Scott
Member
Steven, I love your positive attitude! I'm glad you're seeking out the best medical care. I am sending you my best thoughts and wishes! Take care my friend!
Scott.
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A whole new life.....
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Larryreitz
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YOU WILL BEAT THIS!!!!
Hi guys...
I had my very first round of treatment yesterday. Very pleasant surroundings big room with about 7 or 8 AMAZINGLY comfortable leather reclining chairs....... I really want one of them for home.
Missus and i were just admiring the view of the beautiful stream outside the window while the drips were going in...
The treatment nurse came over and said my cancer consultant was going to come around and see us...
Few minutes later the consultant comes in.....sits next to us and says......
' Really sorry to tell you this but you also have colorectal cancer '
To be honest, we all knew there was an issue down there but we kinda hoped it wouldn't be that.
Oh well.....just another fight we will accept.
I had my very first round of treatment yesterday. Very pleasant surroundings big room with about 7 or 8 AMAZINGLY comfortable leather reclining chairs....... I really want one of them for home.
Missus and i were just admiring the view of the beautiful stream outside the window while the drips were going in...
The treatment nurse came over and said my cancer consultant was going to come around and see us...
Few minutes later the consultant comes in.....sits next to us and says......
' Really sorry to tell you this but you also have colorectal cancer '
To be honest, we all knew there was an issue down there but we kinda hoped it wouldn't be that.
Oh well.....just another fight we will accept.
SteveJ
Member
So sorry to hear this. Hang in there. My prayers are with you.
jttheclockman
Member
Hey Skip you can beat this buddy. Keep positive and may the Good Lord guide your doctors and keep you safe. Will say a prayer for you and the family.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hoping for some better news soon.
We're with you on this fight. Keep us posted on your path to wellness.
anthonyd
Member
My prayers are with you. Stay positive because it does make a difference.
Tony
Tony
Jim15
Member
My prayers are with you. Hang in there.
Don Rabchenuk
Member
Haha.......ok a day for some smiles. 
My dear wife and I have decided that whichever way these unwanted journeys that we are now on, take us, they will NOT get us down no matter what.
We will spit in it's eye and laugh and joke till the cows come home. I'm determined that the last thing to leave my body will be my sense of humour !!
So...... if you are of a certain age, you may have heard of the horror/wonder-drug called Thalidomide. It caused devastating birth defects in the late 60's and early 70s, when it was prescribed to pregnant women to ease morning sickness. I think it's use in USA was quickly stopped, before the rest of the world. However, it is now a very effective drug used in the fight for some cancers, and is part of my treatment.
You have to take very serious control on the storage and handling of the stuff to take home and of course, no intimacy......
You have to sign legal forms etc.
As I live and am being treated in Wales, you may know that Wales is a big 'sheep country' and of course the standard jokes about lonely farmers abound......
A few years ago, an old IAP friend gifted me a naughty T shirt that I wore to my second treatment visit yesterday. ( Thanks D ) I told the treatment nurses that it was showing my commitment and seriousness of using Thalidomide.....
It got a good laugh from them and I'm pleased to say that several of my fellow sorry comrades in the treatment room also had a smile or two.
Even some that are obviously in a bad way....
Anyway, here's the pic. Apologies for the shaky hands. It says.... Baaaaa Means No !!!!! Thanks again D
My dear wife and I have decided that whichever way these unwanted journeys that we are now on, take us, they will NOT get us down no matter what.
We will spit in it's eye and laugh and joke till the cows come home. I'm determined that the last thing to leave my body will be my sense of humour !!
So...... if you are of a certain age, you may have heard of the horror/wonder-drug called Thalidomide. It caused devastating birth defects in the late 60's and early 70s, when it was prescribed to pregnant women to ease morning sickness. I think it's use in USA was quickly stopped, before the rest of the world. However, it is now a very effective drug used in the fight for some cancers, and is part of my treatment.
You have to take very serious control on the storage and handling of the stuff to take home and of course, no intimacy......
You have to sign legal forms etc.
As I live and am being treated in Wales, you may know that Wales is a big 'sheep country' and of course the standard jokes about lonely farmers abound......
A few years ago, an old IAP friend gifted me a naughty T shirt that I wore to my second treatment visit yesterday. ( Thanks D
) I told the treatment nurses that it was showing my commitment and seriousness of using Thalidomide.....It got a good laugh from them and I'm pleased to say that several of my fellow sorry comrades in the treatment room also had a smile or two.
Even some that are obviously in a bad way....
Anyway, here's the pic. Apologies for the shaky hands. It says.... Baaaaa Means No !!!!!
Thanks again D
darrin1200
Member
Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. I am wishing the treatments go well and we will get more of your jibs and advice for years to come.
jttheclockman
Member
Now we have to take a step back here because you said you had a sense of humor and it has not left your body, have to say I think that ship sailed many years ago. I believe I will have to start making some more pens and showing them here to get you back in the joking mood again and you can make your somewhat smart comments that we all miss here. I will try to do my part in helping you in this recovery period and to sacrifice my humility and humbleness to do so, so be it. 
Listen while you are in the doctors rooms leave all the stainless tools alone. We all know your affection for stainless!!! They do not know what they are in for yet but you gave them a clue with that hat. Now the detectives have evidence too. Anyway get well quickly and with Gods hand you will. Take care buddy.
Listen while you are in the doctors rooms leave all the stainless tools alone. We all know your affection for stainless!!! They do not know what they are in for yet but you gave them a clue with that hat. Now the detectives have evidence too. Anyway get well quickly and with Gods hand you will. Take care buddy.
wizard
Member
Steven,
When I see a post from you I get excited to see what you created or helping another member with your experience. Not this. Steven my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Check your PM.
Kindest Regards,
Doc
When I see a post from you I get excited to see what you created or helping another member with your experience. Not this. Steven my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Check your PM.
Kindest Regards,
Doc
JohnU
Member
I'm sorry to hear this. Thankfully it appears you and your doctors have a great start at fighting it. My thought, prayers and best wishes to you Skip for a speedy recovery.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
I missed this update on the 21st. I hope you're getting along as well as you can.
MDWine
Member
Give'm hell Steven! Prayers for you and your family.