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BigV · 10-02-2018, 09:41 PM

My BIL, A, has recently "completed" (?) a double mastectomy *and* chemo and radiation therapy for an unrelated lung cancer. Called him yesterday to check in with him. He sounded great, actually. And my sister, Y, saying hi in the background. She took the phone and told me she had an upper endoscopy scheduled for Thursday, wish me luck, etc. I told her "break a leg", ha ha.

About 1030 last night A called me from her phone saying they were in the ER and Y had just been given a diagnosis of "terminal pancreatic cancer".

...

What the actual fucking fuck?!

A had to travel to a different hospital for a blood draw today and Y had had more tests all night and a biopsy (or more) today, the results of which are still unknown to me.

Clodfobble · 10-02-2018, 09:46 PM

Shit, V. I'm sorry.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-02-2018, 10:58 PM

Jesus H Christ, V, anything in their background that they both got cancer?
I mean like where they lived or worked or something?

Glinda · 10-03-2018, 01:34 AM

Jesus. How devastating. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Fucking cancer.

Jesus. {{{Big V}}}

Griff · 10-03-2018, 07:26 AM

What the actual fuck?

glatt · 10-03-2018, 08:15 AM

I'm sorry, BigV.

fargon · 10-03-2018, 11:16 AM

I'm sorry V, fuck cancer.

Happy Monkey · 10-03-2018, 11:43 AM

So sorry to hear that. Best wishes.

BigV · 10-03-2018, 02:07 PM

Thank you all. I have no more information since last night, only "I am staying here tonight and they're letting me have food."

Gravdigr · 10-03-2018, 02:21 PM

This sucks, man.

Fuck cancer.

DanaC · 10-03-2018, 04:34 PM

Jesus v, that's awful. How shocking.

Flint · 10-03-2018, 07:27 PM

Sorry, man.

BigV · 10-08-2018, 10:57 AM

Good morning friends.

I'm at the cancer treatment center this morning for Y's initial treatment meeting where I will learn what I can contribute as a member of her support team.

Since my last post, I have had one phone conversation with Y during which she told me about the ER visit and how things went. What a shit show. On top of the actual diagnosis, the experience, *especially* with the doctor (a doctor) was comically horrible. She told me how he asked her if she wanted the sugar coated version or the direct version; she chose direct. Then that sentence, and some raised voices, and some swearing by the doctor at his balky dictation equipment, and at one point him telling her to "shut up!"...

I am not looking forward to meeting this doctor.

Anyhow, she's recovered from his assholeness and we have this meeting today.

Also, importantly, thank you all for being my friends. You all mean a lot to me, and so do your words of support. Thank you.

Griff · 10-08-2018, 11:10 AM

Glinda · 10-08-2018, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

Good morning friends.

I'm at the cancer treatment center this morning for Y's initial treatment meeting where I will learn what I can contribute as a member of her support team.

Since my last post, I have had one phone conversation with Y during which she told me about the ER visit and how things went. What a shit show. On top of the actual diagnosis, the experience, *especially* with the doctor (a doctor) was comically horrible. She told me how he asked her if she wanted the sugar coated version or the direct version; she chose direct. Then that sentence, and some raised voices, and some swearing by the doctor at his balky dictation equipment, and at one point him telling her to "shut up!"...

I am not looking forward to meeting this doctor.

Are there no other competent oncologists in the area? A major part of an effective treatment process includes a skilled, empathetic, and supportive medical team/staff. If the doctor is such an asshole, how can the patient have any real faith or trust in him/her? How will that lack of trust affect the patient's treatment/recovery?

Please, try to find a different doctor.

And give A and Y my love. And you too, big guy.

10-02-2018, 09:41 PM	#11056
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	My BIL, A, has recently "completed" (?) a double mastectomy and chemo and radiation therapy for an unrelated lung cancer. Called him yesterday to check in with him. He sounded great, actually. And my sister, Y, saying hi in the background. She took the phone and told me she had an upper endoscopy scheduled for Thursday, wish me luck, etc. I told her "break a leg", ha ha. About 1030 last night A called me from her phone saying they were in the ER and Y had just been given a diagnosis of "terminal pancreatic cancer". ... What the actual fucking fuck?! A had to travel to a different hospital for a blood draw today and Y had had more tests all night and a biopsy (or more) today, the results of which are still unknown to me. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-02-2018, 09:46 PM	#11057
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Shit, V. I'm sorry. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

10-02-2018, 10:58 PM	#11058
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Jesus H Christ, V, anything in their background that they both got cancer? I mean like where they lived or worked or something? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-03-2018, 07:26 AM	#11060
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	What the actual fuck? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-03-2018, 11:16 AM	#11062
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I'm sorry V, fuck cancer. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

10-03-2018, 01:34 AM	#11059
Glinda Fucktard Resistance League Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 1.14 acres of heaven Posts: 1,512	Jesus. How devastating. My heart goes out to you and your family. Fucking cancer. Jesus. {{{Big V}}}

10-03-2018, 08:15 AM	#11061
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I'm sorry, BigV.

10-03-2018, 11:43 AM	#11063
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	So sorry to hear that. Best wishes. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

10-03-2018, 02:07 PM	#11064
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Thank you all. I have no more information since last night, only "I am staying here tonight and they're letting me have food." __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-03-2018, 02:21 PM	#11065
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	This sucks, man. Fuck cancer. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

10-03-2018, 07:27 PM	#11067
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Sorry, man. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

10-08-2018, 10:57 AM	#11068
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Good morning friends. I'm at the cancer treatment center this morning for Y's initial treatment meeting where I will learn what I can contribute as a member of her support team. Since my last post, I have had one phone conversation with Y during which she told me about the ER visit and how things went. What a shit show. On top of the actual diagnosis, the experience, especially with the doctor (a doctor) was comically horrible. She told me how he asked her if she wanted the sugar coated version or the direct version; she chose direct. Then that sentence, and some raised voices, and some swearing by the doctor at his balky dictation equipment, and at one point him telling her to "shut up!"... I am not looking forward to meeting this doctor. Anyhow, she's recovered from his assholeness and we have this meeting today. Also, importantly, thank you all for being my friends. You all mean a lot to me, and so do your words of support. Thank you. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-08-2018, 11:10 AM	#11069
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	__________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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