Atheists & Agnostics
Related: About this forumHey guys...If you haven't seen my update in the Lounge, I thought I'd cross post for you evil son
of a bitches.
My friends started a website where you can help me beat my cancer.
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As many of you know, I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer over a year ago. I got a bunch of chemo, very aggressive surgery and radiation, and was pronounced cancer free in July of this year. However, since then, the cancer has come back...metastatic. It seems to have spread to my lungs and chest lymph nodes.
Now, I'm a pretty proud guy and I hate asking for help, especially when I know how many people are suffering out there. I am very lucky that I live in Canada and that many of my needs and treatments are covered by out health system. With that said, I'm also in a real tight spot. Because I was going to university and I am so young, I don't have access to a lot of sources of income others might. I can't get disability unless I quit school (something I don't want to do, even if I don't live long enough to finish), nor can I get EI or live off savings/retirement that I don't have. I'm only 33...my somewhat even tiny nest egg has already been vanquished.
Here is a copy to my blog where you can learn about what I've been through
http://thedanarchist.blogspot.ca/
And here is the page my friends started in order to do some fundraising so that I can concentrate on school, beating cancer, and maybe even take a small trip in the summer some time
http://joindansfight.blogspot.ca/
I don't want you guys to feel like you HAVE to contribute....things are tough, but my friends and family are helping me as best they can. Hopefully, this latest batch of chemo won't be so bad and I might be able to work a little. However, if you have millions of dollars burning a hole in your pocket and want to give a not-to-proud to accept help DUer a hand up, I would appreciate it. Even more, I would appreciate any emotional and psychological support you can offer. A big shout out to TAD, Argula latte, and my other cancer support group peeps. Share your stories with me....in a lot of ways, survivor stories are worth so much more than money.
Thank you.
Arkansas Granny
(31,536 posts)trotsky
(49,533 posts)This is not an update I wanted to get. But you've already been through more hell than most people, so I know you are well-equipped to put up a great fight. I will see what I can do.
Evoman
(8,040 posts)I seem to have some really bad luck...nothing much works out for me, no matter how hard I try. But I gotta keep going. There is no heaven waiting for me at the end of this. I'll fight till the pain gets too much, and then hopefully do it with some dignity. Or maybe, luck is something you can hoard...and my latest treatments will finish this cancer once and for all. A guy can dream.
meeshrox
(671 posts)to talk about sparing some $ with the hubby when I get home tonight. We'll do what we can. I didn't know it spread, so thanks for the update here. I don't post much but I admire y'all in the A/A group.
progressoid
(50,001 posts)As Trotsky said, this is not the kind of update we wanted to get.
Please keep us updated. We're here for you. We'll find a way to get you that summer vacation!
onager
(9,356 posts)You'll get thru this. You're a cranky bastard full of fight. I can only admire your attitude.
jaded_old_cynic
(190 posts)I always enjoy your posts. I understand what you're going through, albeit on the other side. I went through it with my husband. He didn't make it, but that doesn't mean you can't. Sending positive thoughts your way. Have a great turkey day! Keep up the good fight! Take care.