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General Category => Solar's 30 years of off-grid living => Topic started by: Solar on June 06, 2023, 09:06:10 AM

Title: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Solar on June 06, 2023, 09:06:10 AM
Many of you know I'm dying of bone cancer.
Last month I was certain this would be my last summer and gone by winter, but then the doc tried one last med.
It's working, to a degree, by spleen is shrinking from its 300% increase, so I feel a bit better.

But it seems to have already plateaued, but it's better than it was, I have a bit more energy, but still not enough.
I may have gained one more summer with all of you..
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: supsalemgr on June 06, 2023, 10:51:42 AM
Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2023, 09:06:10 AMMany of you know I'm dying of bone cancer.
Last month I was certain this would be my last summer and gone by winter, but then the doc tried one last med.
It's working, to a degree, by spleen is shrinking from its 300% increase, so I feel a bit better.

But it seems to have already plateaued, but it's better than it was, I have a bit more energy, but still not enough.
I may have gained one more summer with all of you..

My prayers will continue for you.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Solar on June 06, 2023, 10:53:42 AM
Quote from: supsalemgr on June 06, 2023, 10:51:42 AMMy prayers will continue for you.
Thanks sir. It is definitely in Gods hands.
Regardless, I'm fine with whatever decision he makes.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Possum on June 06, 2023, 06:03:46 PM
Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2023, 10:53:42 AMThanks sir. It is definitely in Gods hands.
Regardless, I'm fine with whatever decision he makes.
God's will be done. I have heard that saying all my life, I never understood it fully until someone close passed away. I hope you are in God's plan for several more years.   I do believe someday we will all meet, I can not wait to shake your hand.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Solar on June 06, 2023, 06:13:49 PM
Quote from: Possum on June 06, 2023, 06:03:46 PMGod's will be done. I have heard that saying all my life, I never understood it fully until someone close passed away. I hope you are in God's plan for several more years.   I do believe someday we will all meet, I can not wait to shake your hand.
I know God watched/guided my entire life, because he blessed it at every turn, even when things were at there worst, he gave me what I needed to get back on track. I always listened to what he had to say.

I'll be waiting my friend!
You'll know it's me, I'll be surrounded by a shit load of dogs, cats and wildlife. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: VVet69 on June 07, 2023, 11:07:47 AM
Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2023, 10:53:42 AMThanks sir. It is definitely in Gods hands.
Regardless, I'm fine with whatever decision he makes.

But we will continue to pray for you... Don't stop fighting!!
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Solar on June 07, 2023, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: VVet69 on June 07, 2023, 11:07:47 AMBut we will continue to pray for you... Don't stop fighting!!
Thanks VVet, If I stay or go, it was always in his plan. I'm good with whatever happens.

It won't be the first time I died, and I remember how badly I wanted to stay, but I was told it wasn't quite my time, that I had a lot to do yet.
I guess I'm done. :bow
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: carlb on July 02, 2023, 12:17:29 AM
I haven't been here in awhile and sadly stumbled on this thread.  I am very sorry to hear this. When were you diagnosed?  The 5 year survival rate is pretty high.

Whatever happens we'll all be there with you on the other side in our own time.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: carlb on July 02, 2023, 12:22:47 AM
Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2023, 06:13:49 PMYou'll know it's me, I'll be surrounded by a shit load of dogs, cats and wildlife. :biggrin:

A person who has a heart for God's creatures has a good soul.  God looks after those who look after His little ones
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Solar on July 02, 2023, 05:36:49 AM
Quote from: carlb on July 02, 2023, 12:17:29 AMI haven't been here in awhile and sadly stumbled on this thread.  I am very sorry to hear this. When were you diagnosed?  The 5 year survival rate is pretty high.

Whatever happens we'll all be there with you on the other side in our own time.
Thanks Carl, yeah, it's been awhile.
For me it's a quality of life thing, I won't stick around an be a burden to anyone, so when I can no longer enjoy the simple things, I'll check out.
Yeah, it's true, man created time, so it will only be a flash of a second when everyone follows.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: ZenMode on September 15, 2023, 05:25:23 AM
Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2023, 09:06:10 AMMany of you know I'm dying of bone cancer.
Last month I was certain this would be my last summer and gone by winter, but then the doc tried one last med.
It's working, to a degree, by spleen is shrinking from its 300% increase, so I feel a bit better.

But it seems to have already plateaued, but it's better than it was, I have a bit more energy, but still not enough.
I may have gained one more summer with all of you..

I rarely venture outside of the political discussion areas, so I'm just seeing this.
 
I had a friend that, after years of unresolved sinus issues, was found to have a large, cancerous tumor in his right nasal cavity.  Stage 4 at that point.  He also felt as though his time was short, but a combination of chemo and other treatments has him in remission and basically back to normal.

Don't give up.  The human body can be surprisingly resilient.

I hope you beat this thing.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Solar on September 15, 2023, 07:34:33 AM
Quote from: ZenMode on September 15, 2023, 05:25:23 AMI rarely venture outside of the political discussion areas, so I'm just seeing this.
 
I had a friend that, after years of unresolved sinus issues, was found to have a large, cancerous tumor in his right nasal cavity.  Stage 4 at that point.  He also felt as though his time was short, but a combination of chemo and other treatments has him in remission and basically back to normal.

Don't give up.  The human body can be surprisingly resilient.

I hope you beat this thing.
Thanks.
As do I, but my time is quickly running out. I'm down to a couple of 'OK' days a week now, as compared to OK days all week just a couple of months ago.
I literally stay indoors, to the point, I can't even take the quad down to the creek with the wife and dogs, where I used to toss their toy in the creek.

It is what it is. That's life.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: supsalemgr on September 15, 2023, 07:47:42 AM
Quote from: Solar on September 15, 2023, 07:34:33 AMThanks.
As do I, but my time is quickly running out. I'm down to a couple of 'OK' days a week now, as compared to OK days all week just a couple of months ago.
I literally stay indoors, to the point, I can't even take the quad down to the creek with the wife and dogs, where I used to toss their toy in the creek.

It is what it is. That's life.

You continue in my prayers.
Title: Re: Just an Update On my Health
Post by: Solar on September 15, 2023, 07:48:47 AM
Quote from: supsalemgr on September 15, 2023, 07:47:42 AMYou continue in my prayers.
Thanks buddy, it all helps. :smile: