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.

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

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Holy crap! There were five troop builders in 1985 - what am I getting myself into!?!

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.

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In prayers too.

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outrider, I am so sorry for your misfortune.
I will keep you in my prayers and thank you for being a big inspiration in my Pics!

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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.

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"The future's uncertain and the end is always near." - The Doors "Roadhouse Blues".

I am without words, brother. You are truely an inspiration to everyone here, especially me! This is undoubtably crushing news for all of us. You can be certain I am thankful to God for everything You have shared with us in the past and everything you will in the future! Stay strong buddy!

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