PotashRLS Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Just talked to my buddy Rob yesterday. He wasn't sure if I'd heard yet, but his uncle John found out he has cancer. Seems John likely put off the warning signs and neglected to tell family of his feeling ill for the past several months. John is not married and doesn't have kids. He is in his upper 50s and is an avid outdoorsman and wonderful guy. We used to have some AWESOME times up at their family cabin on the Oconto River back in High School and after. Rob and myself and our other buddies all grew up together since grade school. We've all been friends since our minds can remember. I remember when we were freshmen in High School, I helped John track a buck he shot with the bow. Rob was laid up back in the cabin with a broken leg from football. We were out most of the night tracking his deer on specks of blood and muddy prints. I'll never forget that. He's a great fella that always made us feel welcome up there and wouldn't hesitate to join in the fun too. John lost his brother several years ago to stomach cancer. At that time, the brother's were made aware that they needed to be vigulant about there own health and the possibility for contracting cancer themselves due to heredity. John let things go apparantly and did not do the necessary screenings and such. It will never be known if it would have mattered but the cancer is now in his liver, bones and kidneys. He is terminal:(. So for all you's out there that are at the ages where you should be screening for all those variety of issues, please do it. Be proactive because being reactive to cancer is often a game that can't be won. Please include John and his family in your thougths and prayers. Thanks, Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Prayers sent from Ohio for your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 It's never good. I hope any time left is well spent together. Hopefully, he can make it outside a bit towards the end, if that's what it comes down to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Sorry to hear about your friend. My thoughts are with you and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 He'll be in our prayers. My Uncle is dying from Cancer as well.:bummed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Prayers on the way for all concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Best wishes to Uncle John and his family and friends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thoughts and prayers go out to him, his family, and friends. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I will keep him in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Will do Tracy. Awful for anyone to have to go through that, esp when they should have a lot of years left like him. Sad thing to hear. Sorry man, hope he pulls through ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 prayers said for your friend's uncle. sounds like a great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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