Clem D said:You are in the fight of your life, literally.
The power of the human mind to heal or aid in the healing process is unreal. Don't be afraid to be afraid. As long as the fear does not paralyze you it can make you fight harder. You are in my prayers.
trolln4walii said:So sorry you're going through this very difficult time Hokie. May God give you the strength to fight it. The whole MJ family will rally around you to help you through it. Stay strong my friend.
ScreaminPain said:I didn[t want this public, but here it goes.
Hokie Fan, I too, was stricken with Cancer. I was diagnosed in 2003 as terminal. I sought a second opinion here in California and went thru a 2nd tumor board only to have them concur....terminal. The doctors estimated I had around 8 mo's-2 years to live.
I had 38 sessions of radiation and 2 boasts. I concurrently had 3 sessions of Chemo and another 3 later. The Chemo is a tough one, but the drugs they gave me eased the nausea to a point it was palatable.
Just this past January, I underwent an 9 hour surgery to replace my mandible with a bone from my leg. 8 days in ICU, skin grafts, etc.
I went for my usual checkup last week....and NO CANCER.
I'm telling you this, because I'm living proof that this horrible disease can be beat. I hope you have a strong support group....it will come in handy, if not necessary. I anguished with my family as I saw them try to cope with the idea that I may be gone. I saw my Dad cry for the first time in my life. I cuddled and cried with my g'friend as we attempted to discuss "her" future. I had friends from high school come by to see me (mainly thinking it was paying last respects).
My ordeal has lasted 3 years, but the outcome looks excellent. I have started playing golf again and I'm gaining back the weight I lost.
If I can answer any questions or be of any help, I want you to call me.....anytime, day or night.
I'm revealing this now, to you, because you will need all the support you can get, and this is from someone who has endured your pain and is a fellow Madjacks member. The members here are very compassionate as evidence by the outpouring of affection to "Box"s friend, Herb, as well as the number of posts regarding Jack's Dad.
One side note. Thanks to Agent0659 for not mentioning my health problems prior. He was the only one here that was aware of my operation, because I wasn't able to fully participate in the Golf contest the 1st 2 weeks. I owed him an excuse and therefore revealed my circumstance.
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