my dad has liver cancer
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I know a few cancer patients who would disagree with you on that one. When it happens to someone you know and you get to live through it with them, you find out that it's not quite as easy as it sounds.Gormourn said:
Sorry Doc. That really blows. Unfortunately, I'm a bit lacking in optimism myself, so I really can't say too much that would be helpful.
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No. You would not. I would rather die of old age, then at least I would live to see a full life.Gormourn said:
Anyways, on topic, I know you don't want to get your hopes up, but would there be any possibility of a liver transplant? I know there is a huge demmand for that, but it's possible. Anyways, spend time with him, but you can't let this derail your life. It also seems that your dad can still communicate very well, use that to your advantage. He can still talk, and from what you've said, move on his own a bit, take him out to (somewhere, i.e., coastal town, go to the beach, etc.). But don't make him feel like he's being a burden on you by you spending so much time with him. This is just from my experience.
Thanks guys. I just needed someone to talk to... I'm just getting a little nervous again because my dad is going to go through his second chemo treatment shortly after I get back from school. So, I don't know. And I wouldn't say that my dad is a burden, because when I'm around him, we usually crack jokes about whatever crappy show that we're watching or about some idiot politician or whatever. So, while I'm around him, I don't really feel like he's a burden, and I don't feel that way when I'm not around him either. It's just difficult to stay optimistic.
So, thanks again everyone.
I really needed this.
So, thanks again everyone.
I really needed this.
There are carcinogens in just about everything these days. Everyone is exposed to them in some way or another. It can happen to the best of us.. and it certainly doesn't imply that it must be genetic.
That being said, cancer doesn't always equal loss. People know folks that tried their best but could not overcome the odds, but for every one of them there is always the people that shake it off.
A doctor's word is only speculation. He/she has no final judgment when it comes to cancer. I implore you to look at the many, many stories of people that do overcome the odds, almost always against the doctor's better judgment.
That being said, cancer doesn't always equal loss. People know folks that tried their best but could not overcome the odds, but for every one of them there is always the people that shake it off.
A doctor's word is only speculation. He/she has no final judgment when it comes to cancer. I implore you to look at the many, many stories of people that do overcome the odds, almost always against the doctor's better judgment.
an annoying blondie ***** that once was in my class´ mom died of brain, kidney, lung and liver cancer. and im glad that happened. she was dumber than Paris Hilton, made me lose concentration constantly in class because she speaks fucking loud and she hates me like the plague. i hate her even more tho.
anyways, i hope your dads gonna make
liver cancer is not the most dangerous kinda cancer as far as i know. try to ask Inverse Skies, hes studying to oncologist. maybe he has some advice
anyways, i hope your dads gonna make
liver cancer is not the most dangerous kinda cancer as far as i know. try to ask Inverse Skies, hes studying to oncologist. maybe he has some advice
Thanks, I don't usually like rap, but that helped me out a bit. If nothing else it gave me something to make fun of, so that helps me keep my mind off of things.Neonbob said:
Oh. Well, allllllrighty then! Why didn't you say so?TheDoctor455 said:
[mini derailment for sake of humor]
I've always found that the best place to find humor is in the everyday lives of people. Well, maybe not everyday...I honestly prefer to start the day off by the alarm clock stabbing one of the people hanging in my closet. What? You don't have one?
Don't look at me like that. Nothing gets you going in the morning like a bloodcurdling scream. And coffee. Coffee is good too.
...as I was saying, while some people are fine to stay within the bounds of a normal life for their humor, I outsource. People like Max make my day with their original threats and ramblings and offerings of babies to themselves and the gods they hold dear and...
Oh dear I've done it again.
I shall stop here before I have the authorities following me for my crimes against humanity and the Crab-people. Goodbye.
*flees*
[/mini derailment for the sake of humor]
I've always found that the best place to find humor is in the everyday lives of people. Well, maybe not everyday...I honestly prefer to start the day off by the alarm clock stabbing one of the people hanging in my closet. What? You don't have one?
Don't look at me like that. Nothing gets you going in the morning like a bloodcurdling scream. And coffee. Coffee is good too.
...as I was saying, while some people are fine to stay within the bounds of a normal life for their humor, I outsource. People like Max make my day with their original threats and ramblings and offerings of babies to themselves and the gods they hold dear and...
Oh dear I've done it again.
I shall stop here before I have the authorities following me for my crimes against humanity and the Crab-people. Goodbye.
*flees*
[/mini derailment for the sake of humor]
Phew! That's good to know. One other thing you can try is to just go find some new comedians to listen to. As good as I try to be, I'm mostly just babbling away on a keyboard most of the time. Comedians tend to have a focus to their acts. Like...like...George Carlin! He's a big ranter, but most of his stuff ties into each other somehow.TheDoctor455 said:
[sup]and you only needed my humor? But...but you told me you only loved me for my body!
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My Grandmother & Grandfather both died from different cancers, and...i'm afraid, the best you can do is stay strong for them. I know my situation was completely different to yours, this is your father, the one who made it possible for you to make this thread. All he needs is to know that you care and you should just keep smiling, if anything does take a turn for the worse, you just need to stay by him all the way through.
It might not get rid of it, but love is the only true cure for cancer. (metaphorically speaking for you people who will quote me disputing the matter.)
It might not get rid of it, but love is the only true cure for cancer. (metaphorically speaking for you people who will quote me disputing the matter.)