Today marks 9 years since I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after collapsing from a first-time attack of pancreatitis and landing in the ER unconscious.
After surgery that day my life was changed. I turned down the chemotherapy and went with non-traditional treatment even though I was given little chance of surviving. It took months to recover enough to take care of myself. My immune system is now doing fine and I'm still kicking. It's been a tough run but I'm doing great. I've learned a lot and been a very involved self-advocate. Be very careful about what medical treatment you accept for any chronic or systemic problems. I've certainly learned my lesson.
Reading through and participating in BITOG posts while trying to distract myself from some painful times has been a big help.
So, I can say on this Haloween, happy anniversary to myself.
Happy anniversary to me.
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Good job man. Congrats.
Good to hear Jack!
Makes you wonder if you would have had the same results after all the recommended treatment..
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Today marks 9 years since I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after collapsing from a first-time attack of pancreatitis and landing in the ER unconscious.
After surgery that day my life was changed. I turned down the chemotherapy and went with non-traditional treatment even though I was given little chance of surviving. It took months to recover enough to take care of myself. My immune system is now doing fine and I'm still kicking. It's been a tough run but I'm doing great. I've learned a lot and been a very involved self-advocate. Be very careful about what medical treatment you accept for any chronic or systemic problems. I've certainly learned my lesson.
Reading through and participating in BITOG posts while trying to distract myself from some painful times has been a big help.
So, I can say on this Haloween, happy anniversary to myself.
Happy Anniversary OneEyeJack and also Happy Halloween !!
Glad to see and hear you are still with us and continuing the fight. I can relate to some things that you speak of and look forward to sharing some stories offline. :--))
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Today marks 9 years since I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after collapsing from a first-time attack of pancreatitis and landing in the ER unconscious.
After surgery that day my life was changed. I turned down the chemotherapy and went with non-traditional treatment even though I was given little chance of surviving. It took months to recover enough to take care of myself. My immune system is now doing fine and I'm still kicking. It's been a tough run but I'm doing great. I've learned a lot and been a very involved self-advocate. Be very careful about what medical treatment you accept for any chronic or systemic problems. I've certainly learned my lesson.
Reading through and participating in BITOG posts while trying to distract myself from some painful times has been a big help.
So, I can say on this Haloween, happy anniversary to myself.
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Good to read you're doing much better.
How is this Oil related?
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Kidding :-P
CONGRATS!!!
I enjoyed your non-standard view and way of doing business and stories and.... .... .... over the years.
you still need to answer 2-3-4 questions:
-How long is the beard?
-What color where the potatoes?
Every Day Is A New Day!
Congrats...glad you fought the fight!
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Way to go hope you have many year's ahead, keep up the good fight 
congrats!!
congrats and many more .......................Originally Posted By: pandus13
How is this Oil related?
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Kidding :-P
CONGRATS!!!
I enjoyed your non-standard view and way of doing business and stories and.... .... .... over the years.
you still need to answer 2-3-4 questions:
-How long is the beard?
-What color where the potatoes?
Every Day Is A New Day!
The pancreas is a tough organ to view. As I understand, pancreatic cancer is a tough cancer to beat and people diagnosed with it usually live a short time thereafter. Obviously you beat the odds and appreciate life. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Today marks 9 years since I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after collapsing from a first-time attack of pancreatitis and landing in the ER unconscious.
After surgery that day my life was changed. I turned down the chemotherapy and went with non-traditional treatment even though I was given little chance of surviving. It took months to recover enough to take care of myself. My immune system is now doing fine and I'm still kicking. It's been a tough run but I'm doing great. I've learned a lot and been a very involved self-advocate. Be very careful about what medical treatment you accept for any chronic or systemic problems. I've certainly learned my lesson.
Reading through and participating in BITOG posts while trying to distract myself from some painful times has been a big help.
So, I can say on this Haloween, happy anniversary to myself.
God Bless you our friend!
Happy anniversary... glad you are doing better...
I'm glad you beat it. You're a fighter.
I enjoy reading your posts.
God Bless
Great to hear you're doing well. Why did you opp-out of traditional therapy? Ed
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