Posted on 7/11/2016 by dsjohndrow
Some of you know that I have been around here for a few years. It's not that important. I stuck with the plan and lost a lot of weight, not to mention I can run a marathon and fit in some much smaller clothes. I also made some people on the message boards mad. I have had 17 surgeries since I showed up as a Photoshopped profile picture on MFP. The heart surgery was only cosmetic. :) I had my knee repaired and I liked that so much I also had my rotator cuff repaired too. Then there was the colon tumor, a number of melanoma surgeries and some other crap. In 2013, just a few weeks before my first marathon, I had a surgical biopsy. The diagnosis? A malignant tumor. WTF, what I really wanted was liposuction and a tummy tuck to complete the weight loss process. According to the doctor, the tumor is small - compared to what, I don't know - maybe my head. Cancer sucks. We all know why. Here is the picture for tomorrow, July 2016: There is a half naked guy with an ultrasound probe strategically placed in the location where my ex-wife swears my head was. Truthfully it felt more like they took all the office furniture and shoved it up there. And oh damn, then they accidentally were a little rough on whatever it is up there that doesn't get a touch of local anesthesia. Then they proceed with the biopsy which feels like you were snapped with a large rubber band on the buttocks. 16 times. Did I mention they took 2 needles to inject antibiotics, one of which was pure molten steel? After the last 5 procedures like this, I just wished I was dead. This is followed by the recovery process, which includes blood. Supposedly it's not much, but I consider mine almost as precious as that of Jesus, and when given the option, I like to keep it in my body. It seems to come from everywhere. I have had a number of different surgeries and none of them hurt like this. The ladies are thinking, "oh, now you know what it's like to give birth." Well, I did ask for an epidural and never got one. But whatever it is I gave birth to, I won't have to send it to college or pay for a wedding. When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you think about a lot of things. Will I die? This sucks and will it suck more? What is the treatment plan? Can I run? Will I miss work? Will the treatment make me feel sick? And, "will I die?" That question shows up more often then, "Is there sex in Heaven?" Venting a little helps. The problem is that someone would rather tell you about an uncle who died from cancer then spend much time just letting you ramble. So that's it for today. My buddy Charlie is driving down from New Hampshire to drive me back and forth. Then I will get back to looking for work. |
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It's going to be ok. I hope your butt gets better.
In the mean time lace up your shoes and get back on the trail as soon as possible. You are an inspiration and your rambling helps too.
Thank you for reading.
I get tested regularly. I check in on your posts once in a while, I am certainly hoping and praying that all goes well for you.
Take care
cancer does suck and I am so sorry you have had to deal with that
sorry you have to go thru this Dave
Steve B
My dad died at age 52 from a sarcoma after a 6 year battle. And, he battled for sure. When he would go to his chemo treatments, he would wear a hat that said "Cancer Sucks" on it. He made my mom embroider those words on that hat, even though she HATES the word "sucks". But, it does.
Good for you to write about your experience. I am sorry you have had to go through all that you have. I am glad you are still fighting. It is a fight, and it isn't fair and it SUCKS!
Thank you for sharing!
Though this road your on is long, you are not alone, if you feel scared, reach out for my hand. Hugs!
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