Brain Cancer

[drivingmrpeter]

30 year old male very good physical condition.

Wed- Head ache....stopped by the Dr. on the way home from work.

Thur- Morning was an MRI...Afternoon was told a brain tumor found and was in ICU by afternoon.

Fri- Planned 2pm surgery bumped to 2pm Saturday was told wanted to run more tests. Tumor is bigger than thought.

Sat- morning more tests reveal it's "twinkie" sized with 6 tentacles....right front somewhere....can be treated....not cured.. Cancer. Planned 8am Sunday surgery.

Sun- After 12 hrs of surgery they couldn't get it all....

Mon- they're keeping him doped up....when he's awake he's in pain... though seems to be recovering quick from surgery.....

I'm talking about my 30 year old little brother......
You never know when or how fast it all can change...

DMP

 

[stinkynuts]

I'm very sorry to hear about your brother. Take good care of him, and best of luck.

You're right, any one of us can be next at any moment.

 

[fun-guy]

30 year old male very good physical condition.

Wed- Head ache....stopped by the Dr. on the way home from work.

Thur- Morning was an MRI...Afternoon was told a brain tumor found and was in ICU by afternoon.

Fri- Planned 2pm surgery bumped to 2pm Saturday was told wanted to run more tests. Tumor is bigger than thought.

Sat- morning more tests reveal it's "twinkie" sized with 6 tentacles....right front somewhere....can be treated....not cured.. Cancer. Planned 8am Sunday surgery.

Sun- After 12 hrs of surgery they couldn't get it all....

Mon- they're keeping him doped up....when he's awake he's in pain... though seems to be recovering quick from surgery.....

I'm talking about my 30 year old little brother......
You never know when or how fast it all can change...

DMP

I'm so sorry to hear this, it hits so close to home with me. I share your pain will pray for your brother.

 

[Shades]

My prayers are with him and with your family

 

[blackman]

Sorry to here about this. My wife die a fe years ago from lung cancer that spread to her brain. There is a drug called Temadol that can have very positive effects. They don't typically tell you about it in Canada due to it's costs, but it available through our health system if you push for it. I took my wife to Roswell Park Medical Center in Buffalo that have a ton of great neuro oncologist, it ony cost $500 to meet with them and get a second opinion, well worth the drive.

Let me know what I can do to help.

Take Care

 

[la venganza]

I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My hopes and prayers are with you and your family.

LV

 

[TheNiteHwk]

Sorry to hear of your brother. I know what it's like to go through this. Lost my sister to cancer several years ago. She was only 33. Knew she had cancer since she was mid 20's. Was told she was in remission. One day at work she just collapsed. Then 3 months in hospital till she passed. Total and shocking surprise for family and friends. My heart and prayers are with you.

 

[learningtoplay]

Lost my brother

Hopefully, your brother's outcome will be better than mine. Interesting, the family never talks about it- it is kind of haunting.

 

[goalie000]

I'm sure all of us that have been touched someway by Cancer, wish your brother and you and your family all the best.

 

[papasmerf]

May he have a speedy recovery

 

[A-ROD]

Be strong for your little Bro'

 

[peeler_feeler]

30 year old male very good physical condition.
Wed- Head ache....stopped by the Dr. on the way home from work.
Thur- Morning was an MRI...Afternoon was told a brain tumor found and was in ICU by afternoon.
Fri- Planned 2pm surgery bumped to 2pm Saturday was told wanted to run more tests. Tumor is bigger than thought.
Sat- morning more tests reveal it's "twinkie" sized with 6 tentacles....right front somewhere....can be treated....not cured.. Cancer. Planned 8am Sunday surgery.
Sun- After 12 hrs of surgery they couldn't get it all....
Mon- they're keeping him doped up....when he's awake he's in pain... though seems to be recovering quick from surgery.....
I'm talking about my 30 year old little brother......
You never know when or how fast it all can change...
DMP

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother and your family!!!

This type of news really brings PERSPECTIVE to important things in life. This is the third Cancer story I have heard about in the last week. My best friend's wife mid twenties -thyroid cancer. Collegue at work, late forties, breast cancer - returned after 10 years.

 

[MarkII]

Nothing can make this better, but my thoughts are with you.

This is a fact of life, people pass and ther is nothing we can do sometimes.

I've been there and I understand your instinct to reach out.

M2

 

[goodtime]

Hope your brother recovers and stay remission free.

NW, starving cancer cell is not new in the Alternative Therapy circle. Different treatments have varying success with different type of cancer.

Like Coley's Toxin, some are toxic. 'Western meds' consider alternative therapy as voodoo, partily because of those that prey on the deseperate.

NCI and few renowed cancer centers (primarily S.W. U.S.) are treating their patients with western med & alternative therapy.

For those want to stay health, FRESH food we eat have antioxidant properties. As radical as it sounds, juicing 'fresh' food is fast way for major in-take. Here's a partial list, http://www.cancure.org/cancer_fighting_foods.htm

 

[drivingmrpeter]

Terbites rule

I made this post to stress one fact.... live love and laugh. Be you....be real...enjoy the pleasures as they appear....the plug can be pulled at any time.

Thanks for all the words of support. The fact is the Cancer will kill him.....how quick is the question. I've spent alot of time researching ways to battle his condition.......Most promising are a few treatment centers in the US.

I tossed my brother through the front window into the flower bed of our house once...both he and the roses were picking glass out of their asses for a week.... I also knocked out a few teeth of the neighborhood bully for picking on him.......It's a brotherly thing.....

4 years ago after raking a line the size of South Dakota we decided we wanted more from life...it was time clean up bodies... stop drinking, smoking and snorting......I quit on the spot and thiough it took him a couple of years to really do it.... he did.... He saved 20k in 2 years and was planning on asking his girlfriend of 2 years to marry him and use the 20k for a house........timing sucks.

At 37 I've managed to tuck away about 85k..... and can access about another 50k in credit...... It's his now for any treatment he needs..... minus some for a hell of a brother to brother vacation ....somewhere where not only the weather is hot and wet......

On the upside......my wife admitted to a fantasy she has..... seems it might be a vacation for three..... ....terbite at heart eh !!!!

 

[goodtime]

Good to hear you & family are positive with love & support for your brother.

In our busy lives, it's important for us to stop and enjoy the company of those around us.

There were some promising signs with Antineplastons, Arginine, and Chaparral for Brain cancer.

Before spending big money on U.S. treatment, may want to check the Cancer society's Clinical trial database for Canadian treatments.

Some out-of-prov treatment may be partially covered by OHIP or work insurance. Years ago, Edmonton & another B.C. hospital has the trial treatment but waiting list were long at the time for my family member.

 

[drivingmrpeter]

Update

Once again......Thank you all.
Dr.'s said it's not good. Aggressive type 4.....maybe 15 months.

So here is my question.......Fight it tooth and nail...... or treat it and enjoy your time left.

Not a good day............

 

[goalie000]

Once again......Thank you all.
Dr.'s said it's not good. Aggressive type 4.....maybe 15 months.

So here is my question.......Fight it tooth and nail...... or treat it and enjoy your time left.

Not a good day............

Fight it AND Enjoy What Ever is Left

 

[xUxJr311fr3P]

At 37 I've managed to tuck away about 85k..... and can access about another 50k in credit...... It's his now for any treatment he needs..... minus some for a hell of a brother to brother vacation ....somewhere where not only the weather is hot and wet......

On the upside......my wife admitted to a fantasy she has..... seems it might be a vacation for three..... ....terbite at heart eh !!!!

drivingmrpeter,

My prayers are with your brother and your family during this difficult time. Life is short and too many of us take it for granted. You're a good man and I wish you all a great vacation!

GG

 

[Lapper]

a friend of mine died of brain cancer last month. he was lucky that he survived a bit before passing away. he was 37.

best wishes to you and your family.