Cancer, and me.

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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    dankind said:
    Jedi,

    https://youtu.be/CRfy1yorkec

    :kiss:


    I just love you.

    tish, thank you. I walked there and back today — something I couldn’t do last.Friday :)
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,665
    Hedo, I'm not around much these days, so only just saw this thread now. My first reaction: OH NO!!! Then after reading through, I'm so glad to see how great your attitude is as you fight the fight - it's not much of a match obviously! :heart: Sending you healing and patience thoughts as you deal with the side effects of your treatment and with quitting smoking. Stay strong!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    PJ_Soul said:
    Hedo, I'm not around much these days, so only just saw this thread now. My first reaction: OH NO!!! Then after reading through, I'm so glad to see how great your attitude is as you fight the fight - it's not much of a match obviously! :heart: Sending you healing and patience thoughts as you deal with the side effects of your treatment and with quitting smoking. Stay strong!
    Thank you! I’m having my second chemo session as I type :) My physical strength may take a hit but my determination is through the bloody roof. And I’m now officially more than one month tobacco-free! That alone bolsters me. 
  • electronblue
    electronblue Posts: 3,502
    hedonist, sorry to hear you are going through this..you are in my thoughts...sending you love and my best vibes.
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    "Forgive every being,
    the bad feelings 
    it's just me"


  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,074
    hedonist said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Hedo, I'm not around much these days, so only just saw this thread now. My first reaction: OH NO!!! Then after reading through, I'm so glad to see how great your attitude is as you fight the fight - it's not much of a match obviously! :heart: Sending you healing and patience thoughts as you deal with the side effects of your treatment and with quitting smoking. Stay strong!
    Thank you! I’m having my second chemo session as I type :) My physical strength may take a hit but my determination is through the bloody roof. And I’m now officially more than one month tobacco-free! That alone bolsters me. 
    How are you feeling after the second round? Ok, I hope. 
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    electronblue said:
    hedonist, sorry to hear you are going through this..you are in my thoughts...sending you love and my best vibes.
    Thank you, eblue.

    And thanks, GG, I’m okay though really tired. Effects of both treatments are supposed to strongly hit me next week, so I’m curious where that road will go. I’ve got meds and supplies on hand, and head scarves on standby should I need them!

    And I know some just hate Amazon, but under circumstances like these, they’ve been a huge help and stress eliminator. 

  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,846
    hedonist said:
    electronblue said:
    hedonist, sorry to hear you are going through this..you are in my thoughts...sending you love and my best vibes.
    Thank you, eblue.

    And thanks, GG, I’m okay though really tired. Effects of both treatments are supposed to strongly hit me next week, so I’m curious where that road will go. I’ve got meds and supplies on hand, and head scarves on standby should I need them!

    And I know some just hate Amazon, but under circumstances like these, they’ve been a huge help and stress eliminator. 

    Stay Strong!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    Oh boy, Hedonist, sorry to hear what you're going through, but I like your attitude! You got this! Rock n roll...

    I don't get to pop into Pearl Jam land often enough, but I can say I pop in a read a few things and see some of the coolest people and greatest support group. Miss you guys...
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    At radiation earlier, it was a woman’s last session. She went in just before me. Some friends had gathered, waiting for her to “ring the bell”, an actual bell that is rung hard and loud when one’s finally through and over it. As I walked in to my session, I got choked up as I told them I wished their friend well.

    I missed the bell, and her little speech afterwards. My husband was there though, and so thankful for him to witness — and live — that experience since I couldn’t. He said it was beautiful, humble, and dedicated to someone else for whom treatment hadn’t worked.

    We all know that someone. 

    It was a sweet moment, even to be on the fringes of it. 
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    hedonist said:
    At radiation earlier, it was a woman’s last session. She went in just before me. Some friends had gathered, waiting for her to “ring the bell”, an actual bell that is rung hard and loud when one’s finally through and over it. As I walked in to my session, I got choked up as I told them I wished their friend well.

    I missed the bell, and her little speech afterwards. My husband was there though, and so thankful for him to witness — and live — that experience since I couldn’t. He said it was beautiful, humble, and dedicated to someone else for whom treatment hadn’t worked.

    We all know that someone. 

    It was a sweet moment, even to be on the fringes of it. 
    What a nice tribute.

    I look forward to hearing about you ringing that bell!
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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,769
    edited January 2022
    I wanted to post a clip of @licoricelust ringing that bell for inspiration, but can't find it. 

    Regardless, I echo @mfc2006's sentiments. 
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,882
    Can't wait till "Hedo bell ringing day" arrives.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I cannot wait to ring the holy fuck out of that poor bell when my day comes. 

    Johnny P, SO nice to see you!
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    hedonist said:
    I cannot wait to ring the holy fuck out of that poor bell when my day comes. 

    Johnny P, SO nice to see you!
    You ring my bell every day. 
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    dankind said:
    hedonist said:
    I cannot wait to ring the holy fuck out of that poor bell when my day comes. 

    Johnny P, SO nice to see you!
    You ring my bell every day. 
    You peal beautifully, too. 
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,372
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    hedonist said:
    I cannot wait to ring the holy fuck out of that poor bell when my day comes. 

    Johnny P, SO nice to see you!
    You ring my bell every day. 
    You peal beautifully, too. 
    that sounds dirty

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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    mickeyrat said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    hedonist said:
    I cannot wait to ring the holy fuck out of that poor bell when my day comes. 

    Johnny P, SO nice to see you!
    You ring my bell every day. 
    You peal beautifully, too. 
    that sounds dirty

    I hope so!
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,235
    hedonist said:
    I cannot wait to ring the holy fuck out of that poor bell when my day comes. 

    Johnny P, SO nice to see you!
    https://youtu.be/vsBak0oCgdY
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,882
    cutz said:
    hedonist said:
    I cannot wait to ring the holy fuck out of that poor bell when my day comes. 

    Johnny P, SO nice to see you!
    https://youtu.be/vsBak0oCgdY
    I knew somebody would post it.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,372
     
    more her speed....



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    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14

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