Fuck Cancer

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MS, our thoughts are with you and your family

[jackstraw]

Awesome hms, it's truly great to see that.

OTOH, my wife passed away a week ago after a courageous and strong-willed 7 year battle with ovarian cancer. It's been terrible.

So sorry for your loss MS.

fuck cancer

[gravitylover]

Cancer's not the boss of me. Attachment 224653

photo of me breaking some trail yesterday by Panchosdad.

So awesome

Awesome hms, it's truly great to see that.

OTOH, my wife passed away a week ago after a courageous and strong-willed 7 year battle with ovarian cancer. It's been terrible.

Wow I'd give you a hug if I could.

[zion zig zag]

So sorry to hear this MS. Hang in there.

[Gepeto]

I knew this was a hard fought battle that you kept mostly to those within arms reach.

I have no words to make this or any other day better. Without ever making my way to you in the real (yet), I know that you are a strong and thoughtful person with the tools it takes to work your way through this very hard time.

Hold close the things that make you feel better. Push away the short lived relief.

Find some solace in a meadow to skip

my deepest sympathy

[hatchgreenchile]

I'm sorry Meadow Skipper. I hope you and those who knew her best get through this as best you can.

[homemadesalsa]

Today is the first day I have been really grumpy about not skiing and fighting cancer instead. 12" of new at Targhee and still snowing 2" an hour. Hubby just got picked up to head up the hill. I've been gracious and accepting (for the most part), but today I am just plain pissed. Even without the cancer problem I still need a knee replacement, which was supposed to happen this April, now put off til god knows when.

Fuck cancer. Fuck winter.

[Skidog]

Today is the first day I have been really grumpy about not skiing and fighting cancer instead. 12" of new at Targhee and still snowing 2" an hour. Hubby just got picked up to head up the hill. I've been gracious and accepting (for the most part), but today I am just plain pissed. Even without the cancer problem I still need a knee replacement, which was supposed to happen this April, now put off til god knows when.

Fuck cancer. Fuck winter.

Keep fighting the good fight....


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[Meadow Skipper]

That sucks, hms. Missing fine powder days blows.

Fuck cancer.

[Kinnikinnick]

Today is the first day I have been really grumpy about not skiing and fighting cancer instead. 12" of new at Targhee and still snowing 2" an hour. Hubby just got picked up to head up the hill. I've been gracious and accepting (for the most part), but today I am just plain pissed. Even without the cancer problem I still need a knee replacement, which was supposed to happen this April, now put off til god knows when.

Fuck cancer. Fuck winter.

I can sympathize. Out of commission for the whole season so far myself.

Good luck!


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[zion zig zag]

Today is the first day I have been really grumpy about not skiing and fighting cancer instead. 12" of new at Targhee and still snowing 2" an hour. Hubby just got picked up to head up the hill. I've been gracious and accepting (for the most part), but today I am just plain pissed. Even without the cancer problem I still need a knee replacement, which was supposed to happen this April, now put off til god knows when.

Fuck cancer. Fuck winter.

Sometimes anger is better than quiet resolve, it denotes fight. Missing a big winter sucks.

How are you feeling otherwise?

[homemadesalsa]

Sometimes anger is better than quiet resolve, it denotes fight. Missing a big winter sucks.

How are you feeling otherwise?

I got plenty of fight, that's for sure. Trying to come out of this strong too. It's a rollercoaster, but I'm able to go to the gym, nordic ski, fat bike (which is GREAT for the knee and really fun w puppy). Only one more of the really heinous chemo, then I'll reward myself with a trip to Sedona to ride. Then 4 more of the less-heinous chemo, but 3 weeks apart not 2. Then time to recover, and then X weeks of radiation, not clear yet.

The whole "possibility of recurrence" thing is freaking me out a little bit. Life is short, folks, enjoy every minute.

thanks for asking. Holler when you come back up to the tetons.

[Hicks]

First of all heartfelt condolences to you MS, please hang in there.

We seem to have quite a tradition with cancer too with several family members losing the battle in the past. More recently my wife had to battle cancer for over a year and, at least until now, held the upper hand. Lucky us.

Next in line was my daughter who was diagnosed with cancer 6 months ago. She is a tough cookie and still fighting, scheduled for surgery in two days. Keeping fingers crossed for a positive outcome, we plan on a family skiing trip early April to hopefully celebrate victory.

[huckbucket]

First of all heartfelt condolences to you MS, please hang in there.

We seem to have quite a tradition with cancer too with several family members losing the battle in the past. More recently my wife had to battle cancer for over a year and, at least until now, held the upper hand. Lucky us.

Next in line was my daughter who was diagnosed with cancer 6 months ago. She is a tough cookie and still fighting, scheduled for surgery in two days. Keeping fingers crossed for a positive outcome, we plan on a family skiing trip early April to hopefully celebrate victory.

I would be a total and complete mess if one of my daughters were fighting cancer. Sending positive vibes your way Hicks.

[Meadow Skipper]

First of all heartfelt condolences to you MS, please hang in there.

We seem to have quite a tradition with cancer too with several family members losing the battle in the past. More recently my wife had to battle cancer for over a year and, at least until now, held the upper hand. Lucky us.

Next in line was my daughter who was diagnosed with cancer 6 months ago. She is a tough cookie and still fighting, scheduled for surgery in two days. Keeping fingers crossed for a positive outcome, we plan on a family skiing trip early April to hopefully celebrate victory.

Shit man, that's a doubly heavy load to carry there. You and yours have my best hopes and best wishes, really.

[Art Shirk]

Wishing the best, Hicks


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[BC13]

Awesome hms, it's truly great to see that.

OTOH, my wife passed away a week ago after a courageous and strong-willed 7 year battle with ovarian cancer. It's been terrible.

Man MS, I am very sorry for your loss.

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[BC13]

I've never been a volume poster on TGR. I've offered answers when I thought I could help and just read when I had nothing of value to share. But here goes it - Fuck Cancer!



Jimmy, ever easy to find on the slopes in his orange coat. Always wearing a welcoming smile, a great guy with a big personality and a bigger heart.

As one of two close friends who spent most winter weekends over the past 5 years selflessly helping me keep track of my kids on the ski hill, Jimmy became, as my kids say, "one of our people". Jimmy was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in December and is resting peacefully as he continues to fight this awful disease with family and friends by his bedside. Jimmy and his family could use any prayers, thoughts and positive energy you could send their way.



The above paragraphs contain the sanitized version you can share on FB or a group email.

The reality is that he has gone from sitting in my living room after Christmas to being intubated and sedated in ICU in 4 weeks. It was as though he fell off a cliff 2 weeks ago. Last night I texted his wife and she told me he was mentally out of it and not himself. I drove over and immediately knew he needed to get to an ED. We assumed he was having a reaction to meds.

2 hours after arriving in the ED he was in the ICU. The confusion which led us to call 911 was soon followed by severe chest pain and great difficulty breatuing. It turns out the confusion was caused by an infection and nearly 6 liters of fluid in the pleural space of his right lung.

Tonight this gregarious fun loving friend lays in an ICU bed sedated and intubated sleeping peacefully while docs try to figure out if they can find and stop bleeding from the lung and treat the infection. If they can he might get a chance to start the targeted chemo he was to start today. Chances are that will not happen.

The last few months and especially the last day and a half has been heart breaking. My 9 year old twins and my wife love him dearly. The pain of seeing him suffer and knowing he will likely pass soon is overwhelming. Any and all positive vibes, prayers and thoughts sent his way would be appreciated!



A favorite of mine. Jimmy suckling wind after we spent more energy than we expected Billygoating our way around Snowbird last March.



Jimmy and my childhood friend Christian (we reunited through skiing after not seeing each other for 20th years) skiing with me and my son.

So FUCK CANCER! Thanks to the community for letting me share the feelings that are so hard to share when you are trying to "keep it together".




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A little over a month ago I posted about my good friend Jimmy. The doctors did not give Jim much hope of lasting more than a couple of days when I posted. WELL FUCK CANCER as Jimmy is home and better than he has been since before Christmas!

I brought the kids to see him today and it was surreal in a fantastic way. As my 9 year old daughter said "he is really skinny but it is the same Jimmy!"

He is far from being out of the woods with cancer, as he only started chemo 2 weeks ago, but he is once again breathing with two lungs and smiling. And for that we are thankful!

Thanks to all for well wishes and vibes. The same being sent to each and all of you who are, or who have a loved one who is, fighting cancer!



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[mcski]

That's fantastic news! Jimmmmy!

[Millsie1]

I got plenty of fight, that's for sure. Trying to come out of this strong too. It's a rollercoaster, but I'm able to go to the gym, nordic ski, fat bike (which is GREAT for the knee and really fun w puppy). Only one more of the really heinous chemo, then I'll reward myself with a trip to Sedona to ride. Then 4 more of the less-heinous chemo, but 3 weeks apart not 2. Then time to recover, and then X weeks of radiation, not clear yet.

The whole "possibility of recurrence" thing is freaking me out a little bit. Life is short, folks, enjoy every minute.

thanks for asking. Holler when you come back up to the tetons.

Recurrence is always a possibility. My wife went 8 years before her cancer came back. Starting in breast now its in hip, pelvis and some other places too. In the future if you have any pain at all, go to the doctor to have it checked out. Jen's hip is so fragile now she can't ever ski again. So count your blessings for now. You will ski again!

MS, so very sorry for your loss.

[Meadow Skipper]

Man MS, I am very sorry for your loss.

Thanks man, and thanks for updating us on your friend. It's nice to hear good stories like that.

MS, so very sorry for your loss.

And thank you too. My sincere best wishes for your wife and you.

[iceman]

Oh man, MS, I just read what happened, I had no idea. wtf. So sorry.

[Dantheman]

I too missed the news from Meadow Skipper. I'm so sorry.

Go Jimmy!

I spent a lot of time with Ruby over the weekend. She's started to experience some troubling neuromuscular side effects from the trial drug she's taking (entrectinib). She's become noticeably weaker and less coordinated and complains of pain in her legs a lot. Not many people have taken that drug at all, let alone young children, so they don't know what the short- or long-term effects could be. Stopping isn't really an option tough. She's still very well off compared to a typical child cancer patient ravaged by chemo, but it's unsettling and hard to see nonetheless. Fingers crossed that it's temporary.

[Buster Highmen]

Damn MSkipper, so sorry to read that this has happened. Condolences from the top to the bottom of my heart. You'd be welcome to visit here. Is there anything I could do? You're one of the gud wons.

[Meadow Skipper]

ice, Buster, DTM, thank you for the kindnesses.

DTM, that's rough about Ruby. I too hope it's temporary. IME spending time, being there for patients is the best thing.