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Jul 26^th, 2012 at 8:52pm

I found out July 10 that I have Lung Cancer & it has spread to my hip & it was only that my hip was sore that I went & got checked out, unfortunately this form of cancer is terminal.

This post is not a feel sorry for Barry one its simply here to inform so that if I stop posting one day you will all know why.

I started the radiotherapy Monday this week & that will go every day for all this week & the next, I have had an appointment with the chemotherapy specialist & start that treatment August 2.

The radiotherapy is being used to try & reduce the size of the tumour on my hip & appears to be doing some good; I am not as sore & have a bit more mobility that should improve in the next few weeks.

The chemo goes for 12 weeks & consists of 4 sessions by 3 weeks; the first week is a 3 hour intravenous drip, the next is 7 days later for 1 hour & the next week is a rest week & so on for the 12 weeks, at the end of those 12 weeks they will do scans again to see what effect this has had.

The specialists are not giving me any false hope or aspirations they are just putting it the way it is & what statistics tell them; if the radiation & chemo both fail the stats say I may have 9 months or there about, on the other hand if these things work & my body responds well to the treatment then it could be years (?) how many is in the lap of the gods & my determination to survive, I’m punting on option 2.

Cheers
Barry

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Not good news Reply #1 - Jul 26^th, 2012 at 8:59pm Peace be with you, Barry.
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AussieBrian CH.com Hall of Famer Offline CH - It's all in your head! Posts: 3851 Cairns, Qld, Australia Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #2 - Jul 26^th, 2012 at 11:06pm You've the same initials as Black Caviar so I know where my money's going. Cheers and beers, Beefa.
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #3 - Jul 27^th, 2012 at 8:41am News saddening to grief, difficult for words. Hope to hear from you for the times to come. My thoughts very much with you, Barry.
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Reply #4 - Jul 27^th, 2012 at 9:11am

As a clusterhead this is what I DO know. You will fight this to the end. I am so sorry to hear that Barry. As a believer in the Christian faith, I will be praying to God that the chemo and radiation treatments are gentle on you and that your body responds to the treatment. Thanks for sharing this with us and allowing us to be a part of this journey. Hopefully, we can be a support for you as well. Smiley

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #6 - Jul 27^th, 2012 at 2:33pm Barry, I'm looking forward to your posts for years to come. Love you brother and we're here for you, no matter what!
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Karla CH.com Alumnus Offline One of Many and Never Alone - Join OUCH Posts: 3837 x1\|Madison WI USA Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #7 - Jul 27^th, 2012 at 5:45pm Thanks for letting me know. I am at a loss for words right now. Big Hug.
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Re: Not good news
Reply #8 - Jul 27^th, 2012 at 7:18pm

wow. lets face it barry, you might as well live life to its fullest now. do anything. do everything. you will be sorely missed, but keep in mind that it is only because you are so loved by us here, and everywhere else you have touched peoples lives. im going to pray for you. not for some miracle, but for you to experience life to its fullest. you have a reason for living life to its fullest. live, love and leave a legacy when you go. we're rooting for you. im cheering for you. cheers man! you somehow manage to always make me smile with your posts, wish i could meet you face to face!

smile! you are one hell of a man!

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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #9 - Jul 27^th, 2012 at 8:25pm You've done a lot of good here over the years, Barry. Remember that. We will. Peoples' lives are better because you are here. So lean on us in the months ahead if you need to. We'll be here to provide an ear, even if we're a world away. All the best, my friend. George
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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #10 - Jul 28^th, 2012 at 1:01am I'm sorry to hear this, my friend, and I count myself fortunate to call you friend. I will join my prayers with my brother Jimi, and pray for God's peace to fill you. Jerry
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Mike NZ CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Oxygen rocks! D3 too! Posts: 3785 Auckland, New Zealand Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #11 - Jul 28^th, 2012 at 3:43am Barry, another vote here for option 2. As with CH it is all about making the best of life between the trials and tribulations that are thrown at you. Keep fighting and strong with best wishes for you and your family.
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nani CH.com Alumnus Offline Clusterbusters Posts: 8356 Los Lunas NM USA Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #12 - Jul 28^th, 2012 at 10:14am I'm sorry to hear this, Barry. hug You are a fighter so I know you can beat this. I've seen the power of collective prayer coupled with clusterhead spirit beat the tar out of cancer. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Use us to lean on, bro. Hugs, nani
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #14 - Jul 28^th, 2012 at 7:18pm So sorry to learn this Barry. All I can say is that we'll do our best to be a sounding board and help in any way we can. Charlie
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Re: Not good news
Reply #16 - Jul 30^th, 2012 at 5:46am

Barry,

I'm so sorry to hear this news... Smiley

But I also know that us clusterheads are determined bunch, so that will help you out now with this new challenge.

I'm also praying kind, so before I begun to type this post, I prayed for you. I prayed that the treatments will work and that you will beat the statistics and have a lot of great time ahead of you.

All the best,
Sanna

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Kate in Oz CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 633 Australia Gender:	Re: Not good news Reply #17 - Jul 30^th, 2012 at 8:05am Gosh I am so sorry to hear this Barry. Thank you for your kind words and support over the years. I'm rooting for option 2 too.
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Re: Not good news
Reply #19 - Jul 31^st, 2012 at 8:12am

Personally I've long been a supporter of Saint Stout who's known to cure coughs, colds, scabby holes, arched feet, moles on the back and things penicillin won't fix.

I have it on good authority he once saved a mere mortal from a Swan-induced hangover. (Hence his beatification.)

General concensus is that the home-fired shrines to St Stout are not simply more effective but far more romantic into the bargain but she'd be the judge of that.

My next shout,

B.

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Re: Not good news
Reply #23 - Aug 4^th, 2012 at 1:25pm

Barry, I just read this and am at a total loss for words. All I can do is send positive vibes, and offer a shoulder or an ear should you ever need one.
Best thing I can say is this: I used to think that I have CH because eventually something would come along in life that I would not have been able to deal with, cope or make it through the ordeal.
Unfortunately, I wasn't wrong. I've been through some rough weather, but know how to fight with everything I've got to keep together everything I am.

With that said Barry, you are a FIGHTER, and having CH has taught you how to fight, no matter how exhausting it may be, or how futile it may seem at times. But keep faith and hope, and FIGHT!!!

I'm pulling for you, and also look forward to more postings from you for years to come.

Peace & FUTURE,
Carl D

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Reply #24 - Aug 4^th, 2012 at 7:31pm

Well, if Brians post didn't make you laugh I don't know what will Barry. ALSO...Dennis' remark about your karma account is right on. We always talk about karma being a bitch in the negative, but in this casekarma can and will be a positive force to be reckoned with. I have a really good feeling that you're going to be around for a good many years to come. Kiss

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