I've been diagnosed with Terminal Cancer...

[Rocket_Ronster]

God bless you fella.
I hope your family`ll come on in time...and if there`s owt they need, they just have to let us know.


Dusty round here innit ?

 

[Oldstacker]

Like so many others, I have followed this thread without comment, just admiration for the fortitude you have shown and the courage with which you are now facing what is, for all of us, the great unknown. If it ever falls to me to have to face the the same situation then I can only hope that I can follow your example.
My best wishes and respect go out to you.

 

[185]

like many others i have watched this thread from day one.I have the greatest respect for you, and the way you have approched your condition.you have enspired me and many others to look at life in a different way.what ever happens you have left a mark in the lives of many. god bless.

 

[KRD]

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre salutes you. Your courage your humour and your practicality is beyond compare. With your permission we will use your example for teaching.

Let the end of days be perfect. Go in peace. All that can be done let it be so.

Your God go with you.

 

[shoutingwind]

Are you sure they are pressure stockings, not something a little lacy ad a little racy to scare the nurses?? DT_Xtremez_07: safe journey mate, don't be scared x

 

[the lovetoad]

I have just read your last post and then gone back and read every one from the start. I have laughed and cried and am still astounded at your outlook to everything.
And thanks for reminding me about the Olympics!!
I wish you God speed for your next journey and hope and pray for your family and those who were privileged to know you.
Will buy you a pint in the Rugby Club Bar when I get there!!

 

[Ex-Bay]

When one reads the beelin' & squeelin' of the x-list celebs in various comics, I think it would be good for the editors of said comics to read the Specialised journal. THey might realise what is the measure of a man.

If the day ever comes when I hear the same news, I hope that I will have the sheer guts and fortitude to deal with it like him.

May God ease your eventual passing, mate, you have taught us all a lot.

 

[mib stacker]

Like so many others, I have followed this thread without comment, just admiration for the fortitude you have shown and the courage with which you are now facing what is, for all of us, the great unknown. If it ever falls to me to have to face the the same situation then I can only hope that I can follow your example.
My best wishes and respect go out to you.

COuldnt put it any better

 

[HotspurIDO]

Per Ardua Ad Astra mate, and thanks.

 

[Oberon305]

Take care mate. Best wishes to you and your family.

 

[ady eflog]

Thanks for everything buddy, your thread is inspirational, best wishes to you and yours,

 

[firestorm]

I wish you and your family and friends all the strength and courage to face the coming weeks. This thread and your honesty and bravery has really touched me and brings back some painful memories.

God speed, I regret never having known you.


...I think I have some grit in my eye now.

 

[olliepop]

Like most I have been reading your posts from the beginning. Now sad that they are at an end. You have held your head high throughout and have found inner strength most would wish to possess. Although, you may not be here in body with your family and friends, you will always be in their hearts and minds. Until the day you meet again.
May your journey be swift and pain free.......
It has been a pleasure.


Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

 

[fatboy11]

Like most I have been reading your posts from the beginning. Now sad that they are at an end. You have held your head high throughout and have found inner strength most would wish to possess. Although, you may not be here in body with your family and friends, you will always be in their hearts and minds. Until the day you meet again.
May your journey be swift and pain free.......
It has been a pleasure.


Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

beautiful words mate....must be a bit dusty in ma room at the minute


ps you sir are an absolute inspiration.........

 

[Treehugger]

God Bless you, I have never seen courage or pragmatism like yours, or a sense of humour so resolutely unshakeable. I hope it's just like falling into a deep, comfortable sleep for you when it comes. As someone else said, fear not, and go to your Maker in the knowledge that you could have shown no more fortitude and virtue than you have. You are surely deserving of all the rewards there are.

 

[Perrin]

all of what the people above have said, and more! I have tried and tried again to find my own words but each time a draw a blank.not being ay all religious in any shape or means there is always one poen that makes me think hard, hope it might bring some comfort to you or your family.

Footprints

One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."

 

[Kryten]

After yesterdays oncologist appt, myself & Claire have decided it's not worth carrying on with chemo. It's not working so it's better not to put myself through it. No big dramas, came to terms with the news quite easily actually.
A lot of fluid has gathered in my legs as my liver can process less stuff which they control by mild pressure bandaging, this pushes the fluids back up to my liver. I've not really got pain but I am more distended & pressurised feeling. My right lung has a bit of fluid on it but this is being managed.
My mother in law Carol got me a loan of a wheelchair from the Red Cross so I can be shoved around town by Claire for a bit of a change of scene, however I have no muscle mass that would let me do this alone. I now have a massive posse of Community nurses who pop in and change my leg dressings everyday and a Raf GP who is only 20 mins away to give me any ultra strong morphine type injections (huge box of doses, needles etc) day, night or weekends as I need them, she is brilliant.
This will be my last entry and someone will update something or check out the Odiham RIP's when the time happens.
I would like to thank you all for your kindness and compassion shown in this thread over the last 9 months, our service truly needs people like you.
On the plus side, I won’t have to sit through the thousands of hours of Olympics programmes you poor people will.

It's difficult to add anything worthwhile to the masses of comments already added here, but I just hope that when it is my time to go I can do so with as much dignity, fortitude, courage and above all, humour, as you have shown over the last few months.

If we ever meet up in the NAAFI Up Above say hello - the first one's on me.

 

[JagerLass]

I've not logged in for a while and this is the first post I wanted to check on. I can't add anything to what's been said above me. Thank you for making me laugh and cry. I wish you a peaceful & painless last flight. Sending you and yours lots of love & strength. JL xx

 

[Jaymac]

After yesterdays oncologist appt, myself & Claire have decided it's not worth carrying on with chemo. It's not working so it's better not to put myself through it. No big dramas, came to terms with the news quite easily actually.
A lot of fluid has gathered in my legs as my liver can process less stuff which they control by mild pressure bandaging, this pushes the fluids back up to my liver. I've not really got pain but I am more distended & pressurised feeling. My right lung has a bit of fluid on it but this is being managed.
My mother in law Carol got me a loan of a wheelchair from the Red Cross so I can be shoved around town by Claire for a bit of a change of scene, however I have no muscle mass that would let me do this alone. I now have a massive posse of Community nurses who pop in and change my leg dressings everyday and a Raf GP who is only 20 mins away to give me any ultra strong morphine type injections (huge box of doses, needles etc) day, night or weekends as I need them, she is brilliant.
This will be my last entry and someone will update something or check out the Odiham RIP's when the time happens.
I would like to thank you all for your kindness and compassion shown in this thread over the last 9 months, our service truly needs people like you.
On the plus side, I won’t have to sit through the thousands of hours of Olympics programmes you poor people will.

I've been following this thread since the outset although I haven't posted as, tbh, I haven't known what to say. I have lost a few relatives to cancer and it is horrible.

I don't think I can really add anything that hasn't been said before but you have faced this with great fortitude, stoicisim and retained a great sense of humour throughout.

I admire your mental toughness and balls and hope when it comes it is as painfree as possible and I'm glad it was your decision to stop the chemo. It's better to go out with your dignity intact. I'm not a believer but if you are then may your God look after you.

I know you have made your last post but hopefully someone will be checking this site for you and will let you know the esteem that people on here hold you in.

Per Ardua.

 

[mild mannered janitor]

i haven't been able to post a reply like many others here because i simply didn't know what to say, you are quite simply one of the bravest people out there and have faced adversity with a dignity i don't think many of us would be capable of.

Bruce lee said "the key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering"

my god i cant think of a man this describes more, the story you have told here will mean you are NEVER forgotten and that makes you truly immortal.