~Deacon's Fucked up Cancer Thread~

[Deacon_Voss]

Sending hugs your way

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Mm, thank youLadyJS. Means a lot

 

[Deacon_Voss]

Good luck!

Thanks Bro

 

[ashesatwork]

All the boobs for you.

Keep hydrated, take some vitamins and eat as healthy and as often as you can to keep your strength

And for sure keep these positive vibes going

It won't be fun. It won't be easy. But it will be worth it.

 

[Deacon_Voss]

All the boobs for you.

Keep hydrated, take some vitamins and eat as healthy and as often as you can to keep your strength

And for sure keep these positive vibes going

It won't be fun. It won't be easy. But it will be worth it.

Good advice, thank you

 

[barefootgirl69]

I'm glad you have this wonderful support system here and at home. Just keep looking to the other side of this thing, 'til when it's over and you can say you beat it!

 

[shmily]

Hugs!
Just seeing this, Keep the positive attitude.
You'll beet this thing. you'll be in my thoughts n prayers.

 

[done_got_old]

So as many of you know, I went in for a colonoscopy due to some bleeding issues. They found four polyps, three were removed right then, but the fourth was a five centimeter mass that turned out to be cancer.

It's stage three, and before they will remove it, I'll be having radiation and chemo therapies at the same time, starting next week. It's five days a week for twenty-five visits, so five weeks. After that I get a recovery break, and then if things have gone well, what's left of it will be removed.

Most people don't go through this, but I always have to do it over the top, lol. This tumor is right where the rectum and the colon meet, so they need to save as much of the rectum as possible.

I'd guess this is an uncomfortable topic or subject for some, so I understand if you'd rather ignore me/it I will be sharing everything I deal with along the way, in the hopes that maybe just one of you that has put off a colonoscopy, goes and gets it done.

And just so everyone knows, this is not a pity party for me. I don't need any of that, because I'm not at risk of dying or anything like that, it will just be uncomfortable for a while. I do love and appreciate all the PMs with prayers and encouragement, and willingly accept more, because it's nice to know people care.

I will answer any and all questions about what I'm going through, and what I've learned, either here, or in a PM. I don't mind.

Eight years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic ovarian cancer. I did 8 rounds of chemo, followed by surgery and more chemo. I survived! Don't lose hope.

 

[scotluvsoral]

I sure am sorry, Deacon. I did the Cancer diagnosis, surgery and radiation bit 5 years ago. My advice...give great thought and consideration about the radiation. I wish I had. IT will have life long implications that may out weigh it's benefits. I had a full body scan and was deemed clear but they wanted to do radiation to just make sure........I am still dealing with the ramifications.

I told my surgeon that I felt what they were doing to me was brutal and in 20 years we would consider current Cancer treatments barbaric. He was a great guy....he agreed with me and told me he was sorry.

Stay Strong.

After my colon surgery...the cancer folks wanted to be sure so they wanted chemo and radiation. I asked my surgeon is he would have chemo and radiation after what he say in my surgery. He said the was really sure that he got it all and he would not personally get chemo or radiation, so I didn't

 

[scotluvsoral]

I am scheduled for a scope soon. I may cancel it for a bunch of reasons. If nobody can drive me to it, then I would be riding a bus and maybe a cab if I can't walk to a bus stop. I am skeptical of reliance on expensive electronic devices for basic medicine. I am trying to keep a healthier diet with herbal supplements. If I die of something in my butt, then fuck it, I had a good life.

My healthcare plan may provide a ride.

I'm a big advocate for getting colonoscopies. They located my cancer just before it broke out of the colon. 10 days later, it was gone (surgically) If they hadn't found that malignancy, it probably would have metastasized. Colon cancer is very treatable, when caught early...get yours done!!!

 

[Dribble]

I pray...that someday...my country...will truly be a leader and provide testing for every adult and counseling for those that receive positive tests. Wouldn't that be something? Think small...be small...think big...be big. I commend Deacon for sharing his fears. For being human. You rock.

 

[Deacon_Voss]

I pray...that someday...my country...will truly be a leader and provide testing for every adult and counseling for those that receive positive tests. Wouldn't that be something? Think small...be small...think big...be big. I commend Deacon for sharing his fears. For being human. You rock.

It's crazy, I was an idiot because I put it off for years, because of stupid shit. Nobody should die from colon cancer, nobody should suffer from it. It's so easy to avoid if you get checked regularly.

I just hope a few of you that haven't been checked, get in there and get checked.

I'm sharing openly in order to show the bad part of ignoring it. I did it with diabetes and it screwed me. I did it with this, and I gt bit again, lol. You'd think I would have learned.

I'm glad you think I rock, I feel supported in what I'm doing.

 

[beachbaby179]

I'll be thinking about you today. Love you bunches.

 

[Deacon_Voss]

I'll be thinking about you today. Love you bunches.

Thank you Sweetie Love you tons

 

[SugarSpiceAndLace]

It's crazy, I was an idiot because I put it off for years, because of stupid shit. Nobody should die from colon cancer, nobody should suffer from it. It's so easy to avoid if you get checked regularly.

I just hope a few of you that haven't been checked, get in there and get checked.

I'm sharing openly in order to show the bad part of ignoring it. I did it with diabetes and it screwed me. I did it with this, and I gt bit again, lol. You'd think I would have learned.

I'm glad you think I rock, I feel supported in what I'm doing.

You weren't an idiot, you were human. Most of us put off health stuff for any number of reasons. But you're showing your strength in sharing your journey with us and in being honest about how you wish you'd handled things. Thank you. <3

You're obviously very cared about here, it looks like you have friends you can go to if you need to talk. I'm throwing my name in the hat I'm around if you want to chat or even if you just need a distraction.

 

[SassySheDevil]

I pray...that someday...my country...will truly be a leader and provide testing for every adult and counseling for those that receive positive tests. Wouldn't that be something? Think small...be small...think big...be big. I commend Deacon for sharing his fears. For being human. You rock.

This. After going through all I have gone through, I realize how many preventative tests could have been done. Even the Simple Genetics test. (granted I was not a carrier) But I think EVERYONE should have genetics tests done. For EVERYTHING. Not just what I did. They said if I was a carrier, they'd want my kids tested at 25.. So why don't they just test everyone at 25????
I was going in every 2 years for Mammogram. But Covid put mine off.

It's crazy, I was an idiot because I put it off for years, because of stupid shit. Nobody should die from colon cancer, nobody should suffer from it. It's so easy to avoid if you get checked regularly.

I just hope a few of you that haven't been checked, get in there and get checked.

I'm sharing openly in order to show the bad part of ignoring it. I did it with diabetes and it screwed me. I did it with this, and I gt bit again, lol. You'd think I would have learned.

I'm glad you think I rock, I feel supported in what I'm doing.

I'm glad you are doing this. I think it is important.

From one Diabetic, to another. Keep on top of any wounds you get. My infection from a simple needle Biopsy was pretty gnarly. They just had to cut it out with the Lumpectomy. So I am extremely nervous now. I'm taking vitamins and extra protein and reading my "Helpful healing" book . That was pretty scary.

*hugs*

 

[Deacon_Voss]

This. After going through all I have gone through, I realize how many preventative tests could have been done. Even the Simple Genetics test. (granted I was not a carrier) But I think EVERYONE should have genetics tests done. For EVERYTHING. Not just what I did. They said if I was a carrier, they'd want my kids tested at 25.. So why don't they just test everyone at 25????
I was going in every 2 years for Mammogram. But Covid put mine off.



I'm glad you are doing this. I think it is important.

From one Diabetic, to another. Keep on top of any wounds you get. My infection from a simple needle Biopsy was pretty gnarly. They just had to cut it out with the Lumpectomy. So I am extremely nervous now. I'm taking vitamins and extra protein and reading my "Helpful healing" book . That was pretty scary.

*hugs*

You're right Sassy, someday it has to become more about people, and less about the bottom line. Like Dribble said, we need to think bigger.

I'm so glad you came through okay. I know how scary going under can be (Been put under seven times in ten years) and it's no less worrisome now thhan the first time.

 

[SassySheDevil]

You're right Sassy, someday it has to become more about people, and less about the bottom line. Like Dribble said, we need to think bigger.

I'm so glad you came through okay. I know how scary going under can be (Been put under seven times in ten years) and it's no less worrisome now thhan the first time.

Prior to all this, I'd only had good drugs for local stuff, or 2 spinals for my kids. But all that was pre diabetes. So I was nervous about how my body would handle it.

But I am confident we will Kick Cancers ass.

 

[fungatorgurl101]

One thing you have is a ton of love and more support than you likely know what to do with and for that you are AWESOME. I am with you definitely in thought and if you need anything I have said it before and will continue to say it again! Call me, PM Me, Smoke Signals you know what to do!

 

[Sundayschild]

Dude - all the best.

 

[Deacon_Voss]

One thing you have is a ton of love and more support than you likely know what to do with and for that you are AWESOME. I am with you definitely in thought and if you need anything I have said it before and will continue to say it again! Call me, PM Me, Smoke Signals you know what to do!

You guys are amazing, I'm so humbled by you guys.

Okay, so today was CAT scan day. They took a bunch of images so the doctor can build a 3D model of my insides. They use that to create a radiation targeting plan because they want to hit the tumor from multiple angles. That will take the rest of this week.

I go back on Monday and we do a dry test run to make sure they got my targeting model correct, and then do my tattoos. Tuesday I start the actual radiation treatment every day, five days a week.

They say I'm getting hit with a triple whammy because on top of doing chemo with my radiation, I also have failing kidneys, which cause fatigue. Also, my kidney are what tells my pelvic bons to make red blood cells, and in there condition we don't know if they'll do it properly, when needed.

So my fatigue might be worse, but eh, I'll figure it out

 

[Dribble]

Ever think of writing a book? May help when the days are rough...but it also gives you a powerful direction.

 

[hairball18]

Prior to all this, I'd only had good drugs for local stuff, or 2 spinals for my kids. But all that was pre diabetes. So I was nervous about how my body would handle it.

But I am confident we will Kick Cancers ass.

Good luck to the both of you.

 

[scotluvsoral]

You guys are amazing, I'm so humbled by you guys.

Okay, so today was CAT scan day. They took a bunch of images so the doctor can build a 3D model of my insides. They use that to create a radiation targeting plan because they want to hit the tumor from multiple angles. That will take the rest of this week.

I go back on Monday and we do a dry test run to make sure they got my targeting model correct, and then do my tattoos. Tuesday I start the actual radiation treatment every day, five days a week.

They say I'm getting hit with a triple whammy because on top of doing chemo with my radiation, I also have failing kidneys, which cause fatigue. Also, my kidney are what tells my pelvic bons to make red blood cells, and in there condition we don't know if they'll do it properly, when needed.

So my fatigue might be worse, but eh, I'll figure it out

You'll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers Deacon!! I dread just having my colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow...I can't imagine the whirlwind of feelings you are having! I am hating the thought of the preparation tonight...not having to face radiation. Makes me feel kind of wimpy when you are facing the tough stuff. I believe profoundly in our ability to heal...to weather the storm..to recover!! And the doctors have learned so much about this insidious disease and how to help us survive! FUCK CANCER!!! https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xfunny-kermit-cancer-meme.jpg.pagespeed.ic.nf6cBayfQo.webp

 

[Deacon_Voss]

You'll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers Deacon!! I dread just having my colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow...I can't imagine the whirlwind of feelings you are having! I am hating the thought of the preparation tonight...not having to face radiation. Makes me feel kind of wimpy when you are facing the tough stuff. I believe profoundly in our ability to heal...to weather the storm..to recover!! And the doctors have learned so much about this insidious disease and how to help us survive! FUCK CANCER!!! https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xfunny-kermit-cancer-meme.jpg.pagespeed.ic.nf6cBayfQo.webp

Yeah, but I'm just the option you get, when you don't go and do what you're doing. I'm really glad you're getting checked!

 

[mickyp123]

You guys are amazing, I'm so humbled by you guys.

Okay, so today was CAT scan day. They took a bunch of images so the doctor can build a 3D model of my insides. They use that to create a radiation targeting plan because they want to hit the tumor from multiple angles. That will take the rest of this week.

I go back on Monday and we do a dry test run to make sure they got my targeting model correct, and then do my tattoos. Tuesday I start the actual radiation treatment every day, five days a week.

They say I'm getting hit with a triple whammy because on top of doing chemo with my radiation, I also have failing kidneys, which cause fatigue. Also, my kidney are what tells my pelvic bons to make red blood cells, and in there condition we don't know if they'll do it properly, when needed.

So my fatigue might be worse, but eh, I'll figure it out

Think along the lines of coordinates for a big fuck off military attack, the tripple whammy is being focused on the tumour, so try and mentally picture the little fucker getting blitzed, thoughts are with you mate