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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:34:55 PM EDT
BACKGROUND:
Early last year, I found this weird little bump under my knee...it grew and was painful, told my doc--and was diagnosed with bursitis. But it hurt BAD. Doc wouldn't give me pain meds. It grew. Got x-rayed. Looked like a big sac of fluid. Given anti-inflammatory but no pain meds. Pain was ridiculous. Finally got an ortho doc to pull fluid out. Guess what? No fluid. But...from those needle holes grew these giant flesh mushrooms. Doc decides to cut the bursa out. Only..it got worse and while on the operating table, the doc said he was taking biopsies instead and cut the "tumor" in half and left it open to the air making me do wet-to-dry gauze changes for a month until the cancer removal surgery. Long story short, cancer is a "undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma" and it moved from my leg to my lungs, where it spread multiple tumors and as of a couple of days ago (2 chemo sessions in) spread to my right ventricle (my heart). I'm upset and waiting for a cardiac MRI in the coming days. Very stressed and lonely every night as my wife (Has been busting her ass caring for me because I can't walk) gets in bed super early and I'm in another room staring at a TV or the ceiling. It's rough brothers...make no mistake. I do want to throw a shout out to some members here who have come to visit and hang out, it means a lot. At any rate...I'll try to get online again when I can. If not, it's been nice knowing and laughing at a lot of you guys.  |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:36:33 PM EDT
[#1]
Fuck cancer. I'm praying for you OP.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:36:41 PM EDT
[#2]
Dude, that's horrible, sorry to hear.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:36:51 PM EDT
[#3]
Hang in there fellow ‘13er. I’ll pray for you
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:37:00 PM EDT
[#4]
Godspeed friend. I hope to ends quickly.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:37:34 PM EDT
[#5]
I am praying for you. Both my parents had cancer and I saw how attitudes affect outcome. Keep faith.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:38:09 PM EDT
[#6]
Damn, dude
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:38:40 PM EDT
[#7]
Prayers sent man.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:38:47 PM EDT
[#8]
So sorry man.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:39:02 PM EDT
[#9]
Good luck OP.
My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 12/2016. She was told she was terminal and to work on her bucket list. She beat it and has been in remission for almost 4 years. Fuck cancer. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:40:04 PM EDT
[#10]
Godspeed sir, beat that cancer cunt into submission. Also, a reminder I need an annual checkup and start running some labs to see where the hell I'm at.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:40:22 PM EDT
[#11]
@hawktheslayer - Where you at in VA?
Prayers for you in the meantime. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:40:31 PM EDT
[#12]
My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:40:33 PM EDT
[#13]
Prayers for you brother.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:41:02 PM EDT
[#14]
I'm praying for you, man. You will pull through. Godspeed.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:41:10 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buckshot_jim: Fuck cancer. I'm praying for you OP.All of this.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:41:58 PM EDT
[#16]
Sorry man. Prayers sent
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:42:29 PM EDT
[#17]
Godbless you op, you got this man.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:42:38 PM EDT
[#18]
Prayers for you, bud. Keep the faith as many have beat cancer before.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:42:45 PM EDT
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15 yrs of this shit, first direct beam radiation, good for 8 yrs, then prostate comes out, get 5 more good yrs
The last 3 yrs I'm on round 4 of treatment, first three chemo, now new radiation treatment at Moffitt in florida Chemo it self almost killed me, lost my hair, it came back It ain't your fault, don't let it get you down. They are coming up with new drugs every day |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:42:50 PM EDT
[#20]
fuck cancer, that sucks man. will be praying for you |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:43:01 PM EDT
[#21]
That was tough to read. I will pray for you OP.
OP has given a fine lesson to GD. When your ticket gets punched, it's punched. Don't waste a minute. Tell everyone how much they mean to you. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:43:02 PM EDT
[#22]
I’m sorry hawktheslayer. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Fight!!!!
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:45:28 PM EDT
[#23]
I prayed for you and your wife. God bless you both.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:46:39 PM EDT
[#24]
OP. Cancer hasn’t “claimed” you. That’s bullshit talk. Cancer attacked you.
Fight! |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:46:44 PM EDT
[#25]
Good luck, and stay strong! You can beat this!
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:47:45 PM EDT
[#26]
Despite the doomers, every day on this planet is a blessing.
I hope you can fight, and if you can’t fight…I hope you are granted peace. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:49:01 PM EDT
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I've lost three close friends to it, fuck be upon it! And my wife's stepfather is in the ER today with newly DXd mets to his liver and lungs.
Fight that bitch!!!! Will keep praying!!! |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:49:35 PM EDT
[#28]
I’m very sorry and feel for you. I am hoping for the best for you and yours.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:49:58 PM EDT
[#29]
Are you right with God?
If not, there's still time. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:50:38 PM EDT
[#30]
Cancer sucks, hoping you have a full recovery
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:51:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 21usernamechecksout]
[#31]
Find a doctor that will Taylor your cancer treatment to you (not just general chemo) even if you have to travel. Keep the faith stay positive. Have your affairs in order so your wife is not burdened, worst case scenario.
Trust Jesus, death has no sting to brothers and sister in Christ. Prayers. Eta: Lost my FIL to lung cancer 2016. Lost my DaD in September of 23' Dad fought 6 years and several rounds of chemo. (Prostate cancer) |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:51:09 PM EDT
[#32]
Were praying for you my friend
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:51:15 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: OP. Cancer hasn’t “claimed” you. That’s bullshit talk. Cancer attacked you. Fight! Exactly. Fight this shit like a motherfucker! |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:51:55 PM EDT
[#34]
Post your name so we can celebrate you! Fuck cancer man.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:53:14 PM EDT
[#35]
Prayers sent...... |
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USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:53:26 PM EDT
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Chin up HawktheSlayer! My mother was stage 4 with cancer in her lung and spine 2 years ago. She beat it without chemo.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:53:38 PM EDT
[#37]
You and yours are in my prayers, brother
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:53:52 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buckshot_jim: Fuck cancer. I'm praying for you OP.This. Fuck cancer! I hope OP can beat it! |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:53:55 PM EDT
[#39]
So sorry man. Don't give up.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:54:08 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buckshot_jim: Fuck cancer. I'm praying for you OP.So sorry to hear this... |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:54:12 PM EDT
[#41]
Bloody fookin' hell. Sorry man. I'm sure the treatment will work for you.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:54:17 PM EDT
[#42]
Damn. My troubles are insignificant compared to that. Prayers sent for speedy recovery and may God give you and your bride strength for the battle you have ahead of you.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:54:26 PM EDT
[#43]
Damn Hawk.
Sorry to hear this. I wish you recovery and good health. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:54:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Panta_Rei: Chin up HawktheSlayer! My mother was stage 4 with cancer in her lung and spine 2 years ago. She beat it without chemo. This, it ain't over till its over. Don't give up. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:55:29 PM EDT
[#45]
Tough read. I pray for peace for you and yours OP.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:55:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Heatnbeat]
[#46]
Damn sorry to hear that. I'm fighting the fight too, but not near as far down the road. All I can tell you is don't give up.
You may or may not win, but don't concede. Live every day you can to the fullest you are able. Don't let the old man in, make him break down the door! FUCK CANCER! |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:55:40 PM EDT
[#47]
Best of luck to you. Several close friends of our family are on the same journey
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:55:40 PM EDT
[#48]
Sorry man! Praying
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:55:50 PM EDT
[#49]
Prayers sent.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:56:00 PM EDT
[#50]
I fucking hate reading this.
Stay in the fight OP. We are pulling for you. |
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