Cancer Support

Sparkly

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118. Thank you for your post.

Mon May 1, 2023, 02:52 PM

May 2023

I was recently diagnosed with stage III-B of a "high-grade" aggressive cancer. I'm almost halfway through chemo and then will have radiation. Time will tell whether all this poisoning will give me some good healthy time on the other side!

It's weird to realize my life will be shorter than I'd hoped, like the time for everything I wanted to do just sped up, and at the same time I slowed down. I'm sorry you are in such pain. That I do not have at this point.

I'm glad Kaiser has been good to you! I have Kaiser on the east coast and it's been pretty bad - understaffed, so they keep sending me out to other facilities in all directions.

Hope you can keep your spirits up!

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I've been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer [View all] SonofDonald Apr 2023 OP

Sending you all the best vibes! MLAA Apr 2023 #1

OMG I'm so sorry ... that is terrible, terrible news ... Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #2

Holding you in light and love. Your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as niyad Apr 2023 #3

Best of luck to you, my DUer friend. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2023 #4

Sending you good vibes and virtual hugs. brer cat Apr 2023 #5

You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #6

What can be said in the face of such news? I wish you the best. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #7

I'm so sorry. Solly Mack Apr 2023 #8

... alwaysinasnit Apr 2023 #9

Your fight is heroic bucolic_frolic Apr 2023 #10

My tolerance for pain is high SonofDonald Apr 2023 #28

Devastating to hear about your relentless moonscape Apr 2023 #11

I am so sorry you're dealing with this! Sending vibes and ms liberty Apr 2023 #12

I'm Faux pas Apr 2023 #13

They say I'm terminal but.... SonofDonald Apr 2023 #14

Your attitude in fighting these challenges inspired me grantcart Apr 2023 #30

A strong positive attitude has healing abilities KS Toronado Apr 2023 #35

I'm both saddened and inspired by you. You are very brave. Pepsidog Apr 2023 #36

Do whatever you can, and do it for yourself. marble falls Apr 2023 #91

Good care and a great attitude is so helpful. Wishing you continued strength and spirit all the way JudyM Apr 2023 #97

When I get out I will try the Rick Simpson oil SonofDonald Apr 2023 #114

If cannabis is legal in your state you should be able to get it at a dispensary. JudyM Apr 2023 #115

It's legal here in Washington state SonofDonald Apr 2023 #116

Aw, so special and sweet! JudyM Apr 2023 #117

Hey great attitude! We're on Vashon Goddessartist Apr 2023 #108

My son also has terminal cancer Lifeafter70 Apr 2023 #113

Your attitude is truly inspiring to me!! Sparkly Jul 2023 #125

My heart babylonsister Apr 2023 #15

Sending peaceful vibes your way Lifeafter70 Apr 2023 #16

This is terrible. May all the forces of The Universe surround you and send healing and peace. LoisB Apr 2023 #17

... markie Apr 2023 #18

Sending you every good vibe Alliepoo Apr 2023 #19

I'm so terribly sorry. Keep the faith. sinkingfeeling Apr 2023 #20

I'm sorry. LisaM Apr 2023 #21

Sending you my very best DU vibes Wicked Blue Apr 2023 #22

I am so very sorry. CousinIT Apr 2023 #23

I've already told all family members SonofDonald Apr 2023 #60

It's way too much grief for one family. I'm so sorry. CousinIT Apr 2023 #65

Long may you run, SoD. May you go home, feel less pain, feel all the love your heart can hold. ancianita Apr 2023 #24

Sending you love, hugs and prayers. gademocrat7 Apr 2023 #25

this breaks my heart KT2000 Apr 2023 #26

May you and yours find comfort and peace Botany Apr 2023 #27

So sorry to hear about your struggles, SonofDonald! pazzyanne Apr 2023 #29

frankly cancer should be drug out in to the middle of the dam street and filled full of bullets dawn5651 Apr 2023 #31

Holding you in my heart for strength and peace. You are not alone, you are dear to DU. n/t TygrBright Apr 2023 #32

.... progressoid Apr 2023 #33

I'm so, so sorry. StarryNite Apr 2023 #34

Bummer. Strength and honor. WheelWalker Apr 2023 #37

I'd encourage you to keep two lines of thinking open, if you can. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #38

Wishing you peace ...may you beat all the odds with treatment PortTack Apr 2023 #39

Vibes sent to you and your lived ones. applegrove Apr 2023 #40

So very sorry... rogerballard Apr 2023 #41

I am praying that every day you have is FULL of blessings and zero pain! Keep it up! Life's worth it keopeli Apr 2023 #42

So sorry to hear this news.. Desert grandma Apr 2023 #43

Sent up a prayer for healing vibes for you. iluvtennis Apr 2023 #44

So sorry and send you hugs riverbendviewgal Apr 2023 #45

I am so sorry you are suffering. pandr32 Apr 2023 #46

So very sorry. Cancer sucks so bad. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2023 #47

I'm so sorry for all you're going through. Jay25 Apr 2023 #48

Do whatever they offer that gives you comfort and decreases pain. TNNurse Apr 2023 #49

Yes it is, Washington state is legal SonofDonald Apr 2023 #66

It does sound like a very tough diagnosis. TNNurse Apr 2023 #72

Sometimes it's hard to find the right words. democrank Apr 2023 #50

Continue to live, laugh, love and never quit housecat Apr 2023 #51

So sorry to hear this. You ave already been through a ton. Hope you get out in the 10 days. Evolve Dammit Apr 2023 #52

Fuck cancer Lanius Apr 2023 #53

May peace attend your days, always Hekate Apr 2023 #54

Amazing Fortitude and Endurance FrankTC Apr 2023 #55

I'm so sorry barbtries Apr 2023 #56

Oh no, I feel awful for your pain and having to deal with this. It sounds like are facing everything TeamProg Apr 2023 #57

I'm sorry cate94 Apr 2023 #58

Very sorry to hear this. Abigail_Adams Apr 2023 #59

Nobody should have to endure this kind of pain. sellitman Apr 2023 #61

I'm grateful for your years of service in your life. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2023 #62

Enjoy every day Wild blueberry Apr 2023 #63

Thank you for sharing. You're in my prayers and good vibrations duhneece Apr 2023 #64

Shit! I don't know your beliefs, but mine... and unless hundreds of NDE'ers are hoaxters... say Karadeniz Apr 2023 #67

I pray for your comfort. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Maraya1969 Apr 2023 #68

Oh no. I'm sorry you are so uncomfortable AllyCat Apr 2023 #69

I'm so sorry. area51 Apr 2023 #70

I'm sorry MustLoveBeagles Apr 2023 #71

I am so sorry you are in such pain. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through judesedit Apr 2023 #73

If you need someone to talk to or to laugh with send me a message. BlueLucy Apr 2023 #74

Love and warm healing vibes to you! colorado_ufo Apr 2023 #75

(((((((((HUGS))))))))) UpInArms Apr 2023 #76

So sorry to hear about your pain. TdeV Apr 2023 #77

Hugs. Sending peaceful healing vibes. onecaliberal Apr 2023 #78

Sending love and peaceful vibes. sheshe2 Apr 2023 #79

As the days move forward, I hope you are filled peace and love. Fla Dem Apr 2023 #80

I'm very sorry that you're going through this. yardwork Apr 2023 #81

Sending all claudette Apr 2023 #82

I'm sorry that you're going through such a tough ordeal. Beacool Apr 2023 #83

Honoring and admiring your fortitude, will be holding you in the light! n/t KatK Apr 2023 #84

I hope that the pain gets managed asap!!!! and that Tumbulu Apr 2023 #85

Dying well, if that must be, is a part of living well. You seem to be very capable of that. Atticus Apr 2023 #86

When I start feeling sorry for myself I guess i'll just come here ratchiweenie Apr 2023 #87

I'm so sorry, Mark. highplainsdem Apr 2023 #88

Thank you so much, that does help SonofDonald Apr 2023 #95

{{{{{Mark}}}}} No, I can't imagine what you've been dealing with. Like others here, I'm in awe of highplainsdem Apr 2023 #110

Peace to you. Know that you are loved. cayugafalls Apr 2023 #89

Best Wishes Jazz Jon Apr 2023 #90

Wow! I'm sorry you are going through all this pain. Bluethroughu Apr 2023 #92

Sending healing for your shattered places wendyb-NC Apr 2023 #93

I'm very sorry to read of your pain and diagnosis. stollen Apr 2023 #94

Thank you for sharing your experiences with so much love and joy. mia Apr 2023 #96

Sending strong L🩵VE to you. There's no distance in the Spirit. sprinkleeninow Apr 2023 #98

I marvel at your calm in the face of this. DFW Apr 2023 #99

Good vibes vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #100

So very very sorry about this diva77 Apr 2023 #101

❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Apr 2023 #102

sending you good vibes. Hope the pain lets up BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 2023 #103

I wish there was something I could offer other than murielm99 Apr 2023 #104

You are in my thoughts. Scottie Mom Apr 2023 #105

As one in medicine it is horrible that I am helpless to bring some alternative to you. I can only hlthe2b Apr 2023 #106

Oh I am so sorry. Sending you love and light and wishes for the LiberalLoner Apr 2023 #107

Live, laugh, love and cry The Jungle 1 Apr 2023 #109

Peace, love and light to you. 58Sunliner Apr 2023 #111

You are in our thoughts... CaptainTruth Apr 2023 #112

Thank you for your post. Sparkly May 2023 #118

Thank you for the good wishes SonofDonald May 2023 #119

I am so sorry. CrispyQ May 2023 #120

I'm sorry cate94 May 2023 #121

Always remember that your DU family loves you! colorado_ufo Jun 2023 #122

I am so sorry for your disease and pain. barbaraann Jun 2023 #123

Oh I am so so sorry, especially for the pain that isn't managed well, and for the bad news. LiberalLoner Jun 2023 #124

I don't know if this would interest you but Sparkly Jul 2023 #126

If there are any updates about SonofDonald, could we be apprised? Sparkly Jul 2024 #127

I'm confident you'll live to Elessar Zappa Aug 2024 #128