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Posted on 5/5/16 at 11:51 pm to 2poop
My dad. Wouldn't wish that experience on my worst enemy.
Posted on 5/5/16 at 11:51 pm to 2poop
Thinking of you, bud. I admire your strength.
Posted on 5/5/16 at 11:54 pm to heatom2
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Radiation is a bitch
Thanks for the kind words. 3 downvotes...
I'll hang as long as I am able. I would like to see another CFB season come and go.
Posted on 5/5/16 at 11:56 pm to 2poop
The most important thing near the end is quality of life. If radiation is robbing you of that, you should reconsider continuing it. Find out what will make you the happiest and do what you need to do to make that happen.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
This post was edited on 5/5/16 at 11:57 pm
Posted on 5/5/16 at 11:56 pm to 2poop
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I'll hang as long as I am able. I would like to see another CFB season come and go.
Rootin for you, but Buck Fama
Posted on 5/5/16 at 11:57 pm to 2poop
Do you have a family? What type of cancer?
Posted on 5/6/16 at 12:03 am to Parallax
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The most important thing near the end is quality of life. If radiation is robbing you of that, you should reconsider continuing it.
The radiation is a stop gap kinda thing. It's being used to stunt the growth of the tumor until I can tollerate another chemo drug. I'll update this thread as I am able, if chicken don't throw the anchor on it.
Don't feel bad for me. I've lead a good life and with any luck, I'll pull though.
Night all.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 12:07 am to 2poop
Sometimes the best thing is to not keep chasing new treatments. Talk to your doctor about your goals. Stopping treatment doesn't mean you're a quitter. There's a huge disconnect with end of life care and often people go too far chasing a cure that doesn't exist because they think that's the only option.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 12:19 am to Titus Pullo
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I know that treatments have progressed but from the time I was 13 and lost my first grandmother til now, nearly 30 years later, it doesn't seem like they have made as much progress as they should. I mean they can manage HIV now, but still not cancer...WTF.
I guess if cancer mainly affected gays they might get after it a little harder.
WTF
Cancer is way more unpredictable when compared to HIV. At least with HIV, there is a known reason for how to get it and how it is spread. Literally everything under the sun now a days gives you cancer unfortunately. With cancer there isn't a one thing fixes all or most, its very difficult as different forms of cancers are so different and need to be attacked differently. We are getting closer and closer, there is a lot going on right now in the medical field. Unfortunately it takes a while for these drugs and treatments to reach clinical stages. While we haven't found a cure, rates of survival are increasing much more now today
In part,no matter what, there will always be cancer, but early detection will be one of the biggest findings for us in the future
This post was edited on 5/6/16 at 12:22 am
Posted on 5/6/16 at 12:22 am to 2poop
Sorry to hear. My dad was given 9-16 months to live about 2 weeks ago. It all depends on how he reacts to the treatment this time around. He's 63 and will be 64 in August. It's been rough.
He was in remission and doing fine but cancer did what it does and came back more aggressive. We have an appointment at MD Anderson next Friday to see if there are any other options but what he has (small cell lung cancer) there is no cure for. Only prolonging his life some more possibly.
Thoughts go out to you and your family as I am living it too with my pops.
He was in remission and doing fine but cancer did what it does and came back more aggressive. We have an appointment at MD Anderson next Friday to see if there are any other options but what he has (small cell lung cancer) there is no cure for. Only prolonging his life some more possibly.
Thoughts go out to you and your family as I am living it too with my pops.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 12:25 am to Titus Pullo
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I know that treatments have progressed but from the time I was 13 and lost my first grandmother til now, nearly 30 years later, it doesn't seem like they have made as much progress as they should. I mean they can manage HIV now, but still not cancer...WTF.
You know how many types of cancers there are vs just something like HIV that is pretty standard? Some cancers are very manageable these days and others aren't. Progress has been made but honestly the number of people getting cancer has constantly been on the rise and it has a lot to do with the shite we cram in our bodies and call food.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 12:32 am to stout
Stout, i lived right next to MD Anderson for a few years. Cant help much with the serious side of things but can point you in the right direction for other things around the area.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 12:36 am to GeorgeTheGreek
Appreciate it. We have someone coming to assist with that who is familiar with MD and the area the first time we go.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 1:17 am to The Boat
Landon?
Posted on 5/6/16 at 5:08 am to 2poop
Prays sent. 2poop.
One of my brothers has been fighting cancer going on 6 years. He is near his end now. Before cancer, his weight was around 170lbs. Now as of yesterday, he is at 110lbs.
Same thing happen to my oldest brother. He passed at 40 thanks to agent orange. When he found out he had cancer, it was way to late. 3 months and gone.
One of my brothers has been fighting cancer going on 6 years. He is near his end now. Before cancer, his weight was around 170lbs. Now as of yesterday, he is at 110lbs.
Same thing happen to my oldest brother. He passed at 40 thanks to agent orange.
When he found out he had cancer, it was way to late. 3 months and gone. Posted on 5/6/16 at 5:26 am to Parallax
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Sometimes the best thing is to not keep chasing new treatments. Talk to your doctor about your goals. Stopping treatment doesn't mean you're a quitter. There's a huge disconnect with end of life care and often people go too far chasing a cure that doesn't exist because they think that's the only option.
This.
3 years ago, two doctors came in the room and told me and my wife to get my things in order and I had less then 6 months. I was pissed and flat out told those two doctors to just get me back on my feet and that they were FIRED. shite y'all not. Still kicking and every time I see one of those doctors at the transplant center, they can't even look me in the eyes.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 5:28 am to 2poop
Happy Birthday <3 sending good thoughts.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 5:40 am to Evil Little Thing
Thanks and yes, I tanks the Good Lord for every day he has given to me. 
At this point, my heart is still hanging in there. It's not going to get any better. I still get out on my good days as if nothing is wrong, but sure as hell pay for it the next day or two. Guess that is what keeps me going and the team that is taken care of me told me to keep it up.
Now only if I could keep my dear wife from bitching, meaning well, when I get out.
At this point, my heart is still hanging in there. It's not going to get any better. I still get out on my good days as if nothing is wrong, but sure as hell pay for it the next day or two.
Guess that is what keeps me going and the team that is taken care of me told me to keep it up. Now only if I could keep my dear wife from bitching, meaning well, when I get out.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 6:24 am to 2poop
Yep. Best friend was diagnosed last week. Esophageal cancer, spread to his stomach and liver rapidly. They are waiting on MD Anderson for an appointment.
He is 32.
Prayers to you.
He is 32.
Prayers to you.
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