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Good luck with it, sounds like you're in excellent hands. But... piss off making me tearful at work!
Thoughts are with you, and hats off for the way you've described it.
Have lost a neighbour to pancreatic cancer this week, and have a colleague struggling with leukemia. The first was accepting of the situation and succumbed pretty quickly. The second is doing the best he can, but he's somewhat fatalistic, has led a sedentary life and is very unfit. He's not got a great prognosis.
I've also seen someone I respect enormously absolutely refuse to give in, and treat this as a challenge to be overcome. He's still with us, still treating the illness with maximum aggression. Actually, he's treating [i]everything[/i] with maximum aggression, but then that's just him.
You're going about it the same way, I think; treat the illness as something to beat, and focus on not giving up. It'll be a big climb, as you say.
Sounds like you'd be available for Mayhem 2012, so put it in your diary now. Happy to ride with you, so long as you're not too fast!
Jeez. Good luck bloke.
I don't know you, but my thoughts are with you.
Hope all goes well.
I've never contributed to a thread like this, feeling that there's always someone else to write what I want to say. I wish you all the best in your fight against this horrible disease. Tears are in my eyes, cos I feel guilty cos I've a damaged thumb and can't do much. Some things just seem irrelevent at times, compared to others.
With all the others like me who would like to write but can't find the right words without waffling on. Just....Good luck,
Glenys xx
Good luck man.. I hope it all works out for you.
Really beautifully written, very best of luck to you. Keep us up to date please.
Very well written that. Brought a tear to me eye.
Good luck. Try and stay positive, many people do get through these things remarkabley well nowadays.
With this lot behind you that cancer has NO chance.....!
Keep strong keep fighting x
What are you doing on Monday?
Fancy a ride?
Let me know...
YGM! Look what Bullheart achieved! We'll be here.
Your post bought a wee tear here, as well. Good luck.
yup - lump in throat at work here. fingers crossed here. I'm actually in awe of people like you and bullheart. I really don't think I'd have the strength.
rooting for you.
Not sure what to say other than whats already been said. Good luck and kick cancer's arse!
I admire your strength, despite the situation you are keeping a level head and appreciating the family support around you.
Additionally for the doctor to be enthusiastic about treatment is a really positive sign, they tend to be sparing with this sort of information.
Keep the pedals spinning, lean into the bastard and get up it! You'll have to update us on your son's performance too 😀
Its a shame you married mate, a good scar is always good for pulling...
I had a couple of rounds with the big C in my early 20's, but I'm struggling to put myself in your shoes. I was so young when I had it that I never questioned that I would get through it, even after getting it for a second time. I know I would finded it harder now (we seem to be the same age) but I'm sure your wife and son will more than make up for stupid young man bravardo. Just make sure there is somebody to suport them as I still believe in many ways its harder on them than it is on you.
Now continue to MTFU and beat the shit out of it. And remember that we are always here when it gets shitty and you need a moan (cos it will and you'll need to).
Good luck mate.
Ah, I see it's all been said
Well done everyone
and good luck OP - [b]COME ON, CAKEFEST !!!!![/b]
None of us know what's around the corner.
Good luck and keep positive man
Just spoken to my dad, his stomach cancer being zapped by chemo, though its spread to his liver, they hope to get that too with more chemo. Uncles prostate cancer is hopefully under control too.
After nearly 40 years of no personal contact with cancer, it very scary having it affect those close to you.
I can't even start to imagine what you feel like, good luck and all the best m8.
Best of luck with everything. Here's to hearing another STWer beating this.
Made me cry. Good luck and keep positive.
Hugs for you and your family.
Kxxx
Keep strong and positive mate, and when its hard, tell your loved ones so they can support you. Keep as physically fit and strong as you can, keep riding and getting out there, and let us know how you go. Your son's performance is a great target, make sure you're there...
Tough times ahead...the very best of luck to you and yours.
Beautiful words.
Another one here looking forward to keeping you company on the climb ahead.
Schweiz
I liked what Mr T said about cancer - "I kicked ass in the hood,I kicked ass in the army now Im gonna kick cancers ass". He also said that after helping lots of sick kids when he was really famous that he felt that helped him also. T is the man.
Good luck, best wishes from the Coffee camp.
good luck wish you well
Good luck dude, keep positive and eat plenty of cake!
I wish you courage, focus, determination. You've got tough days ahead, but you also have good reason to prevail.
C'mom cakefest.
SB
You're strong and you'll beat it.
Life is utimately just gonna throw shit at you . you've two choices
Get busy Living or Get busy Dieing
You chose the right option, Stay Strong and kick its Arse !
I think as a 'sportsman' you are well equipped to take on this challenge.
You will , through cycling , have a good base level of fitness . You will be able to push a bit harder , for abit longer and go that bit further than most .
No quitting . No prisoners . Do what you have to do and get well .
If you need support or a rant bring it here . There are alot of good listeners , and a few who have had similar experiences .
Keep us updated . Now start practising those ninja moves..
keep pushing. the climb is long and hard but the view from the top when you get there is worth it..
Everyone's said it far more eloquently than i, so i'll simply say how moving was your post and how strong a sense of victory i gained from it.
I wish you and your family nothing but warm thoughts and courage for your fight to come.
Good luck and please keep us posted.
Be brave, be strong and be positive.
X
The hive mind is behind you.
Good luck buddy and take inspiration from Bullheart. It can be done.
Don't know quite what to say, but hope it all goes well. Stay positive, and good luck.
Have a good journey.
Chin up, be strong, never give in.
Keep on, keeping on. We've a small but excellent track record here.
Sandwich - MemberKeep on, keeping on. We've a small but excellent track record here.
If you're referring to the forum members, there's some truly inspirational people on here
Not much to add, either - good luck!
All i can say is good luck to you and yours over the coming weeks.
Thoughts and healing wishes (for after the op).
Stay strong and positive fella 🙂