Wasn't gonna post this, but........

BenAwhile · August 17, 2020, 11:14:30 PM

So, after reading about Doc Nocks ordeal, I really didn't wanna post this, but figured I should. So, Jan 2018 I was diagnosed with late stage colon cancer. Had part of my colon and lymph nodes, appendix and other small parts removed surgically. A biopsy was done on the lymph nodes and the cancer had spread through the nodes and was spreading, so before I even left the hospital from the surgery, I was told next stop was chemo therapy starting a couple months later. Had lots of complications with the chemo, but after about 7 months I finished. Everything looked pretty good till about 1 month ago.
My blood count for colon cancer was elevated again. Normal is 4 and below. It was 5 when I had surgery. Last month it was 7. Last week it was almost 12. Going up real fast.

Anyway, have more tests, scans, blah blah. Doc I really can identify with where you're at. I also have meds that cost almost 3 grand per month. The good thing is that I have manufacturers paying for them. Tax breaks for them. So, maybe that'll work out for you. I'm also not really worried. God knows where I am too, and I'm ready to go. But, I also hope that I can be an encouragement to people on earth too, and maybe that's a better thing. But, overall I know the Lord is my healer. By HIS stripes I am healed. You sent your Word and healed my disease. And numerous other verses.
Anyway, I don't consider this anything overwhelming and God is in control, and God is good. That said, if anybody wants to pray for me, I'd appreciate it. Anyway, just be open and honest about things. Hang in there guys. Jesus saves and Trump 2020.

Bob

4dogs · August 18, 2020, 12:10:20 AM

Pine · August 18, 2020, 12:23:53 AM

Doc Nock · August 18, 2020, 07:58:09 AM

Bob,

I'm glad you shared... that is quite a story... Any or all of us, NEVER know what time is left...

My dad's older brother passed away eons ago from bone cancer...he had turned from what other's said was a life of self-centered sin to one of charismatic belief and he came North for a visit and told me his cancer, which had been in remission was "back"... Then he said he would be "healed"...when I questioned him "What if you're not"--- he said something I hope is encouraging... (it took a long time for it to become a positive for me). He pulled me close and whispered, "Even Death is God's perfect healing..." he passed some months later...

Thank you for your testamony here...

BenAwhile · August 18, 2020, 09:41:10 PM

I agree Doc. Going home is the best of the best of the best. Perfect, strong, young body that can't and won't decay. And, I learned several years ago, that these few small things we go through, test and also strengthen our faith. And our bodies fall apart naturally anyway, so might as well try and somehow help and strengthen others. Anyway, God bless you guys.
Bob

Doc Nock · August 19, 2020, 12:21:04 PM

Quote from: BenAwhile on August 18, 2020, 09:41:10 PM
I agree Doc. Going home is the best of the best of the best. Perfect, strong, young body that can't and won't decay. And, I learned several years ago, that these few small things we go through, test and also strengthen our faith. And our bodies fall apart naturally anyway, so might as well try and somehow help and strengthen others. Anyway, God bless you guys.
Bob

While I agree, Bob...I hope you don't get that perfection for a while yet!

Bob T. · August 19, 2020, 06:47:15 PM

Bob, Prayers sent to you and your family from Illinois.

hawkeye n pa · August 19, 2020, 09:22:36 PM

Prayers sent.

BenAwhile · August 20, 2020, 06:38:24 PM

Thanks guys. And I ain't givin' up yet.

lunatic11 · August 21, 2020, 10:31:14 AM

More prayers sent up. Lord, in thy mercy...

Al Dente · August 26, 2020, 06:04:49 PM

Prayers for you Bob. May God bless you and heal you.

BenAwhile · August 26, 2020, 07:53:22 PM

Guys: Your prayers and sentiments mean more to me than I can ever express. THANK YOU so very much.
Bob

BenAwhile · September 18, 2020, 01:33:10 AM

Figured I should give an update on wazzup wit me. Had an MRI on my chest/abdomen about 2 weeks ago. Showed possible mestasis in one lymph node that's pretty inaccessable for biopsy. Had been having headaches for about 6 weeks. Saw oncologist yesterday and he wanted MRI on my head, which I had today. Also been having problems with my right ear. Told oncologist that and he said colon cancer can (doesn't normally though) spread to any body part. He took a look at my right ear and immediately told me, "Yup, your ear is a problem. But, you have a bad infection, a gash in the skin that's oozing, and a hole in your ear drum, but don't think it's cancer." Hooray. Right. LOL.

So, today's MRI showed no brain cancer, so that's a good thing. Oncologist thinks I'll need to have gastroenterology go thru my mouth to try and do a biopsy on my lymph node. Anyway, I'm doing good, and I'll give another update when I find out something new. Appreciate you guys, lots and lots. :clapper:Hang in there everybody.
Bob

hawkeye n pa · September 18, 2020, 05:21:18 AM

Thanks for the update and more prayers sent for you.

Doc Nock · September 18, 2020, 09:07:02 AM

indeed! Just seeing you posting is a good thing... that ear problem surely sounds gnarly but by comparison, I guess it's the least of your worries! :(

Good to see you posting and better to learn you're doing and able to post...

Prayers continue

BenAwhile · September 20, 2020, 05:10:56 PM

Thanks guys. Really appreciate your prayers. I think they're worth more than the best doctor. And doctors are just part of God's plan for healing.

Doc Nock · September 25, 2020, 11:03:32 AM

Quote from: BenAwhile on September 20, 2020, 05:10:56 PM
Thanks guys. Really appreciate your prayers. I think they're worth more than the best doctor. And doctors are just part of God's plan for healing.

I'd agree..."some of the time" some start to get like they are God...that's when they and I have trouble...

keep the shiny side up!

Keep the SON in your eyes!

BenAwhile · September 25, 2020, 11:02:04 PM

Doc: I agree. Sometimes doctors seem to have a "God" complex. Unfortunately when they get taught some humility, it generally means they say "ooops" and when they do that , some poor patient is the one who suffers. One case in point would be my wife. She was having an eye operation and the "quack" made a mistake. Her eye was pretty well damaged and never recovered. He probably had to tell someone he had a bad day, but I bet he wouldn't have traded his bad day for the one he caused my wife. It's been 20 years and she'll never have her sight back, and I would bet he's probably forgotten his bad day.

Doc Nock · September 28, 2020, 03:44:31 PM

Dang..hate to hear of that one... :(:(