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Moto GP Star
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Okay, as some of you know, I'm sure that most of you don't care, I've been battling throat cancer for over two years now. I had one operation to remove four tumors from my neck, larynx, and tracheal area in Oct '07. Unfortunately, there was also a tumor just off of my jugular vein that the doctors were afraid to remove.
I've lost most of my family to cancer, my grandparents, parents, sister and my brother even had throat cancer which was successfully surgically removed. I had even previously had a tumor removed from my throat/neck when I was 16. I have seen the results of chemo/radiation (I lost most of my hair at 16) and decided that I didn't want to do that again. Ever. Frankly, I'd rather die. Well, there a cancer center down here that has a similar mindset to mine and that "allowed" me to make that choice and opt to take "mild" chemo treatments (still sucked) in an attempt to shrink the tumor enough that it left a safe distance from my "main vein" to operate. After a year or so, it obliged and they removed it. I went today for my final check up and they can't find any trace of cancer so... ![]() ![]() I'm sure that many of you will accuse me of "attention whoring" and being full of shit... Well my friends here know the story and that's really all that matters. Believe it or not there are some subjects that even I don't like to share... the main reason that I tell the story now is that a few of you knew about this previously and I wanted to give you all the "good" news. It looks like I was a bit premature in cashing in my 401k.... ![]() I want to openly thank those of you who pm'd me, called and emailed me with encouragement and affection. Believe me when I say that it was a great comfort! Again, as some of you know, my fiance' couldn't deal with the situation and I had to leave her and her daughter in Mi and face this alone. Ha, I bet this will somewhat explain my reckless spending and who gives a fuck attitude, huh? ![]() Anyway, I guess it's time to rejoin the world and get back on track! I dug a pretty big hole but I'm sure that I can fill it right back up and start on building a new foundation!!! Thanks again to my friends!!! BTW I'm not going to engage in any arguments with my detractors in this thread, I can't stop you girls and guys from posting but rest assured, I won't respond. Also, I'm not looking for pity or even congratulations, I just wanted to honestly tell anyone interested the whole story and basically close this chapter of my life. To be honest, I was going to send a few pms and call it good but I guess I'm just too big of an attention whore, right? ![]() |
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token jewboy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man
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![]() ![]() Here, you get a cookie. Just don't let this stop your endless bantering and mindless posts, you finally gave amorok a mental equivalent to spar with.
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Pug Queen
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Wow, I didn't know you were going through that. Congrats!! Must be a huge sigh of relief for you!
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
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Damn man, I didn't have any clue. Glad to year you are good and good luck getting back on your feet.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R
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Let's hope you stay clear.
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Kneedragger
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Morris County, NJ
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fantastic news.
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too much time on my hands
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: the northern district of god damn
Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now.
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I vaguely recall you mentioning cancer sometime awhile back. glad you've gotten rid of it. I just pray it never comes back. I wish you well in the future and hope whatever higher power you believe in decides to let you enjoy good health from here on.
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Aspiring Rapper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Halifax, NS
Moto: '12 CB1000R
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Great to hear!
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resident gimp
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SoFla
Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin
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Congrats man!
My Dad, went through chemo last year for Hodgskin's Disease and I have seen the full effects of chemo. And I am happy to say that he too is now cancer free!!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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