And the news is....not good.
 

Well, after having all the tests done last week, I saw the specialist today, and the results are not good. The cancer has spread to my liver and possibly one lung, and is also encroaching on my kidneys. The tumor on the pelvic wall is apparently very large and inoperable at this stage. He told me it doesn't look very good at this point, and that unless they can remove everything surgically, which is not possible right now, then they will attempt to give me as long as they can at as good a quality of life as they can. My immediate future is to see another couple of specialists next week to decide if radiation treatment or chemotherapy will be any help. My wife and I were obviously hoping for better news, but we just have to play with the cards we've been dealt.

I'll be praying for you and yours, Craig. I don't know what else to say except good luck, man!

You're in my prayers. If there's anything you need you've got friends here that you can count on.

Damn, Craig, that's harsh. You're in my prayers. Take care of yourself and get second (and third, fourth, etc) opinions for this. We're here for ya if we can help!

I hope things will turn around for you. Hang in there. Best of luck.

In prayers too.

This is real weak stuff Outrider, I know. I'll continue too hope for the best for you.

All the best with this fight against it.I hope the chemo will work.

support
 

It goes without saying that i backup everything the members say here, we support you 100% and hope that you can get a better outcome.
I wish you the very best and hope that if you can have treatment that it will subside and allow you to have a better quality of life.
If there is anything we can do, let us know and we'll do our very best to help you.

I am with You!
 

You have to fight!!!
I am with You, You are the best of the best here!!!
Francesco.

You're in my prayers. I believe that's everything is possible so let's keep facing the enemy! I know it must be hard at this point but remember you have a lot of people praying for you. God bless you!

That is very bad news. But remember that the Doctors allways presume the worst because they dont want to get sued later on if they were too optimistic. I wish you best of luck as I really hope to see more of your pictures. Please keep us posted with whats going on.

that really blows, keep fighting man. I'll be praying.

hang In There Craig!!! I Wish You And Your Family All The Best. Don't Hesitate To Ask. If There Is Anything You Need That I (we) Can Do Let Me (us) Know Buddy. ;)

I've said it once and I say it again; NO Retreat, NO Surrender! If you have to go down (and I hope you don't), go down fighting! This is really hard news. You just keep in mind, we've got your back.

Keep the faith Craig! I'll pray that the other specialists will find a definitive solution for this, and soon you'll be back 100% healthy!!

Hoping for a miracle for you man.
As everybody else has said, if there is anything we can do to give you strength and help, just name it.

I can say from your objectivity on your text that you are strong. That's good. So you can fight it back very soon. Keep strong and faithfull, we are all here to help you bro.

Oh man, that's just sucks in all aspects. I'm sorry.

I guess it's too late to go organic and whatnot. I hope the tests and predictions end up wrong and things work out the best for you!

Good luck with this battle Craig.

I dont know what to say but KEEP FIGHTING. You are a warrior and could win this hard battle. Please keep us updated. :)

I am deeply saddened by the news Craig. It makes me very proud your still in the fight 110%!! A lot of people would have given up!! You have to be super aggressive and you will win!! I will be lighting a prayer candle tonight for you and your family.

I'll be keeping you in my Positive Thoughts and prayers.

I am very sorry Craig, I don't know what to say.

:( This sounds terrible Craig. Keep on fighting, you can beat this.

Kurt.

hey man my father have cancer too , and he isnt that well , the radioteraphy is an option , well just enjoy every moment with your wife , family , friends , every sunrise every single minute , man i know that sometimes live sucks but u are a strong man and a pride joe ,its a pleasure to call u friend . u are in my prayers too , god bless u , yo joe....

Cancer has been a scourge on my family & friends too. :(
I will pray for you too.
Don't give up the fight.

Wow... I'm not even sure what to say. I guess all I can do is echo everyone else's sentiments. Good luck! I'm a firm believer that anything is possible, and nothing is set in stone.

Jennifer and myself are deeply saddened to hear this news. Even though we are a world away, I've always considered you my friend and have valued your opinions and your amazing talent through the years. We hope the best for you, brother, and you can count on us should you need anything.

You know we are praying for you.

"Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." -Winston Churchill

You are in my prayers Craig, I only wish you and your wife the best, and I sincerely hope that you can beat this, there are may more Outrider shots to be taken and seen.

Damn, I'm disheartened by this news :(
Good luck in your fight.
As everyone else said I'm here for ya. :)
Yo Joe!

Mike

You are a fighter, we stay at Your side.
Every night I'm prayng St. Giuseppe Moscati for You, my Friend.
Take the position! :cool:

Man, life is a real bitch sometimes. I feel for you and your family. I don't know how the law is down under, but from personal experience, I recommend that you have a plan. You need a will and a living will. You need to make sure that your wishes are carried out exactly the way you want. When my father in law died, his will was 10 years old and did not reflect what he wanted when he passed. It caused a tremendous amount of stress and conflict amongst the people that loved him. He left a mixed legacy and it shadows the way his family interact to this day. I know you're a practical guy and would not want your family to guess what you wanted or be troubled by things that you can take care of now. I am not trying to morbid, but take it from me, you do not want your loved ones to go through more than they have to. It may also help you to know that they are taken care of in the way you wanted.

My thoughts are with you. Even though I don't really "know" you, I consider you to be a friend and wish you the best.

Josh

I wish I could say I understand what you are going through, but I don't, and can't. I just hope and pray that everything works out for you and your family. Best of luck.

Man, I dont know what to say...

But remeber that nothing is never 100% certain and anything is possible...

So keep the faith, and keep the fight...

Never give up!!

My thoughts are with you and I wish you all the best...

Thanks Josh, and thanks everyone. I have made certain preparations in case the worst should occur, including writing a will. Thanks to a life of hard work my wife and I are debt-free and financially secure, so at least there's no money worries for my wife should the worst happen. It's all in God's hands now.

I am with everyone here when I say to hang in there and fight Craig. I am glad to hear that you have everything financially secure for the worst case scenario, but I would much rather log on each day and see Outrider pics. I am not much of a religious man, but I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

When it's in Gods hands, it is guarenteed to turn out for the best. If we know this to be true, and believe in it as sure as we believe that the sun will rise, than no weapon formed against you shall prosper. God knows the size of your shoulders and he will never place upon them anything they can't handle. It only stretches the limits of our will, not our capabilities. Don't believe for one second that this is terminal. this, without a doubt, can be overcome. Believe it! Many of us here are not ready to give up our Outrider and we will bring our petitions before God daily.

So lets kick this things @ss, so you can get back to owning us with your skills!