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02-21-2009, 08:35 AM	#71
rds13601 I'm insane Offline --> Posts: 3,125 --> Join Date: Dec 2006	Outrider 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

02-22-2009, 12:09 PM

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Okay guys, time for an update. I saw another specialist today (I think that's the third one now, I'm losing count!) and he gave it to me straight - which is what I want. He said that with the cancer as advanced and widespread as it is, that it can't be cured. All they can do for me now is help manage the symptoms and perhaps extend my "survival time". I start some chemotherapy next week with the aim of reducing the size of the main tumorous mass to try and ease my discomfort a little. Then after two months I'll have some more tests done to see if the treatment is working, If not, they will try something else. He won't give me an estimate of how long I have left until he sees what effect the treatment has had. When I know more I'll let everyone here know too.

Ouch, I'm sorry man

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02-23-2009, 01:30 PM	#73
msu44 Member Offline --> Posts: 44 --> Join Date: Apr 2007	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.

02-23-2009, 04:09 PM

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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!

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02-23-2009, 04:16 PM	#75
Flatline THEY ARE NOT DOLLS!!! Offline --> Posts: 16,465 --> Join Date: Jun 2007	wow Craig Don't Let It Get You Down Brother. Keep Strong Keep Fighting!!! __________________ MY FLICKR PAGE......

02-23-2009, 07:13 PM	#76
Hammerfel Administrator Offline --> Posts: 1,365 --> Join Date: Feb 2005	My family's prayers are with you, Craig. Hang in there, bud. You're an inspiration. __________________ Read Hammerfel's Dio Story, "Disciple" here My Want List - Help me complete my Dios!

02-23-2009, 09:38 PM	#77
Trench-Viper Veteran Offline --> Posts: 6,048 --> Join Date: Jun 2008	Just because the cancer may be somewhere does not mean it is.

02-23-2009, 09:39 PM

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

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.

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02-24-2009, 05:31 AM	#79
haradrel Resolute fanboi Offline --> Posts: 4,184 --> Join Date: Jan 2008	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. __________________ Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special Olympics - You may win, but you are still retarded

02-24-2009, 08:44 AM	#80
ToneGunsRevisited O Bope vai te pegar Offline --> Posts: 8,547 --> Join Date: Jun 2006	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. __________________ ADSUMUS