Hello Everybody! Time for old Snorty snort to check out.

[snort]

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I have been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.

I've enjoyed being here for the past 13+ years.

Hug your family. Hug your pets. Fight the good fight and make good trouble.

I am sorry that I will not be here to help.

Good luck to you all.

snort (Pat)



Updating this thread just to let everyone know that I am absolutely floored by all the well wishes and encouragement coming from you guys. I WILL post the good and the bad over the next few (or perhaps several) days. Fingers crossed!

[Walleye]

1. Hoping you could be one of the lucky ones who beat it

[snort]

2. I haven't quite said goodbye yet.

I understand there is a slim chance I could be around for a bit longer, but I know the reality of the situation.

Thank you for your response.

[Polly Hennessey]

51. Snort, I don't know you but I

believe it would be an honor to know you. Fight the good fight and stay here as long as possible.

[PoliticAverse]

3. Best wishes to you! n/t

[malaise]

4. Oh my goodness

Truth be told we're all heading for the same destination - just different routes to life's ultimate eventuality - death.
One of my brothers-in-law is having open heart surgery today today. The last thing he told me last night was ''it is what it is".
Hope you are as comfortable as possible. We must also HUG our DU friends

[snort]

5. Thank you malaise.

The best to you and yours.

[niyad]

12. Sending vibes for best possible outcome for your brother-in-law. Here if you need us.

[malaise]

29. Thanks

[OLDMDDEM]

6. I wish you well

Know that we are hear if you need friends to talk to.

[babylonsister]

7. Oh, boy, that's tough stuff

right there. I wish you all the best and hope there is some hope to hang your hat on.

Oh, and FUCK CANCER.

[sinkingfeeling]

8. Keep a positive attitude.

[peacefreak2.0]

9. Wishing you peace and love.

[snort]

11. Thank you.

And thanks to everyone who responds. I will be going to the hospital in a couple of hours and I want you all to know that I appreciate you very much.

If I can I will post again later.

Love

[niyad]

10. ((((((Pat)))))) Sending vibes that you be as comfortable as possible. Please know that

your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need. Do you have a good support system at home?

[snort]

13. Yes

I am fortunate in this. Thank You for the hug.

[Xoan]

14. Godspeed

[yardwork]

15. I am sorry to hear this news. I hope things go as well as possible.

[NNadir]

16. Thats a rough one. Were it me, I'd hope to address it the same way.

May you live long enough to see Trump arrested, and perhaps, imprisoned.

[snort]

27. I wanted to live long enough to see the SOB taking a dirt bath.

Oh well. I am going to fight but it is my intention to go out with dignity. Thank you.

[70sEraVet]

58. "Going out with dignity" has its value, but we'd much rather see you

"hanging around with tenacity"!
Good luck.

[NurseJackie]

17. Good luck. You've been dealt a bad hand... but it is survivable.

You didn't mention your age, but I can share with you that a former colleague of mine is now in his late 60's and he's a 7-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. It's been tough for him, but he's a fighter. Chemo, radiation, surgery. The cancer-free for a few years... then some "quick" chemo. He's again cancer-free. Not easy, but doable. Sending strength and courage your way.

[badhair77]

18. Sending good vibes for you and your family and

your health care providers. Wishing you the best. Please update us if you can.

[snort]

28. I will not leave you guys hanging if it can be avoided.

I can feel those vibes...

[Tanuki]

19. I hope that over the distance you can feel and find comfort in all the

love and good wishes coming your way from your DU family. We are all in this together and are pulling for you every step of the way. You are never alone, not even for one second! Thank you for letting us know about this. I am saying a prayer and sending every good wish.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

20. So sorry you're having to deal with this.

Sending good vibes and digital hugs.

[KS Toronado]

21. You might want to check out this website snort

This gentleman was given 3 or 6 months to live and beat cancer using over the counter drugs,
and per his facebook blog, his method is helping others beat it. Good luck!

https://www.mycancerstory.rocks/single-post/2016/08/22/Shake-up-your-life-how-to-change-your-own-perspective

[Ms. Toad]

139. I'll be fenbendazole is the next touted cure for COVID, too. n/t

[Irish_Dem]

22. I greatly admire your dignity and grace. Sending more peace and love your way.

Throwing some prayers for you in the mix.

I don't think I could handle the situation with as much dignity, grace and maturity as you are showing.
And your ability to send a gracious thank you to a group which meant something to you.

You are a class act Pat. I am wishing you peace and comfort.

[snort]

31. From one Irish to another

Thank You..

[Irish_Dem]

48. ....

Sending you Hail Marys right now.

I am not a practicing Catholic any more, but still believe in the Blessed Mother.
May she be by your side if that is your wish.

[PatrickforB]

23. One of my very best friends had pancreatic cancer.

I'm sorry.

As others have said, you may be one of the ones for whom treatment works. Let's hope so.

[hamsterjill]

24. You sound like a fighter to me.

So I wish you strength and resolve to fight in whatever way you choose for as long as you choose.

Beyond that, I wish you peace. We will need a DU chapter on the other side of the rainbow bridge.

[UpInArms]

25. ((((((HUGS))))))

Dear Snort ….

I am so sorry to learn of this …. Know you are loved

[Djuiceman]

26. I admire your attitude

Your have encouraged me to face life with a positive but very practical approach - I thank you for that

[Lonestarblue]

30. So sorry for this diagnosis. Cancer of any type is not good news.

I’m wishing you much strength as you fight this nasty disease, and hoping you’re one of the ones to survive it.

[Bettie]

32. Hoping that treatment works for you

I'm so sorry that this is happening.

[JustAnotherGen]

33. I'm so sorry

[LoisB]

34. I hope you fight the good fight and WIN. Peace.

[lagomorph777]

35. There are different types of Pancreatic cancer.

I sure hope you have the lesser one, but it sounds like the docs have told you otherwise.

[blogslug]

36. May you defy the odds and thrill your doctors

Good thoughts for you ❤️❤️❤️

[Desert_Leslie]

37. Alive & well 5 years later

I've had two clients with pancreatic cancer. One did pass away. BUT ... the second client had the Whipple surgical procedure and is alive and well 5 years later. Best of luck to you!

[snort]

38. I will be away from the comp for a while.

Please know that I am reading and appreciate every post.

[marble falls]

39. When it's my turn, I'll go looking for you. There's just gotta be a DU in heaven ...

... there's a lot of us up there.

[snort]

91. I should be easy to find, I'll be the good looking one.

[marble falls]

132. I'll hate taking your crown, but it's out of my hands!

[Lisa0825]

151. I wish I could rec this reply

[marble falls]

152. I miss xchrome and so many others so much. I never realized how connected one could feel ...

... for people one never met in person.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

40. Wishing you strength during this difficult time.

[redwitch]

41. Sending healing prayers your way.

Sister in law has it too. Is doing well enough that she’s gone back to work after a year of treatment. She is still dealing with chemo but feels better. I hope you stay with us a good, long time!

[snort]

92. Thank You.

[mountain grammy]

42. All I can say is..hoping for the best for you.

[Wicked Blue]

43. Sending you my best DU vibes

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Haggard Celine]

44. May you not be in pain.

And if you leave us, may you wake up somewhere lovely.

[kentuck]

45. Peace

...

[Paladin]

46. God bless. It's been a pleasure. (nt)

[Pepsidog]

47. My problems suddenly seem insignificant now. God Bless!

[WinstonSmith4740]

49. Hang in there, snort.

When my husband was going through treatment, I got to do a lot of reading. One of the articles was about how you need to ignore "survival rates". It doesn't matter what the survival rate of any particular cancer is, 5%, 50%, or whatever. What's important is that if you're part of that percentage, YOUR survival rate is 100%. You easily could be. Stay strong. Besides, you want to be here with us when Trump goes down for good. We've got you.

[snort]

93. Thank You. This is encouraging.

[malaise]

180. One of my neighbor's mother was diagnosed

with pancreatic cancer six years ago - she is still doing very well. You are so right.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

50. Best wishes and love, Pat and thanks for sharing with the DU family.

Perhaps you can share some parts of your journey that might help folks here recognize signs of that disease early to improve their chances of survival.

KY..........

[Fla Dem]

52. Whatever the road ahead, may peace be with you and those you hold dear.

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[cate94]

53. My dear Pat

That’s a tough diagnosis. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope for the best outcome for you. Everything about that cancer is how early they find it, I hope it just came to being yesterday.

[Buns_of_Fire]

54. Peace and comfort to you. And please stick around.

You don't want to miss the party when all 81 million of us drench Mar-a-Lago with our respect for TFG (date TBA). I've contracted for the beer concession in sector C-18. Bring this message for a free beverage of your choice. I'll be looking for you.

[hlthe2b]

55. Ohhh! Your courageous humor in such adversity is heart-warming. I wish you

the best result to therapy possible. May you be surprised with an unprecedented good outcome.

I hope you will continue to check in with us as you can. You are in my thoughts with the warmest of good wishes.

[Dr. Shepper]

56. Peace to you and all your

Loved ones.

[nolabear]

57. I wish you peace and easy passage, whenever it may be.

I hope you’re around for some time to come, but since we all do go into the mystery someday I’ll wish you all the ease and love you need. Thank you for everything. ❤️

[wryter2000]

59. All the best to you

[onecaliberal]

60. Peace and love to you and your loved ones.

[Tribetime]

61. Hopefully you have a loved one to support you.

And I'm sure most everyone here is here to support you however they can

[ratchiweenie]

62. Anything is possible. You might beat it yet. If not, you have a great attitude and we would

love to hear from you when you need to bend a few ears.

[Submariner]

63. So sorry for this and hope

you can find a way to beat this, but wish you peace for you and yours.

[berniesandersmittens]

64. Cheers my friend

I send you off with a hug and a kiss

May the next world you wake in be nothing but bliss

[WHITT]

65. I Wonder

if there are any clinical trials? Worth a shot.

All of my best wishes for you and your family.

[angrychair]

66. Best of luck

Truly wish you the very best and peaceful journey on the road ahead.

[BeckyDem]

67. I hope you beat it, damn cancer.

You be sure everyone here is sending all the best thoughts possible. Hugs to you, Pat.

[woodsprite]

68. Sending healing vibes, positive thoughts your way, and hopes for the best possible outcome. nt

[Marthe48]

69. I wish you the best

Take it one day at a time and be nice to yourself

[NH Ethylene]

70. Sending you warm wishes for peace in whatever path lays ahead.

And remember, much as everyone likens cancer to a battle that must be fought, you actually are sick with an illness.

It is not in your control to win or lose a war against some evil enemy. These are your own cells that accidentally went awry. You can't let people insist that you must 'fight' them off by sheer willpower.

You can choose to undergo treatments, or not. The errant cells will either respond to treatments, or not.

Very best of luck to you, and I hope today goes well.

[Aristus]

71. (((((Snort)))))

I know what you’re facing. My father had pancreatic cancer.

Are you going to be undergoing chemo? If so, a prescription for dronabinol as an anti-emetic and appetite stimulant could be helpful.

Hang in there…

[seta1950]

72. Please take care of yourself

And don’t give up

[a kennedy]

73. Damn, cancer sure sucks. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

[Duppers]

74. Kindest thoughts to you.

You will be missed!

[rambler_american]

75. JFC Cancer sucks

I am so sorry about your diagnosis.
I hope some day that we will find a way to beat cancer once and for all. It killed my mother, my best friend and now my daughter is facing death from brain cancer.

[niyad]

90. Sending vibes for strength and peace and comfort for you and your daughter.

[Bluethroughu]

76. Deep breath, good vibes to you Pat.

Refresh each day with good energy coming your way from all directions leading back to here.

[alfredo]

77. Damn sorry to hear that. Stay strong

[ancianita]

78. ((((((( snort ))))))) Keep the faith and know you are loved.

[Evolve Dammit]

79. Best wishes coming at you. And Good Trouble is all of our jobs now. Hope you get some

of the best treatment available, and you can prevail.

[MLAA]

80. Sending you good vibes and kind thoughts.

[SCantiGOP]

81. Best of luck

Hope your days are filled with contentment and peace.

[Nevilledog]

82. Well fuck.

Hoping your Dr. is a miracle worker.



P.S. Don't trust anyone who tells you Ivermectin cures cancer.

[berniesandersmittens]

113. We should give snort a whole thread...

Some fun for him to read


P.S. Don't eat the hamberders

[Beringia]

83. So Sorry

[Backseat Driver]

84. Sending you healing light and hugs, snort; together with all

DUers hugs with whom you've shared and the energy of our thoughts for your care going forward. I lost my brother last month, but his pancreatic cancer situation was compounded by DM and advanced liver disease, NAFLD/NASH. To treat one would have made the other worse...toxins, like chemo and/or the inflammation of radiation, you know, and so he entered hospice care. Already advanced, liver transplantation was not an option. Despite that, a miracle did occur, because we were reconciled, visited, and talked on the phone after a long estrangement. The way it worked out, his passing may mean a better, easier, longer life for another younger leaf on our family tree...so hang in there, snort, and be well...you're on our team as we fight it together with love and hope in our hearts for you.

[Jilly_in_VA]

85. Peace and light to you

I don't know you well as I am a comparative newcomer. But you fight the good fight until your time comes.

Do not go gentle into that good night.

[StarryNite]

86. I am so sorry.

Some beat it, hoping you will be one of those. Sending you good thoughts and vibes and hugs.

[GoneOffShore]

87. Good luck. And fuck cancer.

[Moostache]

88. May the outcome be positive, the journey as long as you desire and the end free of regrets.

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill

By the responses here and certainly in the real world, your journey is one of true wealth and impact and may its inevitable end greet you and call you 'friend'.

Vaya con dios.

[Lars39]

89. Best wishes, snort.

[mn9driver]

94. My sympathy for a tough diagnosis.

[LakeArenal]

95. Words aren't enough. Love and blessings

My dear friend’s husband currently has four different cancers. Pancreatic is one.

He has been putting up the fight over three years. He’s home and doing well they say

Best of medicine to you, too.

[Celerity]

96. So sorry to hear this, Snort. I hope you can overcome and prevail, but no matter what..

make the most, live the most, love the most, today and in each and every day you have on this mortal coil.

Hugs,

Cel

[Champp]

97. Go in peace

Folks say it's super sweet on the other side

[brer cat]

98. Sending good vibes and hopes for a positive outcome.

[Scrivener7]

99. Oh, boy. My heart and my thoughts are with you.

[yonder]

100. Positive waves, your way, all the way.

[Deep State Witch]

101. F*ck Cancer!

Snort, please don't give up. You can beat this thing. We DU-ers love you and want you around for many more years.

[BlueJac]

102. Good luck!

[boston bean]

103. My very best thoughts coming your way, Pat!

Hugs and best vibes on their way!

[tiredtoo]

104. hoping for a peaceful journey for you. EOM

[calimary]

105. NOT ready to see you go, snort.

Please do keep us posted on your latest journey.

[moonscape]

106. Tough one, but I do have a friend who was told

she had a 1% survival chance. That was close to 20 years ago. Have learned with my own cancer that statistics don't tell us much about what our story will be. I've been on the right, and wrong, side of statistics so much - and I'm talking in the 1-5% range.

You sound like you have coexisting fight and peace, which is as close to perfect a place to be as I can think of. Profound journey, wherever it takes you. We, of course, hope it takes you to the voting booth! Should it not, please use whatever pull you have on the other side for us - we'll see you soon.

[rurallib]

107. Peaceful Journey, Snort

and thanks for giving us the encouragement to keep up the fight.

[alphafemale]

108. Best wishes to you

Hope you beat this.

[denbot]

109. Hey man, best DU vibes Snorty snort!

Much love

[lillypaddle]

110. May you have peace

and no pain.

[lucca18]

111. Stay strong. Take care.

Thinking of you and sending positive vibes,😍

[plcdude]

112. Hoping

For your recovery but knowing it may not happen. Peace to you and your loved ones. A very remarkable post Pat. Just lost a friend last week who was a straight shooter like you. Hang in there as long as you can and then get some long deserved rest.

[Efilroft Sul]

114. Two of my friends beat it. You can, too!

[MissB]

115. I'm so sorry for the diagnosis

And I’m hoping things go well with you, regardless of the path the cancer takes.

[grantcart]

116. Here is a snort for a positive out come.

[marieo1]

117. Be Strong

Be strong..........Hopefully, there will be a miracle!!

[ARPad95]

118. Best wishes to you & your healthcare team in fighting this dreaded cancer. My thoughts are with you.

[BoomaofBandM]

119. Its a scary one.

My little sister (56 years old) was diagnosed with same about 2 weeks ago..They are not messing around. She has asked for us to be positive for her, and I would like to share that positivity with you. Stay strong.

[mgardener]

120. I am sorry

[11 Bravo]

121. Hang tough, man. I've survived melanoma, throat cancer, and prostate cancer ...

and while I'm missing a few parts, I'm still on the right side of the dirt.
I know that pancreatic C is one particularly nasty motherfucker, but sometimes the good guys win.
I don't know where you stand on prayers, but I'll keep you in mine.
It can't hurt.

All the best, 11B.

[Spazito]

122. ....

[steve2470]

123. sending you and your family peaceful healing vibes nt

[Hamlette]

124. Best wishes.

sorry about your horrible diagnosis. Fight like hell, I'll be thinking of you.

[Alliepoo]

125. Pat, sending you and your family

A huge (((((HUG))))). I wish I could deliver it in person. I’m sending every good vibe for peace and healing! Your DU fam loves you and we are here-we’ve got you!!❤️❤️

[MontanaMama]

126. Aw snort...

I'm sending you my biggest hug. Take good care of you...and fight however you see fit.

[TeamProg]

127. Oh no, I hope it does not mean there is no hope of survival.

As a realist I would want to hold no illusions and try to enjoy what time I have left, but man, please have some hope.

[NewHendoLib]

128. stay as positive as you can and wring every single drop out of every day.

My fervent wish is for you to beat this thing. Thanks for sharing your news, tough at it is. Each of us here will eventually go through some bad stuff. A demonstration of grace is very powerful and appreciated.

[Lunabell]

129. Wow, I just don't know what to say.

I hope you can stay pain free and have the love of family and friends surrounding you.

[ProfessorGAC]

130. Hang In There, Pat

Sending whatever good vibes I can.
Hopefully you'll be one of the more fortunate for whom treatments work well.
Take care.

[luvallpeeps]

133. Hoping,wishing,praying,sending

❤️‍🩹 hope,healing and LUV.🙏🏼🙏🏼🤞🏽🤞🏽😔

[Fpj]

134. Oh my

Good luck and goodness to you always.

[Lasher]

135. Fare thee well

Good luck to you.

[voteearlyvoteoften]

136. Peace be with you

Love from a DU friend xoxo

[live love laugh]

137. I'm SO sorry 😣.

[cheri010353]

138. oh, snort! I'm so sorry.

I lost a close friend to pancreatic cancer several years ago only 6 months after her diagnosis, but RBG lived 10 years after hers. Sending you healing Vibes and lots of hugs.

[Faux pas]

140. Sending you

all the best vibes the Universe has to offer

[Hortensis]

141. Fingers crossed, Pat. I'll be watching for you.

[Ms. Toad]

142. Go find some RBG magic! n/t

[majdrfrtim]

143. Blessings of peace and gentleness

be upon you and yours.

[Texasgal]

144. Pat,,,please don't give up!

Fight like hell!

[bluewater]

145. Wishing the best for you.

Take care.

[LiberalLoner]

146. I'm so so sorry and sad. I wish you a gentle passing to the other side.

Thank you for being a force for good while you were here.

😭🙏

[sarge43]

147. (((snort)))

Loving good thoughts and vibes.

[AmBlue]

148. Take good care of yourself.

All the best to you. Don't be a stranger.

[DFW]

149. My dad had that

He put up a fight and stuck around way longer than any of his doctors gave him a chance of doing.

If that gives you any inspiration to do likewise, make some good trouble of your own while you can!

[gldstwmn]

150. Love to you...

[spooky3]

153. best wishes to you - thank you for being here nt

[JanMichael]

154. I am sorry to hear that. I hope it was caught early.

If caught early you may have more time. Good luck.

[2Gingersnaps]

155. You had me at "make good trouble."

Hugs to you Pat.

[oldtime dfl_er]

156. Sending whatever good vibes and wishes I can

Thank you for being here. I wish you all the best.

[Solly Mack]

157. I'm so sorry and I wish you all the best.

Thank you for being here.

[raising2moredems]

158. Science will do its best

A good circle of people will also do their best for you. Good karma, good ju-ju's to you.

[catrose]

159. Best wishes, shorty.

[spanone]

160. 💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡

thanks for posting, were sending all the light possible...

[dflprincess]

161. Good luck to you Snort

and, as Irish Dem said above, sending a few Hail Marys you way. Funny how we can leave the church, but some things never leave us.

My friend's husband was diagnosed with stage 4 a few years ago, his had spread to the liver. He chose treatments and Mayo Clinic bought him 3 years. The best part being, they were good years, the treatments were not hard on him & he was able to stay active until about 3 weeks before the end. It's a tough diagnosis but some progress is being made.

Whether you choose treatments or pallitave care, I wish you the best.

[MustLoveBeagles]

162. I'm sorry to here this

I wish you all the best and hope you beat this.

[napi21]

163. Miracles DO HAPPEN, & I'm praying one happens for you. n/t

[canetoad]

164. Never knew ya Snort

Mores the pity buddy. Lifting a glass to you.

[Raine]

165. Much love ♥️ and positive thoughts 🌹 and prayers 🙏 I'm sending out to you

and a great big hug.

[czarjak]

166. Gonna go down fighting with ya!

[Progressive Jones]

167. My best to you. nt

[JudyM]

168. Thinking positive for you

and wishing for the best of whatever is to come.
Thanks for the perspective, and really good luck.

[herding cats]

169. My heat to yours tonight.

I'm wishing you a much peace, joy and love in this moment of your journey through life. ❤️

[Lady Freedom Returns]

170. My Mom had pancreatic cancer and lived 6 years after diagnosis.

So stay strong! Ya never know what could happen tomorrow.

[samplegirl]

171. Praying for a miracle

May it come to be.

[bdjhawk]

172. Sending healing thoughts your way

Hope you feel the love from your DU family!

[FuzzyRabbit]

173. Wishing you the best.

[Withywindle]

174. Wishing you ALL the best

I'm so sorry for this tough diagnosis. Thank you for all you are, and have done. We're here with you and not giving up on you just yet.

[BlueMTexpat]

175. ALL my

best wishes!

[duhneece]

176. Yes, you had me at "...make good trouble...."

I will honor that.
I will honor that today as I put up signs for our Democratic school board candidate against a right wing horror.
You lift me up.

[LittleGirl]

177. I hope it's okay to say

I hope it won’t be horrible. My Mother passed last month and spent her last couple of days in hospice. My best wishes to you and yours.

[arthritisR_US]

178. My heart is so with you, please take care 🥰

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[3Hotdogs]

179. I hope you are one of the lucky ones.

--- and if anyone recommends you try Ivermectin, don't listen to 'em. You ain't a horse.

[Lucinda]

181. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

182. Wishing you a miracle.