Another quick update.

[Outrider]

Sorry it's been a while guys, but there hasn't been much to tell until now. I had another CT scan last week and got the results from the oncologist yesterday,and the news was not what was hoped for. Whilst most of the spots have stabilized, a couple of areas have grown slightly. The oncologist was disappointed because after so much chemo he expected them all to have shrunk significantly. He also noted that my Lymph glands are a little swollen, which is not good. I'm also still bleeding a little internally and as a result my blood count is down at 9.2 (should be 12 - 13). It's not critical but leaves me feeling run down all the time. I had another chemo treatment yesterday, whith six more to go, presumably with another scan after that to determine what path we take next.

[Sonneilon]

Thanks for the update.

Maybe all those Aussie-released Joes used a toxic plastic or something! Whereas the ones that were released here for the US used a different plastic recipe. And we all know the Joes released in Colombia and Argentina have cocaine mixed in and...

I hope all those docs can find a way to fix you up.

[troopsofdoom]

I'm still hoping things work out for the best for you. I always enjoy your shots. :)

[neapolitan joe]

Forza Outrider!

[Otto the Otter]

So THIS is why eyerybody "Supprts Outrider." I just thought everybody here was a big fan of Dash Rendar's ship.

Well, good luck to you my friend, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

[vader9900]

Keep up the fight. Your positive attitude is an inspiration to me, I am sure to others as well.

[Scarrviper]

Thanks for the update Craig, hope things get better. Both you and your shots are inspirational.

[ToneGunsRevisited]

So, more 6 chemo and there will be good news!

[Flatline]

Craig I don't have to say how much I admire your spirit and talents. I all I can do is wish you all the best and keep on fighting my friend. :)

[GoCards]

You're always in my prayers bro.

[ender098]

Hang in there bro! We're all pullin for ya!

[Trench-Viper]

Slow improvement is still improvement. Tell the doctors not to be stingy with the chemo. Good luck onward.

[LordRaven]

We're all behind you brother.

[Scuba Steve]

It's never over till it's over and only you determine that! The way you have been fighting this I don't see you giving in any time soon! As long as you are fighting were fighting with you! Best of luck in the next round, were with you 100%!

[Rambo]

[COLOR=DarkOliveGreen] [SIZE=3]Still supporting you Craig.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

As for your comment Sonneilon....
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[QUOTE=Sonneilon]...And we all know the Joes released in Colombia and Argentina have cocaine mixed in and...[/QUOTE]

[silentdusty]

Keep it up Craig! You're fighting spirit is an inspiration to all of us. You will beat this!

[yorktownjoe]

I am still praying for you Craig. Peace be with you.

[Outrider]

Thanks everyone. :)

[emike]

Has anyone heard from Outrider? I haven't seen him post in a while. :(

[Roland da Thompson Gunner]

[QUOTE=emike]Has anyone heard from Outrider? I haven't seen him post in a while. :([/QUOTE]


Firstly he doesn't post on Joedios anymore.

Secondly he has recently had more unfortunate health problems and was in the hospital here is a message he posted: wish I had some good news to share but that's a rare thing these days unfortunately. I'm back in hospital again with severe pain which the doctors are trying to manage. These last two weeks have been the worst I have felt since all this began. Constant vomitting, fatigue, no sleep & pain have been with me the whole time. I don't know how much longer I will be in hospital, but when I finally get out I will try to check out everyone's great work, which I have missed immensely. Hope you guys are all ok, and hopefully I will catch up soon. Craig :)

Later on he also said this: Quick update; Still in hospital and still in pain. The morphine is helping but once it wears off the pain comes straight back and makes me vomit. They have started me on morphine patches now but they take a few days to work. If anything changes I'll update here again. :)

[emike]

I'm sorry to hear that. I will keep him in my prayers . . .

[Rambo]

Nice to know about him. God be good with him!

[sithviper]

Frak me, I thought he was still having problems uploading stuff, hope he's gonna be ok :(

[rds13601]

I pray for the Outrider every day. Allthough I don't know him personally I feel like he is one of us.There is nothing I can say that can relate to what he is going through. It's not fair that a good person has to suffer with all the bastards running around out there. What I do know is that he is a fighter and a tough one and he has my respect for having to go through this hell. I know he'll make it. He has to. Anyhow Craig we all love you here at Joe Dios. Don't quit. Keep fighting and know that you will be in all of are hearts and prayers. Russ Spencer rds13601

[tycondrius23]

wow I didn't know he'd gone back in . that sucks seriously . I hope the best for him and hope he pulls trough

[Sonneilon]

That's a bummer. I wonder why he doesn't post here anymore.

[guiltridden]

Craig, haven't been on in a bit keep up the good fight bro and I continue to keep you in my prayers.

[Cobra Freak]

I am very sorry to hear that man. My best wishes go towards you.

CF

[Tracker]

hope we hear from ya soon

[yorktownjoe]

Keep fighting and we will keep praying for you Craig.
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[Roland da Thompson Gunner]

[QUOTE=Sonneilon]That's a bummer. I wonder why he doesn't post here anymore.[/QUOTE]

Mainly due to his problem with getting on the site, he started a thread about it and all.

[seamusharper]

Keep fighting the good fight man...

[tycondrius23]

anyone here anything from craig ?its been a while since any update here ?

[Dreadnok Dread]

Sadly this is the last post from craig on flickr! I know alot of you are waiting for any info so here it is!



cradea2 says:

Guys, this will be my last update for a while, things have moved along quickly. Tests have finally identified the problem and I'm booked for emergency surgery a.s.a.p. (probably tomorrow). Without the surgery I only have two weeks to live. There is no guarantee that the surgery will succeed, and even if it does it will only fix the immediate problem, not the cancer itself. Even with a successful outcome tomorrow I only have a limited time left at best because the cancer is beyond chemo or radiation therapy now, it's just too aggressive. Hopefully Deanne will be able to update on my behalf after the surgery.
Craig.
Posted 10 hours ago. ( permalink )

[Tracker]

i hope all goes well

[sithviper]

Frak, I hope everything goes better than expected :(

[tycondrius23]

damn . that really really sucks I hope that surgery is a success . and I hope somthing comes along that they can treat the rest with .before its too late.(hoping for some radical new treament)

[emike]

:( I hate to get this news. Please keep us updated. My thoughts and prayers will be with him. :(

[rds13601]

This really sucks. Craig you will be in my prayers.

[Cobra Freak]

my heart stopped and my jaw dropped when I read that. :( :( Man this is a total bummer :cry: Best regards Craig I hope that you have an angel watching over you man.

Best of luck,
Andrew

[ToneGunsRevisited]

I got almost the same message here at my flickr about him and I kno he'll make it out of this, but me and Craig have been very close in the 5 years we know each other, so I'm worried too.

So if we could have him, at least in our prays, it would be nice. In my name and probably in Crai's too: Thanks to everyone!