I just got diagnosed with cancer

[SilverSurfer]

On Thursday morning. This is almost as hard to tell as it is to hear.

I had been having some problems with abdominal pain, alternating constipation and diarrhea, and some rectal bleeding. So I scheduled a colonoscopy for Thursday June 19th. The prep was the worst part of the actual procedure, you cannot eat anything at all the day before, and then you have to take laxatives all evening to clean you out. Very disgusting and painful.

Of course the next day I was hoping they were just going to to tell me I had a bleeding hemmorhoid, or diverticulitis, or anything else. But the doctor came out and said most of my colon looked fine except for a polyp, but there was one bad spot and he was sure it was colon cancer.

He told me that he thought it was in just the one spot and could probably be removed with surgery, but of course they were going to have to do a full body cat scan to be able to tell for sure, and to make sure it hadn't spread, so I couldn't eat the rest of the day and had to take this chalky liquid stuff and then go for the cat scan Thursday night.

I will not know anything further until Tuesday morning when I get the results of my cat scan.

Anyway, through all this the support from family of friends has been tremendous. I didn't want to post this on the board at first, but I thought it would leak out anyway, and this place has been great to come to and get a laugh, share thoughts and feelings, and actually make some real time friends that I otherwise never would have met. Everybody here is special to me and even though I don't often speak to everyone, I am always reading what is said and I think this is a great bunch of diverse intelligent people who have made my life better. I still remember the first TBR "party" with me and Larry and Sly and Putt, and never knew what a great place this would become and how many new people I would meet.

All that being said, I have been talking to lots of people, and just in my neighborhood, several neighbors have brothers and sisters that have had the same thing and were treated years ago, and are just fine today. I am going to take inspiration from that, and also from the people in the medical field I have already talked to who said that early detection is key and I will probably be just fine and be able to live a completely normal cancer free life after surgery.

I also will be inspired by my grandfather, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 42 back in 1953, was treated and survived that, then had lung cancer 20 years later at the age of 62, had a lung removed, and died in 1996 at the age of 87. He had no health problems to speak of in the years between the 2 cancers. So if he can beat that, I will beat this.


My mom is flying in on Monday night, as well as my brother in law who lives in Vermont - both are Phds - to go to the doctor with me to get my results. No matter what they are, I will either be going to Winston-Salem to Bowman Gray, where I know the daughter of the Head of Surgery at the hospital, or to Duke University Medical Center, where my parents both have contacts with probably some of the best surgeons in the world. I'll just be glad to have somebody with me that have both been in the medical profession all their lives to ask the doctor questions, as I will probably be in no condition then to think straight Tuesday morning.

The surgery will most likely be in the next 1-2 weeks so obviously I will not be going to either one of the parties. I am very sorry about this as I was looking very forward to meeting Honeygirl and Coops and Voyer and Patti and Star and any other people that I hadn't already met. But, life comes first and I am going to be around for more of them, so I am sure I'll get to meet everybody at the next one, or the one after that or the one after that.

I AM going to win. I don't want pity, I want to be treated just like I always have, and I'm looking forward to football season and tailgate parties. Just keep me in your prayers as I have been praying more than usual the past couple of days.

I've had friends over the last couple of nights to drink beer and sit around and talk and it just seemed like a normal night. I am feeling fine right now, and so since it is a beautiful day I am going out to play golf and not worry about anything.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Silver

[Ssstern]

God speed Silver. People were wondering where you were. You have a lot of good support on this board. Hang in there.:(

[DaveW]

if you dont want to pay up my beer and come to the party then just say so. :) Seriously, hope this has been caught early and will get knocked pretty quick.

[Puttingood]

Hang in there buddy--I'm here and we here anytime.
They have come a long ways with colon cancer and it should work out fine for you. You got my Prayers and you got my thoughts and you have my friendship and always remember you can lean on that friendship anytime and anyplace.

[kshead]

Wow. As difficult as it must've been to write that, thank you for sharing Silver. I am sure you can count on all kinds of support form the TBR folks down your way. We'll be saying a few prayers for you here.

[LadyJane]

Silver :mercy:

I can't believe what I just read. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. You have a great attitude though, and it's been said that that's almost as important as all the medical stuff.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself. :smooch:

[The Brain]

Silver I'll tell you like I would tell anyone else... be strong and you'll be okay... just 10 years ago this would be an unbareable though, but now with today's technology people are beating cancer on a daily basis... just don't give up its the worse thing you can do... you and your family will be in my prayers because you'll need all the strength you can get and I'm more than happy to offer mine to you... if you need anything let me know, and I'm sure anyone else on this board will be behind you as well... God be with you

[Patti]

Surfer, that is truly terrible news. But I have also known people that have had colon cancer and had surgery to remove it and lived perfectly normal cancer free lives afterward.

You have a great attitude about this, as you have with everthing, and with that, good doctors, surgery and wonderful support from family and friends I have no doubt you will be fine also.

You are one of my favorite people in all the world not just on this board. You also know you have total support here.

All the love, support and prayers I can give is going out to you. You know I love you and am here for you.

[Captain Morgan]

Wow.

Dave, with an attitude like that I know you're going to beat it too! Please let us know which hospital you end up going to - and I hope it's Winston. It'll be easier for me to sneak contraband in to your room. If you can't come to the party, maybe the party can come to you :)

Already said a prayer for you and your family.

[WilliamJ]

I share the sentiments above. Hang in and do what them Dr.s say. I 'll be praying.

[slydevl]

My prayers are with you Silver.

You can lick it. Ain't nothing made that could beat the Silversurfer.

[Reznor]

Sorry to hear that Silver, if you need somebody to talk to or drink with, send me a PM anytime, I'm here in Hickory too. Good luck and we'll all be rooting for you. :)

You have a great attitude about the situation, just like my aunt who is currently cancer-free after a bone marrow transplant about 5 years ago. Just stay strong and tough.

[Franchise]

Kick its ass C BASS.....I'll throw one up to the big fellar tonight.

[plutosgirl]

Damn Silver, I'm so so sorry. Maybe I can offer some comfort to you today. I staged cancer for 10 years.... meaning- I did the followup scans that you are talking about. People do incredibly well with the surgery and their prognosis is usually great! My brother in law had colon cancer 5 years ago, he's fine. They did his surgery, no chemo or treatment and again I stress-he's fine.

We love you Silver, we'll pray for you, we're here for you.

[wossa]

Damn Dave. I'm so sorry to hear this. All the minor bs I'm dealing with pales in comparison. You hang in there buddy. You do have a great attitude and you have many many prayers going out for you.

I hope you get better soon. You still owe me a night on the Hickory town...

I'm also glad to see you are calling in the Tar Heel doctor - He'll know what to do. ;)

Keep us posted and good luck

[metro]

silver, I have never had much interaction with you on the board, but I have always admired your work in the cafe! seriously, good luck, and may everyone's prayers work. I am sure this entire board will be thinking about ya.

[Redcoat]

Me too bud.....what them fellers said.

You beat that thing.

[VOR]

Damn silver. You're going to beat this. Good luck to you.

[mailman]

You the man Silver..... keep your head up, your attitude is inspiring. I look forward to seeing you at some games this year.

[mediafreak]

again, timing is weird here.

Silver, my dad just had a colonoscopy done 10 days ago and a tumor was found. Fortunately for him, it wa benign, and it will be removed in 3 weeks (this coming on the heels of a knee scope).

Silver, just have faith everything will turn out. That's what carried me through a tumultuous weekend. Stay positive. Use that love and support your friends and family will give you. Lean on them. In the end, it will keep you going.

You will win.

[Fred]

Originally posted by SilverSurfer
I AM going to win.
Yes you are. You're young, healthy and if it's just that one spot, that can be removed easliy. They often do some radiation or chemo just for safety's sake. But you've got a shitload of people on here that love you, will be praying for you and will be here if you need an ear or a shoulder.

[chuckrichey]

dave,you hang in there buddy,i am always here if ya need me.i will pm you my # so you can call me if ya just want to talk:xyzthumbs:

[Piper]

Cancer/shmancer. You've got family and friends that loves you and believes in you. You got people prayin for you. All you got to do is keep faith, take good care of yourself and kick its ass.

:xyzthumbs

[Bootay]

Sounds like you caught it early, which makes all the difference with colon cancer. Good luck, and our thoughts are with you.

Just think of all the hot nurses that'll be checking out your sphincter now. Just bring your camera, it'll be a whole new set of threads in the cafe! :)

[hasbeen99]

Originally posted by Puttingood
You got my Prayers and you got my thoughts and you have my friendship and always remember you can lean on that friendship anytime and anyplace.

What Putt said. I can't say it any better than that, Silver. I hear you about the pity thing, and it's good to be strong. But don't be afraid to lean on us, either, okay?

[Coops Greatest Fan]

Sorry to hear this Silver, but with that positive attitude of yours, you can beat anything thrown your way. I may not be from NC and know I can't do as much as those that do, let me know if there ever is anything you need. I'll catch up with you during a football game hopefully this fall (I gotta get to NC sometime for a game!)!!!!

[Lainey]

Silver, I read that it made me sick. I'm with you, friend.

My MIL had colon cancer a little over a year ago. She had the surgery, chemo and follow-up chemo and radiation. She is doing fine today. And she's 73!

Godspeed and I love ya, man.

[kpigout]

I don't know you Silver, but you have my prayers. My Mom beat Lymphoma twice, and lived to almost 80. My Dad beat throat cancer also. They are even better nowadays. No step for a stepper...

[sds70]

I'll be praying for you man :) . . . . Since they caught it early, you should have this knocked out in no time :thumbup: :thumbup: . . . . I'm sure we've got enough guys on here who can cover your HOOTERS beat until you get back to full strength . . You take care of your business Silver and get ready for the 2003 Panthes season man, awright :) ? ? ?

[magnus]

Everything happens for a reason, I imagine. You're strong enough to get through it, and you will. And when you're done, life will be all the more precious, and enjoyable, and incredible.

[Savio]

Prayers are with ya Dave. My aunt got diagnosed with cancer a couple months back and she's still the same person with it. Be strong and you will get past this.

[builder]

My thoughts are with you. You'll beat this thing.

[jazzbluescat]

Hang-in there SilverSurfer. Wonders are being performed these days in regards to colon problems. A friend of mine is leading a quite normal life after chemo-therapy for colon growths/cancer.

I have potentially cancerous polyps, that are to be removed the end of July. Godspeed.

[twentybelow0]

I don't think i could come up with better words than the ones I have already read here. Prayers and thought Silver, keep us informed.:(

[Bunky]

damn cancer, kick its ass, silver. you da man.

[sadic1]

Silver, I'm really sorry for you to be going through this. I'm sure you'll be fine, but it still sucks to go through the worry and inconvenience. You should focus on turning this into sympathy blowjobs.

[T_Schroll]

Hang in there Silver, you'll be back posting pron in no time at all. Maybe you'll start a hot nurses thread when you get back.

[gridfaniker]

damned sorry about this silver. my prayers are with you for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

sadic offers very good advice regarding the sympathy blow jobs.

[gutter]

Good luck, buddy. We all hear for you.:)

[Stargazer]

SS, my friend, you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. It will be trying, but with your family and friends supporting you, and your attitude, you will beat it.

Please don't hold back if you need a friend to talk to...we're all here for you...anytime.

I'm very disappointed that I won't get to meet you at the parties coming up...I was looking forward to that...but that just means I'll have to show up at a tailgate party!

[Toophless]

Walk in the park... granted it might be with a limp for a while. Try not to get gassy at inopportune moments. You want to maintain the respect of the doctors. During sponge baths it's OK though... makes bubbles.

Good luck.

[voyergirl]

damn you david, i will meet you and now i'm gonna have to have a drink with you too. someone said earlier we could bring the party to you, we should do this guys.

faith is important and i know you have loads of it. that 'C' word sucks ass, now it is sucking on yours:(. you're in my thoughts and prayers man. in the next month or two i'll be down there at least 3 times, i'd like to come see you if possible. i lub ya man. you are a pillar here at TBR, this place rocks because of people like you. and yeah go for those blowjobs saydick mentioned, they relieve stress too;)

[Fro]

While the news is awful, I believe you have the absolute best possible attitude in how you are handling it. Early detection is key. You are going to be fine. I'm sending good vibes your way man. :scatter:

[LarryD]

"Over!? Nothing is over until we say it is. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no! And it ain't over now!"

- Bluto, "Animal House"



You've got a bunch of folks in your corner on this, giving you good advice, holding your spit can, cutting your eye, squirting water, keeping your shoulders loose, wiping your brow, giving you encouragement -- all so you can get out there and beat the tar out of this thing. It's a team effort. You're never alone.

Call me if you ever want to talk, at any time of the day or night. And you know that someone is always on here.

[mathmajors]

It's early, you know it's cancer, and it sounds like a plan has been formed. Much better for you than my mom. Get after it.

[Guest]

Not the best at praying, but I said one for you.

[SilverSurfer]

Thanks so much everybody for everything. I almost cried reading these responses, but I'm going to be fine. It's nice to know you have so much support and I have gotten pm's from people I have rarely or ever spoken to wishing me well. It's also amazing when you talk to people how many have had similar experiences. There are many more survivors than victims it seems like. I appreciate all you guys. :)

Just got through playing golf and getting ready to go out to eat with some friends. It feels good just doing normal stuff and laughing and not worrying. I'll be keeping you posted on what's going on just as soon as I know.

Thanks again for all your support. :xyzthumbs

[Honeygirl]

David - I'm so sorry to hear about this. Everyone's said it way better than me - but you're in my thoughts and prayers lovey. Good luck with the tests and treatment too...it sounds like you've got a bit of a wobbly road in front of you - but we'll be beside you matey - here if you need us.

[VOR]

Originally posted by Honeygirl
David - I'm so sorry to hear about this. Everyone's said it way better than me - but you're in my thoughts and prayers lovey. Good luck with the tests and treatment too...it sounds like you've got a bit of a wobbly road in front of you - but we'll be beside you matey - here if you need us.

Honey send the man vegemite that will kill anything.

[chipshot]

:( Dude that sucks. Prayers coming your way.

[Louie]

You are going to make it ! My mother-in-law was diagnosed with colon cancer about 5 years ago. She is doing great today and has been cancer free ever since. I know some really good Doctors that specialize in that, if you want to pm me I would be glad to share them with you. I will pray for you SS!

[DeltonaDeBary]

Add prayers and well wishes from me to the list as well. I was looking forward to meeting you, but as you say, there will be plenty more chances! Great attitude you have. Keep it up and that will carry you through this. Like everyone else said, we are here for you.

[reb]

Dude just remember you are the Silver Surfer, just take the advice of Oddball in Kellys Hero's, " You got to have the positive waves man". Besides you are young and a perv, Sadic1 is right, go for all the sympathy pussy you can get out of this. You are gonna be ok man, I say so. I'll burn one for ya ;)


peace brother.

[kakia]

Damn, Silver. That's so horrible to hear, but i'm glad the doctors found it early. If you ever need anything, we aren't that far away. We will keep you in our prayers. XXOO

[Big Russ]

Be strong man. You'll get through this. Already sent a prayer your way.

[Ignatowski]

Sorry you have to go through this Surfer....but with the attitude you have, I'm sure you'll come out of this all shiny and new.

[LLG]

Dave - My thoughts and prayers are with you. You know you can call me anytime you need to talk...or escape from the realities of life. :) Hang in there babe...

[PantherPaul]

Hang in there Dave. I am getting a little more spritual in my advanced ;) age. I plan on putting in a good word for you

[Couz]

Silver,

As you may already know, my mother was diagnosed with brain mets (breast cancer that had spread to her brain) January 17, 2000. The doctor told her that day that she had one year to live with treatment. What followed was a long road of radiation, surgery (for some cancerous nodules on her lung and cancerous fluid around her heart) and chemotherapy. I stopped her chemo part way through because I didn't feel that she could survive another treatment. The next four months were harder then the previous six. She was in and out of the hospital, her cells counts would go crazy, dehydration, trouble breathing, etc. Several times she told me in the late hours in her hospital room that she was dying. Needless to say it was a very difficult time. It seemed that most of the family and all her friends had written her off as dead. Everybody acted like it was the last time they would see her. Everytime she went in the hospital the room would be full of people that hadn't seen her in four-five weeks but had to come now that she was in the hospital. Everybody seems to love a 'death watch'.

Anyway, this continued into December when she started being very forgetful again, had trouble doing math and other symptoms that had affected her before her treatment. On Dec 31, 2000 I was in Greensboro with Inamorata for a weekend away. Mailman and Twenty were staying with Momma. Mailman called me at about 9pm to tell me that Momma had a seizure and the ambulance was taking her to the hospital. I made record time back to Goldsboro. The emergency room doctor said that it was because the brain tumors had grown big enough to cause the seizure and that they could do a few more treatments of radiation to buy some more time but that she was dying.

Throughout all of this I kept my faith that God could and would heal her. On January 3, 2001 Momma had another CT scan and it came with ZERO cancer in her whole body. Since that time she has had three other CT scans (the latest one was last week) and she is still cancer free.

People can believe whatever they wish, this is a free country and free board but I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that on Dec 31, 2000 that her cancer did cause her seizure but between that time and the 3rd she was healed.

I guess I've said all this to let you know to never give up hope or your faith. There will be some that treat you differently but you have to fly in the face of such pessimism. Fuck the vultures and fight your fight.

As for me, I look forward to seeing you (and your lovely wife) at the games, save me a beer and always take pics of all the lovely women.

[Couz]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as sending you a big hug.


REPEAT: This is from Inamorata who was too lazy to login. LOL

[plutosgirl]

Couz,

Amazing story about your mom. Thanks for sharing, I had no idea about that, bless her.

[voyergirl]

Originally posted by Couz


REPEAT: This is from Inamorata who was too lazy to login. LOL

pinch her for me. you two coming to the parties?

[mattarific]

Give it hell Silver!!!!!! Here's hoping you're ready to go come football season.

[lj4three]

Silver- life throws obstacles to people for reasons that we cannot understand. However, the obstacles that riddle people are a personal challenge to success. People's lives are dictated by choice- and from knowing you on the board, you seem to make the right choice a lot of the time. I don't see you backing away from this obstacle- and that is the first step to success. Get well, buddy.

[lex]

d, lots of people have beat cancer. you do the same. you can and you will.

you will be in my thoughts and prayers, d. :)

[Austinniner]

... and after you beat this cancer, I want to know how you did it. I hope that this is only an inconvenience, and you can use this inconvenience to spread your knowledge to others. God bless....

[Couz]

Originally posted by voyergirl


pinch her for me. you two coming to the parties?

I pinched her nipples for you.

Yes we are going to the one on the 5th.

[SilverSurfer]

Thanks again to everybody for the words of encouragement and wisdom. It really helps to hear all the support. Another beautiful day to do yard work and wash cars. :)

Make sure that somebody get pictures at both these parties for me. I want to see everybody I haven't met/seen yet.

[Patti]

The SilverSurfer is going to be alright!! :xyzthumbs

[plutosgirl]

Originally posted by Patti
The SilverSurfer is going to be alright!! :xyzthumbs

[Marielle]

Silver, just read this but I also wanted to tell you that I'll be praying for you and for the hands of the surgeons that work on you. It's definitely a blessing that you paid attention to symptoms and they were able to catch it while it's still just a polyp. Please do keep us updated.

[two-six]

SS, I can't say anymore than what has seen been said already. Great attitude you've got. I'm sure you'll be just fine. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[Turbo]

Dave,

Just read this after being gone all weekend. I just said a prayer for you - and will continue to do it everyday. I can tell that you have a lot of strength and a lot of people there to encourage you and support you. You're already way ahead of the game where that is concerned.

Keep your spirits up!

[Superfluous_Nut]

that's tough news, silver. you sound like you've got the right attitude to beat the thing. good luck, man.

[SilverSurfer]

Originally posted by Superfluous_Nut
that's tough news, silver. you sound like you've got the right attitude to beat the thing. good luck, man.

Thanks - I was just getting ready to thank everybody else again - but aren't you supposed to be honeymooning or something? ;) Congratulations, how does it feel to be married?

Anyway, thanks again to everybody. The positive responses really help a lot, I appreciate it.

[T_Schroll]

Let us know which hospital you'll be in Silver. Then we'll only have to figure out how to smuggle in the strippers and where to get some tight fitting nurse's uniforms.:D

[SilverSurfer]

Originally posted by T_Schroll
where to get some tight fitting nurse's uniforms.:D

As long as it's the strippers in the nurses uniforms and not y'all, you got a deal. ;)

[RSgal]

Silver, I'm so sorry to hear this. But with the positive attitude you have going into it, I have no doubt that you'll get through it. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[vpkozel]

Silver, sorry I caught this so late. Everyone else sumed up my feelings pretty ell. Hang in there and stay positive. You can beat this thing! Let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.

[muff_spelunker]

Thoughts are with you, SS. You should write a book on positive thinking while you recoup.

[Farmer]

We're rooting for you big guy... You can take some comfort in the fact that people recover from this every single day now. You've definitely caught it early 'cause you didn't let embarrassment keep you from the Dr. And it's just one little place? piece o' cake man. My grandmother had colon cancer BAD - they had to remove like a third of her entire colon - she is 84 now - that was at least 15 years ago - surgery has progressed light years since that time - so - no worries man - you're gonna' be just fine.

[Boo]

that cancer is very beatable if caught early in which yours was. you'll beat it plus you'll lose some of that weight you've been bitchin about.

I'd imagine you've read a few dozen articles on it by now...that should make you feel better too. Often those sites where you read the articles have forums where people with the same condition post their stories and get support from people who are going through the same thing.

[meatpile]

DAmn this sucks. I remember you mentioned this stuff in the shingles thread - mentioned the symptoms and fear of what it might be.

Sounds like you caught it early. My dad wound up with kidney cancer and had one removed. That was about 10 years ago.

I'm praying for you.

[LarryD]

here's a site to check out (http://www.bymyside.com/index.jsp)

gina had heard about it somewhere, but it looks interesting. it links up new cancer patients with survivors. i know you're probably eyeballs-deep in URLs, so i'll stop. :)

we're thinking of you.

[Stargazer]

We're thinking about you today...and will be most definitely be thinking about you tomorrow.

Please let us know as soon as you can. :(

[Yuck]

We're thinking about you Silver. Hang in.

[y2b]

Hey Silver, think happy thoughts and you'll be through it before you know it. I hope and pray everything will be okay for you, and I know that it will. I think the waiting is the hardest part because they don't give you drugs for that.

Keep us posted!

[Patti]

Here's to hoping for good news tomorrow and that everything goes well! :xyzthumbs

[VOR]

You do realize that when this is over they will have made you a perfect asshole. No need to thank me. Good luck I'll be praying for you.

[Unknown User]

Whatever happens tomorrow, I'm positive you can handle it and kick it's ass. :)

[Toophless]

Hey! Take some food with you so when they let you, you can eat something that won't make you sick. I took Yogurt with me once when I had to not eat for a day. But I eat a lot of yogurt. But anyway... just so you don't get there and realize that you can eat and then not have anything good 'cuz like the hospital food is icky and if you can't find anything but McDonalds you'll be sorry later. Take a banana and some apple juice.

I'm not worried though. I'm sure it's just that puzzle piece you ate like Curious George. The man in the big hat will take care of you though. Peace.

[Hurricane]

Silver this sucks. :(

I'll say a prayer for you and hope you get good news this morning. If anyone can beat this...its you. :smooch:

[SilverSurfer]

Originally posted by PuckBunny
Silver this sucks. :(

I'll say a prayer for you and hope you get good news this morning. If anyone can beat this...its you. :smooch:

It definitely was good news, as good as news about cancer can be. The cat scan showed no metastasis as far as they could tell and he said he saw some minute spots on liver, but he did not think that had anything to do with cancer, he said that could be from the various medicine I'm taking (Prevacid, Xanax). He said it was localized and was almost positive it could all be removed with surgery and probably not even any follow up chemo, but he would not know that for sure until the surgery. He also said nothing from the cat scan showed it had moved to lymph nodes.

He also said that this is still not 100% accurate, the surgery will be able to tell more, but he was "cautiously optimistic" that it was caught early and I would be OK. Given the circumstances, that was about the best news I could get.

I was not going to get a surgeon around here, but my friend in Winston actually knew the surgeon he recommended and said he was very good and I should go ahead and see him. She said if the procedure was going to be more difficult than usual or if it was in a bad spot, she would recommend someone with more specialized knowledge, but it sounded like to her it was just going to be a standard removal. If any complications come later on, she said she could always recommend somebody else. My mom is up here and staying with me through the surgery and my dad may be coming in as well.

Anyway, I'm still not out of the woods yet, but I feel 100% better than I did, and my surgery will most likely be this Friday or Saturday.

I have an appointment with the surgeon on Thursday to set up my appointment, so I'll update you again Thursday when I find out my actual surgery date.

Thanks so much for everybody's support. It looks like I'm gonna come through this OK, and I feel certain it's due to prayers from you guys, and from friends and family. I appreciate it, it means more to me than you realize. Have a great time at the parties and make sure everybody gets lots of pics. I look forward to meeting everybody else at the next one(s), and to the people I didn't get to see that came from far away (HG, Grid, Coops, Voyer), hopefully you can come back or I will come to see you sometime. :)

Dave

[vpkozel]

Silver - that is really great news. Keep up the positive attitiude!! Let me know if there is ever anything I can do.

[flyfisher]

Thanks for the news. Nancy and I where thinking about you. I caught this thread yesterday and called her about your circumstance. Good luck and God bless. We'll see you at the football field if not sooner.

[LarryD]

the power of prayer, common though, group wishes -- whatever you want to call it -- can do amazing things. there are some people here who know what i'm talking about.

congratulations on that first bit of good news. much more will follow.

[barracuda]

Silver, you will beat it and be back tailgating in no time. God speed and best wishes. Please keep us undated.

[Toophless]

Originally posted by barracuda
you will beat it and be back tailgating in no time.

Now don't go driving carelessly just because of the good news. One car length for every ten miles per hour.

Glad to hear. hope the news gets better and better.

[hasbeen99]

Great news, Silver, just GREAT news! :banana:

Still praying for you and yours...

[barracuda]

Originally posted by Toophless


Now don't go driving carelessly just because of the good news. One car length for every ten miles per hour.

Glad to hear. hope the news gets better and better.

:thinking:

I was referring to Panther tailgate party’s Silver has every year.

[Sportsgirl]

Silver, I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You can beat this. Please keep us posted.

[Patti]

This is wonderful news Surfer. It's just a little bump in the road. We will still be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

[Puttingood]

:xyzthumbs

[Stargazer]

Whew!!! Finally, some good news...or not so awful news, anyway. Good thoughts and prayers will continue to go out for you and your wonderful, supportive family, Silver. God bless!

[voyergirl]

:D you'll definitely see me at some point. i owe you a beer;)

i am so glad there was good news:) so so glad...

[Italia72]

Silver,

My jaw dropped as I read this thread...

Godspeed to a quick recovery. You will certainly be in my prayers :)...

[Chief]

Hey Silver--this is your ol pal Braves. I haven't been able to post for some reason, so I stole this name off some injun so i could post.

I'm so glad to hear some good news...I wasn't too worried about ya because good things happen to good people...but I said many prayers just to cover all the bases :D

Hope to see you soon!!!

[Flyjax]

I got to this late, man.

Stay strong and believe in you! You'll make it through.

:xyzthumbs

[Dukesuckgounc]

Im so glad to hear that you going to be fine SS.Stay strong and believe in GOD he will give you the pawor you need to beat colon cancer

[HighPoint49er]

Damn, you TBR people are far better than I could give you credit for! I have struggled knowing about this since last week and went on vacation, not knowing when (or if) Dave would break the news. Well wishes from the regulars and then the newbies felt the strong bonds of this great family of posters and responded as well.

I have nothing to add to what's been said here Dave. You know you have all my prayers and support and Jackie will have it from the bunch at Snyder as well.

Thanks again to all of you, this truly is what makes This Board Rocks so wonderful!

[WarEagle]

I'm new to this board, but I wish you luck and offer my good thoughts..

[Ssstern]

Something weird happened. Just found out that my old boss has been told he had colon and posibly liver cancer. I wrote him back with and added these words since they are some of the bravest I have heard...

"I AM going to win. I don't want pity, I want to be treated just like I always have, and I'm looking forward to football season and tailgate parties. Just keep me in your prayers as I have been praying more than usual the past couple of days." Silver

[SilverSurfer]

:bump:

Tomorrow is the 3 year anniversary of my surgery. Thanks to everybody here for being there for me and still being here and thanks to God for letting me make it this far.

[Coops Greatest Fan]

:bump:

Tomorrow is the 3 year anniversary of my surgery. Thanks to everybody here for being there for me and still being here and thanks to God for letting me make it this far.
Glad you made it through and are 3 years out still causing as much trouble as you can! LOL

[HollyB]

:bump:

Tomorrow is the 3 year anniversary of my surgery. Thanks to everybody here for being there for me and still being here and thanks to God for letting me make it this far.


Glad you're here Silver.

[muff_spelunker]

:bump:

Tomorrow is the 3 year anniversary of my surgery. Thanks to everybody here for being there for me and still being here and thanks to God for letting me make it this far.
:)

[hasbeen99]

:bump:

Tomorrow is the 3 year anniversary of my surgery. Thanks to everybody here for being there for me and still being here and thanks to God for letting me make it this far.

:trophy:

Keep on keepin' on, Silver. I know it hasn't been easy.

[jbghostrat]

:trophy:

[Patti]

I know you will be bumping this thread for decades Surfer. Good job hanging in there and kicking cancer's ass.

[vpkozel]

Way to go Silver.

[THE GUTTER]

Way to go SS.

[articulatekitten]

Glad you made it through and are 3 years out still causing as much trouble as you can! LOL

ditto! And it's a real pleasure to know you :mushy: I'm mighty glad you're here.

[SilverSurfer]

ditto! And it's a real pleasure to know you :mushy: I'm mighty glad you're here.

Guess what = another year gone by, and I forgot to post it. I don't care if anybody cares, I just wanted to type it. I can't believe it's been a year since last time I posted this.

Doc says one more year, and I'm no more likely to have a recurrence than anybody else. He also told me that 2 out of 3 men and1 out of 2 women will get cancer if they live to be 85. I didn't look it up, because if I'm stilll alive at 80 and get cancer, I'll be bungee jumping and jumping out of planes. I'm not dying in a bed on a pillow. Fuck that.

[Bondgirl]

Guess what = another year gone by, and I forgot to post it. I don't care if anybody cares, I just wanted to type it. I can't believe it's been a year since last time I posted this.

Doc says one more year, and I'm no more likely to have a recurrence than anybody else. He also told me that 2 out of 3 men and1 out of 2 women will get cancer if they live to be 85. I didn't look it up, because if I'm stilll alive at 80 and get cancer, I'll be bungee jumping and jumping out of planes. I'm not dying in a bed on a pillow. Fuck that.

good for you!! that is great.

[CFBall]

Guess what = another year gone by, and I forgot to post it. I don't care if anybody cares, I just wanted to type it. I can't believe it's been a year since last time I posted this.

Doc says one more year, and I'm no more likely to have a recurrence than anybody else. He also told me that 2 out of 3 men and1 out of 2 women will get cancer if they live to be 85. I didn't look it up, because if I'm stilll alive at 80 and get cancer, I'll be bungee jumping and jumping out of planes. I'm not dying in a bed on a pillow. Fuck that.

care.

and me too brother.....living life fully but not going that far with bungee jumping/hopping out of a plane thing!

:cheers2: and need to get together when the weather Cools off!!!!

[PantherPaul]

Guess what = another year gone by, and I forgot to post it.
Doc says one more year, and I'm no more likely to have a recurrence than anybody else.

Hoot! Congrats

[Coops Greatest Fan]

Congratulations Silver!!! :20_3_5:

[Puttingood]

Congratulations Silver!!! :cheers2:

[outofstate]

Yeah really........congrats!! Have a beer or twelve to celebrate.

[hasbeen99]

That is really awesome, Silver! I'm happy for you!

[SilverSurfer]

:smile: :cheers2: :cheers2:

[mathmajors]

I didn't look it up, because if I'm stilll alive at 80 and get cancer, I'll be bungee jumping and jumping out of planes. I'm not dying in a bed on a pillow. Fuck that.

Don't forget to fill your MP3 player with Striesand and Manilow. :clap:

[The_professor]

THIS IS HORRIBLE!

GET WELL SOON DUDE!

[articulatekitten]

. . . I'm not dying in a bed on a pillow. Fuck that.
Congrats on another cancer-free year, my friend! I'm with you--live full-tilt boogie :rockon: :cheers2: :cheers2: :cheers2: :cheers2: :cheers2: :cheers2:

I wouldn't mind dying in bed on a pillow, though. Especially if I'm coming & going at the same time ;)