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Showing Original Post only (View all)Hello Everybody! Time for old Snorty snort to check out. [View all]
Last edited Thu Oct 14, 2021, 11:39 AM - Edit history (1)
I have been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.
I've enjoyed being here for the past 13+ years.
Hug your family. Hug your pets. Fight the good fight and make good trouble.
I am sorry that I will not be here to help.
Good luck to you all.
snort (Pat)
Updating this thread just to let everyone know that I am absolutely floored by all the well wishes and encouragement coming from you guys. I WILL post the good and the bad over the next few (or perhaps several) days. Fingers crossed!
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Sending vibes for best possible outcome for your brother-in-law. Here if you need us.
niyad
Oct 2021
#12
((((((Pat)))))) Sending vibes that you be as comfortable as possible. Please know that
niyad
Oct 2021
#10
I greatly admire your dignity and grace. Sending more peace and love your way.
Irish_Dem
Oct 2021
#22
When it's my turn, I'll go looking for you. There's just gotta be a DU in heaven ...
marble falls
Oct 2021
#39
I miss xchrome and so many others so much. I never realized how connected one could feel ...
marble falls
Oct 2021
#152
Anything is possible. You might beat it yet. If not, you have a great attitude and we would
ratchiweenie
Oct 2021
#62
Sending healing vibes, positive thoughts your way, and hopes for the best possible outcome. nt
woodsprite
Oct 2021
#68
Best wishes coming at you. And Good Trouble is all of our jobs now. Hope you get some
Evolve Dammit
Oct 2021
#79
May the outcome be positive, the journey as long as you desire and the end free of regrets.
Moostache
Oct 2021
#88
So sorry to hear this, Snort. I hope you can overcome and prevail, but no matter what..
Celerity
Oct 2021
#96
Best wishes to you & your healthcare team in fighting this dreaded cancer. My thoughts are with you.
ARPad95
Oct 2021
#118
Hang tough, man. I've survived melanoma, throat cancer, and prostate cancer ...
11 Bravo
Oct 2021
#121