OT - F-ck Cancer Posbang Thread

Submitted by Cali Wolverine on
As many of u know (ad nauseum...sorry) my wife's cancer recently returned (on our anniversary) and we were forced to travel all over the country to seek out the latest treatment to fight her metastastic (stage 4) breast cancer that had spread to her lungs. We were able to get on an experimental trial for a new drug (an enzyme that attacks the cancer's ability to replicate), were fortunate to be selected to the group that received the drug, and within 6 weeks the cancer has reduced in size about 20-30%. My wife is a fighter and continues to amaze me as she fights through this. Since my wife and I are both Wolverines, it is a slow day, and the old voting system is back...I thought I would say FUCK (all) CANCER and go blue! And I wanted to give a special thank you to ALL of you that have left me very supportive posts (in the past and down below) AND thank you Brian and all of you at MGoBlog for giving me (and others that have to deal with these type of situations) an amazing diversion to clear my mind during an extremely tough year! EDIT: You guys and this community are unbelievable. Thank you (you have all received an up vote from me)! I can't believe how many people on here have been affected by cancer, both directly and indirectly...it is a horrible fucking disease. So FUCK CANCER (again) and props to all of the good people out there in the research community that are working to eradicate it and making it easier for people to live with cancer!
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janel

December 13th, 2013 at 7:02 PM ^

Try to talk to her into trying an e-cig.  Its not perfect but you reduce a ton of chemicals and trade actual smoke for vapor.  It's not stinky and they have flavors that taste like tobacco or just about anything.  It has worked well for several family members of mine and they are stepping down the nicotine levels trying to eliminate the habit entirely.

FUCK CANCER!  My daddy is stage 4 esophogeal.  Fuck Cancer indeed!

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radfan5

December 13th, 2013 at 3:52 PM ^

And fuck lung cancer especially! It's taken way to many family members near and dear to me. Keep fighting and your wife will be in my thoughts and prayers

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snowcrash

December 13th, 2013 at 3:54 PM ^

Stage 4 lung cancer is brutal. Hope the drug keeps working.

and f**k cancer. I myself had stage 1 lymphoma 12 years ago, but stage 1 is no comparison to stage 4.

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TruBlue15

December 13th, 2013 at 3:59 PM ^

I lost a grandma, two aunts, and my grandfather is currently fighting it for the third time in his life. Here's to your wife, her recovery and the men and women working every day to cure her and others.

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Huma

December 13th, 2013 at 4:10 PM ^

For all of you out there looking to donate money to a good cause this year, I would strongly recommend the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Google it and you can donate through their website (and it is tax deductible). They are pioneers in cutting edge research. Please donate if you can.

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joeh200

December 13th, 2013 at 4:21 PM ^

Its threads like this that remind me of how lucky this blog is compared to some other online communities. Fuck cancer. Best of luck to you, your wife, and what I'm sure are quite a few other mgoblogers fighting a similar battle

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Rico616

December 13th, 2013 at 4:32 PM ^

One of my best friends beat cancer not too long ago. I lost a grandma to cancer a year before I was born, never experiencing the whole fun with grandparents part of childhood...fuck cancer!

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DrewandBlue

December 13th, 2013 at 4:41 PM ^

My brother-in-law just beat Cancer - B Cell Lymphoma!  Officially cancer free today!  Also, something else worth noting, my current boss was diagnosed 10 years ago with an extremely rare and difficult cancer.  He fought the tremendous odds against him and won!  I like to share and hear other success stories when possible.  I think positivity goes a long way...I'll say it...Fuck Cancer!  I'll continue to pray for you and your family Cali Wolverine!!!  Be strong and Godspeed to that full recovery!

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ldoublee

December 13th, 2013 at 4:45 PM ^

My mom lost her battle to metatastic breast cancer two years ago when it went to her liver. My paternal grandmother died from colon cancer in '01. They were my two best female role models growing up. My father had prostate cancer last year and had his prostate removed and is now cancer-free. Fuck cancer. I hope to hear more good news about your wife's treatment!

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Generic MGoBlogger

December 13th, 2013 at 4:50 PM ^

Really hope this Christmas season is an amazing time for you guys to celebrate together peacefully.  Definitely keeping you guys in my prayers... Recently made a donation to the V Foundation, so yeah... Fuck cancer

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Blue In NC

December 13th, 2013 at 4:55 PM ^

Your probably do not want to hear this but I lost my sister to cancer just two days ago so I am definitely on board with the *#$% cancer campaign.

Prayers and best wishes to you and your family.

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WhoopinStick

December 13th, 2013 at 5:10 PM ^

My mother is currently fighting cancer.  The chemo treatments are kicking her butt but she keeps getting back up off the mat asking for more in hopes that the treatments are also kicking the cancer's butt.  So far there has only been minor progress, but she's still fighting.  

Thanks to all the medical researchers out there and those taking on the medical trials.  Some day soon I hope that a cure is found.

Go Blue, F Cancer 

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dahblue

December 13th, 2013 at 5:13 PM ^

It's really good to hear that she wasn't in the control group and then, that the experimental drug is actually working!  That's awesome.  I spend much of my time with my (non-smoker) sibling who's fighting stage IV lung.  He's already 3 years past his "expiration" date though things haven't been so great of late.  Always good to hear positive stories.  

Fuck cancer (and smokers who give other people cancer)!

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Dale

December 14th, 2013 at 8:23 AM ^

My mom spent two of the last three weeks in Mott after getting her second chemo treatment. Scheduled for a bone marrow transplant and another month in the joint come February. It's a b***. Fuck you cancer!!!!!!

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kdhoffma

December 13th, 2013 at 6:26 PM ^

Go suck a bag of dicks, cancer!

Not sure where you guys ended up for treatment, but my significant other is a nurse at MD Anderson... it's amazing the advancements that seem to be made daily.  In 5 years, make sure to send a picture of your healthy wife with "incurable?" written on it to all of the doctors that said they couldn't help.

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Cali Wolverine

December 13th, 2013 at 7:12 PM ^

...I have ever seen...probably best cancer hospital in the entire country. The trial that my wife is on was not open there at the time we visited (they are only in the recruiting stage), and the trial requires weekly visits to the doctor so it was too far to fly from Cali...but we have a doctor at MD on our medical team that we keep in the loop. That is awesome your sister works at such an amazing place.

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rob f

December 13th, 2013 at 6:34 PM ^

are with your wife and you (and your family) as she continues to do battle with that awful f'n disease!

I lost my grandpa some 35 years ago and my dad two years ago this past Friday, both to prostate cancer.  An Aunt is successfully fighting skin cancer, but she lost one of her sons (a dear first cousin of mine) just 4 weeks ago to throat cancer.   And three other 1st cousins (all sisters within the same family) have done battle sucessfully with breast cancer.  Someday, somehow, cancer must be beat!

Yes, F*** cancer!!!

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UnkleBuck

December 13th, 2013 at 6:38 PM ^

Yes, thats F*ck Cancer Forever.  Major prayers and thought go out to you and your wife.  My mother has battled and won, my father-in-law battled and lost.  Keep the faith and remember "tough times never last, but tough people do."

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BannerToucher85

December 13th, 2013 at 7:24 PM ^

Fuck cancer for making my children motherless. Prayers to all who ever have to confront cancer in any way and thanks to all for supporting the fight against cancers of all forms.

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CorkyCole

December 13th, 2013 at 7:38 PM ^

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. Cancer blows, man. Prayers good sir! Glad to hear the good news!

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Wendyk5

December 13th, 2013 at 7:55 PM ^

Just got the news today that a very well-respected and hugely talented man in my professional community died of cancer yesterday. It was a shock to everyone. It must have been a very aggressive cancer - no one knew he even had it. He was 55 and leaves 4 kids, a wife, and his own ad agency in Chicago. Fuck all cancer. 

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rjc

December 13th, 2013 at 7:59 PM ^

I don't mean to offend one by using a non-human example but my beloved dog of 13 years died a year ago from an awful, agressive cancer that spread so rapidly that nothing could be done.  Worst few weeks of my life and ultimately I made the humane decision to end her suffering once all the treatment options were exhausted.  I'd have done anything if there really were a cure available and my heart goes out to anyone whose lost someone or something they love to such an awful disease.

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champswest

December 13th, 2013 at 11:46 PM ^

your pain. I lost two dogs to bladder cancer a few years ago, only four months apart. We treated them with chemo and other drugs for 18 months, but cancer won in the end. It was many months before I could even think about getting another dog.

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