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[Cowboys_22]

Stay positive amigo.

Good morning Pops and friends.

 

[Montanalo]

Morning Pops and all y'all. Update on my health issues.

Spoke with the oncologist this morning to go over the labs and PET scan and I had a chance to go over the report before we spoke so I had a good idea where this was going. No surprises, I am still doomed by Western medicine. However, the good news is that I can keep Miss Mika as my oncologist even though I am not going the chemo route at this time.

Since I already have the cynical point of view that everything in life is business including medicine, I wasn't surprised when she actually used the phrase "I am not going to SELL you on chemo at this point. I have a few patients, actually quite a few, that are reluctant to do chemo". Let me say here, I would not have hired Mika to sell for me or I would have had to re-train her. She also knows my background with that treatment for terminal people. Tough sell.

So, I am going to continue to see Sharon with the monkey's paw and three-legged monkey named Stumpy at the local Health Food store and Voodoo Lounge. And the mysterious Dr. Gaston Cornu Labat who may or may not be an escaped lunatic or he may be onto something. The traditional treatments with the traditional outcomes made him a little nutty so he decided to get off the reservation and he was the Chief on the reservation so they frown on that kind of behavior. He is a veteran of Mexican cancer treatments which I have discovered does not include margaritas, imagine my disappointment. Tequilatherapy has a nice ring to it.

A word about this alternative route I am taking and what I have discovered through my reading and research. I had never thought about this before and mainly because we didn't consider any alternative treatment but they can tell you how many people die from cancer, how many recover and go into remission and how many people actually beat the prognosis but only if they seek the traditional treatment. There are no statistics on how many people beat it going the alternative routes because no one is keeping up with that and the practitioners can't do that without the AMA and FDA coming down screaming hard on them. Have to protect the franchise.

I have met people since I began on this journey that have beaten the odds through alternative methods and I have read an excellent book on people that have beaten it titled Radical Remissions: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Dr. Kelly Turner who interviewed 90 survivors that used alternative treatment and found there were 9 common traits and interestingly enough 6 were not physical treatments, they were emotional, mental and spiritual and spiritual doesn't necessarily mean organized religion. 2 of these are the healing properties of positivity and following your intuition, which I am doing right now because I feel that. The other part does not come naturally to me, just the opposite as I am a worst case scenario person but in this case that needs a pause. So, say hello to my new girlfriend who is going to be by my side through this, her name is Pat. Positive attitudinal thinking and that is my strongest ally in this. I will lean heavily on her and I do foresee her being a bit of a nag.

I am going to do my best not to dwell on this because I have been making myself crazy weighing options without enough information and that has increased my stress, one of the S's to avoid along with sugar and sin. I made sin up, it's not one of them but you know me and alliteration, I was going to add sex to that but then you'd know I was fibbing. Can't argue with Marvin Gaye.

Another of the 9 traits is support and I certainly feel that in this thread, there is something about it. It has healing powers and even though I never had the pleasure of knowing Pops, I think he would be proud to know I am using his thread for support. I do not think I happened upon this by accident but didn't realize at the time how important it would be to me one day.

Gaston asked me a question that I have been pondering now for a couple of weeks and he asked me not to answer it until I was sure of the answer and it applies to more than just this situation. He asked me how I view this cancer, a blessing or a curse? At first, that was an easy answer but now that I have thought about it a lot, it requires more pondering.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I will be giving thanks for all those things I've been taking for granted and a little too much feeling sorry for myself before this even showed up. One of those is my sense of humor, my rock in any storm has come through for me when I need it the most. My family and friends keep remarking about how can I still be joking with this and I simply tell them I am doing Stand Up on Death Row and they eventually get it and I believe it is making them comfortable with this. I know it is me. Hell, it's only life.

Bless you CC and, thanks for updating us on your health issues. I truly admire your outlook on life and your intestinal fortitude.

That aside, I am reminded of an earlier post in which you intented to "leave 'em laughing". With that in mind, I have forwarded your contact details to a Nigerian witch doctor that I crossed paths some time ago. Not sure he has a license to practice in Texas, however.

All kidding aside, I appreciate you and your contributions to this site. Hang in there Coach.

 

[Montanalo]

Afternoon Pops and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Whether you're celebrating with family or friends, remember to give thanks. If you're traveling for the holidays, may you arrive safe and sound.

We're headed to our neighbors tomorrow to share Thanksgiving and the game. I am responsible for the pecan bourbon pies, wildrice and cornbread stuffing and the wine. Regardless what anyone else brings, I'm sitting pretty good.

 

[Runwildboys]

And here I was, thinking holiday traffic was making it a crappy day for me!

 

[CouchCoach]

Bless you CC and, thanks for updating us on your health issues. I truly admire your outlook on life and your intestinal fortitude.

That aside, I am reminded of an earlier post in which you intented to "leave 'em laughing". With that in mind, I have forwarded your contact details to a Nigerian witch doctor that I crossed paths some time ago. Not sure he has a license to practice in Texas, however.

All kidding aside, I appreciate you and your contributions to this site. Hang in there Coach.

If he only treats Nigerian witches, I need to join that union. Maybe we can find Hoffa?

 

[CouchCoach]

Afternoon Pops and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Whether you're celebrating with family or friends, remember to give thanks. If you're traveling for the holidays, may you arrive safe and sound.

We're headed to our neighbors tomorrow to share Thanksgiving and the game. I am responsible for the pecan bourbon pies, wildrice and cornbread stuffing and the wine. Regardless what anyone else brings, I'm sitting pretty good.

You had me at wine. Shame you had to go through all that filler.

 

[CouchCoach]

And here I was, thinking holiday traffic was making it a crappy day for me!

Hey, I still get pissed at traffic. "What the hell? Don't these people know I'm dying"?

 

[Runwildboys]

Hey, I still get pissed at traffic. "What the hell? Don't these people know I'm dying"?

You need to get a sign for your car.

"Cancer Patient On Board...Nothing To Lose"

 

[Xelda]

Very late evening Pops and Popsadoodles. I couldn't come up with words to respond to Doodles and still don't have the appropriate words. All I can say is stop dying and start living. I love you Doodles. I love all of you here just so no one thinks I'm proposing or anything indecent. Just don't wander off on us, we're your long distance family. Come here, easy, easy. Get the net Runny! I've got the good leash, Jan's got the treats and Montanalo has the cone of shame. I'll gladly make a donkey of myself for your entertainment. It just comes too easy for me.

Yesterday I got to live the dream. I was driving like it was 2024, yep without air in my tires. I pulled over to a gas station and tried to put air in but let a lot out instead. I was going to ask for help but saw a man getting gas with a giant on his jacket. He fixed all four tires up until I can get to 2024 or the doctor's office. I was only an hour late and plenty were looking for me. I'm such a treat! I don't know when I'll get this doctor raised, but he's a good one. Lots of mundane details not worth repeating. All is well on the Southern Front.

Have a good Thanksgiving everyone

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[GrammaJan]

Morning Pops and everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving to all.

No plans for me today (my sister hosted the holiday meal yesterday… at 3:00 (?). I guess there were a lot of family members that had to only work half days or not at all so she has a decent turnout. I was at work until around 5:00 and got home around 6:00… so… yeah) I may drive down to our local mall and see if they need any volunteers to help with handing out holiday meals. We have somewhat of a local celebrity here named Bob Vogelbaugh, who is lovingly referred to as “Mr. Thanksgiving”. Google him for more on that story. He’s been on an amazing journey of giving to others in different ways for a good 51+ years now. The world needs more people like this guy. It’ll be good for me to get involved. I love helping others, but also it’s a great networking opportunity!

Back to Iowa City Monday for the first of two yearly follow-up appointments.

Gobble til you wobble, folks. Y’all are a true blessing to everyone here. Yes, even (and especially) the most ornery of you!

Be blessed, and have a wonderful day.

 

[Runwildboys]

Very late evening Pops and Popsadoodles. I couldn't come up with words to respond to Doodles and still don't have the appropriate words. All I can say is stop dying and start living. I love you Doodles. I love all of you here just so no one thinks I'm proposing or anything indecent. Just don't wander off on us, we're your long distance family. Come here, easy, easy. Get the net Runny! I've got the good leash, Jan's got the treats and Montanalo has the cone of shame. I'll gladly make a donkey of myself for your entertainment. It just comes too easy for me.

Yesterday I got to live the dream. I was driving like it was 2024, yep without air in my tires. I pulled over to a gas station and tried to put air in but let a lot out instead. I was going to ask for help but saw a man getting gas with a giant on his jacket. He fixed all four tires up until I can get to 2024 or the doctor's office. I was only an hour late and plenty were looking for me. I'm such a treat! I don't know when I'll get this doctor raised, but he's a good one. Lots of mundane details not worth repeating. All is well on the Southern Front.

Have a good Thanksgiving everyone

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Happy Thanksgiving to you, X!

 

[Runwildboys]

Morning Pops and everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving to all.

No plans for me today (my sister hosted the holiday meal yesterday… at 3:00 (?). I guess there were a lot of family members that had to only work half days or not at all so she has a decent turnout. I was at work until around 5:00 and got home around 6:00… so… yeah) I may drive down to our local mall and see if they need any volunteers to help with handing out holiday meals. We have somewhat of a local celebrity here named Bob Vogelbaugh, who is lovingly referred to as “Mr. Thanksgiving”. Google him for more on that story. He’s been on an amazing journey of giving to others in different ways for a good 51+ years now. The world needs more people like this guy. It’ll be good for me to get involved. I love helping others, but also it’s a great networking opportunity!

Back to Iowa City Monday for the first of two yearly follow-up appointments.

Gobble til you wobble, folks. Y’all are a true blessing to everyone here. Yes, even (and especially) the most ornery of you!

Be blessed, and have a wonderful day.

And a very Happy Familyless Thanksgiving to you, Jan!

 

[GrammaJan]

And a very Happy Familyless Thanksgiving to you, Jan!

Thank you, Runny! It’ll be a good day!

 

[CouchCoach]

Morning Pops and Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.

I have a lot to be thankful for with a caring family, friends and you guys. I am one lucky man to have been led to where I am now.

 

[Cowboys_22]

Good morning Pops and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone.

Go Cowboys!

 

[Runwildboys]

Morning Pops and Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.

I have a lot to be thankful for with a caring family, friends and you guys. I am one lucky man to have been led to where I am now.

Good morning Pops and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone.

Go Cowboys!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, GUYS!!! Thankful to have all of you in my life.

 

[Montanalo]

Good morning Pops and Friends,

Friday was a quiet day - it rained/sleeted/snowed all day and today is shaping up much the same.

Black Friday is quite different in Montana than a lot of places. Instead of large crowds at the typical big city stores, Home Depot, any and all gun shops, and Cabellas were pretty crowded. There is something special about a well-armed and well-supplied populace.

Have a great weekend, everybody.

 

[CouchCoach]

Good morning Pops and Friends,

Friday was a quiet day - it rained/sleeted/snowed all day and today is shaping up much the same.

Black Friday is quite different in Montana than a lot of places. Instead of large crowds at the typical big city stores, Home Depot, any and all gun shops, and Cabellas were pretty crowded. There is something special about a well-armed and well-supplied populace.

Have a great weekend, everybody.

Have a very Militia Christmas.

 

[kskboys]

Bless you all every one!!!

I possess a couple extry wheelbarrows if anyone needs a lift after that extravagant feast!!!!

 

[LeonDixson]

You need to get a sign for your car.

"Cancer Patient On Board...Nothing To Lose"

Just too funny!