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Posted 7/30/2014 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
Decided that it wasn't really proving much with me staying away from HW.  Hard to break an almost 6 year old habit (this October).  Too many I care about are here, and too many people that care about me are here.

I feel somewhat at a loss without any PC specific support, and I miss giving my 2 cents worth (if its even worth 2 cents in this economy).

So I will be posting again.  If I see posters whom I feel with my unique set of issues/history that I can help, I am still willing and able to help.

Still a lot of good going on here, and I am certain that even more new comers have arrived since I departed late in June.  Sad really, but such is the world of Prostate Cancer.

Been enjoying some time on some automobile specific interest forums, but don't find any satisfaction in spending my time there.  Yes, some common interest, but I don't feel like its really helping anyone in a meaningful way.

I plan to continue my "ministry" here, if I may use that word without offending anyone.  In the meantime, my personal battles are still ongoing, with no clear answers on any of them.  Frustration is the key word with me.  It sure hasn't been for the lack of testing and doctor appointments.

So I say, hello again to all the regulars, and to those whom I missed out in the past month or so.

David

Posted 7/30/2014 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
Healing Well is a better site with you...
Posted 7/30/2014 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
OK, David, welcome back, though I'm confused when you mention that your absence wasn't "proving much." What was your not posting supposed to prove, and to whom?

It still seems to me that posting here isn't an either/or proposition. It's quite possible to simply post a bit less, or more selectively, without all the fanfare about going away for good.

In any event, the door here is always open, and I'm glad you've walked back through it.
Posted 7/30/2014 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome back, David
Posted 7/30/2014 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
clock - the proving part was to myself only. not trying to prove anything at HW or to anyone here, it was about how I felt about my own personal self and my personal value.

thanks, tim
Posted 7/30/2014 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome back! I missed you.
Posted 7/30/2014 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
David...Welcome back.........

 

Posted 7/30/2014 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
thanks pro and yk! glad to be back. hw had become too much a real part of my daily life. though I kept from lurking, it was always in the back of my mind. wondering about how so many people I have come to know were doing, etc. I knew the place runs fine with or without me, I am just another contributor, but still, it was harder for me to walk completely away from this place than I ever thought possible.
Posted 7/30/2014 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome back David, glad you are here....HW is a better place with you.
Terry
Posted 7/30/2014 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
thank you terry, it was like simply walking through the front door of my home, a very familiar place after all these years.
Posted 7/30/2014 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
David,
Welcome back! I've missed you and your input.

As always, praying for you.

Dave
Posted 7/30/2014 6:29 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome back David. Now it feels like HW again. I have to say when I would log in, I'd look here, even though I knew you wouldn't have a post here. Then to my surprise here you are. I'm glad you came back the place isn't the same w/o you.

I have to say that I'm frustrated on your behalf that you're not getting anywhere with your ongoing issues. I'll also say I'm frustrated with my ongoing issues and getting no where either. I'm so very ready to YELL, uncle and give. However, I know I made a promise to you that as long as you hang on tight I'll do the same.

I did get some bad news over the weekend. My Respirator Therapist's Grandson, who is 5 yrs old, passed away of brain cancer. They found his tumor on Feb 20, 2014 and he was gone July 26, 2014. That was with them removing the tumor from his brain. He also did proton radiation on the brain, and within 3 weeks the caner was back and all through out his little brain and spine.

He spent the last 30 days of his life unable to speak, swallow, move, or talk. He'd just follow everyone with his eyes. The seizures were the worst I'm told, so even though I feel like giving up, if this little guy held on as hard as he did I will too. It's just so hard when you have CP 24/7 365 days a year and it doesn't seem to let up.

I'm not sure how your pain is doing, but I know my has gotten worse by about 30% over the past 2 weeks. If you'd be so kind, would you email me and give me a full medical update please. Not sure how you feel about sharing it here. I'd like to know how you're doing and what the current status is.

Welcome back and I'm truly happy tongue tongue tongue to see you back.

Hugs,
Barbara
Posted 7/30/2014 10:03 AM (GMT 0)
David,

Welcome back!  You and your "ministry" have bee missed.

Jim

Posted 7/30/2014 10:10 AM (GMT 0)
David,

That is very good news, indeed!

With several hundred thousand PCa annual cases in the States, and this forum getting hits worldwide, it just seems that, statistically, you cannot be the only "radiation man", as you put it. Therefore, as I posted before, you are accumulating knowledge that few men, anywhere, can contribute. And medical personnel are bound by HIPAA, etc., so not always sources for HW type stuff. I.e., they have the knowledge/specific cases, but mere mortals like us cannot access it.

So whatever you do add, within the confines of your personal privacy and personal wishes, of course, is/will be very valuable.

When things get too overwhelming, maybe you could just call rolling "one month timeouts". Everyone will certainly understand. Being a senior HW member is no reason to add to your troubles.

Welcome back.

Robert
Posted 7/30/2014 10:11 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome back David your 2 cents has been missed

Rick
Posted 7/30/2014 10:58 AM (GMT 0)
David, welcome back. I have found it difficult to stay away from this forum for any length of time. A few weeks back I also posted that I'd be out until late fall, but that didn't last very long in reality. I post less, but found it's not easy to walk away from so many with whom I share so much! And, turning my back on the forum did not free my mind from the lurking backdrop of cancer anyway.

We all have our unique contributions, unique perspectives, unique styles, and this forum is richer for having a wide spectrum of posters. Low risk, high risk, newly diagnosed, struggling when the last options are running out, celebrating, panicking, even mourning, this forum provides a wonderful supportive community through its diversity.
Posted 7/30/2014 11:09 AM (GMT 0)
Good morning David

Glad you feel good enough to stay with us here. However you may have over rated the value of your "two cents worth" in reality it might just be "a penny for your thoughts". LOL pretty good before my morning caffeine, this might just be a great day! David, I hope you have a great day with special blessings from above and all of your friends here are glad you are back.

David in Houston
Posted 7/30/2014 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
David,
Welcome back, old Friend. So very glad that you have come back from your "vacation", your thoughts have been missed.

Kerry
Posted 7/30/2014 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
David -

Delighted that you're back, it wasn't the same without you.

As an old Navy guy, you are no doubt familiar with the notion and symbolism of the anchor. Well, that is just what you have been for this forum in so many ways for so many years, the anchor, as well as our dean of posters.

I for one am now looking forward to many more insightful and helpful posts from you, and, as always, wishing you the very best in your own journey.

Keep us posted.
Posted 7/30/2014 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Back!
Posted 7/30/2014 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome back David. Unfortunately we will still have to dock your pay for vacation time. Hope all is well and glad to see that you are back.
Michael
Posted 7/30/2014 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi David

Nice to see you back.

I will be in Dana-Farber next week.

Will inquire about the breakthrough there about,

"Antibody halts cancer-related wasting condition"

It may be to soon for definitive answers I hope not.

Best wishes

Gerry tinyurl.com/qcpvcxx
Posted 7/30/2014 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
So glad you're back. Your insight and advice helped me, so happy you can help others again!
Posted 7/30/2014 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
welcome back to the "ministry", "support group", whatever you wanna call this motley crew--love having you back, although i wish you were having a better time of it. take care, buddy....
bob
Posted 7/31/2014 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Purgatory, Welcome back!

Last time I checked you were going through some serious new medical issues, seeing neurologists and suspecting MND (ALS). I trust thats behind you and that you are once again fighting the good fight.

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