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Aug 28, 2024
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PA_pete
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RE: There are options
I worked in a cancer center for several years… at no time did any diet, or “natural” cure ever become successful. Get a blessing and if doable pray the Doctors that treat you may be inspired to find the techniques that will help you.
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I came home from work today with a voicemail on my phone. I just called back minutes ago; found out that I have cancer.
DJROSS
Food Fanatic
Aug 28, 5:15pm
Stay strong. You can fight this!
andrewg3
Aug 28, 5:17pm
Prayers for you
Skeptical Optimist
Aug 28, 5:18pm
Oh Brother, I'm sorry. Dang this imperfect world and our imperfect bodies.
jpesk2
Aug 28, 5:18pm
Just look at the response from all these guys here on cougar board.
jr0b44
Aug 28, 6:08pm
Very difficult and sobering. You can fight this! We will pray for you!
septicpumper
Aug 28, 7:44pm
Sorry brother. But have hope! You’ll get through it
homegrown
Aug 28, 5:18pm
I am sorry!! You got this!!!
My4Sons
Aug 28, 5:18pm
Saying a prayer for you. Life sucks. Cancer sucks.
Rivers Cuomo
Aug 28, 5:19pm
That's rough news. Pray a lot.
scall
Aug 28, 5:19pm
This is a tough post to read. I’m sorry this is your reality. It’s going to work
timponyloco
Aug 28, 5:21pm
hang in there. Sorry to hear that.
qwerew
Aug 28, 5:21pm
I feel for you brother. Prayers heading your way.
maizecoug
Aug 28, 5:22pm
That is tough. Cheering for you.
Projectoor
Aug 28, 5:22pm
Praying for you brother.
RocketCoug
Aug 28, 5:22pm
Stay strong! I just witnessed my big brother beat colon cancer a few weeks ago. There are so many options for making
RootieBoy
Aug 28, 5:23pm
So sorry. We have three neighbors who have recently succeeded in their cancer
CatamountFan
Aug 28, 5:24pm
Sorry about the diagnosis. I’d be fearful also.
DizzyDean
Aug 28, 5:24pm
You can handle this because you have a sweet wife in the next room. Lean on her (when she wakes up) and then don't
BlooGeek
Aug 28, 5:24pm
A serious matter for sure but scan will tell docs what is next. Cancer care has
WallaX2
Aug 28, 5:24pm
Dang, I'm sorry to hear that. I've never been in your shoes, but I suspect that
the rural juror
Aug 28, 5:25pm
Prayers for you DJ.
PJMort
Aug 28, 5:25pm
Absolutely brutal and gut wrenching news, I am sorry to hear it! I have not been
Blew
Aug 28, 5:25pm
I'm so sorry dude. It might sound weird, but I'm happy to be with you on this
NumbersGuy
Aug 28, 5:26pm
Sending prayers your way. I've enjoyed your posts over the years, at least I can
theozfam
Aug 28, 5:45pm
I just said a prayer for you.
cheezedawg
Aug 28, 5:26pm
Same. We're all pulling for you, DJROSS.
IdahoCoug
Aug 28, 5:27pm
I don't know your faith situation but this talk helped me a lot
DodgerCoug
Aug 28, 5:27pm
Prayers up. So sorry to hear
Unibro
Aug 28, 5:27pm
Bad news for sure. Glad they caught it though. You can fight and beat this.
DubuMfalme
Aug 28, 5:28pm
RE: I came home from work today with a voicemail on my phone. I just called back
deliciousmocha
Aug 28, 5:28pm
How old are you Dj? Family history of cancer?sending good vibes man
Stucoug83
Aug 28, 5:29pm
Best of luck to you! This is very beatable.
jdub
Aug 28, 5:30pm
I can’t imagine the kind of emotions you’re dealing with. Shows what kind of
Duke Silver
Aug 28, 5:31pm
So sorry. Good thing is you caught it. Can’t treat it if you don’t know.
NOCAL_YFAN
Aug 28, 5:31pm
You got this DJ. You have a lot of people pulling for you here
Mexicougazul
Aug 28, 5:31pm
That's scary and sobering stuff. Your selflessness displayed in not disturbing your wife's sleep speaks volumes to your
CLCougar
Aug 28, 5:31pm
Praying for you, brother. Stay strong! You can beat this!
Lalau
Aug 28, 5:32pm
Find THE best oncologist and make working with them happen. It matters.
BlackBart
Aug 28, 5:32pm
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Division Bell
Aug 28, 5:34pm
Prayers for you and your family. I’ve been getting colonoscopies every 5 years
Peanut
Aug 28, 5:36pm
POTD for the vulnerability
COUGALICIOUS
Aug 28, 5:36pm
Though not ideal still several pathways to defeat this
ABCoug
Aug 28, 5:36pm
I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Please know that you and your wife are in
Pinetree
Aug 28, 5:37pm
Sorry, man. I’ve always enjoyed your posts. Not that that matters much at a time
Russell Feathers
Aug 28, 5:37pm
So sorry to hear. We went through this with the hcbw a couple yrs ago. The not knowing is the worst.
valcorger
Aug 28, 5:38pm
Bummer. Cancer sucks. I am sorry.
Jelly Man
Aug 28, 5:39pm
You'll be fine. I hope it's early and your treatment goes well.
2ndTrombone
Aug 28, 5:40pm
There are options
cougarchill
Aug 28, 5:40pm
This is nuts. Do what your doctor tells you to do.
momowagon
Aug 28, 6:19pm
My friend tried to diet her way out of cancer until it was too late
cougarmeister
Aug 29, 10:40am
Your wife's breast cancer was cured by diet alone?
supertux
Aug 28, 6:25pm
RE: There are options
PA_pete
Aug 28, 6:35pm
A couple of neighbor ladies tried something similar. We had their funerals not too far apart.
Hank Rearden
Aug 29, 10:39am
Let the docs do their thing. This is a common cancer and there are
docrick
Aug 28, 5:40pm
I'm sorry you're going through this. I said a prayer for you. I hope they schedule your scan immediately and you get the
Sunflower
Aug 28, 5:42pm
If there is anything I can do to help you, please reach out. I'm so sorry man but you can beat this.
Coug
Aug 28, 5:42pm
I am sorry to hear this. I said a prayer for you. Stay positive. Fight!
Hawk Talons
Aug 28, 5:43pm
Thank you for being comfortable enough to share, and God bless you and your
LeonMarek
Aug 28, 5:43pm
My son was exactly in your position 9 months ago. He had stage 3 colon cancer.
Y'sWoody
Aug 28, 5:44pm
He's now signed up for a 35 mile mountain bike race in Colorado called the
Y'sWoody
Aug 28, 5:50pm
Better that you found it now, hopefully there's no metastasis and all you need
swimbro
Aug 28, 5:44pm
Dang, sorry brother. Prayers for you.
Swag Kazekage
Aug 28, 5:44pm
I know everyone's situation is unique...but maybe this will help you:
BlueKarma
Aug 28, 5:45pm
Prayers and positivity your way. Hang in there.
durandal
Aug 28, 5:45pm
I can't imagine the anxiety you must be feeling, but Christ knows. Here is a talk you might want to listen to...
Bar7h
Aug 28, 5:46pm
How old are you if I can ask?
SausageKing
Aug 28, 5:50pm
Faith check time.
Cougarclaw
Aug 28, 5:53pm
Kick it's trash DJ !!! We will be pulling for you! DJRoss name submitted to
ybecausethatswhy
Aug 28, 5:56pm
I’m sorry to hear this, but I have faith in the modern medicines and treatments that we have available now. I witnessed
Texas Hammer
Aug 28, 5:57pm
I had cancer…
PA_pete
Aug 28, 5:58pm
Had that same phone call 15 years ago. The next year is going to be a roller
momowagon
Aug 28, 5:59pm
Good advice. Remember being completely blind-sided by the emotional side of the diagnosis. You'll need
Soupie
Aug 28, 6:19pm
I'm praying for your wife and for you. I can't imagine what it would be like to
ForzaPuma
Aug 28, 6:00pm
I just gave a blessing to a non member friend.
bald man
Aug 28, 6:03pm
One step at a time brother. Prayers and hope from us to you. LOTS! of people will be cheering you on.
lightmann
Aug 28, 6:04pm
Many here have gone through something similar
TLCougar
Aug 28, 6:10pm
Is colon cancer characterized by tumors?
xgbs
Aug 28, 6:11pm
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supertux
Aug 28, 6:26pm
Smirk. nice. How many chemo rounds you been through?
xgbs
Aug 28, 10:33pm
That's hard, so sorry to hear it
korihor
Aug 28, 6:14pm
So sorry to hear, Brother. That sucks. Prayers coming your way.
Traveshamockery
Aug 28, 6:14pm
You got this man. Thanks for sharing. I’ll keep you in my prayers 🙏
HimmerFredette
Aug 28, 6:18pm
People! Just a reminder to those that are told they need a colonoscopy due to family history or whatever reason - If DJ
lightmann
Aug 28, 6:19pm
God Bless you brother.
Lifi
Aug 28, 6:22pm
May you be blessed and comforted
pegushin
Aug 28, 6:26pm
Stay strong my man,prayers for you and your family🙏🏻🙏🏻
Islandercoug
Aug 28, 6:37pm
I know how you feel, I was diagnosed with cancer last year. I had surgery in
akamai
Aug 28, 6:51pm
Hang in there. Not knowing is almost worse than knowing. 🙏🙏🙏
CAPX
Aug 28, 6:54pm
You got this!
Eggguy
Aug 28, 6:58pm
CB is such a blessing in so many ways. I’m so impressed that you’d share at such
Lefty24
Aug 28, 7:04pm
Sorry to hear this, but you can beat this! Stay strong.
Himni
Aug 28, 7:14pm
Prayers for you. Things will work out
KYU
Aug 28, 7:18pm
I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you, brother!
Marvelous
Aug 28, 7:23pm
May God bless you to overcome this disease and may you have the strength to deal with all the challenges before you.
SierraCoug
Aug 28, 7:29pm
So sorry 😭
ColonelMustard
Aug 28, 7:40pm
4 months into chemo for stage IV metastatic colon cancer
zetta
Aug 28, 7:42pm
Courage and prayers for you too. BTW- PET scans are the WORST!
Soupie
Aug 28, 7:46pm
PET scan takes longer than CT scan but don't have to drink that nasty contrast
zetta
Aug 28, 7:53pm
Oh I'm familiar. I've had several.
Soupie
Aug 28, 8:00pm
I can still taste the contrast when I'm reminded of it. Ugh. It's been years.
momowagon
Aug 28, 9:27pm
This is a very interesting take. Can you expound?
EQD2
Aug 28, 9:14pm
#1-- it's called empathy. #2-- I've had several. The experience & anxiety are horrible. Not worse than chemo
Soupie
Aug 28, 9:19pm
You seem to have misunderstood my question. I'm not asking why having
EQD2
Aug 28, 9:28pm
Usually a PET comes after diagnosis so you already know you have cancer. I posted a related thread to further explain.
Soupie
Aug 28, 9:29pm
May God bless you as well, my CB friend. Praying for a clean PET scan and remission.
SierraCoug
Aug 28, 8:04pm
I hope it turns out well! Do you have good support?
libertycoug
Aug 28, 8:19pm
My biggest support is my 2.5 y/o son
zetta
Aug 28, 10:54pm
Hang tough brother!!!
Borg
Aug 29, 10:34am
Be strong. We're all pulling for you.
qwerew
Aug 29, 2:38pm
Prayers for you, man.
mightybrick
Aug 28, 7:50pm
Family prayer for you tonight bro
bornbyu93
Aug 28, 7:50pm
You got this, you are a dawg and everything will be okay no matter what happens
CougarLucas
Aug 28, 7:55pm
That is really challenging news to receive.
Jimmeresque
Aug 28, 8:06pm
I remember when my wife was diagnosed with cancer, but we had to wait for more
libertycoug
Aug 28, 8:15pm
I needed some time to get myself...well emotionally balanced as best I could. I went to my In-laws as a distraction.
DJROSS
Aug 28, 8:22pm
Those are all encouraging things. Blessings to you and your wife and she hears this news.
Soupie
Aug 28, 8:26pm
Said a prayer for you and your wife. My heart is with you.
LeGrandBleu
Aug 28, 10:26pm
I’m so sorry. Didn’t you just recover from a stroke a couple years ago?
BringYourUltimate
Aug 28, 8:25pm
Wishing you all the best. Trust your doctors who have your best interest in mind
botticus
Aug 28, 8:54pm
Thanks for sharing. Waiting on biopsy results myself and just reading this thread has been an answer to prayers.
U.E. McGill
Aug 28, 9:25pm
I’m so sorry DJROSS. No words other than I’m sorry and mourn with you. Brighter
blackandblue
Aug 28, 9:34pm
Brother I know exactly how you feel. As someone currently fighting cancer I can
Millhouse
Aug 28, 9:37pm
Good luck man. Prayers for you and your wife. Fight on, and love life
RealSimsShadY
Aug 28, 9:38pm
Really sorry to hear that and hope everything goes well. If it's not too
SV72 Sale
Aug 28, 10:10pm
See his post here.
SierraCoug
Aug 28, 10:13pm
thank you for sharing
SV72 Sale
Aug 28, 10:24pm
Idk what to say. But it’s times like this that I am glad Jesus is real.
karatekid
Aug 28, 10:13pm
Happy to talk. lots of family have dealt with cancer
NYC and Japan
Aug 28, 10:38pm
Stay strong good brother! My pops at age 70 had stage 4 colon cancer and beat
Borg
Aug 28, 10:42pm
Thank you for sharing. I have been struggling with other things, but this thread
7FootRussian
Aug 28, 11:09pm
Sorry to read this, I truly feel sad, and what a jolt for you and family. But
BYUfan92
Aug 28, 11:44pm
God Bless you and your family. I don't know everything, but I know either here
RalphWiggam
Aug 29, 12:05am
Prayers for you and your family
Hank Rearden
Aug 29, 7:03am
My cousin had stage 4 colon cancer 10+ years ago and is a survivor still
Greg4BYU
Aug 29, 7:20am
My SIL's mother had colon cancer metastatize to liver 6 yrs ago now cancer free
Greg4BYU
Aug 29, 7:23am
Stay in the fight brother. Prayers
EDthoracotomy
Aug 29, 11:51am
The owner of the building I lease my clinic in is a dentist. He had colon cancer
Powerbait DPM
Aug 29, 12:54pm
RE: I came home from work today with a voicemail on my phone. I just called back
Kylester
Aug 29, 1:48pm
Sorry to hear that, stay strong!
David Lo Pan
Aug 29, 3:06pm
Check your boardmail sir.
The_Tick
Aug 29, 3:19pm
My wife made some pretty significant lifestyle changes. She beat choriocarcinoma
lurKing5000
Aug 29, 6:12pm
Praying for you brother. I know exactly how you feel. I may have had a different kind of cancer but I know what you're
Adrielle
Aug 29, 9:29pm
Different type, but my mom is near a quarter century since her cancer diagnosis.
TailgateU
Aug 29, 11:22pm
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