Really crummy news.
ole dirty bastard
SuperSport
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 976
From: my house
I was recently diagnosed with Colon Cancer. I will be going in for surgery on the 21st to have the entire colon removed and hopefully never have a chance of this happening again. The doctors said that they would leave me enough to be able to ****, however it would be very frequent and not so solid.
I have a family history of colon cancer both grandfathers had it. My only symptom is that I have been anemic for the past 2 years and would ocasionaly have stomach pain like gas pains in the abdomen.
I am looking at a minimum 8 weeks out for just the surgery alone, chemo therapy will take more time. I don't know the extent yet hopefully it has not progressed beyond the colon wall.
Take care everyone I will keep in touch.
I have a family history of colon cancer both grandfathers had it. My only symptom is that I have been anemic for the past 2 years and would ocasionaly have stomach pain like gas pains in the abdomen.
I am looking at a minimum 8 weeks out for just the surgery alone, chemo therapy will take more time. I don't know the extent yet hopefully it has not progressed beyond the colon wall.
Take care everyone I will keep in touch.
wow man good luck...i really mean it.
it reminds me to get checked...im way behind in that regard.
it runs in my family also.
my mother has it and my uncle passed away 4 years ago xmas day.
my phone rang 7 am xmas and i ignored the call....i didnt recognize no.
they found my uncle several hours later with the phone in his hand...my no. was
last one dialed.
xmas didnt go well that year....still bugs me.
so good luck heal up and get back in the saddle...win this for me man...i need it!
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SuperSport
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 916
From: San Diego
Hey everyone, thanks for the positive thoughts.
Today I said a temporary good bye to my co workers. What a great group of people they got together and took up a collection for me and my family.
During my time off I plan on finishing my new engine build, I completed the head porting the other day and now all that I need to do is get the heads resurfaced and new valve seats cut. then start bolting it all back together again. I cant wait. I should be 30+ pounds lighter and have 30 more HP
when I can get to ride the hawk again.
I will keep everyone posted as to my standing.
Remember to keep the rubber side down.
Today I said a temporary good bye to my co workers. What a great group of people they got together and took up a collection for me and my family.
During my time off I plan on finishing my new engine build, I completed the head porting the other day and now all that I need to do is get the heads resurfaced and new valve seats cut. then start bolting it all back together again. I cant wait. I should be 30+ pounds lighter and have 30 more HP
when I can get to ride the hawk again.I will keep everyone posted as to my standing.
Remember to keep the rubber side down.
Fastest Color
SuperBike
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,091
From: Lithia, FL
This is what chemo does to cancer........hang in there dude and get well.....
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MotoGP
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,452
From: San Clemente, CA
I've known several people who've done chemo, and it varies in the discomfort, but the result is often full recovery with life getting completely back to normal. Some don't even lose all their hair.
And don't be expecting Forum members to shave their heads in support.
The last time my head was shaved was at Boot Camp in 1966 at NTC on Rosecrans in San Diego.
And don't be expecting Forum members to shave their heads in support.
The last time my head was shaved was at Boot Camp in 1966 at NTC on Rosecrans in San Diego.
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SuperSport
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 916
From: San Diego
Sorry for not posting any new news. There is not very much to report, I am getting stronger day by day but my energy level drops off fast with some exercise (walking around). Today I go in to get my staples removed , while I am there I will ask about the chemo as well as get a referal into a diet specialist.
Thanks for all the positive thoughts and wishes, I will post up when I get a chemo update.
Martin
, while I am there I will ask about the chemo as well as get a referal into a diet specialist. Thanks for all the positive thoughts and wishes, I will post up when I get a chemo update.
Martin
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SuperBike
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,689
From: South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
I'm not sure how I missed this thread completely.
I'm glad to hear of your progress. Chemo seems like the haredest part for people. It sounds like you are on the road to recovery.
Keep the chin up. enjoy your time off and engine project!
Best of luck to you, brother.
Rand
I'm glad to hear of your progress. Chemo seems like the haredest part for people. It sounds like you are on the road to recovery.
Keep the chin up. enjoy your time off and engine project!
Best of luck to you, brother.
Rand
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Superstock
Superstock
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 321
It sounds like you're doing everything right zman, great to hear you've planned an engine build, that's what it's all about, planning to LIVE. You're an example for the rest of us to live by should any of us face this. Thanks for sharing your experience.
