Weedhound well wishes! (changed title from 'stinky')

[Weezard]

Dear W.H.

I understand.

I know, first hand, what happens in your head when you get the diagnosis.
My doctor phoned mine in. (different Island)

Please try not to attach the word "incurable" to your situation.
That's giving up.
And it's not accurate.

If your brain tells your body that you can't win, your body might believe it.
Convince your friends and they may also believe it and withdraw to limit their pain.

Small cell is a bitch, but not completely incurable.
I have a dear friend on the mainland that beat small cell in the lung.
She's doing great 10 years after.

Held my hand prior to my surgery.
Told me exactly what to expect every step on the way.
Information conquers the worst fear, fear of the unknown.

The part that really bothered me, was "the look".
God how I hated "the look".
Now when someone hears the bad news and gives me that look,
I grin and tellum, "I'm standin' right in front of you and I'm not dead yet.
Relax, I WILL beat this!"

Lotta things out of our control, ya?
One important thing that we still control is our attitude.
Good thing that we are more than meat.

The power of the human will is yet un-fathomed.
Call it a miracle, call it luck, call it love, call it mind over matter.
But, your attitude CAN beat this.
You have a lot of fans here, (I'm one of 'em).
A good attitude is contagious, so, infect your friends and family!
We can, and will beat this!

Aloha nui loa,
Weezard

[Weedhound]

It is indeed Fear that is our biggest enemy.

Thanks Weezard. And to hear about my exact type of cancer helps immeasurably.

[the image reaper]

sorry to hear of your health situation, Weedie ... God bless you, and we're all hoping for the best results ...

[Weedhound]

Reaper I've heard stories about you......and "C" (you know the ph of your water....)
Folks like you, Weezard and X-Crispi are my main models......X-C especially is an example of "blowing the statistics right out of the water" so there won't be any giving any quarter from our end.

And Weezard.....I've thought about the word incurable but I don't consider that particular word a "loser" word although I can see how some folks would.
Someone with diabetes or some such are also "incurable" but can live complete full lives in spite of an "incurable" situation so thats just my 2 cents on it. :jointsmile: :stoned:

[Weezard]

Reaper I've heard stories about you......and "C" (you know the ph of your water....)
Folks like you, Weezard and X-Crispi are my main models......X-C especially is an example of "blowing the statistics right out of the water" so there won't be any giving any quarter from our end.

And Weezard.....I've thought about the word incurable but I don't consider that particular word a "loser" word although I can see how some folks would.
Someone with diabetes or some such are also "incurable" but can live complete full lives in spite of an "incurable" situation so thats just my 2 cents on it. :jointsmile: :stoned:

Life is incurable.

Those first three months or so after the "news" are rough.
When depression came a knocking I damn near let it in.

I don't fear death at all.
Been dead, ( motorcycle crash in '93, 6 weeks induced coma, died twice, long story), but it's not that big a deal.
I'm a real sissy about pain though.

Hit the books instead. :thumbsup:
Waded through the internet dreck gleaning an actual fact now and again.
Frustrating! and time consuming.

Finally realized that this qualified as a "rainy day"
Cracked open my dusty coin purse and actually bought books!
(did I mention that even the birds call me cheap?)

Been studying for 2 years now. And I see dedicated, brilliant folks digging for answers.
You are welcome to any acorns that I find.:giveflower:

Your comment about the word tells me you have a handle on this.

I no worry about you, now.
<Takes da pennies and runs>

Love and Aloha

Weezard, (da zombie guy)

[Weedhound]

I guess I got it easy.......my first chemo day they handed me no less than SIX INCHES of great books and info on lung cancer so I have not toiled too much on the internet but I know exactly what you mean.......really if you look hard enough on the net you can find something to fit ANYTHING YOU WANT......but getting an "actual fact" as you suggested (some trustworthy ones anyway) is very hard on the web so I was pleased to get good solid info right off the bat.

[Weezard]

I guess I got it easy.......my first chemo day they handed me no less than SIX INCHES of great books and info on lung cancer so I have not toiled too much on the internet but I know exactly what you mean.......really if you look hard enough on the net you can find something to fit ANYTHING YOU WANT......but getting an "actual fact" as you suggested (some trustworthy ones anyway) is very hard on the web so I was pleased to get good solid info right off the bat.

Good one.

But, you do have it covered with talent and resources.
When it comes to medical care, Hawaii is the "Third world state".
Here, for anything more serious than a hangnail, one must fly, boat or swim to Honolulu.
Any doctor with actual talent that moves to the outer Islands is immediately swarmed and swamped with patients.
The best one can expect from them is a tense 20 minutes consultation and a fistful of pharmeceutical promoting pamphlets.

The libraries are just sad.
So, ya wanna know, ya gotta pay.
Don't mean to knock Hawaii, I love this place.
Heaven on earth, and a bag of chips!
Just don't get sick here.

Please give my best to Mr. Weedhound.
The people who love us can use all the sympathy and support they can get.
I've lost two wives to Brain tumors.
Both parents and an older brother to cancer.
(Geeze, what a whiner, ya)
I now find that It's actually easier to be the "star" than it is to be a supporting player.

I'll bet he's not complaining, but I can see how this is affecting Mrs. Zard.

So, every now and then, I get her a card and pick her some flowers.

Here's a few for you guys to share.
And a big sloppy kiss from my best friend too!

Love and aloha
from Beeg Guy's Land.
Weezard

[DrSpoof]

Havent really talked to you WH but your posts have always been a great source of information and inspiration for me

best of luck fighting the good fight :jointsmile:

DrSpiggity

[Weedhound]

Thanks Dr Spoof for the vibes,

I know what you mean about the supporting player thing as well/been on that side of the fence (among other fences, lol). Yes, I agree.....it IS easier than those who have to make all the same sacrifices but none of the attention or breaks.

I never meant for this thread to go on this long.....so if someone wants to close it or move it or something........Stinky sent me a pm but I couldn't find the damn reply button........

[stinkyattic]

I'll stick it in health then, and if you want it closed just post it up.