I don't know your faith situation but this talk helped me a lot

Aug 28, 2024
5:27:15pm

DodgerCoug Playmaker

All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants

President Eyring teaches that as we make and keep covenants in the temple, we will receive many spiritual blessings, both now and in eternity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/18eyring?lang=eng

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DodgerCoug

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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.

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