Tits McGee 7 Posted January 21, 2017 Different cancers=different treatments. My son is a cancer survivor. Osteosarcoma (bone cancer). Took surgery to remove his knee & thigh bone. Surgery to remove the cancer, & the chemo after to keep it from coming back. It worked. That was 10 years ago. He plays drums in a rock band now. I'd say that kind of treatment is a little different than prostate cancer treatment. Making broad statements like that is stupid. It's like saying Aspirin doesn't work when you're sick. I thought this was about Baldrick's flower arrangement and RWG donations to honor a fallen member? Once again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 21, 2017 Different cancers=different treatments. My son is a cancer survivor. Osteosarcoma (bone cancer). Took surgery to remove his knee & thigh bone. Surgery to remove the cancer, & the chemo after to keep it from coming back. It worked. That was 10 years ago. He plays drums in a rock band now. I'd say that kind of treatment is a little different than prostate cancer treatment. Making broad statements like that is stupid. It's like saying Aspirin doesn't work when you're sick. I thought this was about Baldrick's flower arrangement and RWG donations to honor a fallen member? Once again I remember seeing the Vid you posted of your boy in the band " B " ... well not a boy anymore .. a man .. Bloody good it was too. Tbh the total so far has exceeded what i thought we may raise .. Bloody well done you lot .. Enjoy a pat on the back . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 21, 2017 ...on a (slightly more) serious note: - but as always; do your own research. Different strokes for different folks i guess K.. We enjoyed Mum being around four years after her diagnosis was confirmed with a 3/6 month estimate of living .. For us ............ Chemo worked !! Though tbh it was her who endured the ups and downs of the side effects towards the final stages .. Proof positive that they don't always get it right. best guess i reckon in some cases . Funny that some Doctors we saw thought they were God ............... wonder if God thinks he's a Doctor ! ...the same goes for my (kid)brother, who also had chemo with a 'succesfull' outcome ...which I am obviously VERY thankfullfor. But I am just not convinced it was the chemo, that made the deciding difference...I think it was more down to his will-power and 'state-of-denial'...I'm not joking; denial is clinically proven to be more effective than almost anything else. (Psychosomatic) food for thought... I wish this had not been brought up in this thread because I have to respond. I find the mentality of will power insulting to those that have not survived cancer. It makes it their fault for not having enough so called will power. I also detest the concept of "beating cancer." It also insinuates that some are better than others for living, all you can do is survive. Their is a 100% chance of all of us dying. Chemo and radiation have successfully extended the lives of thousands and through it we have learned a lot about cancer and how to fight it. I never brought it up because I'm not a sympathy seeker but I had 3 months of radiation to remove tumors from my vocal cords last summer and it was no fun but I currently am tumor free and can talk without sounding like I've got rocks in my throat for the first time in a few years. It was no fun and I only had radiation. My hat's off to anyone that has the strength to endure chemo and radiation. They are tougher than any of the naysayers. Denial is a good way to get all the way to stage 4 when you could have caught it at stage 1. Is positive thinking helpful? Of course. I was always positive but I'm not foolish enough to believe that that's why my tumors are gone. That's because of the miracle of being able to focus a tiny beam of radiation to a specific area of my body and I'm glad for it. This is not 'my opinion', Rush..hell; it's not even 'an opinion'...it's just clinical fact. Would I wish/hope for another conclusion? Obviously. But it is the way it is. There are lies, bloody lies and then there's statistics...none of which really makes a difference on an individual level...just representing a 'sample of one'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted January 21, 2017 I've stated what I have to say on the matter and, as I said, I wish this BS had not been brought up since this thread should be about Baldrick not the agenda of some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 21, 2017 ^ A) It is. B) 'BS'..? C) ' agenda of some'..? What the fuck are you on about...?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wriggles 12 Posted January 21, 2017 I think there's been too much derailing here. As much as it's RWG tradition, this thread should not get into a slanging match about the pros and cons of, or differing opinions about cancer treatment. This is in honour of Baldrick and should in my opinion stay as such, remember his nephew is a member and more than likely regularly checks these threads. Can we start another thread if people want to get into some tangential discussions please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86 0 Posted January 21, 2017 Cancer is emotional. Understandably so! But let's all bid it a fond FUCK OFF! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 21, 2017 I think there's been too much derailing here. As much as it's RWG tradition, this thread should not get into a slanging match about the pros and cons of, or differing opinions about cancer treatment. This is in honour of Baldrick and should in my opinion stay as such, remember his nephew is a member and more than likely regularly checks these threads. Can we start another thread if people want to get into some tangential discussions please? ^^^^^^^^^ This .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted January 21, 2017 My mum had cancer whilst I was a wee nipper been clear well over 20 years now, my little brother had a cancerous tumour removed 5 years ago and has not had a hint of cancer since..... My family would be much smaller if it wasn't for the advances in cancer treatment recently Seriously giving a few quid to cancer research is excellent it makes stories like mine possible so open your wallets lads in memory of balders and help keep some families together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richardm1142 0 Posted January 22, 2017 Pre Church bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 22, 2017 Last thing in the world i want is this thread to turn stale bump.. D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 22, 2017 Dal.....d'ya think it would be okay to post the photo of Balders you got sent....I'm thinking maybe in the top of his Memorial section would be a good spot, but naturally that would be up to the Blue Boys to decide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 22, 2017 Dal.....d'ya think it would be okay to post the photo of Balders you got sent....I'm thinking maybe in the top of his Memorial section would be a good spot, but naturally that would be up to the Blue Boys to decide... Great idea .. Will speak with Greg later ..... got a couple , will post one here later . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted January 22, 2017 Dal.....d'ya think it would be okay to post the photo of Balders you got sent....I'm thinking maybe in the top of his Memorial section would be a good spot, but naturally that would be up to the Blue Boys to decide... That's pretty much Plan A mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 22, 2017 Dal.....d'ya think it would be okay to post the photo of Balders you got sent....I'm thinking maybe in the top of his Memorial section would be a good spot, but naturally that would be up to the Blue Boys to decide... That's pretty much Plan A mate. ...I kinda guesstimated that was prolly your plan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 22, 2017 Evening Gents Got a couple of pics .. will speak with Paul and get something more befitting for a Section pic .. Only a couple of hours to go before i close the donations .. the figure has remained the same .. I will post a pic of the cheque and confirm the amounts along with the names of the Contributors not on the original list tomorrow evening ... hopefully have a few more pics by then . Thankyou all Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukeas123456 0 Posted January 22, 2017 Get the donations in Bump! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted January 22, 2017 Get yer wallets out BUMP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 22, 2017 Final bump of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukeas123456 0 Posted January 22, 2017 Final bump of the day. No its not Bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 22, 2017 Final bump of the day. No its not Bump Always gotta have the last word bump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 305 Posted January 22, 2017 Final bump of the day. No its not Bump Always gotta have the last word bump. Oke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
