All is not well.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
Sebastian Schneider wrote:
I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me.
As a disabled person and a transplant patient of 18 years I have arrived at the point where even routine medical stuff dentists and cataracts are something of a challenge not just because of the fact that things could go horribly wrong but because none of them want to be the one that tips the balance. So yeah I can understand the I'm just waiting around to die feeling but you know what F**k it that's just a low point, admittedly a depressing low point but a low point, bide your time, get through it and on the upswing that future beloved wife you mentioned be with her 100% Good luck geting that thing out of your head and if they can't then be alive every second.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
Story: A friend of mine, back in the late 80's started to trip over things for no reason. Started to happen more and more. He'd also lose balance, vison got screwy...he wound up with a fairly large tumor on his brain, much as the small tumor you fear you have. Surgery..great! He's doing fantastic and you'd never know it. One of the smartest, most brilliant persons I ever had the pleasure to work with and have as a friend. Be positive, healing starts in the heart and mind. You'll be fine...believe it, live it! I do.
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Thanks for the info, I'm fairly new to CP and wasn't aware. Think positive!!
Henry Minute If you open a can of worms, any viable solution *MUST* involve a larger can.
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Other than wishing you the best, I don't really know what to say, other than to definitely seek out friends and family to talk this stuff over with. Also, I've always like this quote from "Gladiator" (I don't know if they stole it from somewhere else): I knew a man once who said, "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
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Grin - that makes even Death nervous :-D
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Yeah, not even Death wants Russell Crow to throw a phone at him...
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See my sig. Yeah, it's a plug so what? Rex still makes time to help others.
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Thanks a whole bunch for that. (Just realized that in some parts of the world the previous sentence would be sarcasm. Was meant sincerely) I'd seen your sig on other posts but hadn't followed it cos it sounded like it might be a religious site. Bit dissolusioned with religion right now. Thanks again.
Henry Minute If you open a can of worms, any viable solution *MUST* involve a larger can.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
Our hearts and prayers go out to you Sebastian.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
First of all, don't be miserable. It can't help. Secondly, go make love to your future wife. Finally, when you have kicked cancer's ass make sure you let us all know about it.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
We're all here for you, Sebastian, sending as much positive energy your way as we can! As others have said, it's tough, but a good attitude is paramount. I have two good friends who survived cancer that was expected to take them within a matter of a few months to a year, so it DOES happen. With any luck at all, it will turn out to be something that today's medical marvels can handle. And hey, if you need to vent, we're here for that, too!:rose:
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
I can't express how sad I am to hear of your predicament - I wouldn't wish this on an enemy. My step-father died of an inoperable brain tumor a few years ago. If I can offer you any advice, it is to never give up. Doctors have a way of painting a dark future, and often they are far too pessimistic. Where there is life, there is hope, and retaining a strong will to live is an important part of the healing process. Don't give up, please... For Scot, my step-dad, the wait was brief and painless; apparently the brain itself has no pain receptors, even though it controls thousands of them elsewhere in the body. I know that's little consolation against the hopes and dreams for a long, fruitful lifetime that may be cut short. But the keyword there is may. You don't have a final answer yet, and I pray that it will be a false alarm. In the meantime, while you're waiting for a full diagnosis, have you considered the opportunities this occasion presents? You have an unprecedented opportunity to engage in all sorts of socially unacceptable activities that you can blame on a brain tumor and get away with. This chance won't come your way again, either way, so I recommend that you take advantage of it. :-D I apologize if that little levity break was inapproprite - but you could use a break from reality right now. I do hope and pray that all will work out well for you, but give yourself a little time to laugh. Life is too important to be taken seriously. Best of luck... Keep us posted.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
:luck:
Cheers, Vıkram.
"You idiot British surprise me that your generators which grew up after Mid 50s had no brain at all." - Adnan Siddiqi.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
Hi Sebastian, I am a cancer survivor, now about 18 months out from the last chemo/radiation whammy with no recurrence. In June I wrote a reponse to Christian G. here on CP whose mother had cancer. In that response I listed several resources that were very valuable for me (and for those who cared about me) in understanding my cancer, understanding the treatments, and, most important, coping with the emotional and physical side-effects of the treatments. http://www.codeproject.com/script/Forums/View.aspx?fid=1159&msg=2605958[^] I hope the information in that post may be helpful to you. You may be in a state of slight "shock" right now : that is natural : for me, there was a period of real "emotional flux" where I oscillated between "not believing" I really had anything seriously wrong with me (denial), being "scared shitless," and being "rationally optimistic." Please feel free to PM me at any time, if you'd like to talk with someone who's "been there." best, Bill
"The greater the social and cultural distances between people, the more magical the light that can spring from their contact." Milan Kundera in Testaments Trahis
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Other than wishing you the best, I don't really know what to say, other than to definitely seek out friends and family to talk this stuff over with. Also, I've always like this quote from "Gladiator" (I don't know if they stole it from somewhere else): I knew a man once who said, "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."
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Awesome, Jim. One of my favorite movies; I'll have to dig it out and watch it today. The weather's awful; a good day to stay inside with a pitcher of hot toddies and a good movies or three.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
Our hopes and prayers for the best, Sebastian.
Sebastian Schneider wrote:
When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
Good will in adversity multiplies. Like Elaine said, we'll do both. Take care, and keep us informed as you can :rose:.
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I am miserable. Some of you may recall my posting from earlier on Thursday. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse. My radiologist (who is a doctor) has revised his diagnosis and now suspects that I have a small, probably malign (evil), tumor in my brain, which is an opinion my eye doctor (who started the whole thing) and my neurologist seem to share. My beloved future wife has heard the news, but noone else has. I will put off informing the rest of my family until Monday, because we will probably know more by then. I just cannot stop thinking about death and what might happen, and I thought that posting it might take some of the pressure off me. Wish me luck, I'll strive to keep you guys posted. When I come to think about it, instead of wishing me luck, go and help Rex!
I wish you the best dude... For sure everything will be OK. :rose: