Cancer Free!!!

Amber Lamps · 10-08-2009, 02:52 AM

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...

To think that my doctor in Mi looked me in the eye and told me that if I didn't do the radiation and chemo I would be dead in 6 months to a year. I told him that I would rather live 6 months somewhat healthy than 5 years radiation/chemo sick! I found the center, I found a job (so I thought), I left everything and I moved down here. I figured at the worst, at least I wouldn't have to deal with the Michigan Winters again before I died!

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?

derf · 10-08-2009, 02:56 AM

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.

Tsunami · 10-08-2009, 03:00 AM

Wow, I didn't know you were going through that. Congrats!! Must be a huge sigh of relief for you!

t-homo · 10-08-2009, 03:58 AM

Damn man, I didn't have any clue. Glad to year you are good and good luck getting back on your feet.

BobTheBiker · 10-08-2009, 04:23 AM

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.

Adeptus_Minor · 10-08-2009, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-rock

Damn man, I didn't have any clue. Glad to year you are good and good luck getting back on your feet.

Same here, and that's good to hear.
Let's hope you stay clear.

zer0t · 10-08-2009, 05:23 AM

fantastic news.

Tmall · 10-08-2009, 06:05 AM

Great to hear!

Curb · 10-08-2009, 07:01 AM

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!!

Fleck750 · 10-08-2009, 07:02 AM

Survivor you are. Congrats and enjoy life to the fullest.

10-08-2009, 02:52 AM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Cancer Free!!! 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... To think that my doctor in Mi looked me in the eye and told me that if I didn't do the radiation and chemo I would be dead in 6 months to a year. I told him that I would rather live 6 months somewhat healthy than 5 years radiation/chemo sick! I found the center, I found a job (so I thought), I left everything and I moved down here. I figured at the worst, at least I wouldn't have to deal with the Michigan Winters again before I died! 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?

10-08-2009, 02:56 AM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	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. __________________

10-08-2009, 05:23 AM	#7
zer0t Kneedragger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morris County, NJ Moto: 2003 FLSTCI 2008 KTM RC8 Posts: 179	fantastic news. __________________ The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything. - Friedrich Nietzsche

10-08-2009, 07:01 AM	#9
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	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!! __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

10-08-2009, 07:02 AM	#10
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Survivor you are. Congrats and enjoy life to the fullest. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

10-08-2009, 03:00 AM	#3
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Wow, I didn't know you were going through that. Congrats!! Must be a huge sigh of relief for you!

10-08-2009, 03:58 AM	#4
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Damn man, I didn't have any clue. Glad to year you are good and good luck getting back on your feet.

10-08-2009, 04:23 AM	#5
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	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.

10-08-2009, 06:05 AM	#8
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Great to hear!