The "Fuck you cancer!" thread

[enrapturedmoon]

This bastard cancer

Again the hooks go into my family and loved ones. Am sat here with my heart in my throat as he goes through surgery for Bowel Cancer right now. He is strong and always healthy, rarely has a headache. Yet three days ago, after almost two weeks of constipation which actually sent him to the doctors then the hospital, the diagnosis was given. I know it is one of the more treatable cancers, I know if caught early the prognosis for recovery is good, but it is still a bastard intruder which turns your life into a hurdy gurdy.

I know the drill; be strong, be positive, encourage the one suffering and swallow your tears and rage around them. I want to beat something, throw a tantrum and cry like a little girl. But that is not going to change things or takes us back.

For all those feeling the exact same, I send boundless spirit to bolster yours. To those whom are living with this arsehole illness, I send strength and good spirit.

Heart Spirit and Mind

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

Such good news, Shank!!

Very, very glad to hear this

After a round of tests we found out that CT & Bone scans show no cancer outside prostate- that is not a “for-sure” indication but a very likely indication. My Gleason of 3+3 = 6 might support “active surveillance” but the jump from a PSA from 8.3 to 27.8 in less than 6 months suggests more assertive action. I have elected for surgery to remove the prostate on Jan 18th.

As long as no cancer is found during surgery no other treatment such as radiation or chemo is expected to be needed.

After much reading, research and talking to others with knowledge in this area, I am as confortable with this decision as I expect to be.

I have tweaked my dietary supplement regiment and am seeking a nutritionist to guide other life-style changes.

I should be around long enough to be a poop-head to great grand kids; of which I have none at this time.

The committee of voices in my head is by-and-large hopeful.

I will check in after surgery as soon as I feel up to it.

 

[Dsire4Kinks]

Fuck cancer. Fuck any drug company who has a cure, but holds it hostage for any reason. What a terrible disease, fought only by the most brave.

 

[scotluvsoral]

Again the hooks go into my family and loved ones. Am sat here with my heart in my throat as he goes through surgery for Bowel Cancer right now. He is strong and always healthy, rarely has a headache. Yet three days ago, after almost two weeks of constipation which actually sent him to the doctors then the hospital, the diagnosis was given. I know it is one of the more treatable cancers, I know if caught early the prognosis for recovery is good, but it is still a bastard intruder which turns your life into a hurdy gurdy.

I know the drill; be strong, be positive, encourage the one suffering and swallow your tears and rage around them. I want to beat something, throw a tantrum and cry like a little girl. But that is not going to change things or takes us back.

For all those feeling the exact same, I send boundless spirit to bolster yours. To those whom are living with this arsehole illness, I send strength and good spirit.

Heart Spirit and Mind

Listen, beat something, scream and holler at the moon if you want! It is a bastard intruder, so be angry as hell! Just not around him. But don't carry all that fear and rage around, it is unhealthy as hell for you! Recognize you have EVERY right to that anger and fear, but believe that he will beat Cancer like a drum!!!! Then go back around him and be glad that there is surgery for this. They diagnosed my colon cancer on October 6, 8 years ago and on October 18 I was cancer free and never an issue since and clean colonoscopy since. Think of it as simple hose repair, that's what I did. They cut that hose until they have two good ends and then stitch it up like repairing a garden hose!!! BTW, the hose is plenty long enough to lose a bit of it! Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way Fuck You Cancer!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

After a round of tests we found out that CT & Bone scans show no cancer outside prostate- that is not a “for-sure” indication but a very likely indication. My Gleason of 3+3 = 6 might support “active surveillance” but the jump from a PSA from 8.3 to 27.8 in less than 6 months suggests more assertive action. I have elected for surgery to remove the prostate on Jan 18th.

As long as no cancer is found during surgery no other treatment such as radiation or chemo is expected to be needed.

After much reading, research and talking to others with knowledge in this area, I am as confortable with this decision as I expect to be.

I have tweaked my dietary supplement regiment and am seeking a nutritionist to guide other life-style changes.

I should be around long enough to be a poop-head to great grand kids; of which I have none at this time.

The committee of voices in my head is by-and-large hopeful.

I will check in after surgery as soon as I feel up to it.

Dude. Glad to hear this positive news about this negative news.

I bestow many good thoughts upon you.

FYC.

 

[LallyH]

My colleague and erstwhile mentor lost his battle yesterday - ironically enough on his daughter's birthday. His initial diagnosis gave him 6-12 months, but he lasted nearly 40 months. He took every treatment he was offered and was determined to have every last second he could. He did, however, regret ignoring the initial signs of what was prostate cancer, with the typical English male trait of 'not wanting to cause a fuss' and was vocal about warning others to try to get checked to catch any problem while it is still treatable.

But, hell - he went too soon.

FYC

 

[scotluvsoral]

My colleague and erstwhile mentor lost his battle yesterday - ironically enough on his daughter's birthday. His initial diagnosis gave him 6-12 months, but he lasted nearly 40 months. He took every treatment he was offered and was determined to have every last second he could. He did, however, regret ignoring the initial signs of what was prostate cancer, with the typical English male trait of 'not wanting to cause a fuss' and was vocal about warning others to try to get checked to catch any problem while it is still treatable.

But, hell - he went too soon.

FYC

Sorry for your loss. Fuck You Cancer!

 

[desertslave]

You stole away my first Love today. He was too young, too glorious, entirely too full of more music to be made, and you took him. FUCK YOU CANCER!!!!

Godspeed, Ziggy. Thank you for so much.

 

[Blue]

Two or three weeks ago my father was diagnosed as most likely riddled from head to toe with all manner of metastatic cancers but for no specific or identifiable reason I never formed any empathic bonds so even though I know it's probably horrible to say but I just don't care. Reading all these makes me guilty that I'm getting off basically emotionally Scott-free.

Well, 20% of humans die to cancer and something like 60% of people develop it at some point because were genetically hard wired to be extremely prone to it. The peeve I have is that right now the technology exists to modify the human genome in babies on a large scale with the DNA of animals such as elephants, who almost never suffer from cancer, but people in power these days are too concerned with the "ethical concerns" regarding "playing god".

Pfft

 

[cmslt2326]

Hugs

Hugs back...hoping today is a good day...

 

[cmslt2326]

My colleague and erstwhile mentor lost his battle yesterday - ironically enough on his daughter's birthday. His initial diagnosis gave him 6-12 months, but he lasted nearly 40 months. He took every treatment he was offered and was determined to have every last second he could. He did, however, regret ignoring the initial signs of what was prostate cancer, with the typical English male trait of 'not wanting to cause a fuss' and was vocal about warning others to try to get checked to catch any problem while it is still treatable.

But, hell - he went too soon.

FYC

So sorry to hear of another lost to this nasty cell mutant....please accept my condolences on your loss Lally H

 

[cmslt2326]

Two or three weeks ago my father was diagnosed as most likely riddled from head to toe with all manner of metastatic cancers but for no specific or identifiable reason I never formed any empathic bonds so even though I know it's probably horrible to say but I just don't care. Reading all these makes me guilty that I'm getting off basically emotionally Scott-free.

Well, 20% of humans die to cancer and something like 60% of people develop it at some point because were genetically hard wired to be extremely prone to it. The peeve I have is that right now the technology exists to modify the human genome in babies on a large scale with the DNA of animals such as elephants, who almost never suffer from cancer, but people in power these days are too concerned with the "ethical concerns" regarding "playing god".

Pfft

No one can tell you how to feel...

Having said that compassion for someone hurting (relative or not) is a good thing....

 

[cmslt2326]

Wow

nerve pain is very different from bone pain. It is not as intense but it often shows itself in the form of pins and needles and neuropathy (damaged nerves often resulting in numbness). The one kicking my butt right now is the burning pain in my legs...feels like a blow torch to the skin...FYC

 

[Shankara20]

You stole away my first Love today. He was too young, too glorious, entirely too full of more music to be made, and you took him. FUCK YOU CANCER!!!!

Godspeed, Ziggy. Thank you for so much.

Indeed...

 

[Shankara20]

Dude. Glad to hear this positive news about this negative news.

I bestow many good thoughts upon you.

FYC.

Collecting good thoughts, I am...

 

[Shankara20]

I know the drill; be strong, be positive, encourage the one suffering and swallow your tears and rage around them. I want to beat something, throw a tantrum and cry like a little girl. But that is not going to change things or takes us back.

No it won't change things, but it is important to recognize and tend to those feels and well as the positive ones. I wish I could provide a ((hug))...

 

[Shankara20]

But, hell - he went too soon.

FYC

I am so sorry

 

[Shankara20]

Pfft

I hope you can find a place to draw strength for both your self and your father...

 

[Shankara20]

nerve pain is very different from bone pain. It is not as intense but it often shows itself in the form of pins and needles and neuropathy (damaged nerves often resulting in numbness). The one kicking my butt right now is the burning pain in my legs...feels like a blow torch to the skin...FYC

Yes, FYC very much.

 

[Shankara20]

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Fuck. You. Cancer.

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Cancer is a reminder that most of us do not have enough time.


Make the most of today.



PS: Fuck you cancer....

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Lally, consilience, desertslave and Shanks.

 

[Shankara20]

Among the pile of material I have been reading and researching now that I know I have an unwanted "entity" as a part of my being, there is material about dietary changes. It appears that animal protein may be one source of food for prostate cancer. In addition to the animal protein dairy products also supply calcium that contribute to prostate cancer growth.

Today, for the first time, my morning tea had no milk, (still have not taken on sugar), and my Cheerios and fresh strawberries were awash in orange juice in place of milk.

As Wife was clearing the table, thinking of the cancer, I stated "Starve you little fuckers!"

PS:Fuck You Cancer!!!

 

[gypsy*seer]

As Wife was clearing the table, thinking of the cancer, I stated "Starve you little fuckers!"

PS:Fuck You Cancer!!!

Thanks, Shank...I needed a little chuckle tonight. The "starve you little fuckers" really got to me. The meat & dairy statement makes a lot of sense. Mom has been trying to starve them also, (and loosing too much weight in the interim) but today she actually asked me to make her a second sandwich! I felt like singing from the rooftops!

I'm betting on you, Shank - and dusting off the old antenna to beam you all the healing vibes in the universe!

 

[Shankara20]

and dusting off the old antenna to beam you all the healing vibes in the universe!

Receiver on - accepting and thankful for all the vibes being sent...

 

[Freya_Gin]

Hi, I'm sort of new.

My 2013 ended with the news that I had brain cancer. I'd been fighting depression for years so you can imagine what that bit of news did to me. I gave up. I wasn't expected to survive anyway.

But I DID survive. It was a very tough road to walk, very painful and I didn't have anyone to support me (cancer had also gotten my mom in 2001). But I survived. Before April 2014 was over the tumor in my brain was declared dead.

Don't give up. Don't stop fighting. It sounds like you have others who care about you. Fight for their sakes too. Those evil little bastards don't get to win.

I will be praying for you.