Sometimes things just suck

[DONNIEP]

Damn, you mean I've been doing all this plotting for nothing??

Just keep smiling chick, just keep smiling

[Angel]

there was huge amounts of cash til conmee spent it all on whores and coke.....

He promised me a private lap dance from Ginger Lynn out of that cash....that bastard!!

[Light Em' Up!]

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...

Oh my gosh sister...just saw this post. I'm sending you tons of positive vibes, and I know everyone here at the Army is sending them to you and your brother too. Loves to you Angel....

[Angel]

Well, I'm a fucking mess right now...I freely admit it. They operated today. He has the most common and deadly form of brain cancer: glioblastoma multiforme.

This will be followed by chemo and radiation. The prognosis is not good. Median survival rate is 14 months. He's hoping to join a study group in Miami and make it 5 years. That's pretty much the maximum he'll have...and that's pushing it.

This is so unfair!!! We die from heart attacks in our family, not fucking brain cancer. He's never smoked, eats all the right things, and is a freaking long distance cyclist at 51. What good does the heart and body of a much younger man do you when the big "C" comes along and robs you of everything?!?!?

I am so pissed off at the fucking world right now!!!! I have a paper due tomorrow. Super strict prof, doesn't give extensions for any reason. Frankly, right now I don't fucking care!!!!!

[vh rides again]

Best thing to do is enjoy him while it's still possible.
Don't waste time being mad or sorry.

Best wishes !

[Sensible Shoes]

Angel did they remove it? And if so, will he have problems from the surgery itself? I remember reading about this type of brain tumor when I was told I had one. It turned out to be a cyst, thank Goodness, but the literature really delivers a punch.

[clarathecarrot]

Well, I'm a fucking mess right now...I freely admit it. They operated today. He has the most common and deadly form of brain cancer: glioblastoma multiforme.

This will be followed by chemo and radiation. The prognosis is not good. Median survival rate is 14 months. He's hoping to join a study group in Miami and make it 5 years. That's pretty much the maximum he'll have...and that's pushing it.

This is so unfair!!! We die from heart attacks in our family, not fucking brain cancer. He's never smoked, eats all the right things, and is a freaking long distance cyclist at 51. What good does the heart and body of a much younger man do you when the big "C" comes along and robs you of everything?!?!?

I am so pissed off at the fucking world right now!!!! I have a paper due tomorrow. Super strict prof, doesn't give extensions for any reason. Frankly, right now I don't fucking care!!!!!

Business first, getting involved in that paper may help you, and you know it is the right thing to do. You probably won't be sleeping, from worring anyway..?

But, if you want to e-mail him (prof) tonight and explain your position , I hope he understands, he should.

Best Wishes.

[Light Em' Up!]

Angel...I'm so sorry you guys are suffering. I will continue to send my thoughts to you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do....

[Angel]

Best thing to do is enjoy him while it's still possible.
Don't waste time being mad or sorry.

Best wishes !

I wish I could. I live about a 1000 miles away from all my family. Under normal circumstances, it's great. I'm not around for any of the drama...now, not so much

[Angel]

Angel did they remove it? And if so, will he have problems from the surgery itself? I remember reading about this type of brain tumor when I was told I had one. It turned out to be a cyst, thank Goodness, but the literature really delivers a punch.

Yeah, they removed it. Don't know any details yet. He was in recovery when I called. His girlfriend was just running out the door to get back to the hospital.

Yeah, the literature knocks you for a loop, no doubt about it. But he's strong physically and mentally. There's always that odd one that beats all the odds...if anyone can beat it, he can.

As for the paper Clara, the email's already been sent. The paper is almost done, just couldn't focus on the last bit of it today. It's a Social Work class. I'm sure the faculty will be understanding. Sure not looking forward to studying for finals this week, but at least it will keep my mind off things...

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Well, I'm a fucking mess right now...I freely admit it. They operated today. He has the most common and deadly form of brain cancer: glioblastoma multiforme.

This will be followed by chemo and radiation. The prognosis is not good. Median survival rate is 14 months. He's hoping to join a study group in Miami and make it 5 years. That's pretty much the maximum he'll have...and that's pushing it.

This is so unfair!!! We die from heart attacks in our family, not fucking brain cancer. He's never smoked, eats all the right things, and is a freaking long distance cyclist at 51. What good does the heart and body of a much younger man do you when the big "C" comes along and robs you of everything?!?!?

I am so pissed off at the fucking world right now!!!! I have a paper due tomorrow. Super strict prof, doesn't give extensions for any reason. Frankly, right now I don't fucking care!!!!!

not that you can, but i'm guessing your brother would say "write the paper". he still wants the best for you also.

[LoungeMachine]

Screw the paper.....

Family comes first.



Hang in there, sweetie.

[WACF]

My thoughts are with you Angel....

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Screw the paper.....

Family comes first.







Hang in there, sweetie.

that too.

[loucap81]

He's hoping to join a study group in Miami and make it 5 years. That's pretty much the maximum he'll have...and that's pushing it.

You don't know that. ALS is supposed to kill you within a few years after onset and yet Stephen Hawking has managed to live with it for decades. Why can't your brother be the outlier and beat the odds? From what you've said about him, he's definitely the kind of guy who is no stranger to challenges. I am very sure he's going to give this everything he has. His superior health can only help. Very few people are better equipped to fight this than he is.