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 2006-08-16 3:30 PM in reply to: #513581 |
Extreme Veteran  405  East Aurora, NY |  Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis...Be STRONG you can beat it! This is one of my biggest fears (yes, I check monthly at the very least).
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| 2006-08-16 8:48 PM in reply to: #513581 |
93 | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis, my prayers are with you and your family. |
| 2006-08-16 8:52 PM in reply to: #514074 |
Champion 5615  | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... You never know what to say when someone brings this to the front of your mind. All I can offer is my best wishes for a full and complete recovery. We're a pretty tight group around here, and we'll certainly keep you in our hearts and minds. I look forward to reading your next race report after all of this is said and done. Good luck and be strong. |
| 2006-08-16 9:27 PM in reply to: #513581 |
Elite 2661 DC Metro, slowly working my way to NC | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Wow, I don't know what to say except it's great that you've caught it now and not later. Kick it hard on the treatment and recovery. |
| 2006-08-16 9:56 PM in reply to: #513581 |
Master 1924 Denver | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... HEY ! All of us BT freaks are here rooting for you even though we haven't met ! Glad you got an early diagnosis and have the will to fight. You WILL win with that attitude. Your determination reminds me of when I met Lance (ya, THE Lance) at a Leukemia fundraiser ride in 1997. He was inspirational, like you. |
| 2006-08-16 10:26 PM in reply to: #513581 |
Extreme Veteran 656 quebec's belly button | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... my toughts are with you. With your attitude, you WILL kick this thing! |
| 2006-08-16 10:35 PM in reply to: #513581 |
Elite 2451 West Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I'll be sending tons of energy and prayers to help with the tough times. My best friend is a cancer survivor and a true inspiration. Her attitude is amazing. During chemo and radiation, she was like "MEH. I can do anything for a year." It barely slowed her up then and it certainly doesn't now! Stay strong and keep sighting on the cure buoy! |
| 2006-08-17 7:08 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Veteran 184 Dacula, GA | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Fish, Tough news! I just had the V not too long ago and I can't imagine getting that sprung on you amidst all the anxiety of getting snipped (kind of puts getting snipped in perspective). I'm a big believer in everything happens for a reason, so glad you were in for the V when you were. I'm sure your training will serve you well during your treatment. I lost my mother to a different type of cancer two years ago (almost to the day) and just wish she had found it sooner and that her body had been in better shape to fight it. So, now I am using triathlon as a way to hopefully help prevent cancer, but should that not work, then to help me fight it (my story just got covered in the local news last week if you have any interest in checking it out http://www.11alive.com/video/player.aspx?aid=56273&bw=). My prayers are with you. Best of luck in your fight and I look forward to reading about the great outcome. JG |
| 2006-08-17 7:22 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Master 2571 Tiger's Den | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... My thoughts and prayers are with you. Great attitude- great advice. To the girls out there. Make the montly check fun. One of those I'll check you if you check me things.....  |
| 2006-08-17 7:38 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Master 2346 Dayton, Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... I'm so sorry to hear this. Your great attitude will serve you well, though, and you'll be able to race before you know it. I bet the RD will roll your registration over to next year! |
| 2006-08-17 8:13 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Champion 6742 The Green Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Thank you so much for your thoughts, your prayers, and your warm thoughts. One of the things that I love about this place is that it attracts a huge number of quality men and women. There are things that separate us, make us different, define us as unique. The thing that occurs to me now is what brings us together, beyond simply competing in triathlons: a desire for community, a willingness to support each other in everything we face or attempt, and the love we have for each other. I have received e-mails, PMs, and postings from so many people from BT. One of the things about this disease is that it's a roller coaster ride. One second your up, then down, elated, depressed, triumphant, down, sure, etc... When I hit the low spots, I jump back here, refocus, realize I'm going to beat this thing with my God, my family, my friends, and the strength that each of these give me. If I had to be honest, I'd say I am proud, honored, and a little humbled to have you on my team. Thank you. Meredith--sorry to hear about your husband. Rest assured, my path is straight, my aim is true. Thank you for the benefit of your wisdom. TBZ--thanks for the hugs...and the example of a winner. Re: the sig line--Dead Freaking Last is greater than Did Not Finish, which is greater than Did Not Start. It was my theme for my first tri. Seems even more appropriate now--rest assured, I'll finish strong. emartin--you and I go way back, and I'm proud to have you as a freind. rd (my initials as well)--tell your brother--he should hear it from you, if he has not already. Thanks for the benfit of your experience... Again, thanks to each of you for everything....it means sooo very much! |
| 2006-08-17 8:20 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... So sorry to hear, but I'm so glad for you that they at least found it. I don't know if you've undergone further tests to confirm a diagnosis yet or not, but I'm sending out positive vibes your way right now. Be strong keep up the positive attitude.
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| 2006-08-17 8:30 AM in reply to: #513581 |
| Regular 67 | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Fish: Don't be afraid to take charge of your treatment. I had a good relationship with my oncologist. He even let me override his recommendation to take me off some of the chemo early (it was cuasing lowered lung functioning). If you don't understand the whys of your doctors recommendations, ask. Good luck on your treatments. John |
| 2006-08-17 8:31 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... In no way am I attempting to hijack or detract from FishrCutB8, but I wanted to press the importance of self exams. http://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html is a great guide. Older stats, I know, but FYI: Testicilar cancer accounts for only about 1 percent of all cancers in men, according to the National Cancer Institute. About 7,000 Americans were expected to get the disease in 1995, with an estimated 325 deaths. Compared with prostate cancer, estimated to kill 40,400 of its 244,000 victims in 1995, testicular cancer is relatively rare. However, in men aged 15 to 34, it ranks as the most common cancer. For unknown reasons, the disease is about four times more common in white men than in black men.
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| 2006-08-17 9:31 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Champion 6742 The Green Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Not hijacking at all. Guys: TCRC is a fantastic resource, as I noted in my blog. They have all kinds of info on the hows, whys and wherefores. Sty hits it dead on, guys--check yourself once a month. If it doesn't feel right, GET IT CHECKED IMMEDIATELY!!!! Time waits for no man...or his boys. In the words of Norman Stadler: Knowledge is Powa! |
| 2006-08-17 9:44 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Champion 6931 Bellingham, Washington | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Stay positive. Massive good thought going your way. |
| 2006-08-17 10:13 AM in reply to: #514444 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... FishrCutB8 - 2006-08-17 10:31 AM --check yourself once a month. If it doesn't feel right, GET IT CHECKED IMMEDIATELY!!!! Time waits for no man...or his boys. In the words of Norman Stadler: Knowledge is Powa! or...insist your wife/GF/SO take a real good looksee/feelaround down there quite regularly...tell them they can get a much better look at things than you can...for medical reasons only...ooh yeah... Seriously though, my wife does do a regular feelie on the boys for lumpy-bumpies, but pressure/sensitivity is a subjective thing, and it takes some practice...and more practice...same thing for me doing a thourough breast exam for her - she's always had some wierd thing for not wanting to check herself, so I oblige her... |
| 2006-08-17 10:25 AM in reply to: #514331 |
Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... I'm sorry to hear your news - but your attitude is excellent. As treatment grows weary, always know that we'll be around to support you. |
| 2006-08-17 11:14 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Expert 686 Lake Geneva | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Hey Fishy, Here is a great link for people who have cancer/serious illness and want to still be active through treatment. It lists doctors and resources. Please check it out! http://www.activesurvivor.org/portal.php My cousin is a breast cancer survivor and is helping to start this program I can give you her email privately if you want to talk to her about anything else. She is more than happy to help others go through this and kick some cancer a**! God speed. |
| 2006-08-17 2:15 PM in reply to: #513581 |
Master 2490 Atlanta, Georgia Silver member | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... I hope this helps a little: Today, I rode with a co-worker who, seven years ago, was diagnosed with the same thing. His situation was complicated by the fact that some cancer had spread to his lower GI. After an operation, a course of chemo and I am not sure what else, he got a clean bill of health and proceeded to train for and complete a local marathon, around six months after the last chemo treatment. Ran something around 3'20" on a tough course. If I hadn't seen it, I would not have believed it could be done. He has since qualified and completed Boston. . Good luck with the near future - However tough it gets, you can do it. c |
| 2006-08-17 2:32 PM in reply to: #513581 |
Expert 997 Littleton, CO | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... You'll be in my prayers. Thanks for the inspiration and positive attitude...and for the heads up. My hubby will be checking his taters tonight! |
| 2006-08-17 2:43 PM in reply to: #514528 |
Master 2571 Tiger's Den | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... sty - 2006-08-17 11:13 AM FishrCutB8 - 2006-08-17 10:31 AM --check yourself once a month. If it doesn't feel right, GET IT CHECKED IMMEDIATELY!!!! Time waits for no man...or his boys. In the words of Norman Stadler: Knowledge is Powa! or...insist your wife/GF/SO take a real good looksee/feelaround down there quite regularly...tell them they can get a much better look at things than you can...for medical reasons only...ooh yeah... Seriously though, my wife does do a regular feelie on the boys for lumpy-bumpies, but pressure/sensitivity is a subjective thing, and it takes some practice...and more practice...same thing for me doing a thourough breast exam for her - she's always had some wierd thing for not wanting to check herself, so I oblige her... It is a way of making it something you need to do more fun. DH and I reciprocate too....  |
| 2006-08-21 8:18 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Champion 6742 The Green Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... Thank you all soooooo much. The operation is this Friday, so I'm gearing up for that. Your support, prayers and examples of courage are VERY encouraging. Going forth for the first leg... |
| 2006-08-21 9:10 AM in reply to: #513581 |
Master 1888 Winder, GA | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... My thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin treatment. |
| 2006-08-21 9:25 AM in reply to: #517190 |
| Veteran 197 Florida | Subject: RE: PSU Tri: DNS...Cancer diagnosis... I wish I had a great line or saying to make you feel better, but I don't. Just know that everyone here is pulling for you and those who believe in the stuff are praying for you. You will make it through this, there is no maybe. Now go and beat the @#%$ out of this thing so you can get back to racing !!! Edited by Millco 2006-08-21 9:26 AM |
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