I came by today at MD Anderson and spent several hours with your Dad. We both agreed you Willis boys are fighters. Jimm and I and all of our friends are praying for you and your family. You had many friends and family members there today and I could see how loved you are. Jimm and I will be back again and your dad has our phone number if he needs or wants anything. Keeping you in our prayers. LOVE LYNN AND JIMM

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  • Linda Ghaffari writes:
    October 18th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Andy-
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You don’t know us, but we work with Randy. We have been through the cancer battle and know what you are going through. My husband was in your spot 7 years ago and he has been Cancer free for 6. I know that it is a very scary time, but the battle can be won. You are at the best hospital and have great care.

    God is great and if you keep your faith and keep fighting you can survive. Being POSITIVE is the key- Don’t ever give up. Please let us know if we can do anything for you- and Randy, do what you need to do to be there for your family- we understand and support you. Andy- you are young and strong- you can beat this.

    The Ghaffari Family

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  • Squoddybody writes:
    October 18th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    We are all thinking of you and praying for you. I know you’re going to pull through! =) We are already planning you’re come-back forest ride! =)

    -Brandy

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  • Caroline writes:
    October 18th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Fight Andy Fight. You are dearly loved by so many! And so dearly loved by your Creator! I pray that God would work a miracle in your body tonight.

    Jesus is a healer:
    -Healing of a nobleman’s son (John 4:46-54)
    -Healing Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39; Matthew 8:14-15)
    -Healing a paralytic (Mark 2:1-12; Matthew 9:2-8; Luke 5:17-26)
    -Healing of the man at Bethesda (John 5:1-15)
    -Healing a man with a withered hand (Luke 6:6-11; Matthew 12:9-13; Mark 3:1-5)
    -Healing the Centurion’s servant (Luke 7: 1-10; Matthew 8:5-13)
    -Healing a man possessed by demons at Gadara (Mark 5:1-20; Matthew 8:28; Luke 8:26)
    -Healing a woman with an issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34; Matthew 9:18-26; Luke 8:40-56)
    -Healing of two blind men (Matthew 9:27-31)
    -Healing a deaf and dumb man (Mark 7:31-37)
    -Healing the blind man of Bethsaida (Mark 8:22-26)
    -Healing a man born blind (John 9:1-41)
    -Healing a woman with an 18-year infirmity (Luke 13:10-17)
    -Healing a man with dropsy (or edema) (Luke 14:1-6)
    -Healing blind Bartimeaus (Mark 10:46-52)
    -Healing of Malchus’ ear (Luke 22:49-51)

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  • Bruce Snyder writes:
    October 29th, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    Damn. Although it’s been several years since I’ve seen Andy, I was no less shocked when his mom, Susan, emailed me the news today. (For the benefit of those who don’t know me, Susan and I were married for about ten years.) Although Andy and I were never very close, I’m nonetheless saddened that his life was cut short. My condolences to all who loved him, especially Susan, Sam, Casey, and Randy.

    Bruce Snyder
    Morrisville, NC
    29 Oct 2009

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