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45. I've been there with my family

Thu Jun 29, 2017, 08:05 PM

Jun 2017

One brother died of a brain tumor, and one from lung cancer.
I now have two brothers with prostate cancer.

I'm sorry about your friend.
I'm 71 and have lost close friends over the years to a variety of reasons.
I have their memories.

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A friend was handed a death sentence from his oncologist today...3 weeks to 3 months. [View all] Miles Archer Jun 2017 OP

Death comes to us all. But cancer is a particularly hard way WhiteTara Jun 2017 #1

He can no longer speak, but... Miles Archer Jun 2017 #5

Oh, wow. Hold yourself tight. WhiteTara Jun 2017 #6

He, my brother in law, and I, were... Miles Archer Jun 2017 #8

Ty for sharing your story. BootinUp Jun 2017 #13

Sorry for your friend, and yourself ghostsinthemachine Jun 2017 #2

if I may ask, how did you beat it DonCoquixote Jun 2017 #11

An esophoctomy. ghostsinthemachine Jun 2017 #31

Congrats Ghost mchill Jun 2017 #21

Us survivors feel like we dodged a bullet, but There' that vague dread. alfredo Jun 2017 #27

It sucks, Wellstone ruled Jun 2017 #3

A friend of mine diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer.... elfin Jun 2017 #4

Very hard on the individual GP6971 Jun 2017 #7

My father had prostate cancer that went to his spine before there was such a thing as hospice and appleannie1943 Jun 2017 #9

His most recent post, about an hour ago, was about his seeking hospice care. Miles Archer Jun 2017 #10

Hello Miles Archer... I was diagnosed with stage 4b metastatic squamous cell carcinoma The_REAL_Ecumenist Jun 2017 #52

How can you "not know" that hospice is involved? cwydro Jun 2017 #54

The hospital NEVER told us. I had a home health nurse that visitted me 4 times a week over the The_REAL_Ecumenist Jul 2017 #55

... shenmue Jun 2017 #12

so sorry to hear this steve2470 Jun 2017 #14

I am so sorry to hear this, my dear Miles Archer... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2017 #15

It's hard....lost my SIL at 32 to Liver Cancer HipChick Jun 2017 #16

(((hugs)) Miles Archer, for you and your dear friend. sueh Jun 2017 #17

... Lyricalinklines Jun 2017 #18

I lost my father, my wife, and four uncles to cancer. Binkie The Clown Jun 2017 #19

A frnd's older sis was given 3-6mths, after 5wks revised down to days. Died that week. DRoseDARs Jun 2017 #20

What kind of cancer? mchill Jun 2017 #22

Bone marrow cancer. It had metastasized too. nt DRoseDARs Jun 2017 #23

It is the mets that will kill you with certain types of cancers mchill Jun 2017 #40

Hugs... snacker Jun 2017 #24

Horrible. Just horrible. nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2017 #25

So sorry to hear this Miles... Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #26

... orangecrush Jun 2017 #28

Prayers to your friend and you benld74 Jun 2017 #29

I'm so sorry for your friend, emmadoggy Jun 2017 #30

It's getting the news that's the worst Miles Archer Jun 2017 #35

Thank you. emmadoggy Jun 2017 #47

I'm so sorry. I despise cancer. herding cats Jun 2017 #32

Sorry to hear. GallopingGhost Jun 2017 #33

Horrible. I hope his family and friends ease his passing with love and compassion. kairos12 Jun 2017 #34

He replied to everyone this morning: Miles Archer Jun 2017 #36

Sorry to hear this--cancer sucks. panader0 Jun 2017 #37

I am so sorry to learn this. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #38

You're 100% right on all of this Miles Archer Jun 2017 #39

so very sorry to hear this. please be gentle with yourself, and know that your du family is here. niyad Jun 2017 #41

Cancer sucks big time. DFW Jun 2017 #42

I have a friend with inoperable brain cancer Beaverhausen Jun 2017 #43

I am so sorry. Loryn Jun 2017 #44

I've been there with my family left-of-center2012 Jun 2017 #45

My wife died from pancreatic cancer March 1 central scrutinizer Jun 2017 #46

Very sorry to hear this. Stuart G Jun 2017 #48

it sucks ASS Kali Jun 2017 #49

So sorry to hear about your friend..... Upthevibe Jun 2017 #50

I am a cancer survivor... chillfactor Jun 2017 #51

I'm so sorry Miles.......cancer is a bitch. a kennedy Jun 2017 #53

Update to my O.P., my friend passed away today Miles Archer Jul 2017 #56

Miles I am so sorry for your loss. irisblue Jul 2017 #57

Thank you. Miles Archer Jul 2017 #58