azfisher Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Sorry to hear of your troubles. Stay strong and keep a PMA...positive mental attitude.. good thoughts and prayers your way and as a wise man once said Go Fish!! VolunteerSwimbaits and surfk9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerSwimbaits Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Cancer sucks, runs in my family like crazy. Best of luck to you, and I will be praying for you and your family. Philippians 4:6 surfk9 and Primus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh626 Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Sorry to hear man, seems like you have good support by your side to help u get through this. I wish all the best my prayers go out to you and yours. surfk9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Sorry to hear man. I think cancer has an effect on everyone, everyone knows somebody that’s fought it, lived through it or passed from it. My pops has had 2 different kinds, he was 59 and then again right before his 60th birthday. (colon and then liver) in a 2 year time span, really kicked his ass, but did surgeries/chemo/pills/port, the whole program. He beat it and has a clean bill of health. You have to stay positive and motivated as much as possible, even if it’s half of what you’re use to, just keep grinding man. Happy to have you involved in the grassroots swap and glad that’s helping you thru this difficult time. Tell the wife you love her and be thankful. surfk9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tblando Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Michael, I’m sorry to hear this— it hits home hard. But I can tell you first hand, my dad has had stage 4 prostate/bone cancer for almost 5 years now. And what I believe has kept him going this long is having a positive attitude and continuing your every day life. Do what you love to do every day. It sounds like that’s the path you’re on and that’s great. I wish you the best and keep fighting no matter what! -Tony FishDr, surfk9 and Primus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHeINFamoUS Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, chefchris said: My pops has had 2 different kinds, he was 59 and then again right before his 60th birthday. (colon and then liver) in a 2 year time span, really kicked his ass, but did surgeries/chemo/pills/port, the whole program. He beat it and has a clean bill of health. Similar story, my pops is working through stage 4 colon cancer, metasticized to his liver. Last year the oncologist prognosis was 3-4 months left and he was hesitant to talk about treatment. 12 months of chemo, radiation and surgeries and he just got cleared for a final surgery to remove his colon and lymph nodes that have tumors and active cancer cells. We’re hopeful. He only weighs about 110 lbs, chemo was rough on him but he was always looking forward to fishing the week after infusion. I think it helped push him through a lot of it. He had to lay low over the winter, no fishing, but I did take him to Toxic Day.....he dug it. Hopefully we get to the second event. Hang in there stay positive and stay focused on doing the things you’ve lived to do. surfk9, tblando and Primus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Wow...Thanks for all the Positive Vibes SU.....as we all know the dreaded C affects some one we know....Stay Positive Everyone!!! Cj_bassinish and VolunteerSwimbaits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki814 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Stay strong surfk9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishDr Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Michel, thank you for sharing your story with us. As someone who recently stepped into the ring with cancer (prostate) and went through surgery, chemo and radiation, I totally get where you’re coming from. The initial diagnosis stuns like a 12” Slammer to the head and the treatment options never sound great. Still, grinding through treatment beats the alternative in most cases and, as others have said, keeping a positive attitude with good support is key. Treat it like throwing swimbaits - each cast gets you one step closer to your next PB — each step in treatment hopefully gets you one step closer to your desired diagnosis. Hang in there...we are all rooting for you. chefchris, Niki814, tblando and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Michel, I'm not a wealthy man so, I can't send you money to help you with medical bills or financial struggles. I will however, give you the most valuable thing that I have. 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 (ESV) 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. God is Holy and man is not. All men have sinned against God and as a result are spiritually dead in their sins. God's justice requires that payment be made for sinning against Him. The payment for sinning against God is eternity under His wrath. That's pretty bad news for all mankind. The Good news is that while we were sinning against God, He sent His son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for your sin. Jesus was slaughtered on a cross, buried in a borrowed grave, raised from the dead three days later by the power of God and then He ascended into heaven to sit on His throne at the right hand of God the Father. God commands all men to turn from their known sins and to place their faith for salvation in Jesus Christ. Going fishing, building lures, having a positive outlook and being strong might make things bearable here on earth for a while but, they won't do anything for making eternity any better. Only faith in Christ can accomplish that. I'll be praying that God would heal you physically but most importantly that He would save you for eternity. God Bless, Jack VolunteerSwimbaits, Niki814, Bass24hr and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asavamedhi Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Stay strong sir. You will have the strength to defeat anything. Tight lines. surfk9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodkitty Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 All the best. surfk9 and Niki814 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Glad to hear you're hanging in there, Michel, and that we can play a part in supporting you in these trying times. We're all rooting for you! Go fish!! Niki814 and surfk9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 12 hours ago, carlsbadbassin89 said: Damn bro so sorry to hear. Sounds like your a warrior and your making good progress. Give your wife a hug and tell her thank you for us. Praying for you and your family that you make a full recovery. Couldn't have said it better. Niki814 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 12 hours ago, carlsbadbassin89 said: Damn bro so sorry to hear. Sounds like your a warrior and your making good progress. Give your wife a hug and tell her thank you for us. Praying for you and your family that you make a full recovery. Couldn't have said it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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