This is no platitude and I'm not trying to make this about me or peddle false hope... I don't know if this is appropriate to say, or not, because it's your life we are talking about and I don't want to come across as cheapening the seriousness of your plight.. But I'll choose to say it because I think it's possible that attitude plays as big of a role as medicine. Everyone I know who has received that prognosis, has proven it laughably wrong.the verdict is in: Stage 4 malignant cancer, inoperable and incurable, of the pancreas, liver and stomach. If I opt for the most aggresive form of chemotherapy, the docs are predicting I'll be around for another couple of months to perhaps a year, maybe two. But no more.
Right there, you've nailed it: that's the exact reason I've chosen, over the last couple of days, to go with the most aggressive chemotherapy available and fight this thing as hard as I can. My own father was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in the early 1970's but managed to live another very fulfilling 25 years. So I'm not giving up.But I'll choose to say it because I think it's possible that attitude plays as big of a role as medicine. Everyone I know who has received that prognosis, has proven it laughably wrong.
At this point it looks like the lab will be going with me: in the town where my son & family live (Cranberry Township, PA, about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh) I've found a TON of nice 2-bedroom apartments (one BR to sleep in, the other for my hobby) at very reasonable rents.P.S. I have an absolutely TITANIC collection of electronic parts and equipment that neither of my sons has any interest in, and will happily give them away free to anyone interested. Only catch is, you'll have to come here and get them; I'd suggest either a pickup truck or large SUV. Let me know; first come, first served.
VERY happy to hear that -- the person that can get the most enjoyment out of that stuff is you.At this point it looks like the lab will be going with me: in the town where my son & family live (Cranberry Township, PA, about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh) I've found a TON of nice 2-bedroom apartments (one BR to sleep in, the other for my hobby) at very reasonable rents.
If I change my mind, I'll let you know...
(one BR to sleep in, the other for my hobby) at very reasonable rents.
Thanks for tickling this thread. Some may have noticed I've been away for a while and I'm very sad that I missed the start of this thread. I might never have learned the news if the thread didn't come up under "recent posts".I sent Dave a PM on Dec 19th, and he has not yet responded... Anyone heard any news about his well being?
Any news would be welcomed...I sent Dave a PM on Dec 19th, and he has not yet responded... Anyone heard any news about his well being?
I've tried but I'm embarrassed to say I can't recall his last name. I do have his cellphone number but all the reverse lookup providers charge a small fee to reveal the name and address info. I'll go ahead and do that if there's no better way. Perhaps an admin here can provide a little information? Send me a PM with a few more clues and I can run it down.It seems a few here know him personally. Has anyone searched his real name and location for an update?
Well if you've got the number why not just call it? That's a shortcut straight to the end of the investigation. I understand there may be some reservations: who will answer? what will I say? how do I respond to the news if it's bad? Will it be super awkward? etc. etc. But I think whoever answers, be it Dave or kin, will be touched by the call and the knowledge that there's a whole community of people who care enough to reach out.I've tried but I'm embarrassed to say I can't recall his last name. I do have his cellphone number but all the reverse lookup providers charge a small fee to reveal the name and address info. I'll go ahead and do that if there's no better way. Perhaps an admin here can provide a little information? Send me a PM with a few more clues and I can run it down.