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General Banter => The Circular File => Topic started by: papabearjew on October 08, 2015, 08:46:51 PM

Title: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: papabearjew on October 08, 2015, 08:46:51 PM
Many of you wished me well on this past Tuesday's chemo treatment. The Good: no chemo this well. The bad: treatment was put off till next week due to the severity of the the side effects I've been struggling with. The ugly is due to the fact that the cancer keeps spreading and growing chemo is a long term part off my life. Only breaks will be when additional surgery is needed. That really sucks. Plus in 5 years I've had 5 major surgeries. Nothing that a new turntable and awesome RTR won't help a bit. I drown my sorrows in music. I'll let you know when everything is up for bids (lol)
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: Anders on October 08, 2015, 09:24:23 PM
I wonder if there are any alternative medicines that would help you.
Some say it could be what you eat.
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: schwarcw on October 08, 2015, 10:19:29 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you Brad.  Keep your head up and fight the good fight!  You will probably bury us all!

Best regards,
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: papabearjew on October 08, 2015, 10:37:32 PM
Anders, problem is that I have a very aggressive type of cancer that keeps spreading. 5 major surgeries and tons of chemo so far has kept me alive, though miserable, for over 5 years since original diagnosis. I guess I have to be thankful for that. I do have an occasional melt down. The Pirates loss to the Cubs in the wildcard playoff was devastating after watching every game of the season. That same day the two RTR decks hooked up to my stereo Cramped out. I went to bed really pissed off.
Thanks
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: papabearjew on October 08, 2015, 10:38:57 PM
Thanks Carl, but if I bury any of you it would only be if you have really bad luck
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Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on October 08, 2015, 11:57:06 PM
Brad, I think about you often.   Let me know when you are up for visitors.
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: F1nut on October 09, 2015, 02:51:23 AM
Cancer sucks!

I've got nothing else.
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: EmperorNorton on October 09, 2015, 09:54:53 AM
PBJ,

As Lightning Sam Hopkins said 'Bad luck and trouble, two of my best friends."

Just wanted to wish you the best as your treatment proceeds.   Despite your prognosis, you have a very good attitude about it all and that will carry a lot of the burden you have to bear.   

Have a musical weekend!

mike
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: gdv on October 09, 2015, 11:08:36 AM
Brad,
I am in agreement with all the healing & get well wishes...  I pray you will be able to play the trumpet (at length) again...

& like Mike said...  "Have a musical weekend!"

Best wishes,
George
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Post by: Kingman on October 09, 2015, 05:31:14 PM
Praying for you Papa and everyone afflicted by this horrendous disease.
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: papabearjew on October 10, 2015, 01:12:19 PM
Thanks so much everyone.
Title: Re: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.
Post by: geoffr on October 10, 2015, 03:05:15 PM
Kick its ass, man.