Fuck Cancer

Submitted by rockydude on

In a few minutes, I am driving my wife to see the room where they are goiing to give her radiation for colon cancer. It was kind of a surprise to us, we thought it was just some kind of blockage or something. Anyway, just a reminder - cherish the ones you love. And Fuck Cancer.

iPhone

May 19th, 2015 at 2:13 PM ^

My dad has/had stage one bladder cancer. He has had (I believe) two targeted chemo sessions thus far (all they do is go through the urethra and put the liquid in - *shuttering*). They caught it early, though, so hopefully they will be able to get rid of it.

MichiganWolverine'14

May 19th, 2015 at 2:14 PM ^

I'm so sorry, man. I'm starting my PhD in cancer immunotherapy this year at Stanford with the hope of making a difference in the lives of people who are afflicted by this shitty disease. My best to you and your wife. You can beat it.

Stay.Classy.An…

May 19th, 2015 at 2:16 PM ^

Wanted to drop a couple bible verses about faith that you or anyone on the board can use in times of trouble: MGoJesus

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

 
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Hail-Storm

May 19th, 2015 at 2:22 PM ^

My wife is a Pediatric oncology nurse, and the kids and parents she treats always puts any of my issues (house, work, generaly being tired) into perspective.  I hope the radiation treatment works.  

I know that cancer treatment has come a long way and that a lot have a pretty good survival rate, so good luck.  

The Mad Hatter

May 19th, 2015 at 2:30 PM ^

I'll never understand how people can work with sick kids like that.  I played Santa for some kids at Children's Hospital, once, and I still can't get the images out of my head 15 years later.  I was the least jolly Santa ever.

+1 to your wife.  Smack her on the ass and tell her The Mad Hatter says thanks.

snowcrash

May 19th, 2015 at 2:27 PM ^

As a cancer survivor myself (treated in 2001 and 2002 at the UM hospital) I entirely agree with F*CK CANCER. I hope they caught it early and that it hasn't spread at all.

Den-blue

May 19th, 2015 at 2:45 PM ^

I was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year at the age of 51. Still undergoing treatment. It sucks. Faith, family and friends help a ton. Reach out and hang tough.

MgoTango

May 19th, 2015 at 2:50 PM ^

So many thoughts and prayers from this blog to support you and your wife, and you have mine as well!  

And to all the others on here who have experienced and fought cancer, blessings to you!

What a great community.

Fvck Cancer!

CoachBP6

May 19th, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^

I recently read somewhere that cancer can't grow in an alkaline environment.  In America these days, most people's body's are acidic.  The reason for this is the foods we consume.  Get her as much alkaline food as possible alongside her medical treatment..  Who knows whether or not it is true, but it's worth a shot. prayers and good luck to you and yours.

west2

May 19th, 2015 at 4:12 PM ^

I do not respond to posts containing profanity, however due to the nature of this and the fact that I work in the cancer research field, I wholeheartedly share your sentiments.   I want to mention that there are currently many new innovations including competitive inhibition therapies, multiple target synergistic strategies and enhanced immunological response approaches plus many many new ways to both assess and treat cancer.  I certainly know nothing of your wife's case but will tell you that there are many reasons to be optimistic today. Your wife and family are in my prayers. 

True2Blue

May 19th, 2015 at 4:20 PM ^

I lost my mother to cancer 3 yrs ago next month, look into all options, ask questions and seek out as many avenues as you can, you can worry about bills later, life is more precious. God bless,praying for you and your wife. fuck cancer

jabberwock

May 19th, 2015 at 4:30 PM ^

Mom had minor throat cancer & somehow beat it.

Nephew died from lukemia.

Wife has had 6 Melanoma surgeries in the last 6 months.  (no she was never really a tanner)
Currently in a wait & see holding pattern.  fingers crossed.

Stay strong . . .USE SUNBLOCK!

 

Njia

May 19th, 2015 at 4:39 PM ^

That will hopefully bring a chuckle...

A few years ago, my wife had a bacterial infection in her intestines called "C. Diff". It required very expensive ($85 per dose, 4x per day for 21 days) medication to treat it. In the meantime, it landed her in the hospital (this is not the funny part).

To confirm C. Diff (and nothing even worse, like colon cancer) she underwent a colonoscopy (still not the funny part). Naturally, she was anesthetized.

(Now the funny part) As she regained consciousness, she started singing this song...

 

EDIT: I contemplated adding this song to the "earworms" thread, but this seems way more appropriate.

Walter Sobchak

May 19th, 2015 at 5:19 PM ^

Wholeheartedly agree. Told a favorite pt of mine he likely had cancer yesterday. Another one just went from stage 3 to 4. Heartbreaking.

Bambam

May 19th, 2015 at 5:38 PM ^

Sorry to hear that. My mother recently passed away due to cancer. Make sure you stay positive throughout the process. I wish you the best of luck.

michiganmike

May 19th, 2015 at 7:09 PM ^

Thoughts go out to the OP and everyone else affected. My 29 year old girlfriend was also recently diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Chemo has gone well so far. They're hoping to shrink the tumor before surgery in September. We're staying strong so far!