Quoted from bssbllr:

Hello all , as some may know already I have been battling stage 4 colon cancer for the past 5 years. In 2014 had pain when I shit so went to er. They gave a ct-scan and said I had spots on my liver which was most likely cancer that had spread from colon. Next got a scope to get clogged up and get a colostomy bag. Not very fun when you are 40 and very active in all areas. I eventually ended up at Roswell in buffalo for the tumor removal in my colon and bag reversal.
The next surgery was the liver 65% removal and it was second because other surgery was in the way. All went well as far as we knew everything was cut out.
Well went back 1 year later to find out the cancer was back on my liver and lung. Not what the family wanted to hear.
So for the last 4 years just continuing to take chemo, cbd, marijuana and plant based diet. Lucky for me the cancer seems to be growing slow last pic of lungs and liver showed stable but my tumor marker numbers still continue to rise.
I have been positive through it all so my family isn’t affected as much by this whirlwind of life we have been delt.
I have been to Boston’s Dana Farber for a clinical trial because I have exhausted all chemo a radiation treatments which means I am out of options. My platelet count would not rise enough for the trial.
I feel like it’s the family I worry about not me. I have three kids 26,21and 19. I have been with my wife since she was 14 and we had our first kid when she was 16. We have defied most of the odds on staying together for over 25 years married. I also had to put all the financial affairs in order Titles ,loans and bills to make it easier for my wife.
CANCER SUCKS and the sad thing is , it is hard to tell your story because most have been delt with some kind of similar situation.

Quoted from Dr-pin:

I dont know what to say.
Cancer is a terrible thing.

Quoted from bssbllr:

Hello all , as some may know already I have been battling stage 4 colon cancer for the past 5 years. In 2014 had pain when I shit so went to er. They gave a ct-scan and said I had spots on my liver which was most likely cancer that had spread from colon. Next got a scope to get clogged up and get a colostomy bag. Not very fun when you are 40 and very active in all areas. I eventually ended up at Roswell in buffalo for the tumor removal in my colon and bag reversal.
The next surgery was the liver 65% removal and it was second because other surgery was in the way. All went well as far as we knew everything was cut out.
Well went back 1 year later to find out the cancer was back on my liver and lung. Not what the family wanted to hear.
So for the last 4 years just continuing to take chemo, cbd, marijuana and plant based diet. Lucky for me the cancer seems to be growing slow last pic of lungs and liver showed stable but my tumor marker numbers still continue to rise.
I have been positive through it all so my family isn’t affected as much by this whirlwind of life we have been delt.
I have been to Boston’s Dana Farber for a clinical trial because I have exhausted all chemo a radiation treatments which means I am out of options. My platelet count would not rise enough for the trial.
I feel like it’s the family I worry about not me. I have three kids 26,21and 19. I have been with my wife since she was 14 and we had our first kid when she was 16. We have defied most of the odds on staying together for over 25 years married. I also had to put all the financial affairs in order Titles ,loans and bills to make it easier for my wife.
CANCER SUCKS and the sad thing is , it is hard to tell your story because most have been delt with some kind of similar situation.

Quoted from bssbllr:

Yes it is and affects so many people not just the person with cancer but family friends and coworkers. Not much you can say I just felt like venting a little. Thanks for reading.

Quoted from bssbllr:

Hello all , as some may know already I have been battling stage 4 colon cancer for the past 5 years. In 2014 had pain when I shit so went to er. They gave a ct-scan and said I had spots on my liver which was most likely cancer that had spread from colon. Next got a scope to get clogged up and get a colostomy bag. Not very fun when you are 40 and very active in all areas. I eventually ended up at Roswell in buffalo for the tumor removal in my colon and bag reversal.
The next surgery was the liver 65% removal and it was second because other surgery was in the way. All went well as far as we knew everything was cut out.
Well went back 1 year later to find out the cancer was back on my liver and lung. Not what the family wanted to hear.
So for the last 4 years just continuing to take chemo, cbd, marijuana and plant based diet. Lucky for me the cancer seems to be growing slow last pic of lungs and liver showed stable but my tumor marker numbers still continue to rise.
I have been positive through it all so my family isn’t affected as much by this whirlwind of life we have been delt.
I have been to Boston’s Dana Farber for a clinical trial because I have exhausted all chemo a radiation treatments which means I am out of options. My platelet count would not rise enough for the trial.
I feel like it’s the family I worry about not me. I have three kids 26,21and 19. I have been with my wife since she was 14 and we had our first kid when she was 16. We have defied most of the odds on staying together for over 25 years married. I also had to put all the financial affairs in order Titles ,loans and bills to make it easier for my wife.
CANCER SUCKS and the sad thing is , it is hard to tell your story because most have been delt with some kind of similar situation.

Quoted from SilverUnicorn:

Vent all you need to! I am sorry for all you have gone through to this point. Keep up your positive attitude and I will be praying for you as well!
Let me know if I can do anything to help you. Sounds like you are doing all the things you need to do (treatment plus diet). I think people really underestimate the power of clean eating.
We're here for moral support if you need it! It sucks to be going though this at any age, but especially as young as you are. I've had cancer as well, but not to the degree that you have had to endure. Keep fighting!
Chris

Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:

Damn, 5 years?? You’re doing pretty damn well for someone in that position! More power to ya buddy, and I hope things start turning in your favor.

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

Fuck cancer.

Quoted from bssbllr:

And yep you hit the nail on the head with that one.

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

Sounds like you have a great supportive family.

Quoted from bssbllr:

Hello all , as some may know already I have been battling stage 4 colon cancer for the past 5 years. In 2014 had pain when I shit so went to er. They gave a ct-scan and said I had spots on my liver which was most likely cancer that had spread from colon. Next got a scope to get clogged up and get a colostomy bag. Not very fun when you are 40 and very active in all areas. I eventually ended up at Roswell in buffalo for the tumor removal in my colon and bag reversal.
The next surgery was the liver 65% removal and it was second because other surgery was in the way. All went well as far as we knew everything was cut out.
Well went back 1 year later to find out the cancer was back on my liver and lung. Not what the family wanted to hear.
So for the last 4 years just continuing to take chemo, cbd, marijuana and plant based diet. Lucky for me the cancer seems to be growing slow last pic of lungs and liver showed stable but my tumor marker numbers still continue to rise.
I have been positive through it all so my family isn’t affected as much by this whirlwind of life we have been delt.
I have been to Boston’s Dana Farber for a clinical trial because I have exhausted all chemo a radiation treatments which means I am out of options. My platelet count would not rise enough for the trial.
I feel like it’s the family I worry about not me. I have three kids 26,21and 19. I have been with my wife since she was 14 and we had our first kid when she was 16. We have defied most of the odds on staying together for over 25 years married. I also had to put all the financial affairs in order Titles ,loans and bills to make it easier for my wife.
CANCER SUCKS and the sad thing is , it is hard to tell your story because most have been delt with some kind of similar situation.

Quoted from Methos:

My father was diagnosed with stage 4 colon 2 years ago, we switched him to a plant based diet (spinach, kale, fruit, berries, turmeric, etc) and it has helped. His CSA count is way down and his body is taking the Chemo very well. We all know it's going to get him, but he's pushing it back as far as he can

Quoted from poppapin:

Hang tough, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Quoted from bssbllr:

I have been positive through it all so my family isn’t affected as much by this whirlwind of life we have been delt.
I have been to Boston’s Dana Farber for a clinical trial because I have exhausted all chemo a radiation treatments which means I am out of options. My platelet count would not rise enough for the trial.
I feel like it’s the family I worry about not me. I have three kids 26,21and 19. I have been with my wife since she was 14 and we had our first kid when she was 16. We have defied most of the odds on staying together for over 25 years married. I also had to put all the financial affairs in order Titles ,loans and bills to make it easier for my wife.
CANCER SUCKS and the sad thing is , it is hard to tell your story because most have been delt with some kind of similar situation.

Quoted from pinballsp:

All my support friend. Hope should never be lost. In addition to medical treatments, healthy eating can help you a lot.
Right now I am trying intermittent fasting to treat my autoimmune problems derived from celiac disease, and they are helping me a lot.
From what I've read, cancer cells are sugar-eating, it's their food. Studies of people with cancer, who have practiced intermittent fasting, have greatly improved their condition, slowing the evolution of the disease.

Quoted from bssbllr:

Hello all , as some may know already I have been battling stage 4 colon cancer for the past 5 years. In 2014 had pain when I shit so went to er. They gave a ct-scan and said I had spots on my liver which was most likely cancer that had spread from colon. Next got a scope to get clogged up and get a colostomy bag. Not very fun when you are 40 and very active in all areas. I eventually ended up at Roswell in buffalo for the tumor removal in my colon and bag reversal.
The next surgery was the liver 65% removal and it was second because other surgery was in the way. All went well as far as we knew everything was cut out.
Well went back 1 year later to find out the cancer was back on my liver and lung. Not what the family wanted to hear.
So for the last 4 years just continuing to take chemo, cbd, marijuana and plant based diet. Lucky for me the cancer seems to be growing slow last pic of lungs and liver showed stable but my tumor marker numbers still continue to rise.
I have been positive through it all so my family isn’t affected as much by this whirlwind of life we have been delt.
I have been to Boston’s Dana Farber for a clinical trial because I have exhausted all chemo a radiation treatments which means I am out of options. My platelet count would not rise enough for the trial.
I feel like it’s the family I worry about not me. I have three kids 26,21and 19. I have been with my wife since she was 14 and we had our first kid when she was 16. We have defied most of the odds on staying together for over 25 years married. I also had to put all the financial affairs in order Titles ,loans and bills to make it easier for my wife.
CANCER SUCKS and the sad thing is , it is hard to tell your story because most have been delt with some kind of similar situation.

Quoted from Concretehardt:

I am Praying for you and your family.. I kind of know where you are at, I got all my affairs in order last year after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, I said good by to my family before going into surgery (such a lonely feeling) I thought I was was dead even if I survived having a lemon sized tumor removed from my brain, it’s been more than a year and I am still here.. don’t give up the fight, stay strong and most importantly don’t lose hope.. so sorry you are going thru this.

Quoted from Concretehardt:

Found out last Tuesday that my brain tumor is growing back, I feel like this tumor wants me dead! Luckily I won’t have to have another craniotomy, I go in for radiation treatment next week. I’m gunna beat this thing again!

Quoted from Concretehardt:

Found out last Tuesday that my brain tumor is growing back, I feel like this tumor wants me dead! Luckily I won’t have to have another craniotomy, I go in for radiation treatment next week. I’m gunna beat this thing again!

Quoted from Concretehardt:

Found out last Tuesday that my brain tumor is growing back, I feel like this tumor wants me dead! Luckily I won’t have to have another craniotomy, I go in for radiation treatment next week. I’m gunna beat this thing again!

Quoted from Concretehardt:

Found out last Tuesday that my brain tumor is growing back, I feel like this tumor wants me dead! Luckily I won’t have to have another craniotomy, I go in for radiation treatment next week. I’m gunna beat this thing again!

Quoted from Concretehardt:

Today is the day, my brain surgeon and oncologist just reviewed my brain imaging and are finalizing my treatment plan, hopefully this finally kills this brain tumor once and for all. My oncologist tells me this radiation is very powerful. I will get the equivalent of 6 standard radiation treatments in one session. I’m not gunna lie the halo they have screwed into my skull really sucks!
I am thinking about pinball and reading the Rick and Morty thread to stay distracted as I wait to be taken back for the treatment. I feel very positive about this after 18 months of fighting I think I’m finally gunna beat this!

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Quoted from PinMonk:

Good luck. You're my favorite martian.
Will the radiation whallop make you tired or mess you up for a while, or is it just over when it's over.

Quoted from Concretehardt:

There is chance of brain swelling and seizure after the treatment. My neurosurgeon just came in and told me that the tumor is very close to a “sensory area” in my brain (not really sure what that means) but he says that it makes the procedure more complicated as it could cause some issues like my face could become permanently numb.. pretty freaky! he says they have to keep the margins very tight around the tumor. On a lighter note I may have some permanent hair loss.

Quoted from Concretehardt:

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Quoted from PopBumperPete:

guess i wont be dancing this NYE
or
i will be legless for NYE[quoted image]

Quoted from PinMonk:

Okay, that's it. I'm getting a flu shot this year.
What HAPPENED? Accident? Diabetes? Yikes.

Quoted from PopBumperPete:

it started with undianosed diabeties, and two years lateri have my leg amputated below the knee
guess i am not in the market for a 'Pole Position'

Quoted from PinMonk:

Yikes. Type 1 or Type 2?

Quoted from PopBumperPete:

type 2, you could say i have one foot in the grave

Quoted from Concretehardt:

There is chance of brain swelling and seizure after the treatment. My neurosurgeon just came in and told me that the tumor is very close to a “sensory area” in my brain (not really sure what that means) but he says that it makes the procedure more complicated as it could cause some issues like my face could become permanently numb.. pretty freaky! he says they have to keep the margins very tight around the tumor. On a lighter note I may have some permanent hair loss.

Quoted from PopBumperPete:

guess i wont be dancing this NYE
or
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Quoted from Dr-pin:

I hope you do ok.
I was hospitalized three months last year and over christmas.
Hang in there.

Quoted from Mr68:

You are one of my favorites here on Pinside and I expect you will beat it again. It aint much but I am one guy in Colorado keeping a good thought for you.

Quoted from Mr68:

You and I have never met but I have a ton of energy invested into your well being right now. Carry on soldier.

Quoted from PopBumperPete:

type 2, you could say i have one foot in the grave

Quoted from Concretehardt:

Today is the day, my brain surgeon and oncologist just reviewed my brain imaging and are finalizing my treatment plan, hopefully this finally kills this brain tumor once and for all. My oncologist tells me this radiation is very powerful. I will get the equivalent of 6 standard radiation treatments in one session. I’m not gunna lie the halo they have screwed into my skull really sucks!
I am thinking about pinball and reading the Rick and Morty thread to stay distracted as I wait to be taken back for the treatment. I feel very positive about this after 18 months of fighting I think I’m finally gunna beat this!

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:

Been thinking about you and this thread. How are you doing?
Chris

Quoted from Concretehardt:

Hi Chris,
I am getting a little better everyday, the swelling in my head and face are nearly gone which is a huge relief! I still have no feeling on the top of my head after the radiation treatment, they told me I may lose feeling in my face before my treatment so if I only lose feeling in my scalp I feel very lucky! Mostly what I am dealing with now is constant very intense headaches, I am starting new medication today to try to get them under control. I go back in 10 weeks for an MRI to see if the brain tumor has hopefully gotten smaller, if it has grown more I will have another round of radiation...
Incase anyone is wondering, having a halo screwed into your skull for 14 hours sucks.. bad! (See pic) I wish I could of been asleep for the radiation procedure as it was a bad experience for me and I hope to never have to go thru it again.
The gift in all of this for me is that I take nothing for granted anymore, I am present in every moment with my family and friends. Everything is different for me now, when I watch a sunset or hear my daughter laugh.. it’s hard to explain, it’s beautiful![quoted image]