The "Fuck you cancer!" thread

[scotluvsoral]

Thank you, scot!
Sometimes something SO small is SO big - and the one thing you have to hang your hat on, so to speak!

THAT is SOOO true! Fuck You Cancer!!

 

[ears1980]

Thank you for posting this, redslady.

I have a friend recently diagnosed with cancer; I've seen the dramatic changes in just a few short weeks, and wonder if my time with him is going to be measured in weeks. I try to keep things normal for him, as normal as possible in what for him is a surreal situation and anything but normal. Not everybody understands - but I have to laugh to keep from crying, and I hope that a little laughter can give him a moment's respite from the battle.

FYC, indeed.

An update: my friend completed his chemo and radiation. As expected, he was a shell of himself, but began to recover, to regain the vitality that had been diverted to fight his invader.

His Petscan results came back - and he is cancer-free.

That particular Sword of Damocles will hang over him the rest of his life, but for now - he can focus on that life. Although the war continues, the battle has been won, and for that I feel a gratitude no words can express.

Thank you all for your thoughts of strength, and I hope you get to experience the joy I felt when I heard my friend's news.

FYC.

 

[scotluvsoral]

An update: my friend completed his chemo and radiation. As expected, he was a shell of himself, but began to recover, to regain the vitality that had been diverted to fight his invader.

His Petscan results came back - and he is cancer-free.

That particular Sword of Damocles will hang over him the rest of his life, but for now - he can focus on that life. Although the war continues, the battle has been won, and for that I feel a gratitude no words can express.

Thank you all for your thoughts of strength, and I hope you get to experience the joy I felt when I heard my friend's news.

FYC.

Congratulations to your friend and to you!!! Fuck You Cancer!!!

 

[boomer177]

Pulling for you all.
I was too, too lucky. Thirty years ago, the urological surgeon said Leftie's gotta go. I asked when. He said tomorrow. And ~poof~ it was gone. My one-day cancer.
Pulling for you all.

 

[midwestyankee]

Pulling for you all.
I was too, too lucky. Thirty years ago, the urological surgeon said Leftie's gotta go. I asked when. He said tomorrow. And ~poof~ it was gone. My one-day cancer.
Pulling for you all.

Indeed, you were lucky - but not so dramatically lucky as a lot of guys might think. Testicular cancer is one of the easiest cancers to cure yet a lot of guys freeze up when they think they might have been hit by it. My son was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year - fully three years after noticing a change in his danglies. Three years! Yet, when we met with his urologist we learned that three years is the median length of time that men wait to see a doctor about a change in the family jewels.

Glad to hear that your case was so easily cured. If more guys would get checked out sooner, there would be even more cases like yours.

 

[boomer177]

The ball is removed through the abdomen, by the way. The scrotum is not cut.

 

[midwestyankee]

The ball is removed through the abdomen, by the way. The scrotum is not cut.

Indeed, as this greatly reduces the possibility that the surgery will give cancer cells a chance to migrate to the unaffected testicle. I wonder if knowing that their precious sack would be untouched would help guys decide to see their doctor sooner.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[LucyBee01]

Elle - that is a sound reminder, thank you.

My mum has been doing well since first diagnosis of myeloma back in April, having cycles of chemo and popping various pills. She is due to be assessed at a London hospital in a couple of weeks to see if stem cell transplantation is appropriate and for her also to weigh the pros and cons of what sounds like a potentially painful and isolating process.

Dad is a brick for her. And I am now in a better position to visit more frequently, which is great.

FYC.

 

[boomer177]

I have felt a 'replacement' ball, silicone I think. It looked and felt ....normal. Better I think than breasts. But personally, as an admirer of such things, one being absent would not bother me in the the least.

Ha, I laughed when the surgeon raised the possibility of inserting a prosthetic.

Admire away, my friend.

 

[cmslt2326]

The First

person's writing I read on this board was Sir Winston's...the first person I ever PM'd was redslady...both were sick at the time and while I knew she was (hence the intial contact) I was unaware at the time that he was..

Life is ironic...I posted on this thread talking about family"s history of cancer....

Now it seems to be my turn...you see I now have been diagnosed with breast cancer....

Soooo...surgery, then chemo, then radiation and none of it will hurt as much as it killed me to tell my children...

I can officially say once again...FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

 

[scotluvsoral]

person's writing I read on this board was Sir Winston's...the first person I ever PM'd was redslady...both were sick at the time and while I knew she was (hence the intial contact) I was unaware at the time that he was..

Life is ironic...I posted on this thread talking about family"s history of cancer....

Now it seems to be my turn...you see I now have been diagnosed with breast cancer....

Soooo...surgery, then chemo, then radiation and none of it will hurt as much as it killed me to tell my children...

I can officially say once again...FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

Sorry you had to join our club! It hurt me like crazy to tell my kids too! Wish you great success in your treatment! Fuck You Cancer!!!!

 

[cmslt2326]

Sorry you had to join our club! It hurt me like crazy to tell my kids too! Wish you great success in your treatment! Fuck You Cancer!!!!

Thank you sweetheart for your support...just starting my treatments but it will be what it will be....
Really just hoping whatever happens does not derail my children...They are grown but have
been my priority for most of my life and I hate hurting them...

Be well my friend

 

[need_2_cum]

Well shit....

person's writing I read on this board was Sir Winston's...the first person I ever PM'd was redslady...both were sick at the time and while I knew she was (hence the intial contact) I was unaware at the time that he was..

Life is ironic...I posted on this thread talking about family"s history of cancer....

Now it seems to be my turn...you see I now have been diagnosed with breast cancer....

Soooo...surgery, then chemo, then radiation and none of it will hurt as much as it killed me to tell my children...

I can officially say once again...FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

Sometimes irony sucks .Just sucks. Hope your fight goes well . Positive thoughts coming your way .

FUCK YOUR CANCER !

 

[boomer177]

person's writing I read on this board was Sir Winston's...the first person I ever PM'd was redslady...both were sick at the time and while I knew she was (hence the intial contact) I was unaware at the time that he was..

Life is ironic...I posted on this thread talking about family"s history of cancer....

Now it seems to be my turn...you see I now have been diagnosed with breast cancer....

Soooo...surgery, then chemo, then radiation and none of it will hurt as much as it killed me to tell my children...

I can officially say once again...FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

Damn.
I strongly suspect that, because of your family history, yours was caught early and trust that, like my sister-in-law now 30 years on, you will see your grand- and great-grandchildren.
Please note well all: my sister waited too damn long and she was dead at 54.

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

A family member previously fought breast cancer, now she has been diagnosed with bone cancer in her spine and ribs. She's in so much pain. FUCK YOU, CANCER! YOU FUCKING SUCK!!

 

[IrisAlthea]

Thank you sweetheart for your support...just starting my treatments but it will be what it will be....
Really just hoping whatever happens does not derail my children...They are grown but have
been my priority for most of my life and I hate hurting them...

Be well my friend

I hope the treatments will be as tolerable and as effective as possible.
Being the grown child of someone who fought cancer twice now, I have to say though that it's a good thing to let family and friends in and let them worry about you and take part in the fight.

A family member previously fought breast cancer, now she has been diagnosed with bone cancer in her spine and ribs. She's in so much pain. FUCK YOU, CANCER! YOU FUCKING SUCK!!

I'm sorry Collar!

FYC indeed!

 

[midwestyankee]

person's writing I read on this board was Sir Winston's...the first person I ever PM'd was redslady...both were sick at the time and while I knew she was (hence the intial contact) I was unaware at the time that he was..

Life is ironic...I posted on this thread talking about family"s history of cancer....

Now it seems to be my turn...you see I now have been diagnosed with breast cancer....

Soooo...surgery, then chemo, then radiation and none of it will hurt as much as it killed me to tell my children...

I can officially say once again...FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

Indeed, cancer can be a right pain in the ass. And it's an equal opportunity pain in the ass, as it seems to hit the very nicest people. I'm sorry to see that you're starting this journey, but now that you're on it, live well. Learn everything you can
about your particular version and the treatments your docs have in store for you. Get yourself a good friend to talk with whenever you need an ear, and try to find someone who has been on the same journey so you can get your questions answered and fears tamped down.

And when it's time for chemo, bring some strong candies with you to ward off the nasty aftertaste that so many people report at the beginning of each infusion. It really works. Cancer will change your life - no doubt, it already has. But it's YOUR life and cancer can't take it from you.

A family member previously fought breast cancer, now she has been diagnosed with bone cancer in her spine and ribs. She's in so much pain. FUCK YOU, CANCER! YOU FUCKING SUCK!!

I'm sorry, friend. FWIW, if I knew I had to go into battle and could bring just one ally, you'd be a great choice.

 

[Apple_of_Eden]

person's writing I read on this board was Sir Winston's...the first person I ever PM'd was redslady...both were sick at the time and while I knew she was (hence the intial contact) I was unaware at the time that he was..

Life is ironic...I posted on this thread talking about family"s history of cancer....

Now it seems to be my turn...you see I now have been diagnosed with breast cancer....

Soooo...surgery, then chemo, then radiation and none of it will hurt as much as it killed me to tell my children...

I can officially say once again...FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

***
I'm sorry to hear that cancer has another "club member." Telling family is one of the hardest things to do. Please let them support you and don't feel ashamed or weak when/if you need to depend on them. Allowing them in, even if ever so slightly, will help them through everything. As for you, be strong, rest, and stay as positive as possible. Thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
FYC!

A family member previously fought breast cancer, now she has been diagnosed with bone cancer in her spine and ribs. She's in so much pain. FUCK YOU, CANCER! YOU FUCKING SUCK!!

***
Bone mets are horrible. I hope your friend is able to find some relief. If she doesn't have a pain specialist on her case, please advise her to get one. Ask the nurses for a recommendation. They will know who is the best.
FYC!

Indeed, cancer can be a right pain in the ass. And it's an equal opportunity pain in the ass, as it seems to hit the very nicest people. I'm sorry to see that you're starting this journey, but now that you're on it, live well. ...(edited)..... Cancer will change your life - no doubt, it already has. But it's YOUR life and cancer can't take it from you.

I'm sorry, friend. FWIW, if I knew I had to go into battle and could bring just one ally, you'd be a great choice.

***
You are a lovely and caring person.

Stay strong everyone,
Apple

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

I'm sorry Collar!

FYC indeed!

Thank you Iris.

I'm sorry, friend. FWIW, if I knew I had to go into battle and could bring just one ally, you'd be a great choice.

Thank you, that helps more than you know.

Bone mets are horrible. I hope your friend is able to find some relief. If she doesn't have a pain specialist on her case, please advise her to get one. Ask the nurses for a recommendation. They will know who is the best.
FYC!

Yes, quite horrible. I will tell her. I'm worried because she doesn't have medical insurance, so we will see what can be fine for her.

 

[cmslt2326]

A family member previously fought breast cancer, now she has been diagnosed with bone cancer in her spine and ribs. She's in so much pain. FUCK YOU, CANCER! YOU FUCKING SUCK!!

So sorry Collar...bone cancer sucks...praying your family member does not suffer a great deal of pain. My Dad had it and targeted radiation helped immensely. Praying for your family...

FYC

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

So sorry Collar...bone cancer sucks...praying your family member does not suffer a great deal of pain. My Dad had it and targeted radiation helped immensely. Praying for your family...

FYC

Thank you, so am i!

 

[Endless_Night]

person's writing I read on this board was Sir Winston's...the first person I ever PM'd was redslady...both were sick at the time and while I knew she was (hence the intial contact) I was unaware at the time that he was..

Life is ironic...I posted on this thread talking about family"s history of cancer....

Now it seems to be my turn...you see I now have been diagnosed with breast cancer....

Soooo...surgery, then chemo, then radiation and none of it will hurt as much as it killed me to tell my children...

I can officially say once again...FUCK YOU CANCER!!!

I can't even imagine how painful it was for you to have to tell your children, adult or not. May your treatment go more easily. FYC!

 

[Endless_Night]

A family member previously fought breast cancer, now she has been diagnosed with bone cancer in her spine and ribs. She's in so much pain. FUCK YOU, CANCER! YOU FUCKING SUCK!!

My dear, friend. I am so sorry.

I'm sorry, friend. FWIW, if I knew I had to go into battle and could bring just one ally, you'd be a great choice.

^Quoted for truth.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]