A special prayer request

I would like to ask a special prayer request for some dear friends of ours.  Above is a picture of Melvin Moran (9) in between my boys.  Two years ago doctors found he had a very aggressive type of brain cancer.  After fighting through 3 surgeries, chemotherapy and months of radiation, Melvin's cancer was gone!!  We rejoiced greatly at God's goodness and mercy.  Over the last year Melvin has grown tall and strong.  During this trial of fire, Melvins family rededicated their lives to God, and they began to place their faith in the Lord.  His mother told me how grateful she was that through all this she had grown closer to God.
This April at a bi-monthly scan, doctors found that his cancer had returned.  You can imagine his parents discouragement.  We were able to visit with them today for the first time in months.  They all seemed encouraged.  They said they felt God's presence very real to them and were at peace with the coming surgery next week. 
Please pray for Melvin this coming Thursday.  Doctors will remove the new tumor.  Pray that God would grant the doctors wisdom to treat Melvin.  Pray that God would give his family the grace, fortitude and faith that they need to endure this process again.