I Hate Cancer

[John Wiz]

Fingers crossed. I've been there myself, getting the news you have cancer is a gut punch (in my case bladder/prostate) but beat it. Now six years later going through esophageal cancer with my wife. She's been through Chemo, radiation and surgery. Still dealing with some issues from the surgery - but working through it.

Hoping you get some positive news from the biopsies.

[MikeB]

Post #20.
I chuckled.

[04 commemorative]

I'm so sorry to hear this man....all I can do is to include you in my nightly prayers for my son.....so sorry.

[Loco Vette]

Hang in there bud, you know we're all pulling for you!

[ricks327]

OP, hang in there! Reading your second post it appears you are prepared to fight the battle and that is encouraging. I have a friend who recently was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and his choice is to do nothing and I accept his decision but urged him to reconsider.
I am a recent Stage 1 bladder cancer victim and thankful that it is a positive outlook.
Prayers to you for a recovery.

[LisaJohn]

Is a second opinion at Anderson a possibility? Wishing you the best.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Chemtrails99

So a month ago I ended up in ER and they discovered cancer, a blood infection, infection on a heart valve and a badly absessed liver. Drained the liver, been on anti-biotics ever since (6 weeks). Today Dr tells me it's probably stage 4 cancer, probably can't be cured and they hope they can slow it down. This now qualifies for the worst Monday of my life.

Posting here because for all the poking fun at each other, I like the folks in this forum. Feels like hanging in a bar with buddies for a laugh. I need laughs for sure now.

I had prostate cancer in 2012, am okay so far and probably will be, but that is more easily fixed than yours.

A good friend of mine, that I've known for 40+ years, told me in April-May of 2021 that he had (some sort) of blood cancer (there are about 20 or so types).

They gave him a year, but if he had a bone marrow transplant (which he did get about a year ago) he might get two years of life.

His diagnosis was over two years ago and he's still doing okay. He has a body/fender mechanic shop and is still working, and feeling pretty good. He has regular chemo treatments (1-2 X per month) and they drag him down, but otherwise he's in good spirits.

Just trying to send some hope your way, good luck.
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Not too long after my diagnosis I was feeling pretty down, so my buddy took me out for some drinks. I told the barmaid I wanted a Margarita; she asked if I wanted salt on the rim. I said sure, pile it on.

She left and I chuckled to my buddy: "I've got cancer, what the hell do I care about some salt?"

Eh, sometimes all you can do is laugh.

[roadpilot]

My prayer is for you.

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Chemtrails99

So a month ago I ended up in ER and they discovered cancer, a blood infection, infection on a heart valve and a badly absessed liver. Drained the liver, been on anti-biotics ever since (6 weeks). Today Dr tells me it's probably stage 4 cancer, probably can't be cured and they hope they can slow it down. This now qualifies for the worst Monday of my life.

Posting here because for all the poking fun at each other, I like the folks in this forum. Feels like hanging in a bar with buddies for a laugh. I need laughs for sure now.

I'm trying to come up with something funny but all I can think of are Black Jokes!

[Tpatt]

Ct, I hate hearing this news. Years ago they told my Dad he had 6 months to live. 12 years later Dad called me one day and told me. " That damn Dr. died today, told him I would live longer than him". It was 27 years later when he passed.



Oh...since not seeing anybody else ask....You got anything good to sale?

[MadInNc]

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Bruze

I had prostate cancer in 2012, am okay so far and probably will be, but that is more easily fixed than yours.

A good friend of mine, that I've known for 40+ years, told me in April-May of 2021 that he had (some sort) of blood cancer (there are about 20 or so types).

They gave him a year, but if he had a bone marrow transplant (which he did get about a year ago) he might get two years of life.

His diagnosis was over two years ago and he's still doing okay. He has a body/fender mechanic shop and is still working, and feeling pretty good. He has regular chemo treatments (1-2 X per month) and they drag him down, but otherwise he's in good spirits.

Just trying to send some hope your way, good luck.
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Not too long after my diagnosis I was feeling pretty down, so my buddy took me out for some drinks. I told the barmaid I wanted a Margarita; she asked if I wanted salt on the rim. I said sure, pile it on.

She left and I chuckled to my buddy: "I've got cancer, what the hell do I care about some salt?"

Eh, sometimes all you can do is laugh.

I went back to NH back in 99 a few months before my dad passed from cancer. Him, myself and my son who was 14 at the time, went out for a drive and some lunch. His wife of 30 yrs stayed home.

She said, make sure he doesn't do this and does not eat that. After a long drive up in the mountains, we stopped for pizza & beer!

Like it''s going to fkn matter....

[jw38]

Keep fighting the good fight! Cancer sucks!

[JRD77VET]

Best of luck in whatever path you decide to take.


I've come across these videos saying dog dewormer ( fenbendazole ) worked for these folks. This may be worth looking into

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8LqyJAM/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8LqrX1Y/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8LqBDdq/

[VatorMan]

Fight it for all you’re worth. If you go through Chemo and lose all your hair, make sure you put a towel on anything leather. The sound your melon makes peeling itself away is gross. Lol

[JRD77VET]

YouTube

[snide]

Damn, that sucks.

Got anything good for sell?

Best wishes.

[Allan]

You have prominent and well known cancer hospitals in FL.
Moffitt-Tampa, Mayo-Jacksonville, Tampa General.

NEVER take the 1st dx as gospel! Seek out 2nd/3rd opinion.

Cancer is NOT necessarily a death sentence.

I was given a 30% chance of survival. . . 22 years ago!

[Big bob]

Prayers sent.

[ZipZap]

Sad to hear. I certainly did not get your diagnosis, but when I did get one I became immediately enthralled with anything related on the internet or others' experiences, getting my online MD in Oncology in a few short weeks. My recommendation is to get over that stage ASAP. You need to sit back for a few days if you have yet not, either by yourself or with someone you trust without a flinch. Someone who can handle really shitty discussions. Unplug. Come up with a sane plan and schedule through introspection and/or discussion that meets your needs. I quickly realized that the disease would absolutely control me (through relatives, doctors, the internet, friends, etc.), or I could take control. I will say that this did not sit well with everyone who wanted to be involved and updated on a daily basis, but, whatever. Getting several messages about "how did the test go?" on the day it was conducted was not helpful I know they meant well, but it just adds to the things you need to do that day.

"**** Cancer", to me, is not a war cry. That would give Cancer too much power. "**** Cancer" to me is a derogatory term I used to tell "Cancer" that it will not control my life and that while it exists, it is nowhere near the most important thing in my life and does not deserve any recognition beyond a sneer.

You have a long road. Much longer than mine. But the road does have an ending, and you can control the direction, the offramps, and the pace of travel.

Wish the best for your health.