Harry P. Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 I have been sitting here for several hours trying to decide whether or not I should post this information. It's 4:30 AM here now, and I have decided to just do it. Plus, I have had more than enough drinks by this time to try and calm myself and get up the nerve to post this.If you have been reading some of my various posts you may be aware that I had been diagnosed with Sciatica. The orthopedist had me undergo a spinal MRI to confirm, bur he saw nothing unusual in the results. So he had me undergo a second MRI, this time from another angle (hip). And this morning, in his office, he told me what I had already sort of guessed was the real problem. Not Sciatica, but Cancer.Specifically, colo-rectal cancer. An aggressive form that is spreading. He seems to think that it has been caught early enough for a successful recovery, but he's an orthopedic surgeon, not a cancer expert.So tomorrow morning I go to see an oncologist, where I will hopefully get more specific information regarding my condition, and my chances of beating this.I have not told my children this yet, or anyone else. I want more specific information before I tell them. I don't want to worry them until I have a solid prognosis. But I feel like you guys are like a second family to me, so that's why I decided to post this.More specific information as I receive it.
afx Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you Harry. Fight hard.
astroracer Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Harry, There is nothing that can be said to make this better or to help understand why. You have a tough road ahead and I think you need to let your family know so they can be there with you. It's hard enough to learn this but it's even harder when you do it alone. Gather your family, fill them in and let them help and support you as this goes forward. Prayers for you and yours.I have a 40 year old nephew going through this exact same thing right now. I hope this is caught soon enough to fix it.Mark
jeffs396 Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Oh Harry, so sorry to hear...You are a TOUGH bugger though and can beat this with the right mindset!Chin up, stay strong. We're here for ya!!!
disabled modeler Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Very sorry to hear that Harry...hang in there and be strong...our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
cobraman Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Harry, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear this. All I can say is stay strong and try to keep a positive outlook. This can be beat. You have many friends here for you if you need to share even if hundreds of miles away. Thanks for sharing as that in itself can sometimes help. Prayers are with you .
hedotwo Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Wishing you the best outcome Harry! If I was a praying type, I'd do that too.
landman Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Harry, There is nothing that can be said to make this better or to help understand why. You have a tough road ahead and I think you need to let your family know so they can be there with you. It's hard enough to learn this but it's even harder when you do it alone. Gather your family, fill them in and let them help and support you as this goes forward. Prayers for you and yours.I have a 40 year old nephew going through this exact same thing right now. I hope this is caught soon enough to fix it.MarkLike Mark says, this too big to handle alone. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. If this can help, I have thee friends walking around AFTER colorectal cancer.
Foxer Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 I can only wish you a safe ride over the road ahead.
Ramfins59 Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Harry, I cannot say anything more than what has already been said above. You know that we are all pulling for you. Stay as strong as you can my friend.
Crazy Ed Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 My Prayers for your recovery Harry. For what it's worth unless your Childern and a local friend are the type of folks that go insane with bad news. I'd suggest bringing in local support sooner than later. I was in the position of the Child in the past and I can say both sides do better that way.
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Damm. That would probably explain why the pain wasn't responding to the meds or the physical therapy.All I can do is echo what others here have already said. We all care about you and hope for the best possible outcome.
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Harry I am stunned by the news. Hang in there. My prayers with you for a speedy recovery.
Ridge Rider Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Harry.
Matt Bacon Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 I'm so sorry to hear that, Harry. My thoughts are with you, and you know we're all here for you.I don't know whether there's an equivalent in the US, but these people:http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/index.htmlwere fantastically helpful to my brother-in-law, his wife, and child when she was diagnosed and treated. There are a lot of support materials generally, and good advice on how to to talk to your children about it here:http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/talking-about-cancer/talking-to-childrenWith very best wishes.All the best,Matt
wayne swayze Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 What can I say that hasn't already been said? Truly sorry to hear this. This is a great place to feel like family, and we are all concerned. I think you should let your family know what's going on. Hang in there brother!
gbdolfans Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you Harry. Fight hard.Hope it is minimal and it goes OK with you.
Joe Handley Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 I've very sorry to hear this Harry, but hopefully the Doc was right and they caught it in time! I had a highschool classmate that wasn't so lucky and it took him around 10 years ago, IIRC, he was only around 30y/o at the time.
signguy2108 Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Gosh Harry, I hate to here this! Hopefully they caught it in time.Now that u know, never give up buddy, let the doctors handle it. prayers go out to you.
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Just an additional thought...attitude is important. There is growing scientific evidence that suggests the mind-body relationship in fighting any kind of disease may be very real. Try to stay positive, though this may seem difficult. Fight hard, and keep repeating to yourself you can beat it.The survival rates for what you've been diagnosed with are very high these days, particularly when it's been caught early...as yours apparently has. Try to keep this in mind, because you have a VERY good chance of walking away from it in good health.Medicine has come a long long way in a relatively few years, so remember, the odds are decidedly in your favor for a complete recovery. Let that knowledge strengthen your resolve.
10thumbs Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 This is some really tough news to hear about, hang in there Harry. You're a central figure here, this shows that you posted this intimate information, and this is a positive response from your part.Try and think positive after the initial news has settled somewhat. Modern times will help you along.
charlie8575 Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Just an additional thought...attitude is important. There is growing scientific evidence that suggests the mind-body relationship in fighting any kind of disease may be very real. Try to stay positive, though this may seem difficult. Fight hard, and keep repeating to yourself you can beat it.The survival rates for what you've been diagnosed with are very high these days, particularly when it's been caught early...as yours apparently has. Try to keep this in mind, because you have a VERY good chance of walking away from it in good health.Medicine has come a long long way in a relatively few years, so remember, the odds are decidedly in your favor for a complete recovery. Let that knowledge strengthen your resolve.Everything Bill said.Hang in there, Harry. We're all pulling for you. Charlie Larkin
Art Anderson Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 I have been sitting here for several hours trying to decide whether or not I should post this information. It's 4:30 AM here now, and I have decided to just do it. Plus, I have had more than enough drinks by this time to try and calm myself and get up the nerve to post this.If you have been reading some of my various posts you may be aware that I had been diagnosed with Sciatica. The orthopedist had me undergo a spinal MRI to confirm, bur he saw nothing unusual in the results. So he had me undergo a second MRI, this time from another angle (hip). And this morning, in his office, he told me what I had already sort of guessed was the real problem. Not Sciatica, but Cancer.Specifically, colo-rectal cancer. An aggressive form that is spreading. He seems to think that it has been caught early enough for a successful recovery, but he's an orthopedic surgeon, not a cancer expert.So tomorrow morning I go to see an oncologist, where I will hopefully get more specific information regarding my condition, and my chances of beating this.I have not told my children this yet, or anyone else. I want more specific information before I tell them. I don't want to worry them until I have a solid prognosis. But I feel like you guys are like a second family to me, so that's why I decided to post this.More specific information as I receive it.Harry, that is AWFUL news to read today! While I cringe at the thought--please be as brave as you possibly can (braver than brave seems an appropriate term here) and go foward, post-haste for sure.We may have our disagreements, but seriously, the World as we here on these forums NEEDS YOU! (Oh and your kids--grandkids too if that fits--to be here going foward. My prayers are already going up for this to be a positive outcome!Art Anderson (who knows a little bit about life-threatening issues!)
High octane Posted August 26, 2016 Posted August 26, 2016 Sorry to hear the news Harry, hang in there as we're all here for you. The best of luck to you.
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