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Iam sorry Craig, just take it one day at a time. Focus on the here and now. Don't focus on tomorrow because it is a waste of time. Right here , right now. I still think your strong enough and tough enough to whip this. I'll still keep praying Stay strong my friend!! Rusty

Ouch, I'm sorry man

Hang tough brother....I don't post often as you can see from my count( but on here almost everyday) but keep your faith, family, friends, humor, and NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!

It's what got me through cancer. I beat it twice. I had a different type but God works in mysterious ways. I will keep you in my prayers and if you ever want to talk to someone who has been through treatments of both radiation and chemo I'm your man.

I first went through radiation and all seemed well and it was gone then low and behold upon one year anniversary of being free...it was back with a vengeance. I then went through almost five months of chemo....everyday 6-7hrs a day. No fun, not in the least but I kept my faith and my sense of humor and it made me stronger and those around me stronger as well which in turned helped me.


Like I said just pm me if you ever want to talk. I know you're down under but maybe you could contact some folks here in Houston, TX.....pretty darn good cancer treatment here. I believe it's the cancer treatment capital of the world. I know my doctor has patients from all over the world that comes to see him.

Thanks man, I'll certainly keep that offer in mind. I just spent a night in hospital having a four unit blood transfusion to prepare me for my first chemo session tomorrow. Compounding the trouble for me is the fact that the main tumor is so large it bleeds a lot, causing me to be constantly anemic, and therefore not strong enough to undergo chemotherapy.
Just to update everyone, I saw the urologist yesterday, who said the treatment for the blocked kidney tube would cause more problems than it would solve, so I have to put up with having just one kidney functioning for now. He also gave me the news that the cancer may even now be in the bladder and prostate gland as well as all the other places I already knew about. Every time I talk to a doctor, the news gets worse! :rolleyes:

My family's prayers are with you, Craig. Hang in there, bud. You're an inspiration.

Just because the cancer may be somewhere does not mean it is.

Thanks Hammer, and thanks everyone. I don't want to burden others with my troubles, but things are getting pretty tough now. The pain and discomfort have increased significantly over the last week and a half and it's getting pretty tough to keep going, especially when I see what this is all doing to my wife. She's been a tower of strength for me, but of course she's only human, and the stress is starting to show. I'm more worried for her than I am for myself. At least I can come here and be amongst friends, knowing you guys are behind me, and take my mind off things, even if just for a few moments.

I personally think in circumstances such as this that the most important thing to do is leave nothing unsaid.
Tell the people around you that you love them.
If the worst case scenario does happen it will be easier on them.
This is speaking from personal experience.

Other then that just stay positive, and fight with everything you got. You have the whole of joedios behind you, that is people you have never met and probably never will because they are a world apart from you, still you have managed to reach them on some level and have their support. So it matters man, keep up the spirit, I'm crossing everything I got for you man.

Craig,

I'm sure Deane will not give up on you and she doesn't mind all the stress. In the end you'll have a lot of time to rest and enjoy with her.