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I started a new chemo treatment against my better judgement last Thursday. My situation is pretty much hopeless so at this point I kinda feel more like a lab rat than a cancer patient. Wasn't feeling real well Friday so I decided to leave work at lunch time. As I was driving home I blacked out behind the wheel and slammed into the curb destroying my rear tire. I drove it flat to a Goodyear dealer who was good enough to install a new one for the ridiculously low price of 156.00. I'm just really glad that no one else was involved and that no one, including myself, was hurt. I've pretty much decided to end any further treatment and let things take their course. And the hits just keep on coming!  |
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GreenLantern57
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Hail to the king baby!
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2012, 07:35:08 PM » |
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Sorry you are feeling that way! Best wishes and prayers for you.
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2012, 07:42:11 PM » |
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i really dont know what to say, except, dont give up,, of course i am not in your shoes and dont know what or how you are feeling inside but i just dont want to lose a friend i havent met yet,,,
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2012, 07:43:09 PM » |
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ahh man I'm feeling for ya. dealing with my wife's cancer is hell and back. but never give up man, never surrender (oh crap galaxy quest qoute)
keep a positve outlook, and get a second opinion. look to see if there is any other treatment option.
fight, fight, fight!
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2012, 07:43:58 PM » |
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That sucks Paul. Missed you today on the ride.
Keep fightin'.
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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2012, 08:08:47 PM » |
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Paul, you do what you feel is right for you. No one knows all you've been through but you. You have been fighting for a long time and I know you still have some fight in you, but if that's not the right thing for YOU, we understand. We're all here standing with you. Got you on our minds, in our hearts and in our prayers. We love ya, bro!
Dave
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2012, 08:29:20 PM » |
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paul , i love you man . mean it . your always on my mind dude . as said before wish you the best . just sucks to hear this ..as we all stand outside looking in with our hands tied. your a hell of a fighter , friend, buddy, hope to see ya at the hillbilly . with your crap eatin grin you carry on your face  take care my friend |
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2012, 08:35:03 PM » |
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Sure hate to here you are feeling so poorly,hope tomorrow brings you a better day,do what you think is right,but know you would be missed by many.
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f6gal
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2012, 08:44:47 PM » |
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I've retyped this several times... not quite knowing how not to sound callous.
Sometimes it comes down the quality of your remaining days. I know that you know the choice very well... keep fighting and be miserable or call uncle and enjoy what time you have.
It's a suck-ass choice to have to make; and I'm so sorry you have to make it.
Make the choice that's right for you, not for others... your friends and loved ones will support your decision.
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2012, 03:01:54 AM » |
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When Wimp and I came down to your house and hung out all weekend a few months ago we had a talk....I still say break out the credit cards go for a ride a long ride.....Live like a rock star you said when you are riding is when life is best ....Ride somewhere you've never been and stay in the best motels eat the best food . You told me you know this crap is going to take you out....Go down with a smile and I don't blame you for not pumping anymore of that chemo poison through your arteries.I talked with Wimp just yesterday and he wants to make another run down to your place in a couple weeks. I'm proud to know you Paul and hope when you go out you go with your boots on and not laying in a bed  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2012, 05:01:29 AM » |
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Thumper, you've certainly got a lot of folks that care about you regardless of the choices that you make. Prayers and best wishes from East TN.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2012, 05:11:23 AM » |
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Paul, you do what you feel is right for you. No one knows all you've been through but you. You have been fighting for a long time and I know you still have some fight in you, but if that's not the right thing for YOU, we understand. We're all here standing with you. Got you on our minds, in our hearts and in our prayers. We love ya, bro!
Dave
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2012, 07:00:17 AM » |
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Hey Paul,
Joe's right, ya know... usually is. Wanna hook-up and take that long ride? We could go anywhere in North America... Alaska, Canada, the western states... any or all of that for as long as you wanted to be out... Might even be a couple of others who might wanna go along on such a venture... Think it over...
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2012, 07:31:01 AM » |
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Wasn't feeling real well Friday so I decided to leave work at lunch time. As I was driving home I blacked out behind the wheel and slammed into the curb destroying my rear tire. I'm just really glad that no one else was involved and that no one, including myself, was hurt. ....I still say break out the credit cards go for a ride a long ride.....Live like a rock star you said when you are riding is when life is best ....Ride somewhere you've never been and stay in the best motels eat the best food . Hey Paul,
Joe's right, ya know... usually is. Wanna hook-up and take that long ride? We could go anywhere in North America... Alaska, Canada, the western states... any or all of that for as long as you wanted to be out... Might even be a couple of others who might wanna go along on such a venture... Think it over...
DDT
Sure hard to hear about the cancer, best of wishes to you and those around you. But . . . Do yourself and those around you a big favor. If you are passing out, please don't be driving, take a ride as a passenger with one of your good friends. Sure would hate to have you seriously injure someone or yourself by driving and "blacking out". Get your doc's recommendation on this.  |
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2012, 07:35:05 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this. IMHO you are making the right choice.
Like F6 gal said, its the quality of life, not the quanity of it.
Also agree with Joe. But you may also want your family with you.
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Ramjet
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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2012, 10:52:25 AM » |
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Hey Paul, sorry to hear. Hang in there.
Wife and I missed you yesterday on the ride. See you on the next ride
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f6gal
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« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2012, 10:59:03 AM » |
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Sure hard to hear about the cancer, best of wishes to you and those around you. But . . . Do yourself and those around you a big favor. If you are passing out, please don't be driving, take a ride as a passenger with one of your good friends. Sure would hate to have you seriously injure someone or yourself by driving and "blacking out". Get your doc's recommendation on this. I got the impression that this was Paul's first black out and was unexpected. I'm sure he would not have gotten behind the wheel if he thought he was going to black out. |
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« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2012, 11:40:43 AM » |
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I got the impression that this was Paul's first black out and was unexpected.
I'm sure he would not have gotten behind the wheel if he thought he was going to black out.
Yes f6gal, I know you are right and I'm directing only good wishes to you, Thumper, not any sort of admonishment. Still good to discuss the event with your doc. Best to you Paul. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2012, 11:45:24 AM » |
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Paul,
Do what Joe said, and enjoy what time you have to the max....and quit going into work. Take a trip with DDT and have a great time! I hope to see you at the Hillbilly ride.
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« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2012, 01:09:29 PM » |
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paul , i love you man . mean it . your always on my mind dude . as said before wish you the best . just sucks to hear this ..as we all stand outside looking in with our hands tied. your a hell of a fighter , friend, buddy, hope to see ya at the hillbilly . with your crap eatin grin you carry on your face take care my friend +1 Paul. I pray for you every day. Hoping for the best for you. Hay  Jimmy |
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« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2012, 08:02:52 PM » |
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Hey Paul,
Joe's right, ya know... usually is. Wanna hook-up and take that long ride? We could go anywhere in North America... Alaska, Canada, the western states... any or all of that for as long as you wanted to be out... Might even be a couple of others who might wanna go along on such a venture... Think it over...
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« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2012, 07:57:15 AM » |
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Good Luck buddy, with what ever you decide!
Hay
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« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2012, 08:06:37 AM » |
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Paul, we are all pulling for you my Friend and what you decide is right for you is what you need to do, and I agree with Joe and the rest of the folks here, ride like hell and never give up the fight, to hell with what the Dr's say do what is in your heart and leave your mark in this world....hoping for the best for you my friend....
WE hope to see you at the Hillbilly run.
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