Really sorry to hear that, man. Good thoughts for you and your pop ...

My sister-in-law just completed 24 weeks of chemo.... so far so good, she's in remission. Lost all her hair though, but otherwise she's okay.

I lost a favorite aunt to cancer quite a few years back, a few cousins too as I recall. I see there are many "C" stories amongst the group here.

R3K -- nothing much anyone can say will make this any easier for you bro... just be strong for your dad and get through it as best you can. I wish you and your dad the best of luck, I can only imagine how I'd feel if this happened to my own dad.

4 years ago, in September my father was dignosed with cancer in his lung. He was a smoker. He had an operation a month later.

Cancer is evil. You think you got treated, but that's not the case most of the time. Cancer had infected also his second lung and his liver. I recall him having major pains, but he didn't want to show it us. Very proud, strong character and personality. Few weeks after christmas he entered the hospital again. The chances for him were very few now. I couldn't believe it. I thought it was a bad dream you'll wake up and everything will be fine again. This couldn't happen to him. Not to him...

Miracle didn't happen. The last week of January my best friend, the kindest and the smartest person I ever met, my father, died at the age of 52.

it took me half an hour to type this few lines. The memories are so vivid....

I wish the best for your father R3K and for everyone that has to deal with it.

You got that right.

Sorry to hear about your Dad, dude... :(

Sorry to hear that man :(





Mike............

I don't think any of you guys should smoke again.

My grand-father on my father's side smoked a lot. I think he passed away from many complications but he didn't live a healthy life. :(

My dad on the other hand, works out constantly, doesnt smoke, drinks wine several times a week. The guy is 58 yet most people think he's in his mid 40's.

Live healthy now and reap the benefits later.

damn, man.. I lost both grandfathers to C last year.. one of them on September 10th.. jsut glad he wasnt alive to see the 11th... I know that my 82 year old grandfather ALMOST beat the same kind of cancer your father has, and that he lived to the most right up to the end. Hang in there and just keep really positive... My GF was told "Dont buy any underripe bananas" and that was a blow, but 7 months later he was volunteering at the homeless shelter, so it's possible to get past stuff like this.. hang in there man, all the best.
Drew

sorry to hear that... :(
like eru said : guys try to give up smoking...

I'm so sad to hear that bro. I remember going to radiation treatments with my father when Ii was 11 years old. He died of Lung cancer. He actually lived on 1 lung for 2 years. I wish him the best and be as supportive as you can. SPEND shitloads of time with him. I didint know my father as an adult. Cancer hits the unexpected everyday.

Snow

Really sad to hear of your situation. My mother, no-smoking nodrinking all her life, died at 53 from lung cancer (pleura). Here's some of what I learned which I hope helps.

1. It is all about the stages and wether it has metastasized yet. The fact that it is in two sites would support the idea that it has already spread.

2. Call the American Cancer Society and ask for their info on both dideases. This will help you understand some stuff. Very good information and free of charge. This will help you feel a little less powerless.

3. SPEND TIME WITH YOUR FATHER. If you have unresolved shit, this is the time to put it to rest. Tell him how much you love him, what he means to you. If he passes, this will help you feel less cheated. If there are other family members, try to help them do the same thing. People can write things if it is hard to say it in person. Celebrate his life. Get a tape recorder or video camera and get some family stories.

4. The doctors predicted my mom's demise within a few days. If they tell you it's terminal and give you a time span, take it seriously. Not to say there isn't hope, but if there's stuff you wanna say--don't wait.

5. In the future, think about all the other folks who don't have health insurance and let it inform your politics a little bit. This also goes for medical research. I personally have become a huge supporter of medical research--especially gene research. Cancer kills so many people and there just isn't enough research--even though there are new avenues of research that are amazing.

6. Take care of yourself and don't get self-destructive. Seeing death up close can be a pretty traumatic event and if you have an addict background--the desire to use will be intense. Get counseling and join a cancer support group if you start doing crazy shit. There's even online support groups for certain cancers--it can be helpful to be in a place where people are going through the same disease.

7. Good luck, bro. Praying for you and him, even though I'm not much of a religious guy.

sorry to hear bro :(

Damn im very sorry to hear that ..


I feel for you thats for sure.


I just dont know what to say more..

Life is a Bitch kinda covers it i guess..


Good luck to you and you dad