Got Cancer?

[cowboycraig]

You are amazing to have such strength. Sure you will get 101% fast.

[quadrafire]

Yea Ice. Been thinking about you. Here's to you  Brother

[GT]

Got Cancer? I do.

I did.  Bladder and Lung.  Lost the left upper lobe of my lung as a result.  Can't hump hills like I used to but I'm now in my 7th year of being a cancer survivor.  Having been there myself I can tell you to stay positive and do the things you enjoy to the best of your ability.  Don't dwell on the bad stuff, stay focused on the good.  Have faith.

[101521]

Stay strong.  God bless you and win.

[Ripper]

If anyone knows Iceman it would be nice to get an update. Hoping for the best. Prayers sent.

[Mudman]

Got Cancer? I do.

I did.  Bladder and Lung.  Lost the left upper lobe of my lung as a result.  Can't hump hills like I used to but I'm now in my 7th year of being a cancer survivor.  Having been there myself I can tell you to stay positive and do the things you enjoy to the best of your ability.  Don't dwell on the bad stuff, stay focused on the good.  Have faith.

Its great to hear success stories.  Wish you the best health in the future.

[ICEMAN]

Gentlemen, sorry I have been offline for so long. I apologize to all.

Treatment continues, I am on my 10th cycle of chemo therapy. Diagnosis is still terminal, but my last CT scan was not able to identify where my metastasized cancer was. My oncologist could not see it. This is a good sign for life extending care. It buys me some time. At some point my treatment will become ineffective and we will switch to another chemo plan, but it will assuredly be less effective. The body becomes resistant to chemo.  At some later point, all chemo is ineffective and it will stop. Nothing more will be done at that point.

As far as my life has been going lately, I have had alot of people over for dinner, BBQing on the patio, my son had his graduation party (highschool). I took him over to WSU for student orientation and he starts there as a freshman in mid August. Been slowly working on task around the home, but am very fatigued from treatment. That is the worst part of treatment-the fatigue. I still work 3 days on chemo week, and 5 days the next week. Work is great and I enjoy working hard at my job. We hoped to take a cruise to Alaska, but have not set it up... My daughter will start her Senior year in highschool this fall, and then also off to college. Son finished in the top 10 of his class, daughter is top 1 academic best in her high school, and has held that status since like 6th grade,... Proud papa. Mom is doing her best to care for me, bless her soul. I worry about her the most. Songs on the radio occasionally bring tears to all of our eyes.

It is pretty creepy planning your own funeral. Trying to get started on a powerpoint with audio. Song selection hurts. Pictures, everything... But i want things to go easy for her when i am gone.

Been out fishing three times in the last two months, nothing special, hitting the lakes for trout with my family. Knocked them dead on two trips, the last was too hot and only picked up panfish. Still good eats...probably better than the lowland lake trout we get... Planning a westport salmon charter for my office and family, would like to pack the boat. My brother who has not hunted in 25 years wants me to take him on our muley hunt with his 14yr old who just passed hunter safety. Been eating alot of stuff from my freezer lately and had the kids learn to cook it all up, clams, panfish, grouse, elk steak, elk heart...they are learning it all.

I am most interested in legacy. This is key to me. I want my kids to carry on our families hunting and fishing legacy. I want to make an difference for them.

Hopefully this winter I am still here and am able to hit St Helens for our annual back-country snowshoe camp, sleeping in tents on the snow. I hope my neuropathy in my feet and hands will let me do this.

Anyway guys, I am here and still strong, just tired. I appreciate all the posts and support. I feel the support from everyone, family, friends, work, church, and folks like you all. Thank you.

[h20hunter]

Nice hearing from you Ice.

[singleshot12]

Sounds like you got her beat Stay strong,fight and never give up the struggle.

[724wd]

All the best to  you and your family.  It sounds like you've got a good start on the legacy you want to put out there.  Stay strong!

[seth30]

Ice,

sorry to hear man, but glad you have your great attitude and are living life to the fullest   If you need anything give me a holler.

Seth

[Jonathan_S]

Thanks for saying hello Sir, it's good to hear from you.

I am so glad that you have some time, though it is short, to leave a real and lasting impression on your children.  Your legacy will be a strong one and you will not be forgotten by those who matter most.

 

[250savage]

Ice: Stay strong. Prayers sent for you and your family.

[bearhunter99]

Good to hear that you are keeping up the fight    Best of luck and prayers to you and your family through these trying times.  My hat is off to you for doing your best to instill your values in your kids to uphold your legacy

[Labredog]

Thanks for the update. Truly amazing what a powerful medicine, positive attitude is.
Thoughts and prayers brother!