Sometimes things just suck

[Angel]

My brother, the epitome of healthy living, called me this morning. I knew it had to be something bad, he never calls...

Last Wednesday he was awoken at 4am by seizures. Scans show a large mass in his brain. They're taking biopsy's from three different areas of the mass today. If necessary, further surgery is scheduled for Friday.

It's at times like these that I regret living so far away from my family. They're all at the hospital in Victoria right now so I can't call them up to talk. It's at times like these I'm grateful for the Army. You guys are like family to me, we bitch at each other but we've got each other's backs.

Guess I just want to say if you see me making angry wild posts, please forgive me...I'm just lashing out at the world....

[mh5150]

God Bless .You and your families are im my prayers.

[vandeleur]

hun,you and yours are in our thoughts.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

hopin' for the best

[clarathecarrot]

Feel free to knee my nuts anytime.

Opinionated or not I still care about people and wish you and your family the best.

[DONNIEP]

So sorry to hear about this Angel...

[Momshell]

I am so sorry sister - and you are right - sometimes things really do suck. I went through something similar myself several years ago and it all turned out ok, despite lots of scary shit initially and my family being given incorrect and really bad news. I know seizures and masses on the brain are serious as hell, but it's not necessarily anything life-threatening. I hope the biopsies turn out ok and the surgery will be the worst of it. I don't pray but my thoughts are definitely with you and your family and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

[Nickdfresh]

Best wishes to you and your brother and I'm sorry to hear this.

[ashstralia]

sending positive thougts from oz. xo

[jhale667]

So sorry to hear this...best wishes to you and your bro.

[chefcraig]

Positive thoughts and prayers headed your way, sweetheart. All the best.

[katina]

I am so sorry to hear this Angel, I wish you and your brother the best

[Nitro Express]

We're always here for you Angel. Here's a big hug for you and I'll keep your brother in my prayers.

[Angel]

Thanks you guys. Momshell, thank you for reminding me about your experience. I have now decided that his outcome will be the same as yours!

Thankfully, no scare tactics from the doc's. They are removing the mass on Friday, and they're confident it's probably benign. Thank God his girlfriend was there. She had to perform CPR when he had the seizure.

Of course, I have final exams in 1.5 weeks. Seems like I always have major stress in my life during finals!!!

[Nitro Express]

My wife teaches CPR classes. Good thing she knew how to do CPR.

[Diamondjimi]

Hope everything works out for the best Angel..

[Dan]

All The Best To Your Brother And Family.

[Hardrock69]

Holy fuck, Angel!

So sorry to hear of this! I SERIOUSLY hope docs are able to fix him up!

I will put in a word to the Big Guy Upstairs for him!

[Blaze]

I opted to let it be. Peace. I hope you learn what you need to know. ~`~

[Light Em' Up!]

Angel, I'm so sorry about this difficult time that you are going through. We are all sending positive thoughts and vibes your way, and wish a speedy and healthy recovery for your brother.

[ZahZoo]

Here's hoping for a successful treatment and quick recovery!! Hang in there Angel!!

[Zempi]

Sorry to hear. Any medical condition can be really scary and a huge underlying full time stress on the person it happens to as well as the family. I am sure he will be ok. The good thing is at least they know why this happened to him and they can remove it... Sometimes they don't know why...

[Sensible Shoes]

Brain masses have to be really up there on the list of big scarys. Praying that he will come through this with flying colors.

[Angel]

And now the fun begins...it's malignant, they just can't agree on what type. So, it will be either surgery...and a possible trial treatment in the US, or radiation and chemo...

[katina]

Angel, I am so sorry to hear of this
I send positives thoughts and a BIG hug to you

[loucap81]

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll say a prayer for you and your brother.

[Momshell]

And now the fun begins...it's malignant, they just can't agree on what type. So, it will be either surgery...and a possible trial treatment in the US, or radiation and chemo...

Shit - I'm really sorry. Just a bit of advice based on my personal experience - make sure he gets mulitple opinions. I was told by my first doctor that I needed chemo for a year even though mine was removed surgically and was not malignant. He also started giving me all sorts of life expectancies ("hopefully you'll be ok for another 10 years" - doesn't fly when you have a 1 year old child). I cried like crazy and then got 3 additional opinions - the other doctors all told me this guy was nuts and they never heard of such a thing and that I did not need chemo. I would definitely recommend Duke and Sloane-Kettering if he comes to the US. I'll continue to hope for the best for him and for you. I remember going online to the Duke brain tumor center website - they have some pretty inspirational stories there. Treatment has really come a long way.

[Angel]

One thing that's nice about here is that the specialists aren't in competition with each other. They are consulting with other specialists as part of their investigation.

The thing I hate is having to deal with the mortality of the situation.

[Nitro Express]

We have some good cancer centers down here. John Huntsman Sr. The father of the guy that ran for president says if it costs him his whole fortune to end cancer it's worth it. He started the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. There's another center in Houston, Texas and I believe a relative of David Lee Roth is a doctor there.

My sister came down with pancreatic cancer. Luckly her physician caught it early and got going on it. She's cancer free now and doing great.

[motherchicken]

My brother, the epitome of healthy living, called me this morning. I knew it had to be something bad, he never calls...

Last Wednesday he was awoken at 4am by seizures. Scans show a large mass in his brain. They're taking biopsy's from three different areas of the mass today. If necessary, further surgery is scheduled for Friday.

It's at times like these that I regret living so far away from my family. They're all at the hospital in Victoria right now so I can't call them up to talk. It's at times like these I'm grateful for the Army. You guys are like family to me, we bitch at each other but we've got each other's backs.

Guess I just want to say if you see me making angry wild posts, please forgive me...I'm just lashing out at the world....

Just wondering if you've ever heard of Cyberknife. A new procedure only available in a few places. I know someone who went through it. Out patient brain surgery utilizing concentrated radiation. It's something to look into if you haven't already.

[Angel]

He'll be investigating all options, I'm sure. Luckily for him, money isn't an issue, and he has connections in the medical field. He was the Director of Pathology at King Fahad hospital in Saudi Arabia for 7 years.

[loucap81]

Well I'm glad to hear he has the money to get the best treatment possible at least.

I sincerely can say that I feel like family on here too, especially those of you whom I've met in person, and those of you who were active on DDLR dating back--I can't believe it's been this long--a decade. And when I see stuff like this, it does affect me the same way as if it were one of my family members or friends from where I live. Hang in there Angel and keep us posted.

[Hardrock69]

Yeah Lou, you are right. I view this place as my online family as well. Close-knit community.

[LoungeMachine]

As we get older, we lose more members here, and have more issues like this in our families.....

But with all the trolling, bickering, purse fights, and bitchfests one thing is certain...

Anytime one of us is going through this, we ALL feel it.



Best to your family sweetheart. Keep us posted on his recovery.

[Zempi]

I just read your round 2 of news. I am really sorry to hear about your family Angel. I know he will be in the right hands to help figure this out. Keep us posted....Sending positivity in the meanwhile...

[TFM_Dale]

My brother, the epitome of healthy living, called me this morning. I knew it had to be something bad, he never calls...

Last Wednesday he was awoken at 4am by seizures. Scans show a large mass in his brain. They're taking biopsy's from three different areas of the mass today. If necessary, further surgery is scheduled for Friday.

It's at times like these that I regret living so far away from my family. They're all at the hospital in Victoria right now so I can't call them up to talk. It's at times like these I'm grateful for the Army. You guys are like family to me, we bitch at each other but we've got each other's backs.

Guess I just want to say if you see me making angry wild posts, please forgive me...I'm just lashing out at the world....

Never easy, especially when it is a sibling, our prayers go out to you and your family.

[BITEYOASS]

If your brother makes it, which he will. Then you can send an e-mail Glenn Beck suggesting that he go fuck himself.

[Angel]

Then you can send an e-mail Glenn Beck suggesting that he go fuck himself.

He can go fuck himself, cancer or no cancer .

[Nitro Express]

Yeah Lou, you are right. I view this place as my online family as well. Close-knit community.

Disfunctional as a real family too. I'm just glad there is no money to fight over.

[Nitro Express]

If your brother makes it, which he will. Then you can send an e-mail Glenn Beck suggesting that he go fuck himself.

Glenn would start crying.