The "Fuck you cancer!" thread

You all know that I've had my dealings with cancer, both personally and in my immediate family. Yet before today I haven't felt compelled to utter (type) the words that make up the title of this thread. I still can't, for my own reasons, but today I am closer to primal anger than I have been in a long time. Last week we buried my mother, who had suffered with breast cancer for 6 years. Over the course of the time that I was with my family to celebrate her life, I met so many people who had themselves dealt with breast cancer, or lost a sister or brother to cancer, that I lost count. I doubt that Joe Biden's Cancer Moonshot would have given us a quick and universal solution even if he had been able to continue it under a new administration, but I beg our scientific community to work even harder to solve this deadly puzzle that robs our world of so much beauty.

Just saw this, thoughts with you. Appreciated your insight during my own fight

FYC
 
I loved what Stuart Scott says about when you get too tired, let someone fight for you... and that little kid with his dad. :heart:

This is the ALS commercial that gets me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxoBl5zZgNM

Exactly. I learned that sometimes you just have to admit that you are too tired instead of just putting a strong facade up.

That ALS commercial gets me too. I honestly didn't know much about the disease until Steve Gleason but I have learned more about it and understand the struggles that your loved one endures
 
As 2016 closes and we look to a new year, I wish peace and love for all who post here.

In the dark moments of the past few months, I found the following, which calmed my heart for an instant.

Warren Zevon - Keep me in your heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UotS7F0Orks


Death is nothing at all...

Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away
into the next room.

I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
that we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way you always used.
Put no difference in your tone,
wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we shared together.
Let my name be ever
the household word it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort,
without a trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant,
It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you for an interval,
somewhere very near, just around a corner.

All is well.

Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)

Hi cookie,
I loved reading this poem. Thanks for sharing it. The Warren Zevon song made me cry...just when I thought I had no tears left today.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in their individual battles for themselves and for loved ones. Stay strong.

Be blessed and be as well as can be. Remember, "this is our new normal".
Apple:heart:
 
Hi cookie,
I loved reading this poem. Thanks for sharing it. The Warren Zevon song made me cry...just when I thought I had no tears left today.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in their individual battles for themselves and for loved ones. Stay strong.

Be blessed and be as well as can be. Remember, "this is our new normal".
Apple:heart:

*hugs Apple tight*
 
Another yell at the universe. Monday I learned that my 'initial twin' (another friend from the glass world) had lost her battle. She had been in a coma for a few weeks after bravely submitting to a potentially life-saving surgery with huge risks. Yesterday, I learned that another 'glassy' friend with late-discovered, metastatic breast cancer has chosen hospice.

I thought 2014 sucked. Clearly I was being optimistic. Fuck you cancer!

My recollection is that 2014 sucked pretty badly, too, but this year has been a whole other level of ugly. I'm sorry, DS, I hope a virtual hug or six will help a little. :rose:
 
*hugs Apple tight*

Offered as hope.

Tomorrow marks twenty years cancer free for my father.
Hope is always a wonderful thing Gianbattista. I'm so happy for you and your Dad. I hope you both enjoy at least another 20 together. :rose:
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Originally Posted by midwestyankee View Post
I'm sorry, DS, I hope a virtual hug or six will help a little.


adding mine as well... :rose:

Thank you bfg...I need it and return one right back to you. You are free from any corner time for the next week. :heart:
(((Hugs all around)))

So sorry, DS...it never seems to end. Hopefully, 2017 will bring better days for us all. Much love sent your way.
 
Had my year and a half checkup, blood work cane back clear. Doctor is moving me to 6 month reviews with a nurse practitioner. Nice to get that news before the holidays
 
Had my year and a half checkup, blood work cane back clear. Doctor is moving me to 6 month reviews with a nurse practitioner. Nice to get that news before the holidays

Congrats Aztecs! so glad to hear this good news. Thanks for sharing.
:rose:
 
Had my year and a half checkup, blood work cane back clear. Doctor is moving me to 6 month reviews with a nurse practitioner. Nice to get that news before the holidays

Well, that is sure cause for celebration!!! * :D FUCK YOU CANCER!!!
 
Had my year and a half checkup, blood work cane back clear. Doctor is moving me to 6 month reviews with a nurse practitioner. Nice to get that news before the holidays

So very happy for you. You deserve a break and some good news. Be well and enjoy! :heart:
 
Had my year and a half checkup, blood work cane back clear. Doctor is moving me to 6 month reviews with a nurse practitioner. Nice to get that news before the holidays

Such great news. I am very happy for you GoAztecs....
 
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