Fuck Cancer

[2jz_calgary]

The mind is a powerful tool. Controls far more than most realize. Never give in. Also start eating a shit load of gogi berries they are an extremely powerful anti cancer food.

[SampsonandDelilah]

8 weeks of chemo and radiation...starting next week. Have to go in this week and have a port inserted surgically. Fucking bummed. There was a hope I could avoid it, but my chart went before a “tumor review committee” and they agreed that because of its aggressive nature that this was the best option. Fucking devastated, but it is what it is. Just have to wait on building my body back up.
Radiation is every day and the chemo is 4 days a week. Not looking forward to it.

Today’s the day I have the long dreaded conversation with my boys. Ugh. Hope I can hold back the tears...

Fingers crossed.


Thanks for all of the love and support on this thread and in the PM’s...means the world.

Be good to one another.

Best,

S&D

[Richard Head]

Sorry to hear the news. Continued prayers for you and the family.

[Test Monsterone]

Hey man, I must have missed your original post as I’m just seeing it now. I don’t know you personally but since I’ve been on here you’ve been one of the nicest, smartest, and most humble guys, not to mention with an incredible physique. I know you will be healthy again. My mother had cancer in her uterus when she was 30 and she beat it. I didn’t know until years later. She’s still around and healthy, 30 years later. My grandmother got breast cancer at 70 and she’s still going strong, cancer free, at 77. This is a challenge that you will overcome and come out of stronger both mentally and physically.

Not sure how your appetite will be during chemo, but try to eat as many leafy greens and berries (especially blue and blackberries) as you can, as they are full of antioxidants. May God bless you and protect you!

[almostgone]

I'm sticking with my original post because I know you've already beat this, man!!

[jstone]

Godspeed on your recovery, it will happen stay strong.

[kelkel]

You will get through this. You have no choice. Physically you will bounce back, it just takes time and that's ok. There are more important things brother.
You are a strong willed person.

Just do this.

[SampsonandDelilah]

You will get through this. You have no choice. Physically you will bounce back, it just takes time and that's ok. There are more important things brother.
You are a strong willed person.

Just do this.

That’s the hard part Kel, watching my hard work waste away. Vanity is a mother fucker...

Eyes on the big prize

[balance]

The determination and strength you have built will help you persevere through this. Stay positive we are hear to listen. You will continue to be in my prayers.


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[GirlyGymRat]

Your focus and the prize is now changed!!!

You are the biggest baddest MF kicking cancer a$$!!

Don’t get ahead of yourself. One day at a time. Be hopeful. Stay positive. Ask friends and family for the support you need. Take rest. Be your own patient advocate. Ask for copies of everything. Depending on your state, you may be eligible for disability.

[Cuz]

Love you brother stay strong! Praying for you! But its gonna be ok bc you already go this in the bag. True warrior sir i admire you! And dont worry bout losing muscle when u recomp you probably make some new gains anyway i feel

[< <Samson> >]

Vanity is a mother fucker...

Isn’t it tho

Like mentioned, keep your eye on the prize - it just changed quite a bit


Me over here bitching about a fucked up tooth

[SampsonandDelilah]

Step one...port is in. Put your fucking gloves on Cancer.

Come Monday, I’m coming out swinging

[The road]

Step one...port is in. Put your fucking gloves on Cancer.

Come Monday, I’m coming out swinging

Stay strong brother

[SampsonandDelilah]

Weighed in at 262 (shoes off but clothes were on). Wishing I was feeling a little bit stronger physically but it is what it is.

Let’s dance...

[charger69]

Going tomorrow for a biopsy. I have a nodule on my thyroid. Heart flutter, nodules on my thyroid. I’m trying to take care of them, but things keep failing faster than I can get them fixed. LOL


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[Proximal]

Weighed in at 262 (shoes off but clothes were on). Wishing I was feeling a little bit stronger physically but it is what it is.

Let’s dance...

Cancer has NO chance. Your strength & will defeat this.

[SampsonandDelilah]

Going tomorrow for a biopsy. I have a nodule on my thyroid. Heart flutter, nodules on my thyroid. I’m trying to take care of them, but things keep failing faster than I can get them fixed. LOL


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Oh fuck Charger, I’m sorry you even have to think about it. Proud of you for staying on top of it. It’s not easy. This place had been cathartic, use it.

I’m here to go vent, we can be like old ladies.

Stay strong, I tell myself that every day

[tarmyg]

You got this. I’ll keep you in my thoughts.

[almostgone]

Going tomorrow for a biopsy. I have a nodule on my thyroid. Heart flutter, nodules on my thyroid. I’m trying to take care of them, but things keep failing faster than I can get them fixed. LOL


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So they decided to do a fine needle aspiration? Hang in there, Charger, it may just be a cyst.

[charger69]

So they decided to do a fine needle aspiration? Hang in there, Charger, it may just be a cyst.

I don’t know what they are going to do, but the fact that they are doing it during the CV peak means that they want to know what’s going on.


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[Richard Head]

Thinking of both of you. Just be yourselves, your strong, determined, and never quit. Its just who you both are.

[charger69]

Thinking of both of you. Just be yourselves, your strong, determined, and never quit. Its just who you both are.

Whatever happens, I’m going on stage again.


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[almostgone]

I don’t know what they are going to do, but the fact that they are doing it during the CV peak means that they want to know what’s going on.


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There are some procedures and treatments going on. Hell, I still have physical therapy.
They did the wife's procedure in-office.


Edit: Some stuff is on hold though.

[charger69]

Oh fuck Charger, I’m sorry you even have to think about it. Proud of you for staying on top of it. It’s not easy. This place had been cathartic, use it.

I’m here to go vent, we can be like old ladies.

Stay strong, I tell myself that every day

Seeing how you are taking this is inspirational.


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[< <Samson> >]

Fuck - this is the “real life” thread


God save us all

Good luck to those who need it the most rn


Life sure can be a bitch

[kelkel]

Thinking of both of you. Just be yourselves, your strong, determined, and never quit. Its just who you both are.

X2. Inspiring to say the least.

[charger69]

Dr started talking to me and used that C word. We will know soon.


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[SampsonandDelilah]

Thoughts and prayers Charger. We’re here for you brother

[charger69]

Thoughts and prayers Charger. We’re here for you brother

Thank you. He used the C word for the first time however he added that 95% of the time it was Benign.


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[The road]

Dr started talking to me and used that C word. We will know soon.


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Dont be a pussy charger.

[charger69]

Dont be a pussy charger.

The worst part so far is when I went to the appointment and saw the 5 needles he was going to stick in my neck. LOL
Believe it or not, I hate needles.


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[< <Samson> >]

The worst part so far is when I went to the appointment and saw the 5 needles he was going to stick in my neck. LOL
Believe it or not, I hate needles.

The procedures involved in so much of health diagnostics are what drives me much more to not give a fuck - let alone the corrective procedures

Biopsy of the thyroid - pass, at least that’s how I feel rn


I was gonna ask this but held back a bit - y’all ever just say fuck it? What comes - comes, when it does

I have that as a strong feeling in me rn - fuck looking, why even worry

So far, turning 40 this year & all - I feel like a bit of me is falling apart fairly quickly. This hernia is a bitch, my bitch tit removal equaled out to medieval torture, I can’t even do more curls rn since my right elbow ligament decided to just start aching

My plastic surgeon guy said I should talk to my primary as soon as he seen my low thyroid #’s


^ like I said, pass - so far, at least that’s how I feel - specially during this CV horse shit going on. But, even without - I don’t know if I really care

[SampsonandDelilah]

The procedures involved in so much of health diagnostics are what drives me much more to not give a fuck - let alone the corrective procedures

Biopsy of the thyroid - pass, at least that’s how I feel rn


I was gonna ask this but held back a bit - y’all ever just say fuck it? What comes - comes, when it does

I have that as a strong feeling in me rn - fuck looking, why even worry

So far, turning 40 this year & all - I feel like a bit of me is falling apart fairly quickly. This hernia is a bitch, my bitch tit removal equaled out to medieval torture, I can’t even do more curls rn since my right elbow ligament decided to just start aching

My plastic surgeon guy said I should talk to my primary as soon as he seen my low thyroid #’s


^ like I said, pass - so far, at least that’s how I feel - specially during this CV horse shit going on. But, even without - I don’t know if I really care

Yes, the thought crosses my mind. I’ve had 5 procedures done in 4 weeks and put to sleep each time. Hard to tell up from down and what’s lucid and what’s a dream. The diagnosis is trance like enough. Ya, I’ve thought fuck it. I haven’t even started the hard part yet. Have had meeting after meeting telling me all about chemo and radiation and the hell its going to take on my body and then I have to sign paperwork claiming it’s “voluntary”. That I’m choosing this. What fucking choice do I have? Ya, I could walk away and gamble. Try “alternative” therapies. There’s a million.

Then I look at my boys and realize I really don’t have a choice. If I didn’t have them, then maybe I’d say fuck it. I’m 45 though and have faith that I’ll beat this (no matter how hard) and then have a fulfilling life afterwards. The hard part is when the “voices” creep in and the doubt reeks havoc.

Gotta grin and bear it Samson...

This too shall pass

[Proximal]

What you two are enduring is horrible. I hope this makes you smile, there’s nothing like a rabbit holding a beer . . . . .

[almostgone]

^^^ Yes, I've definitely been in the "I don't give a fvck" zone before, especially since we don't have children. Then I starting wondering how the wife would do if I wasn't around and it kind of gave me a wakeup call

[kelkel]

Then I look at my boys and realize I really don’t have a choice.

You have no choice. Never did. You're setting an example which will impact them the rest of their lives. Doing anything less would be selfish.

[SampsonandDelilah]

You have no choice. Never did. You're setting an example which will impact them the rest of their lives. Doing anything less would be selfish.

Thank you for that Kel...amen

[charger69]

The procedures involved in so much of health diagnostics are what drives me much more to not give a fuck - let alone the corrective procedures

Biopsy of the thyroid - pass, at least that’s how I feel rn


I was gonna ask this but held back a bit - y’all ever just say fuck it? What comes - comes, when it does

I have that as a strong feeling in me rn - fuck looking, why even worry

So far, turning 40 this year & all - I feel like a bit of me is falling apart fairly quickly. This hernia is a bitch, my bitch tit removal equaled out to medieval torture, I can’t even do more curls rn since my right elbow ligament decided to just start aching

My plastic surgeon guy said I should talk to my primary as soon as he seen my low thyroid #’s


^ like I said, pass - so far, at least that’s how I feel - specially during this CV horse shit going on. But, even without - I don’t know if I really care

I just can’t say fuck it if there is something that can eliminate the potentially negative outcome. I guess it is just the fighter in me. Yes, I’m dealing with heart issues and thyroid issues. People live with flutter all the time and do not know they even have it. That one , I may come to the point and say fuck it. I
The present plan is to use medication to see if it eliminates it and if not , to go to the shock treatment. I will probably stop there if it isn’t fixed and not get an ablation. I am much more cautious with stims then I used to be. I will cross the ablation bridge when I get there.
The funny thing is I am no longer afraid to die. I made it clear to my wife that if I am put on a machine to live, to pull the fucking plug. Just having a heartbeat is no way to live. I am probably just a selfish asshole, but when it’s my time to go, I will go. If there is anything I can use to my advantage to prolong my stay, I will.
That is the way I feel today, but tomorrow I may feel differently.


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[XnavyHMCS]

Stay strong, buddy.

You can beat this thing.

I am sure that it won't be easy. But anything that is worth it, never is.

Rest assured, we on the forum are with you, every step of the way.

Good luck in your fight.