Cancer sucks :(

[MadMaxx]

We really need to find a cure for this

A co-worker of mine lost his battle with cancer this weekend. It was hard watching his hair fall out over the last few months, and him being out, but this is just a big blow to everyone.

Just ranting

James

[Performin Norman]

AMEN

[Toby]

Lets look at the other side...

I had skin cancer last year. A few surgeries later....no cancer.

"had" being the key word.

Always have hope and prayer is a powerful thing.

[MadMaxx]

I thought I did have this in the snakepit. Oops.
Mods, move it over eh?

James

[SAM Team]

MadMaxx:

Been there my friend with my Dad and I would not wish it on my worst enemy!!!

Sorry James!

[treynor]

> SOMEDAY there will be a cure...
(shameless plug) ... and we can speed that day up by donating to cancer research organizations.(/plug)
Speaking personally, I only want one set of "better living through chemistry" pictures in my family album:

(May '99)

[VIPERESS]

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&gt; SOMEDAY there will be a cure...
(shameless plug) ... and we can speed that day up by donating to cancer research organizations.(/plug)
Speaking personally, I only want one set of "better living through chemistry" pictures in my family album:
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ben,
You have shared your personal story with me some time ago, thanks for sharing a personal picture, and it is my wish, and hope that you and your family should never have to pose for such a picture again. Wishing your wife, yourself, and your family continued good health and happiness for many years to come.
James,
I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I'm sure that there is not one of us who have not had our lives affected in some way by Cancer. A family member, a friend, a neighbor, ourselves, or someone we know who has had Cancer. Although many people today are winning their personal battle with these disease, there are still way to many people continue to fall victim to it, losing the battle in the end, usually after a long, hard, courageous fight. It is my hope that one day we will have a cure for this devastating killer and until that day comes, that we allow people to die with dignity.
Laura

[Craig 201 MPH]

I can totally relate.

3 years ago I had an uncle diagnosed with cancer (can't remember which form) Anyways, he battled through it and did really well. Sadly his remission was only a coule short months and is now undergoing treatment to fight it again. To make matters worse I had a second uncle diagnosed with a very serious form of cancer (though which aren't?) and will probably not live to see his daughters graduate high school.

I encourage everyone to donate to this worthwhile cause.

[MadMaxx]

My (67 days and counting!) soon to be wife had ovarian cancer, but luckily they were able to get it in time before any damage was done. I've never had anything in the world scare me like that did.

James