RockSlider wrote:Well my friends, apparently I have a fairly unusual case. They gave me a "better than 50%" chance today. It sounds like going for that chance is going to be about 6 months of hell.
With it being a large rectal tumor, the potential for "lose of function" sounds like it will really suck.
Sets one back and makes one think. Not sure what I'm going to do.
As to my OP I was being cynical, but actually I'm more along the lines of Harmony's thinking. Whatever helps them through it is good with me.
My only regret is not leaving my wife of 31 years in a better position.
I appreciate all of the thoughts given here.
Thank you.
I'm glad you've updated us, but this was not the update I wanted to hear, my friend.
Aggressive treatment is hard, I've had more than a few people in my life go through it. But one thing common to the experience of all my friends has been how much of a difference mental and emotional health has made to the physical battle. While you need to take care of yourself in terms of learning as much as possible about medical treatments and research, so you can make the right decisions with your doctors, you also need to take care of your mental state as well.
I'm sure your family will help you with direct emotional support, but please let all of us here know what we can contribute to keeping you mentally engaged and even in some respects, distracted from things. Do you need books? Magazines? Ideas for small projects or hobbies to engage with while you go through your treatment? Having something to do with your mind (and hands) not directly related to your medical treatment can bring relief and strength. Staying connected with "life," whether symbolized by your family and in real life friends, or your "virtual family," will help, I know.
Feel free to pm me and let me know how I can help.
From the Ernest L. Wilkinson Diaries: "ELW dreams he's spattered w/ grease. Hundreds steal his greasy pants."
