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calimary

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74. Dear FLyellowdog, I admire your attitude. And your courage.
Sat Feb 28, 2015, 06:47 PM
Feb 2015

I've often wondered about how I would face such information if it were given to me. I hope you get all the pain relief you need, and the time with your dear ones and other things and activities you enjoy!

When it all boils down, all we have is the now, and each other.

I'm sorry... Fumesucker Feb 2015 #1
Thanks. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #8
Oh crap...I dont pray but my thoughts are with you, my wife is having abdominal pain issues and is randys1 Feb 2015 #2
I much prefer the good vibes anyway. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #11
I watched that tonight--astounding, what they're doing--and with viruses!!!!! MADem Mar 2015 #213
I'm so very sorry marym625 Feb 2015 #3
Me too. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #13
Please post anytime you need a lift marym625 Feb 2015 #18
Will do. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #33
Flyellowdog......it's a good philosophy. Sending you positive thoughts for pain management and livetohike Feb 2015 #4
Think I'll pass on the snowballs. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #15
Live each day. Hug those you love. Be at peace. Hekate Feb 2015 #5
I'll simply try to keep on keepin' on. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #17
Rough stuff. 99Forever Feb 2015 #6
Sweet. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #19
So sorry. Good they help you handle your pain but emotionally - devastating. Good thoughts. Shrike47 Feb 2015 #7
Thank you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #20
(((((So very sorry))))) wendylaroux Feb 2015 #9
Thank you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #22
My thoughts are with you. Savannahmann Feb 2015 #10
Thank you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #23
Sorry to hear this. My best to you and your family. nm rhett o rick Feb 2015 #12
TY. Hubby is here and taking good care of me. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #25
Get yourself on over onethatcares Feb 2015 #14
OMG! Thanks for the info. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #26
Never knew that about oxycontin, but better than stool softeners is MiraLax or its generic form... Hekate Mar 2015 #214
yep, the learning curve onethatcares Mar 2015 #217
So much to learn about... FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #242
My gastroenterologist prescribed it for me, then it went over the counter, then generic Hekate Mar 2015 #283
ty FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #286
Sending good vibes. octoberlib Feb 2015 #16
TY. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #27
I'm so sorry to hear this. Solly Mack Feb 2015 #21
Fantastic about your remission. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #28
Please stop by! Solly Mack Feb 2015 #38
You are right on! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #48
I'll keep a good thought for you and yours. HappyMe Feb 2015 #24
Yay for you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #30
i just want to hug you. hollysmom Feb 2015 #29
Yes, someone is always here to listen/talk/etc. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #31
I'm so sorry to hear your news. City Lights Feb 2015 #32
So sweet. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #34
I love your attitude... SidDithers Feb 2015 #35
Well, I'm not very far into this thing yet but FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #41
Last night's Vice on HBO was about new cancer cures ErikJ Feb 2015 #36
Someday there'll be a cure. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #42
You CAN get this new treatment. They are doing trials at several Nay Feb 2015 #139
Thanks for the link. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #240
I agree with the poster who says try to get in on a medical trial--can't hurt, might help. MADem Mar 2015 #179
Good info. Thanks. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #241
I'll be thinking good thoughts on your behalf! nt MADem Mar 2015 #287
politics is very stressful daredtowork Feb 2015 #37
Luckily for me, I've done most of them! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #44
live in the moments, remember Now Is Good !! sending you strength and very good vibes Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #39
Thanks. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #45
Glad to wish you the best on this journey -- you sound like you are going to make it a good one tomm2thumbs Feb 2015 #40
Yes, the moment of truth will be interesting to say the least! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #46
Been there too often to say anything other than... DFW Feb 2015 #43
Oh, I'm so sorry. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #47
My dad's last column from Washington contained these lines: DFW Feb 2015 #89
Those were beautiful words from your dad. Thank you for sharing them. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #180
Those are beautiful words and thoughts from your dad. Thank you for sharing them. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #182
That appeared on November 19, 2000 DFW Mar 2015 #204
Wonderful attitude. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #243
A ray of hope... ScreamingMeemie Mar 2015 #250
That is awesomely fantastic!!! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #268
Thank you for being part of the DU family. safeinOhio Feb 2015 #49
Nice! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #52
Oh shit-- I'm hoping for remission--all the best wishes. panader0 Feb 2015 #50
Yes, I'm hoping for remission as well FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #54
It sounds to me like a genetic scourge. sadoldgirl Feb 2015 #51
Yes, FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #55
Good advice from sadoldgirl... TeeYiYi Feb 2015 #63
That's wonderful advice. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #85
. TeeYiYi Feb 2015 #95
Fight like Hell and focus on your bucket list. Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2015 #53
Thank you for your support. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #57
Please don't give up and at least listen to the treatment options riderinthestorm Feb 2015 #56
Thanks, I will. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #58
I'm sorry to here your news, I watched my father... giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #59
So sorry about your father. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #76
Enjoy and live everyday to the fullest! herding cats Feb 2015 #60
Yes, peace. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #77
My thoughts are with you...each day. Stuart G Feb 2015 #61
So thoughtful. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #88
You have a great attitude. brer cat Feb 2015 #62
Yes, comfort, PLEASE! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #79
You never know how these things will play out. riqster Feb 2015 #64
You are so right... FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #81
please join the cancer group olddots Feb 2015 #65
Thanks I will. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #90
Damn. progressoid Feb 2015 #66
Dayum! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #91
Take care of yourself... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2015 #67
Thank you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #94
Wow. zappaman Feb 2015 #68
You are so kind. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #96
I'm so sorry A Little Weird Feb 2015 #69
What a nice thing to say. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #97
sorry about this JI7 Feb 2015 #70
I'll do good... FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #98
more healing vibes headed your way... magical thyme Feb 2015 #71
Healing vibes are great! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #99
One day at a time. I have friends who recovered from impossible cancers. JDPriestly Feb 2015 #72
Thank you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #100
FLyellowdog, you might want to look into cannabis oil for cancer... Playinghardball Feb 2015 #73
Thank you for this link. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #101
Dear FLyellowdog, I admire your attitude. And your courage. calimary Feb 2015 #74
Exactly. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #103
I'm so sorry. LiberalLoner Feb 2015 #75
It's going to be an interesting revelation to say the least! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #105
Best wishes and hope for you and yours n/t Oilwellian Feb 2015 #78
Thank you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #106
aw, hell handmade34 Feb 2015 #80
See...you women are already trying to horn in on a good thing! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #107
What incredibly rough news. Enjoy that well-and-hard-earned break from politics, then... villager Feb 2015 #82
Will do.... FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #108
A healing wave back at ya! villager Feb 2015 #112
How awful for you! I'm so very sorry. ColesCountyDem Feb 2015 #83
Sweetness. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #109
I'm sorry to read this. I do admire your attitude and courage. mountain grammy Feb 2015 #84
Yes, FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #115
I will live every day of my life the best I can. barbtries Feb 2015 #86
This too shall pass FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #116
You're in my thoughts and soul. Lots of good vibes sent your way. BlueJazz Feb 2015 #87
Love the vibes! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #117
Seize the day, FLyellowdog! bvf Feb 2015 #92
Will do.... FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #118
I love this post and I hate this post. Hissyspit Feb 2015 #93
The 'cancer card'... TeeYiYi Feb 2015 #114
Valuable if one needs it... FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #125
Absolutely... TeeYiYi Feb 2015 #130
So sorry about your friend. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #119
He has lived longer than 10% of people with his kind. Hissyspit Feb 2015 #127
someone is always here, FLyellowdog Skittles Feb 2015 #102
Absolutely.... FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #120
My prayers are with you. Unknown Beatle Feb 2015 #104
Thank you. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #121
Sending love and light your way Dems to Win Feb 2015 #110
HOLD ON!!! FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #122
My Bad! Dems to Win Feb 2015 #152
Well, he IS a good man. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #170
What a great attitude! cui bono Feb 2015 #111
No one should be in pain...from anything. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #123
My thoughts are with you... one_voice Feb 2015 #113
Thank you so much. FLyellowdog Feb 2015 #124
I am so very sorry, KMOD Feb 2015 #126
Thank you. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #156
With these things my life will be full. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #252
... KMOD Mar 2015 #259
Cancer is a goddamn plague on humanity LittleBlue Feb 2015 #128
Much truth to that. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #157
I'm so saddened to hear this! RKP5637 Feb 2015 #129
You're so sweet. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #158
I hope I could keep as positive 'til the end...some claim to feel blessed to know... joanbarnes Feb 2015 #131
Dr. Oliver Sacks recently wrote in the NYT that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, Electric Monk Feb 2015 #137
Wonderful article. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #168
Oliver Sacks is one of my favorite authors; a very wise man Hekate Mar 2015 #236
Every day has it's ups and downs. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #159
On HBO vice yesterday they discussed how virus into cancer cells are still_one Feb 2015 #132
Thanks. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #161
Go to a major center that deals with metastatic cancer and see if there are options still_one Feb 2015 #133
Appointment next week with oncologist will give me options. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #162
Also consider second or third consultations, maybe clinical trials. All the best still_one Mar 2015 #210
FLyellowdog.. Cha Feb 2015 #134
Sweet. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #163
.. Cha Mar 2015 #165
Wow! What a profoundly brave attitude you have. I am in awe ChisolmTrailDem Feb 2015 #135
Your kind words are more than enough. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #164
OMG, I'm so sorry. lady lib Feb 2015 #136
And sweet thoughts. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #166
Two time cancer 840high Feb 2015 #138
Wow! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #167
I wouldn't fight it either PasadenaTrudy Feb 2015 #140
Many people won't understand this thinking. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #169
Love you, FLyellowdog! longship Feb 2015 #141
Always room for more hugs! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #171
(((good vibes))) Cali_Democrat Feb 2015 #142
I've got a lot of help around here. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #172
I'm with you on the playing malaise Feb 2015 #143
Kick the Can was always one of my favorites. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #173
True but I love your attitude to your situation malaise Mar 2015 #212
If you like to play, consider this aspirant Feb 2015 #144
I'm actually going to do this! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #174
I cured skin cancer this way! aspirant Mar 2015 #215
Oh, FLyellowdog. I'd hug you, but it'd hurt. I can only send a virtual hug: ((HUG)). freshwest Feb 2015 #145
You are so thoughtful. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #175
Hugs. blackspade Feb 2015 #146
Ewwww. So sorry about the pancreatic cancer. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #176
Appreciated. blackspade Mar 2015 #189
You have an amazing and courageous spirit. femmocrat Feb 2015 #147
Yes, please place me there. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #177
Help is on the way! femmocrat Mar 2015 #221
It's easy to forget how wide and deep the DU "family" goes. Thanks for the reminder. Hekate Mar 2015 #239
Exactly. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #245
Your attitude is inspiring. DCBob Feb 2015 #148
Your kind thoughts mean so much to me. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #178
Healing thoughts to you FLyellowdog. sheshe2 Feb 2015 #149
So kind. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #181
I am speechless nolabels Feb 2015 #150
In my opinion giving up is just a matter of perspective. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #184
You are a very strong, beautiful and honest person nolabels Mar 2015 #223
Best wishes to you and yours. "Being the first to go is really going to be a freeing thing" uppityperson Feb 2015 #151
You are so very wise. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #185
........ daleanime Mar 2015 #153
oxoxox FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #186
I'll be praying for you, that only the best things and Ilsa Mar 2015 #154
..."that you'll be comforted by everyone you love"... FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #187
.... spanone Mar 2015 #155
Peace to you and yours... FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #188
Stay golden. JEB Mar 2015 #160
Will do. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #190
I have great admiration for you FLyellowdog. Sissyk Mar 2015 #183
Thank you. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #191
You know I feel the same way ... slipslidingaway Mar 2015 #192
Thank you. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #196
One day at a time ... slipslidingaway Mar 2015 #203
I'm sorry to hear this and you drove me Lifelong Protester Mar 2015 #193
Fantastic! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #197
I love your attitude but be careful tishaLA Mar 2015 #194
Well...I just celebrated my 69th birthday FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #198
You sound like an exceptional person. lpbk2713 Mar 2015 #195
I'm not so sure about that FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #200
Don't give up though if there might be real hope out there somewhere but glinda Mar 2015 #199
Thank you, sweetie. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #201
((FLyellowdog)) blondie58 Mar 2015 #202
Great suggestion about the pot. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #246
Play all you want Tracyjo Mar 2015 #205
Every single day. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #247
Sending good vibes your way. greatlaurel Mar 2015 #206
Thank you, sweetness. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #248
(((hugs))) and good vibes, FLyelllowdog. sueh Mar 2015 #207
Thank you. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #249
Shit. babylonsister Mar 2015 #208
Life is a little bit less sucky with people like you in it. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #251
I do that from time to time. JohnnyRingo Mar 2015 #209
Sometimes we just need a break... FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #253
Five words... AzSweet Mar 2015 #211
I'm so sorry .. and I don't blame you! Triana Mar 2015 #216
You too! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #254
It ain't over until its over. IdaBriggs Mar 2015 #218
Not even a little!!! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #255
Watch a good comedy- KrazyinKS Mar 2015 #219
Family Guy does the trick for me. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #256
I am so sorry! hrmjustin Mar 2015 #220
I'll be fine. Thanks. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #257
LeighAnn's cancer resource links mahina Mar 2015 #222
A big thank you for all this info. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #260
Go out with a Bang Not a Whimper!? well Done! imthevicar Mar 2015 #224
Absolutely!!! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #262
My sister has stage 4 liver cancer classykaren Mar 2015 #225
I'm so sorry about your sister. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #263
Sorry. Take good care of yourself and laugh as much as possible, including at those of us who are merrily Mar 2015 #226
I'll be looking for the love... FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #264
Aww, that's so nice. merrily Mar 2015 #266
Please stop by to get a lift from the good folks here. sellitman Mar 2015 #227
The good folks here have always given me a lift. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #265
Done w/ Politics evillemike2009 Mar 2015 #228
Oh no! We can't all of us drop out of politics. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #267
I am so sorry to hear this. BlueMTexpat Mar 2015 #229
Your news is so uplifting. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #270
OMG lillypaddle Mar 2015 #230
Just the fact that you read my post FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #271
I don't know what to say.... lunamagica Mar 2015 #231
Your thoughts show that goodness is in all of us. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #272
I am very sorry bread_and_roses Mar 2015 #232
Your kind thoughts have settled deep in my heart. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #273
Wishing you all the best LiberalEsto Mar 2015 #233
Everyone should be able to feel the love being shared here. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #274
Well that sucks LaurenG Mar 2015 #234
Hugs = love. Thank you. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #276
Positive thoughts and vibes... onecaliberal Mar 2015 #235
Lovin' all the thoughts. Thank you. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #277
All the best. bigwillq Mar 2015 #237
And the same to the entire DU community. We rawk!!! FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #278
I'm so sorry FLyellowdog..... onecent Mar 2015 #238
Well, I certainly can't control much in politics FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #279
I am very sorry to hear this but... Phentex Mar 2015 #244
It's more than amazing that we are part of such a large caring group. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #280
So sorry to hear this. kestrel91316 Mar 2015 #258
Thank you. I'll keep this in mind. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #281
Just checking in to this remarkable thread; I'm thinking of you often Hekate Mar 2015 #261
Thank you so much for these kind words. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #282
Sending good healing vibes tenderfoot Mar 2015 #269
I'm receiving them as we speak. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #284
I'm so sorry. Terra Alta Mar 2015 #275
The same right back at you. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #285
so sorry.... Chimeradog Mar 2015 #288
Good luck to your friend. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #290
These kinds of things have a way of putting things into perspective really quick. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2015 #289
Great advice! Thanks. FLyellowdog Mar 2015 #291
one more kick GreatGazoo Mar 2015 #292
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