The "Fuck you cancer!" thread

[desertslave]

My brother called today to tell me he's just had his annual physical and tested positive for prostate cancer. He's scheduled for CT scan and bone scan on Tuesday. I know it's not one of the Big Bad cancers to have but damn. He's only 4 years younger than Master so it hits close to home.

Fuck You Cancer!

 

[Yasashii_Kaze]

My brother called today to tell me he's just had his annual physical and tested positive for prostate cancer. He's scheduled for CT scan and bone scan on Tuesday. I know it's not one of the Big Bad cancers to have but damn. He's only 4 years younger than Master so it hits close to home.

Fuck You Cancer!

This sucks.

 

[IrisAlthea]

My brother called today to tell me he's just had his annual physical and tested positive for prostate cancer. He's scheduled for CT scan and bone scan on Tuesday. I know it's not one of the Big Bad cancers to have but damn. He's only 4 years younger than Master so it hits close to home.

Fuck You Cancer!

I'm sorry to hear that!

FYC!

 

[Bramblethorn]

My brother called today to tell me he's just had his annual physical and tested positive for prostate cancer. He's scheduled for CT scan and bone scan on Tuesday. I know it's not one of the Big Bad cancers to have but damn. He's only 4 years younger than Master so it hits close to home.

Yeah, prostate is one of the least bad (15-year survival rate ~ 94%) but that's still scary. Best wishes for your brother.

 

[midwestyankee]

My brother called today to tell me he's just had his annual physical and tested positive for prostate cancer. He's scheduled for CT scan and bone scan on Tuesday. I know it's not one of the Big Bad cancers to have but damn. He's only 4 years younger than Master so it hits close to home.

Fuck You Cancer!

I'm sorry to hear of your brother's diagnosis. I hope he'll soon have a handle on the precise version of cancer he has. Some cancers of the prostate grow so slowly that it's possible to go for many years before actually needing to do any surgery. I have some good links to share on my other computer, so I'll be back later with those.

ETA:

Here are some excellent resources on cancer. The first two are general sources of information and they also put out a periodic newsletter with good information. The third one is the Journal of Clinical Oncology so it's a little more in-depth than the other sources. i got these from a fellow in my cancer support group who has been living with a slow-growing prostate cancer (untreated so far) for 11 years.

http://www.cancercare.org/enews

http://www.cancer.net/

http://jco.ascopubs.org

 

[desertslave]

I'm sorry to hear of your brother's diagnosis. I hope he'll soon have a handle on the precise version of cancer he has. Some cancers of the prostate grow so slowly that it's possible to go for many years before actually needing to do any surgery. I have some good links to share on my other computer, so I'll be back later with those.

ETA:

Here are some excellent resources on cancer. The first two are general sources of information and they also put out a periodic newsletter with good information. The third one is the Journal of Clinical Oncology so it's a little more in-depth than the other sources. i got these from a fellow in my cancer support group who has been living with a slow-growing prostate cancer (untreated so far) for 11 years.

http://www.cancercare.org/enews

http://www.cancer.net/

http://jco.ascopubs.org

Thank you so much!

 

[Sweetdaisymae]

Master said goodbye to his Uncle yesterday, just 3 days after the anniversary of his Father's death.

My son's godfather is fighting, he has gold leaf implanted on the far side of his lung, to magnify the effect of the radiation into the area it is needed.

Cancer, you suck. Fuck you!

 

[gypsy*seer]

My wish is that we could ALL say "Fuck you cancer" - goodbye
in 2015!

 

[midwestyankee]

Just a bump here, mostly. I don't want this thread to fall back off the first page in case any newbies have reasons to post here. Also, I've been collecting resources on cancer for an article I'm thinking of writing, and I promise to share a few things as I go along.

Quick update on my situation: this is the week of 1-year follow-up tests to see how the treatment performed. Will have both a colonoscopy and a CT scan at the end of the week.

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

Just a bump here, mostly. I don't want this thread to fall back off the first page in case any newbies have reasons to post here. Also, I've been collecting resources on cancer for an article I'm thinking of writing, and I promise to share a few things as I go along.

Quick update on my situation: this is the week of 1-year follow-up tests to see how the treatment performed. Will have both a colonoscopy and a CT scan at the end of the week.

Probably the first time I will say... Hooray! to a colonoscopy

 

[midwestyankee]

Probably the first time I will say... Hooray! to a colonoscopy

I note that you're cheering someone else's.

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

I note that you're cheering someone else's.

Well, that would be my first choice

 

[midwestyankee]

Well, that would be my first choice

It's a shame you can't be there in a short cheerleader's outfit to aid the cause. I can send you pictures afterward, though, if you'd like.

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

It's a shame you can't be there in a short cheerleader's outfit to aid the cause. I can send you pictures afterward, though, if you'd like.

Of me in a cheerleader"s outfit?
Ok! If you got 'em, send 'em

 

[IrisAlthea]

Just a bump here, mostly. I don't want this thread to fall back off the first page in case any newbies have reasons to post here. Also, I've been collecting resources on cancer for an article I'm thinking of writing, and I promise to share a few things as I go along.

Quick update on my situation: this is the week of 1-year follow-up tests to see how the treatment performed. Will have both a colonoscopy and a CT scan at the end of the week.

I had my first colonoscopy recently.
While I'm happy to know that the problems I was having weren't from cancer, it is not sailing to the top as my favourite medical procedure.

I hope it's as un-uncomfortable as possible for you and hope to hear cheerworthy results at the end of the week.

 

[midwestyankee]

I had my first colonoscopy recently.
While I'm happy to know that the problems I was having weren't from cancer, it is not sailing to the top as my favourite medical procedure.

I hope it's as un-uncomfortable as possible for you and hope to hear cheerworthy results at the end of the week.

Thank you for the good wishes, Iris. I'm glad to hear that you don't have to worry about cancer.

 

[Yasashii_Kaze]

Just a bump here, mostly. I don't want this thread to fall back off the first page in case any newbies have reasons to post here. Also, I've been collecting resources on cancer for an article I'm thinking of writing, and I promise to share a few things as I go along.

Quick update on my situation: this is the week of 1-year follow-up tests to see how the treatment performed. Will have both a colonoscopy and a CT scan at the end of the week.

I know I don't post often but I do visit regularly, especially the FYC thread, and I'm rooting for you, Yank.

 

[midwestyankee]

I know I don't post often but I do visit regularly, especially the FYC thread, and I'm rooting for you, Yank.

Thank you.

 

[midwestyankee]

Some online discussion forums dealing with cancer:

Colon Talk (specific to colon cancer)
The Cancer Forums
Health Boards
Cancer Compass
Patient.co.uk (UK-based, covers more than just cancer)

Cancer Survivors Network

 

[ecstaticsub]

Just a bump here, mostly. I don't want this thread to fall back off the first page in case any newbies have reasons to post here. Also, I've been collecting resources on cancer for an article I'm thinking of writing, and I promise to share a few things as I go along.

Quick update on my situation: this is the week of 1-year follow-up tests to see how the treatment performed. Will have both a colonoscopy and a CT scan at the end of the week.

Thinking of you

 

[ace195008]

Hey Midwest, I was just diagnosed, prostrate cancer. Luckly its all contained in the prostrate and very very treatable . Radiation starts after they place the markers next week. had CT scan and bone scan ..Nice to know others are around who have had this experience with cancer

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

My thoughts are with you, MWY.



Ace, I'm sending you my wishes for your comfort and ease through the journey in front of you. Please take good care.

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

Good vibes for everyone's health going out!

 

[ace195008]

thank you Curious and Collar...i am appreciative ...

 

[IrisAlthea]

Hey Midwest, I was just diagnosed, prostrate cancer. Luckly its all contained in the prostrate and very very treatable . Radiation starts after they place the markers next week. had CT scan and bone scan ..Nice to know others are around who have had this experience with cancer

Very very treatable sounds good.
I hope treatment is as nice as possible to you!