I have cancer

Since I spend most my time here I posted this here. This is my favorite section.

I'm laying here in Harris Downtown in pain trying to catch my breath.

I have a 17 cm (yeah its big) mass in my belly. I'm told its Lymphoma type B ...that is the kind of cancer you want.

I'd like to be more active here I just don't have the energy. I can still read though and I thought a few of you would want to know.

The ones that work where I used to...Kay already knows.

Chad, maybe some day we can join forces I've just been too ill to deal with it. I still want to shoot 1000 yards with you.


I'm told what I have is curable so I know I can continue my 5.56 thread and have some more AR fun and live a long life.


I love reading ya'ls posts in here and learning daily. The experience in here is overwhelming and I love it. Keeps my mind off of things and it helps get my mind out of here.

I wanted to thank everybody in here for information past present and future and Ill be reading daily.

I have not been posting a lot lately and now you know why.

God bless and good luck.

Wish you the best.God bless

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Prayers up.

Prayers and good luck. With todays technology, you can defenitly beat it.

Prayers sent

Prayers up, Want to see you posting of new things with the friends here in no time.

Prayers up.

Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear this. Keep your head up high, stay motivated and be strong. When you feel good, let me know, and we can go shoot! I'll make the arragements for us. I'll call you shortly. I'll send prayers your way!

Chad

Get well soon!! Prayers sent

Best wishes and prayers!

Good luck with it. I had a tumor back around 1980. Took two surgeries in my head to get it, but I was back in working order pretty quickly (well..not that darn quickly). I found, as you probably will, that surviving something that you thought might 'get' you, makes the air smell sweeter and a blue sky bluer. Sounds crazy to say it, but I think it made me a better person. That's kind of a hard way to get an attitude adjustment though. I can actually laugh about it now. You'll get past this, and the coyotes that get to live while you are out of service will breed to give you more targets. There's a positive.

Good luck and hope you get to feeling better!

Prayers up.

Healing is also mental. Get better and keep thinking about loading ammo and shooting. I'll help Chad get you to a thousand yard range if needed. I happen to have one.

Prayers and best wishes for a quick and healthy recovery.

Good luck buddy, pulling for you!

Prayers Sent....

Best Wishes...

Prayers said and sent!

Thanks everybody.

I'm hanging in there...trying to get some sleep. Had to do an Echo Chardio gram for heart function make sure it can take the chemo...

Jeff, Thanks for sharing your medical information with us..I have always enjoyed your knowledge and post you put up. Looking forward to seeing many more soon. Start dreaming on what your next firearms challenge is going to be..Have faith and let your body and mind heal.. Keep your mind busy on your love and time will fly. We will await your return.

Stay strong and God bless you and your family.
Be a tough SOB and kick it's [censored]!

Hang tough, buddy. Plan on coming by and visiting once you get your feet back under ya.

hold the line friend, we are all on ur side

Jeff, I' don't know your siyuation but if you could get a second opinion, get your records sent to MD Anderson and have them look it over. I spent 17 trips to get my Dad healed there last year. Prayers for you Sir.

Praying for healing and quick recovery! God bless you sir.

Good luck man.

Prayers sent. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay positive.

Hang in there and do what the Doc's tell you to do, having a Doctor look you in the face and tell you it's cancer is heart sinking, I've been there. Fight it and fight it hard our prayers are with you.

best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Thanks everybody. I had my first real round of chemo starting about midnight.

I was scared. I have stage 4 so they are treating it aggressively.

The code word they used is RCHOP.

R-CHOP
Rituximab (Rituxan) 375 mg/m2 iv d1
Cyclophophamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 iv d1
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50 mg/m2 iv d1
Vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 ( max 2 mg ) iv d1
Prednisone 100 mg po qd d1-5
Q3w x 6-8 cycles

Approved by FDA on 2/10/2006


That is the least aggressive you can do outside the hospital. I am praying it works because otherwise I have to be admitted back to the hospital a week at a time for something called EPOCH.

That is a really aggressive form of treatment and I just don't want to be in the hospital sick every other week.

So RCHOP is going to work with ya'lls prayers and a little luck.

Our prayers remain and will be ongoing for you darlin. Keep kickin some major butt. You can do this.

TY dear.


I may get to go home tomorrow. It will be three weeks before my next treatment then two weeks to see on a CT-Scan if the mass has shrunk

During that 5 weeks I'm going to try juicing and other "home" remedies. Anything that could help shrink it so I stay out of the hospital.

I'm missing the smell of gun powder....My Dillon 650, and shooting in general.

I hope my energy comes back soon.

It's a lot to take in isn't it.

I'm only in my mid 40's. I would have never guessed in a million years my belly pain was a giant tumor.

Prayers sent!

Hang in there. The cure has its pain but there is a light at the end of the tunnel & it is the flash of your muzzle as it sends a bullet towards a 1000 yard bulls eye.

Prayers up.

Jeff - we are all pulling for you, hang in there.

Randy

Prayers sent for you!

Thanks everybody.

Hopefully I get to go home today. A friend brought me a "myfi" ATT hotspot so I can get some real internet so that is helping me communicate.

After my first round of Chemo they are waiting for something called "Tumor Lysis Syndrome"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumor_lysis_syndrome

sounds serious so my blood labs will show what is going on. If I'm ok I get to go home today, otherwise I'm stuck here for a while.

They gave me a Neulasta shot to boost my white blood cells and it's supposed to give me flu like symptoms.

I just want to go home. I'm tired of being poked and prodded.

Thank you all for your prayers. It means so much too me.

good luck,i hate that c word.

Keep your spirits up. 90% of getting better is a positive attitude. And from what I have read you have a lot to look forward too. Prayers do help too. And I will say a few for you...

Steve

I'm home now


Happy to be here. At least I can go through Chemo sickness at the house.

Great website here....lots of support. I thank you all.

Good Luck Fatalwishies

God bless and prayers ups!

Prayers up to you and yours.

I've gone through two different forms of cancer since 2000, and had several surgeries. I've been clean now since Nov. of 2010, you can do it too. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

You have accomplished much my friend.

Congrats to you. I'm glad to hear you are free of this crap. Thank you for sharing.

Prayers up!

Hang tough and know everyone here is pulling for you.

I know several of us have had various "issues" over the years and learned the value of the banter and BS we have to offer. I've "used" both the THF & TFF as a needed diversion during my times of pain and uncertainty and have been blessed with the Knowledge of a Greater Power that you and I are not ever alone ... despite not ever darkening the door of a church for most of my life.

2 of my 3 BFF's have had the Big C with some times years of procedures and made it thru the dark days and you will too.

...LOL and here I thought I was the only person to miss the smell of burnt gun powders or Hoppes #9 in my dreams...
Ron

I wish you the best, I have several cancer family members, some have lost the battle but most have won the battle, you can not give up, fight hard and say, not me this is not my time to go.

Nope. I miss the smell too.

Hell I just bought a Dillon 650 and barely had time to use it before this hit.

Soon....

I'm lucky. Lymphoma Type B. I'll make it.

I'll live to shoot another day.

Good to see you posting up again. Good luck and the best.

Having a good day.

The anti nausea medicine is really good. It's fortunate for me the chemo drugs are better....and the anti drugs as well.

I'm tired....but I love reading this site. Ya'll may want to fact check me at times...I'm on oxycotin for the pain and a little sluggish.

Don't feel bad to correct me at any time.

And those 4 words are fantastic to read. Get some rest. Close your eyes and imagine the smell of fresh gunpowder. And, it's always perfectly acceptable to use Hoppe's #9 as cologne.

We've got your back darlin. Prayers and best wishes are with you always.

I believe God will touch and heal you!

FW,

My thoughts are with you.

May you enjoy many mornings with a nice cup of coffee, some birds singing, and the beauty of many days yet to come.

Best wishes,

Jeff

This [censored] sucks.

I got my final Pathology and Pet Scan results...

It's bad. The PET scan showed more than just the big tumor, it's everywhere in my abdomen...mesenteric lymphnodes,...several loops of the small intestine ....pancreas,..



It's also the most aggressive called Burkitt's



It's still curable but the RCHOP Chemo is out. I have to take the most aggressive dose they have and it has to be done in the hospital.

So starting May 6 I go back to Harris Hospital for Chemo for a week a time

It's a new Treatment developed at MD Anderson called Hyper CVAD.

I just want to curse and say "this sucks" and throw a pity party but it won't do any good.

I'm still curable it's just gonna suck.

I have to do 8 treatments.


They are talking about bone marrow transfusions and blood transfusions and I'm like this is just insane.

I would rather not do a bone marrow transfusion if I don't have to but it's on the table and we have to consult with a specialist.

This sucks. It's all I can say.

Prayers for strength and healing!

You can whip this and will. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and for further motivation I got an idea.

Please pm me your addy. I'm going to send you a freshly shot cartridge.

The smell of gunpowder stays with it for quite awhile. Each time you go in for treatment, drop that cartridge in your pocket.

And when you need a "little pick me up" just hold that cartridge under your nose for a whiff of powder.

We've got your back.

Best of luck and don't stop moving. God bless!

Hang in there Jeff and be a fighter. We are pulling and praying for you to heal and be strong. Best wishes and if you need anything we are here.

Chad called and really lifted my spirits with talk of future trigger time. 1000 yard shooting....now that's something to live for.

He was telling me about these little round rubber balls you can load in a .38 and shoot em with primers...

I found these...

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/713633/...meter-box-of-50


but those are not the round balls that are reusable. They would work though....anybody know where to get the round balls?


Least I can do is get my SW 586 out and shoot some pics of this fkn tumor and kick its butt .

Jeff, call me anytime you want to chat. When you feel up to it, we WILL go do some long range shooting! I'll make the arrangements!

Those rubber balls might work. The one's i've seen are round. I don't know where to start to look for them.

You might talk to the image tech and get the pet scan films for target practice. I might just join you. I have about 30 pounds of MRI films from about 10 MRI of my back and spinal cord we could start shooting at.

Oh I have the DVD

Hope your back is better....back pains suck worse than cancer.

You're a good man Chad. Thank you.

Sorry to hear this. I will pray for you.

Prayers sent.

My damn hair is falling out.....

Big clumps....wife is just gonna take me back to my basic training days when I was in the Army. I get a head shave in the morning. Better to just get it all now instead of having hair on the couch, pillows, and in my food.

I'm keeping a blog on this fiasco here....

http://beautifuldayinparadise.com/

I've had that for an answer for as long as I can remember. Somebody will ask "How is your day", and I will almost always answer "Just another beautiful day in paradise"....

So my wife bought the domain name and started the blog.....

Man, I just found this. That sucks, but know that you and your family will be in our prayers. I'm sure you don't much feel like traveling right now, but if you're ever through Abilene, give me a shout and we'll go shoot a pig or twelve, or just sit and visit over a cold beverage. Stay strong, keep that attitude right, and don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.

Best of Wishes, I hope you keep your attitude and regain you health..Don

Thank you. God is probably sick of hearing my name by now....he may let live just so he doesn't have to hear my name for a while.



Wow that is tempting. When I feel good, I'm always in a hog or dove killing mood. I really appreciate it. I'm gonna beat this crap, they said I'm curable, so I'm trying to stay positive. Chemo sucks but there are plenty ahead of me that survived it.

Thanks Don. You are one of the guys here I really enjoy reading....You have a ton of experience and probably have forgotten more than I remember.

Best wishes and may you be blessed with a speedy recovery.

He hasn't posted on here in over a week. Wonder how he is responding to the treatment.

As I read above, this would be his blog I believe. Humbling.

http://beautifuldayinparadise.com/

Marc

Yes that is my blog. I'm still here....I read more than I post lately. Too tired.

That last dose of Chemo with the Methotrexate and Cytarabine.....holy moly. That knocked me on my butt in ways I didn't think was possible. There were times I was afraid to move....I was so damn sick. Now I just sleep 12 hours a day.

I go back in this coming Tuesday for another round of Chemo. This is different stuff and not as harsh ...although it has a huge bag of Red Devil Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)...I'll be on my butt for a few days...then when my white blood cells go to zero I'll be quarantined for a few days....if I get sick..then back into the hospital for antibiotics.

That's what happened last week...

After this dose I have 5 more. I can't wait until this is over.

God bless you in this battle brother. I try to remember you in prayer regularly. And God doesn't get tired of hearing your name. He rejoices in our willingness to ask for His intervention.

Prayers up buddy

Prayers for you brother. My wife just went thru treatment #5 of chemo. She has 7 left then reevaluation.

Just say this. Prayers have been sent.

Hang tough, Jeff. Pullin' hard for you and using my influence upstairs too.

Man God Bless. I am a cancer survivor and I know it can be done by God's grace. I will lift you up and God Bless!

Prayers continue, have been there since I first read the first post in this thread.

Prayers sent up for you!

I'm on #3. Does your wife have breast cancer? Prayers to her.

I appreciate all the prayers and hope.

Cancer sucks. I found out I'm a 1% rarity. Having Burkitt's lymphoma is pretty rare. It's still curable just not the same hope as regular lymphoma. It's one aggressive S.O.B. Still have a 73% chance of remission....

It's above 50 so I guess I'm good. Still waiting to hear about surgery or not....radiation or not....bone marrow ...

I can't wait till this crap is over.

I haven't known you too long but you seem like a super Great guy. I'll be thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery.

Thanks man. Finally back out of the hospital. They loaded me up with poison again, now two weeks to detoxify and get at it again. Man I cannot wait to get some trigger time in.

Glad to see you posting Jeff. Been praying for the best to you and the family. It hard on them also. If you need anything post it up and we will take care of your needs. Hope you are able to get some trigger time before the heat get unbearable.
James

May all the prayers restore your health and life.

Glad to hear ou are home now Jeff. If there is anything I can please let me know. Beyond that prayers continue. Kevin

Prayers and best wishes to you. My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer 3 years ago, but after surgery and 3 years of chemo, she finally got the word last month that they are stopping the chemo, at least for now. Colon cancer has a nasty habit of recurring, so she has to have a CAT scan every three months, but for now, she's in the clear. After almost 2 years of treatment, when the doctor was able to tell us that there was no sign of cancer, he finally told us that the cancer was so far advanced by the time that he found it, if she hadn't been treated, she would have been dead within 6 months.
The chemo has been rough on her, but the light at the end of the tunnel is indeed bright. We are finally able to make some plans for trips, vacations, and the cruise we've always wanted to go on.
Keep up your spirits, and remember there are a lot of folks here (and other places)pulling for you even though we've never met.

Prayers to you and your wife.


Enjoy every moment and love her like there is no tomorrow.

Thanks man. I'm cool for now.

If anybody has a line on some deer jerky I'm craving protein like a mofo.

O.k. so some good news.

Got my CT scan today and they smoked that tumor's a$$.

Final CT report shows it went from the original size of 22cm x 14 cm x 13cm down to 9cm x 9cm x 11cm

So its more than 1/2. Hell yeah. It's causing a lot of pain issues but at least the f'n thing is dying.

Congrats...get that Whipped!!

Great report, prayers continue Brother.

great news

Great to hear your treatment are doing so well. Hang in there and we are wishing you the best Jeff.

That is wonderful news. Keep up the fight darlin. Prayers continue.

Great news! Keep it up!

well today I have cancer. It really feels like it.

I've had to get a unit of blood...I've thrown up twice...

I'm tired after staying up 2 nites in a row....

1600 mg of Methatrexate will do that to u in conjunction with cytarbine

I feel like [censored]. Literally. Maybe because the tumor is smaller and they have not lowered the chemo dose and it's attacking other things.


I still have to do 8 rounds of interthecal...

They are going to drill a hole in my skull to put in a Ommaya port.







That is going to suck.

Hang in there bro...praying for ya.

Best wishes man. Such a nasty illness, keep fighting and don't lose hope. Have many friends that beat the odds and are still around, they all attribute it to their faith, doctors and maintaining a positive attitude through it all.

We believe in U, know U can beat this. Prayers continue.

X2

Good luck and be strong. Keep us posted.

Oh this thread touches me big time. My father is currently fighting it. We found out late last year he had stage 4 in his nose and it had attached itself to the bone in his nose as well. The start was not good. I guess no news is good news after they say it is stage 4. He went through his surgery well but the outlook was not promising, but they said they were going to treat it with radiation every day for 35 days, then chemo following that for 40 wks.
The radiation made him weak towards the end but he took that well. The chemo was a different story. He lost 34lbs the first week and then about 50 all together the two wks following. He was hospitalized for 8 of the first 14 days. For such a strong man he was melting away. All we could do is pray it would get better, along with so many prayers from friends and family.
To make a long story short, today he has gone through about 7 wks of chemo. They now say there is no sign of the tumor and the following 33 treatments will be more for preventative. This roller coaster of a ride has pulled us from the lowest of lows, to the outlook being better than anyone could expect. Other than god answering our prayers, I can only say that what has helped us the most is not giving up. No matter how hard it gets, or how sick it makes you, NEVER give up.
By reading the posts you can tell that the world is on your side. Keep your chin up and know that you can beat this and any other problems that may come your way. Prayers to you and your family...

Thanks. I'm too at that point where throwing up is now the normal. They just pour so much chemo in you ....eating is a chore and throwing up is a daily activity. I keep a double bagged trashcan next to the bed and it's now a daily routine.

All my hair is gone, eyebrows, eyelashes are coming out...yup I look like I have cancer now. One thing I have learned about Oncologists. They take a person and strip them down and rebuild them back up. Just about the time you can't look or feel any worse they bring you back and hopefully cancer free. It sounds mid evil but it seems to work.

I hope and pray every day I'm going to pull out but when you are sick and weak and throwing up at 4:55 am in the morning it just is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Plus all the side effects .....Pink Eye, no flavor, strips of meat hanging off the inside of your mouth, weakness, no sleep, fear, dry skin, sensitive skin....i feel like a vampire in the sun....night sweats....

I can't wait until I can get a couple of magnums and a picture of cancer and just start blowing the [censored] out of it. I want to win.

Fatalwishes, from someone that has only seen all you speak of, and have never felt it, it must be hard to listen to someone say that they feel your pain. It is hard from both ends. All you speak of has been lived through by us so believe me it will get better. Just keep your faith and stay strong minded.
This is not funny, but it is, my father cut all his hair off after his second treatment because he said he would get rid of it before it all fell out, so I did the same. Then two days after he cut his hair to about a quarter inch all over it all fell out in plugs. He has now shaved it slick. He barely beat the chemo to it. I have not yet shaved mine, but will be. I will not have any hair as long as he doesn't. Bad thing about it is I have a really big head.
I hear you on blowing the crap out of the pic. As soon as we are through with our treatments I plan on taking my dad on a trophy hunt somewhere, or a big fishing trip which he loves just as much. It will be like a victory party. Ill tell you what, keep my information and we will see about taking a hunt when you beat yours as well.

Hang in there buddy. Prayers sent.

I shaved mine early. I wanted control over it. Plus it was falling out all over the place anyhow. Right now I'm just fighting being sick.

1600 mg of Methotrexate is more than I can handle. I'm just too sick...

Prayers going up for you

Prayers continuing brother!

Prayers and a bump for you Jeff. Hope you are doing well?

X2 prayers for you

Prayer needed.

Jeffs blog
http://beautifuldayinparadise.com/

Prayers

Ditto, daily.

Daily prayers continue

If you're reading this forum, Jeff, we want you to get fired up and kick the dog**** out of this. Find strength where you must. We are behind you!

Jeff, we don't know each other and our situations are not remotely similar -- but if you will allow me, I'd like to give you some words.

Before doing so, I'll try and gain a little credibility in the conversation.

In Jan/Feb of '04traveled to the funeral of my best friend from the Corps, he died of pancreatic cancer. The Marines took care of him the best they could, but the man I knew as a solid rock succumbed to the disease and died looking like nothing but a shell of what I knew him as.

In Feb of '04 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. My oncologist was straight forward and said I had 3 months to live. No possibilities of any other option. But he did say that if there was a miracle to be found, it would be at MD Anderson. So pressured by my wife (I basically accepted the diagnosis and wanted to go to Disney World -- she was a PITA and demanded I go to Houston). Long story short, my oncologist was wrong, I lived (live), and things worked out. Oh, and while in treatment I found I could eat as many jelly donuts as I wanted, since I would puke everything up anyway. Yippee.

While undergoing this whole thing, I initially had a moment of self-pity and resignation. But that was idiocy and I moved on beyond that. My first time driving into MD Anderson I thought that if cancer had eyes, it surely would be scared sxxtless by the simple view of all that this medical center was -- the enormity of what the doctors had access to for killing it. I also found that as scared as I was, there were those who were frightened more -- I specifically remember a teenage girl with her mom. A beautiful girl just beginning the torture that her docs were about to do to her. I never knew her outcome but I figured if she could face this as a child, then my wussaxx could stop whining and give it a go as well.

Fast forward almost a decade. I'm here. The cancer is probably too -- hiding somewhere in me, mutating and strategizing about its next attack. But so what -- I got to see my daughter recently go on her first date and she is almost finished with HS. I had the opportunity to realize just how much I'm in love with my wife -- and try to make amends for the previous decade of being so ignorant about what she means to me. And I'm almost 50 -- in another couple of months I will reach an age the doc told me was impossible. And I'm healthy. Granted, just walking into MD Anderson immediately makes me want to retch -- and I know it is psychological, but it does a good job of appearing physical as well. But its just a mindfxxk -- I'm fine. And I'm here, and every day is a chance to let my family and friends know how much I appreciate them.

My point to all of this silly rambling is that you are in the BEST hands that there are. But they can't do their best if you aren't there in mind and spirit. And when you are down in the dumps, you are going to transmit that to those around you. IMO -- don't do that. Neither of those. Reach down and grab your sack and decide that even if you are going to check out -- that you'll do so with your head held high. So you're sick, so what? Lots of people die in an instant due to a car crash. They don't get a chance to fight. So ruck up, and drive on. And in doing so -- without faking it -- let your family see that you are good with yourself and not whining. Whatever direction it goes -- realize that you have literally a million more times the chance to enjoy life than those in that car accident. Yeah, it hurts -- but move past that.

You know, chances are that you'll pull through fine. Don't come through it all with the memories of feeling down in the dumps. And if you don't make it -- give your family and friends some great times to recall.

Ayway, I just wanted to let you know that at a minimum I get how you are feeling mentally at least. But you need to knock off the Krevorkian silliness and demo to the disease that you still have a pair.

The most sincere wishes of success to you and your doctors....

Jeff,

I'm praying for you and your family. I pray The Lord Jesus Christ heals you of this cancer! I pray you have a quick recovery and your back on the range shooting with Chad in a very short time! I also pray that you know Jesus as your personal Savior and that you trust in Him for not only for your life here on earth but for your eternal life.

May He bless you immeasurably!

In Jesus name,

Amen!

Get better soon,

Mel

First time for me to look into this section of forum
And I find this, really hits home just like others on here
My prayers are with you and your family

Small update


Clinical Trial at MD Anderson Houston failed. I'm in bad shape....lots of pain.

My belly is hurting so bad...

I'm on what is called ICE chemo.....acronyms


My diagnosis is bad ya'll. Having failed on hyper/cvad was not good.

This new chemo must shrink the tumor or else. That's it. I'm out of quarters. If it does.....and I am praying it does....


I have to have a bone marrow transplant immediately. I need a donor or I will die. It's a simple as that. To be tested is just a blood test.

If you are a match, technology is such now that It will not hurt to donate anymore. They don't harvest your bone marrow the old way. They give you a shot that will tell your bone marrow to produce stem cells and they harvest them with a machine that is a lot like a kidney dialysis machine. There is no pain involved at ALL.


Bad news is it takes three days. Other than that....


I'm back in Fort Worth at Harris Hospital, room 700.

I'm scared. I'm in pain, I'm worried about my family. I don't want to die yet...but it doesn't look very good for me at this point. This tumor came back with a vengeance and it's kicking my butt. It is growing so damn fast. I wished I knew what was feeding it. Maybe I should go to a 100% fruit and vegetable juicer diet.


I'm not giving up hope....because there is still a chance this "salvage" chemo is what they call it, will work. If it does I have a very small window to do the transplant. That means we have to find a donor soon. I mean very soon.


I've been in a bad way for a few weeks. I'm tired...worn out...scared. I don't know what to say but thank you to everybody here.


I wished I had better news.......

I'm really ready to try alternative things for sure. As I look back through this thread......lots of interesting things for sure.

I do read in here daily....I'd go insane if I didn't. It's hard to post and I miss my shooting life.

That's it for now.

Jeff, who wold a guy call to find out about being tested to be a donor?

How to register as a bone marrow donor

Registering to become a bone marrow donor is easy. Locate a donor center by visiting the National Marrow Donor Program's website or calling the organization's toll-free number at 800-MARROW2 (627-7692). If you are unable to find a donor center in your area, you can register online, and a tissue-typing kit with instructions on how to register as a donor will be mailed to you.



http://www.cancer.net/all-about-cancer/c...ing-bone-marrow

I do not look at this thread often...so i just saw this one.

Prayers for all.

To the top>>>>

Our thoughts and prayers are up to you and your family Jeff.

just now seeing this...my thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Jeff. May the Lord embrace each of you with His healing grace.

If you want to help me live, I need a bone marrow trasfer.


I beg everybody to please get tested. i have a small window to have the marrow transfusion. But I have to have a donor that matches.


Good news is it is now painless. The entire process is longer but there is no pain involved for the donor.


There are days lost but my life will be spared.



GO here to be tested

I think its just a cotton swab inside the mouth.

http://bethematch.org/Support-the-Cause/Donate-bone-marrow/

What blood type are you? Is that what matters for a bone marrow transfer?

You are a stong man - keep fighting - you and your family are in my prayers.

Remain tough

I'll do it if I'm a match. You at MD Anderson in Houston? It's probably quicker for me to go down there and get tested versus over the internet. I might already be in the system since I donated a couple years ago. If you want this, have your family contact me to see about having my records checked. More than likely I'll have to initiate the check since it's my personal info.

An unfortunate update. This is Fatalwishes' wife.

He is in hospice now. The son-of-a-bitch tumor won't respond to chemo. He's too sick and weak for chemo anyway. All that, and a donor was in the works. We were close to healing him.

Thank you all for supporting him and lending an ear. He is blessed to have so many friends.

Hate to hear that news, I only know Jeff through this site but through the conversations and banter I consider him a friend.

Prayers up for you, Jeff, family, friends and care givers.

Hate to hear this. Prayers have been sent.

I have said a prayer for Jeff daily and was wondering about him.
Our Prayers and Best Wishes for you, family, and Jeff. He is a great guy and wish the best for all.

At times like this I don't feel significant enough to offer words of my own, so I'll just say "ditto."

May God comfort you in these trying times. We are all thinking of you folks. Take Care!

Jeff, you and your's are in our prayers.

so sad, prayers sent.

Each of you are in our prayers

Cancer sucks.

Prayers sent, may God bless your family with the peace and comfort that He can provide.

Tough news. Been here before.

My prayers and condolences for you all.

Prayers continue for you and your family and friends. There is no way I can know how you feel, Mrs. Reed, but I do know how cancer affects us. Feel free to let us know if you need anything and the folks on this forum will do all we can I assure you.

This is the first time I've stumbled out of the Classified Sections...and FatalWishes, you gotta admit: it's VERY easy to get side tracked looking for a new firearm or gear.

Everyone has a long list. Whether you're five and starting kindergarten, 16 with a new license (you remember the first time dad let you borrow the car, right? He should have known better...), newly married or a new parent, we all have a list filled with wants, needs and everything on God's earth which will make us smile.

I stumbled upon your thread and read through every response, getting a little misty, hoping for better news with each new post. Now, as I read your blog, I pray for your family as they begin a new journey, honoring you and your life, the impact you had on them, keeping our memory alive.

Life isn't fair: life is hard and life is very rewarding when we fill it with people who inspire us to be better people. I pray God's love, mercy and grace on your soul and an extra heap of comfort for your family.

At times like this I don't feel significant enough to offer words of my own.

I do not see any clear declaration of what has taken place, so I will take on the task. For all who read this thread, but have not seen Jeff's blog: Jeff passed away on the 8th of December.

I am sure Jeff's wife, kids, abd the rest of his family would appreciate being kept in the prayers of all.

RIP Fatalwishes.

very sad prayers for his family! Only if we was as lucky to see what Jeff sees now!! In Heaven with Jesus

Hate to hear that.

I would really like to see a "In Memoriam" thread in the News And Anouncements section for those THF members who are no longer with us. They have one over on TFF and I think it would be fitting to have one here as well. Just a thought.

RIP Fatalwhishes

RIP Fatalwishes. prayers for the family

Thanks for the update Red River. We prayed for better news but Jeff is in a better place and no longer suffering or in pain. I pray that his family can take comfort this holiday season knowing he's with our Father.

RiverRider, thanks.

Jeff, I know you are eagerly awaiting the 2nd coming.

Jeff's family; my sincere condolences to you all. May strength, comfort, and peace head your way.

I rarely venture in here and just saw this. Words cannot explain. I'm so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Wish. Y'all are in our prayers .

Rest in peace.

RIP Brother

OMG..i first saw this about ten minutes..i was scrolling through..was gonna register for the donar list..still am..i guess that is what we can do for jeff..man im about to shed a tear..RIP jeff..God bless his wife and family!!

We are having a celebration of Jeff's life January 24th in Fort Worth. IM me if you'd like details.

Reta

PM just sent. Thank you, Reta!