GM, I don't know what to say as I'm always awkward in such situations. But I'll be here and I will say my prayers regularly for you. Post all your thoughts and feelings and we're here to help you work through it. Here's to the future!

Posted by Oyster at January 29, 2006 10:35 AM

Oyster, damn-betcha here's to the future. Thanks

Posted by GM Roper at January 29, 2006 10:36 AM

GM,

I am really sorry to hear about this; although my health issues are different (heart problems), I understand what it is like to live with a very serious illness. Listen to your doctors and stay positive--I know I will keep you and your recovery in my thoughts.

Posted by helen smith at January 29, 2006 10:53 AM

Fight on and the best to you! The will to live is extremely important to recovery so I think you're on the right track. May God bless.

Posted by Laddy at January 29, 2006 10:54 AM

GM, my beloved blog-bro, as I told you already: you are in my heart and in my prayers. Anytime - **ANYTIME** - you need something, call me and I'll be there.

My love to your Lady Wife as well, and she should feel free to use me to rant and rave at, should she feel the need.

"FIGHT ON!" indeed! I fully expect to see you at my place in August, and I expect you to have that damn wussy tumor on the run, y'hear me?

Love you, and sending lots of hugs and prayers!

-- R'cat

Posted by Romeocat at January 29, 2006 10:55 AM

God bless you GM. You're in my thoughts and prayers and you are the fighter...don't give up hope and PLEASE- the world isn't ready to be without you. Mustang needs someone to keep in line...the old coot...LOL

Hugs to you.

Posted by Raven at January 29, 2006 10:59 AM

GM:

I've never read your blog but come here via Instapundit. I wish you the best and want you to know you have the right attitude. I was diagnosed with the "Big C" in April, 1993. It recurred in Sept, 1996, and again in March, 2003. As you can tell, I'm still here. You cited the things most necessary to win the fight -- God, Good Family, Good Doctors, & a Fighting Attitude. God Bless! May you survive and thrive as I have done.

Regards, KB

Posted by Keith Babb at January 29, 2006 11:02 AM

I had a lung cancer scare myself a couple of years ago. I was astonished how convinced the medical people were about the good odds for recovery - they were very good. At any rate I did not have it but the fear and optimism I learned were something I am sure you are encountering.

You'll be right. God bless you.

LL

Posted by Larry at January 29, 2006 11:14 AM

I am saddened to hear of your condition.
Two years ago, I lost My Love to lung cancer.
She was diagnosed in August and passed the following January.

She started a blog so she could write about her experience. When she became too weak to update it, I posted. At first the posts were on her behalf, later, they were more for me.

There is quite a bit of detail in Julie's blog - both in terms of medical treatments and emotional experiences. I am certain you have your hands full and you may not want to visit the site - it is very difficult to read.

I am certain that as a husband and a father you love your family very much. And it pains me to say this to you, as you already have enough burdens. But this will be very difficult on them too. From my talks with Julie, she (as the patient) had a certain relentless, hard-nosed attitude that kept her motivated. But as the person caring for her, I always had worry. I was always scared. This may be more difficult on them than it is on you. I say that knowing full-well what you have in front of you.

But in hindsight, Julie's blog is more suited to the family of a cancer patient. Given that, I strongly recommend you pass the URL to your wife. I think it will give her some insight into what to expect with regard to the roller coaster you've just gotten on.

I am willing and able to help you or your family. There are a lot of questions that you and they will have. I'll do what I can.

Best wishes.

Posted by _Jon at January 29, 2006 11:15 AM

Dear GM,

I am so sorry to hear about this, but I know that you are a fighter and will be able to win this battle. If there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know. Pat

Posted by Dr. Sanity at January 29, 2006 11:16 AM

Good luck! Fight on!

Posted by Erich Schwarz at January 29, 2006 11:26 AM

Strength, hope, luck, and peace, GM.

Posted by Bill Quick at January 29, 2006 11:28 AM

GM, my friend, never surrender! You have much work here still to do.

You are in my prayers.

Posted by PJ at January 29, 2006 11:34 AM

I came via Instapundit and I'm staying because I want to help if I can. I will pray for you and your family.

I've had and continue to have experience with serious illness in my family and you can handle this with your fine attitude. The MD Anderson guys are the best, so that's a real blessing.

My advice to you is ... laugh. Watch funny movies with your family. Search online everyday for comics and inspiring, humorous websites. Get a Reader's Digest subscription and read the jokes first and the inspiring stories second. (You can probably get old editions from a used book store or the library - the older the better. Read one every day!) Your doctors will be working hard on the medical issues and I'm sure you will want to work on learning about that, too, but your job is to eat well, sleep well, and laugh. It really is the best medicine for you and for your family.

Posted by DRJ at January 29, 2006 11:38 AM

Hang tough, you old coot.

Posted by kender at January 29, 2006 11:41 AM

GM,

My prayers are with you, sir. Your will and resolve will be a necessary component of all this. It sounds like you have many good people around you, and yes, I will continue to visit this blog.

Fight on, fight on.

Posted by LASunsett at January 29, 2006 11:51 AM

My prayers and thoughts are with you, your family, and your doctors!

Posted by kj at January 29, 2006 11:52 AM

Stay strong and keep fighting. We're right behind you with prayers and best wishes.

Posted by Jay and Maureen at January 29, 2006 11:58 AM

GM, there's not much someone can say except for the way out is through. You can get through this with your family and friends and the blogosphere will be here with you. My best wishes to you and yours and take it easy.

if you havent quit smoking yet (if you even do smoke) then now is the time, brotha!

I would say "best of luck" but you got god and the right wing on your side so SCREW LUCK you'll be AOK! ;-)

Posted by QuickRob at January 29, 2006 12:04 PM

Best of luck, GM. I'm sure you can beat this!

Posted by Bobby at January 29, 2006 12:06 PM

There you go... and don't step back because that is the crowd gathering and surrounding you as you are NOT alone in this battle...People do win it and you are putting yourself into THAT category...

Posted by Crystal Clear at January 29, 2006 12:06 PM

Here via Instapundit.
My best wishes and hopes for you and your family.
Jim Braiden

Posted by jim braiden at January 29, 2006 12:16 PM

Came from Instapundit, wishing you the best. Never stop fighting.

Posted by Carsten Paulsen at January 29, 2006 12:21 PM

Best wishes.

Posted by William Dipini Jr. at January 29, 2006 12:24 PM

Retired former radiation oncologist here. If you are interested in straight talk, please feel free to e-mail me at noahpraetorius@hotmail.com.

Best of luck.

Posted by noah at January 29, 2006 12:29 PM

You have a fighting spirit.I am so sorry you ill.You will be in my thoughts.

Stay strong.

Posted by Tara at January 29, 2006 12:48 PM

FIGHT ON!!!!
Live Strong!

Posted by Michael at January 29, 2006 12:59 PM

Stopped by via Instapundit. I'll send up some prayers that this episode in your life will make for quite a testimony to others after your recovery. God bless you and your family.

Posted by anemone at January 29, 2006 01:03 PM

Right attitude you've got GM. Cancer can be beat. It's not a death sentence or a losing situation. Half the battle is attitude and I know you aren't the lay down and die kind of guy.

So, when Cancer diagnosis kicks you in the teeth, get up and kick it back.

My step mom beat breast cancer which used to be a death sentence 70% of the time, now it's down to incrementals. I know other people (through my profession in healthcare) who have beat the unbeatable.

So, get up, get kicking.

Best of wishes and some spiritual warfare coming your way.

Posted by kat-missouri at January 29, 2006 01:05 PM

I have serious medical issues, though not nearly as life threatening. So, I understand and can empathize to a degree. Remember that the mind and body are one. NO ONE will understand what you are going through better than a survivor. Get their help now and give your help when you win this fight...and I have no doubt that you will win.

Good luck and FIGHT ON!!! I'll be rooting for you every step of the way.

Posted by Chris Farley at January 29, 2006 01:15 PM

You don't "have" cancer. You have a "visitor" and he will be leaving very soon. I think it is in a book by Ram Dass where is states that if cancer were pretty and surrounded by bright flowers and didn't scare as many people as it does, it wouldn't kill as many people as it does. Become an ECAP (Exceptional Cancer Patient). Start by reading Bernie Siegal's book, Love, Medicine and Other Miracles--and then learn to believe in them. Remember all of those who love you. May God grant you the courage and the will to see this through to being Cancer Free!

Posted by Pam in Fresno at January 29, 2006 01:20 PM

GM - words are just somehow lacking in these situationas, but my prayers and more are with you. Just remember that HE is in control, and knows what is to happen. I also am praying for your Doctors that they will have the knowledge and the calm needed to treat you. Have a good week, and I have a feeling that this will all work out, according to HIS design, of course.

God Bless!

Smokey

Posted by Smoke Eater at January 29, 2006 01:25 PM

As you know I am somewhat adroit with words. They are a tool that I admire and enjoy using.

And the reason I say that is simple: Words fail me at this time .

From our limited interactions, you have always been a true gentleman. A man with obvious integrity and a finely honed sense of personal honour. Bad things truly do happen to good people.

This is just terrible news. I wish I could say or do something that was more useful than verbiage. But I can't.

All my sympathies and all my sincerest wishes for as much success as is possible in your fight against this insidious evil.

With your fighting spirit and will, I am sure you will beat this malignant thing. It just does not have a chance against you.

Take care ,

Doug Figgins

Posted by dougf at January 29, 2006 01:31 PM

Wishing you and your family the best, the brightest hopes, the strongest faith, loyal compassionate friends, dutiful family and as much as possible--freedom from fear. God bless you, GM, and we'll be here cheering you on in this fight.

Posted by Cao at January 29, 2006 01:35 PM

Best wishes from the Roggio family. Keep up the fight and do not give up hope. We know you will do both.

Posted by Bill Roggio at January 29, 2006 01:47 PM

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but you have all the tools anyone needs to be victorious in the coming battle. Stong will, a good wife beside you, and lots of reasons to win. Been there, done that, but no Tshirt yet. I was diagnosed with colon cancer Feb, '02 and with loving support from my wife, am approaching the magic 5 years free of it.
Hang in there! Capt Geno

Posted by Capt Geno at January 29, 2006 02:01 PM

We are definitely praying for you GM. Hang in there.

Posted by Jay at January 29, 2006 02:16 PM

My Friend,
As an employee of the only Level 1 Trauma Center on Florida's West Coast.....I know the success rate, and you should be exactly where you are....making preparations to FIGHT this....

Attitude, I am convinced, is more than half the battle.

My prayers are with you, and my knowledge of the team of expert caregivers you shall have makes me an optimist!

Prevail!!!!

Duke

Posted by Duke DeLand at January 29, 2006 02:17 PM

God bless, GM, you ol' fighting bastard! Sounds like you're in excellent Texan hands. My girls, 3 and 6 y.o., are remembering you in their dinner and nightly prayers, "that friend of daddy's, with that funny name Gee Emm." As are my wife and I.

You'll beat this. With Faith, Hope, and the strongest: Love.

Posted by The MaryHunter at January 29, 2006 02:18 PM

Lost my ex to lung cancer in 2003. By the time she was diagnosed, it'd spread all over -- bone invasion from thigh to jaw, lymph system badly compromised. Maybe 10% odds at best, she was really far gone before they knew she had it. I've got friends who are doctors, and one is a biochemist, so got some good advice.

The biochemist (who develops chemo) said he is thoroughly convinced that attitude plays a role. A determined person has better odds than a pessimist, for reasons he cannot guess.

With widespread stuff, they have to go to chemo. Problem is that cancer is rapidly multiplying, which means higher odds of mutation, and mutated cells that survive by resistance. Then the "cancer comes back," but it's actually re-growing in a different cell line.

He added that we ALL have cancer. We're trillions of dividing cells, and not all are perfect. But most of the imperfect ones die off, and the immune system kills the rest. A person "gets cancer" when one leaks thru the immune system. He also plays down exposure to carcinogens. Every human has dividing cells and hence a baseline risk; carcinogens at most increase the baseline. You can live in a glass bubble and get it, or take a bath in Agent Orange and not.

He says anything you can do to build up the immune system is good. You want those white cells sniping away.

Posted by David Hardy at January 29, 2006 02:20 PM

10 years ago i was diagnised with lung cancer for the first time. surgery took care of the situation. unfortunately it has a tendecy to revisit which it did for me in that fateful fall of 2001. this time radiation and chemotherapy were necessary. i felt as close to dying as i ever did in my life, but persevered and survived. american medicine is wonderful. so don't give up it is not necessarily a death sentence. my prayers are with you-pray for me too

Posted by virginia mccaffrey at January 29, 2006 02:31 PM

I'm here because Glenn wrote to come by and say hi and to give support -

Dang, if I were a cancer cell I would NOT want to meet you in a dark alley! : )

With your attitude, you'll be able to deal with whatever is needed to get this under control. Keep us updated. We'll work on the prayer side whilst you work on the medical aspects.

I'll be checking in.

Posted by Kim at January 29, 2006 03:19 PM

I'm here because Glenn wrote to come by and say hi and to give support -

Dang, if I were a cancer cell I would NOT want to meet you in a dark alley! : )

With your attitude, you'll be able to deal with whatever is needed to get this under control. Keep us updated. We'll work on the prayer side whilst you work on the medical aspects.

I'll be checking in.

Posted by Kim at January 29, 2006 03:23 PM

Remember, in today's world disease is not necessarily fatal, not knowing you have disease is. Thank the good lord you found it when you did and get on with the fight!

Yours truly,

Goodmind

Posted by Goodmind at January 29, 2006 03:54 PM

DRJ suggests you seek out humor. For some people, that would include politics, but I know you get torqued about stuff, and it's probably not so good for you.

Which means you should stop listening to me, too.

I think you will find Frodo in Mordor worth revisiting, however,

Posted by Assistant Village Idiot at January 29, 2006 03:56 PM

I saw this on Dr. Sanity's blog.

I say never give up! Don't accept this diagnosis. My older sister was diagnosed with leukemia in 1968 at aged 13. This was a death sentence back then. Survival rates were around 10% or less.

My mom was a strong woman of faith. She took my sister to several different doctors. The tests all showed-the leukemia was there. My sister had only months to live. Despite this, my mom would not give up, and continued with perserving prayer.

A few months later, she took my sister to the Mayo Clinic. They ran tests--(twice). The results showed no trace of leukemia--her white blood count was compeltely normal!

Today my sister is 50, and one of the healthiest people I know. Don't ever give up--you can overcome this! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by heather at January 29, 2006 03:57 PM

Fight On GM! But I know you will and will pray for your success. You have your family there (wife and child) to hug you if things get rough, and you have your family here to cheer you through the fight.

There is much life left in you, I'm sure of it.

-Steve Walsh

Posted by too many steves at January 29, 2006 03:59 PM

You always write like an ass kicker, now its time to act like one too. Fight it, beat it and roll on. I'll be thinking of you and wishing you the best.

Posted by Woody (a different one) at January 29, 2006 04:05 PM

Usually at times like this, I don't worry about my words; caring and listening is enough. Unfortunately, in the on-line world, you can't tell I care and I'm listening without me telling you so. So, keep in mind that I, along with a whole lot of other people, are listening and caring.
There is all the reason in the world to be optimistic; it costs you nothing, probably helps your entire system work better, and is likely to be rewarded. Everyday you fight brings you closer to a cure. Good luck.

Posted by ShrinkWrapped at January 29, 2006 04:14 PM

I came via Instapundit and will be coming back. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Lisa at January 29, 2006 04:37 PM

John Wayne beat lung cancer in the early '60's. And that was many generations of technology ago.

Posted by goyishekop at January 29, 2006 04:42 PM

Check this out: Survivor

I think you'll appreciate the message.

You'll be going through a lot, emotionally, in a brief period of time. Then you'll be going through a lot, physically and emotionally, as you get into diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Your blog will be a very useful tool for keeping track of your progress and setbacks -- well, mine has been very useful for me. I've been dealing with "the Big C" since October 2005, 2 surgeries, 2 radiation treatments, who knows what's next but I'm hoping to be done. There are myriad resources online -- ACStop-notch.

MD Anderson is the kind of place, when you need it, you're happy to go there. I didn't want to have to go, but I went and I'm sure the treatment I recieved there is superior to what I would have had anywhere else in the world. The resources available to cancer patients now are truly amazing, so take advantage of whatever you can.

God bless you and your family. You'll be in my prayers.

Posted by Joan at January 29, 2006 04:44 PM

We all owe the G-ds a death, but fight it! Do not go quietly into that night. Use every advantage of modern technology, use every benefit of the help your friends and family offer you. Tell us, if you will, of your steps in your battle. Those of us (me included) have fought cancer before, know that you can win this, if you decide to love your life, to make the effort, to live your life with honesty and joy, to share your effort with friends and family. Laugh, cry, work, rest, and your body will have the cancer on the ropes. It is beaten already, in your mind. All that is left is the journey.

We are with you in this.

Posted by Don Meaker at January 29, 2006 04:52 PM

FIGHT ON, FIGHT ON!

We've got your back.

Posted by Ogre at January 29, 2006 04:59 PM

Mr. Roper,
American medicine and doctors are the best. In cancer care, the oncology community implements the newest and most promissing treatments withouth delays. I know, my malignant brain cancer was supposed to kill me 6 months ago but thanks to the new Phase I treatment, Phase I was cut short by the NIH and now this is a standard treatment everywhere while still in Phase II.
Another fact I learned about American health care- with a physician's referral you can walk in the one of the best teaching hospitals (in my case Johns Hopkins) far away from home (Colorado) and get IMMEDIATE care and treatment.
May G-D bless you and safeguard you.
Shabetai Perera

Posted by Shabetai Perera at January 29, 2006 05:25 PM

Prayers sent, fight engaged. God bless you, friend. And FIGHT ON.

Posted by inkling at January 29, 2006 05:28 PM

GM,

Praying for you, man.

Posted by David at January 29, 2006 05:36 PM

GM, I stopped by to wish you well, coming from Dr. Sanity's site. I have a number of friends who have had this diagnosis and had your same attitude and are still here to fight over politics with me. You are in my prayers.

Posted by Norma at January 29, 2006 05:56 PM

I have read your blog for a while now, but have never commented. I just want to say that you're in my prayers. And there's a book that you might find helpful "Healing Words: the Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine" by Larry Dossey MD. I'm hoping to be reading you for a good many years to come.

Posted by Maggie45 at January 29, 2006 06:04 PM

You are not alone. Hang in there.

Posted by Crunchbird at January 29, 2006 06:15 PM

GM,

I am sorry to hear the news, but like many before, I believe you are approaching this the right way. Refusing to let this beat you is the only way to ensure that it doesn't. Attitude is everything when fighting something like this and you have the right attitude. I had an aunt who didn't have the will to fight and an uncle who did. My uncle lived a long life and died of something else, but it wasn't cancer.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. If you fight anything like you write, you'll be just fine!

Posted by Barry at January 29, 2006 06:19 PM

All the best to you, and for many, many years. I'll check your blog to see how you're doing (I'm a visitor from the Puppy Blender). Godspeed, and beat this sucker.

Posted by hawkeye steve at January 29, 2006 06:50 PM

GM hang in there.God will see you through this.

Posted by Lisa Gilliam at January 29, 2006 06:53 PM

Just my 2 cents worth - Thanks for the "look for ribbon" - great idea to keep us all posted. May this all go smoothly and away! Bless ya GM.

Posted by chrys at January 29, 2006 07:01 PM

God speed and bless you. all of my heart and prayers will go out to you.

never stop believing, never stop fighting. i wish i could do more than just pass along the above.

just believe in your healing. just beieve and don't give up.

Posted by boarwild at January 29, 2006 07:05 PM

GM -- just now saw this on Cao's Blog, and wanted to stop by and simply say...

God brought you to it -- and God will see you through it!

Semper Fi, Marine -- my prayers are with you!

Posted by SSgt Yatahey at January 29, 2006 07:13 PM

Sorry to hear that Roper. I can only hope you hadn't been smoking up to this diagnosis. Follow the doctor's orders.

Posted by Wiiliam Tell at January 29, 2006 07:19 PM

GM,

I know that we probably don't agree on anything, but my prayers are with you. Hang in there, man.

Posted by Randy Paul at January 29, 2006 07:29 PM

I found your blog via Dr. Sanity and wish to register my best wishes.
I understand your situation very well having been diagnosed a year ago with some inoperable bowel tumours.
A year later and nothing much has changed and I start a new form of chemotherapy in a couple of days time.
My advice is to stay positive, keep working but also listen to your body. It will tell you when it needs rest. I've played more golf in the last twelve months than in my preceding 52 years. Enjoy!!!

Posted by Michael Gill at January 29, 2006 07:51 PM

Keep fighting, GM. Your readers are pulling for you.

Posted by Van Helsing at January 29, 2006 08:16 PM

We're with ya!

Posted by Tom McMahon at January 29, 2006 09:36 PM

I am a cancer survivor, I beat Breast cancer at the age of 33. The harder they hit it, the better, tho you feel like hammered $***, you will thank them for taking the most agressive approach possible. I used to tell my oncologist that I was paying him to poison me to within an inch of my life, to save my life, funny how that worked.....
My prayers for you and your family, they will be most important in supporting you thru these coming months.

Posted by Kat at January 29, 2006 09:37 PM

My family is no stranger to this fight. None of us know when we may have to fight the fight. We wish you the best.

Posted by JasonPappas at January 29, 2006 09:48 PM

Do you or did you smoke? Not that there is anything wrong with that, I smoke. It's just that it was the first thing that crossed my mind, as I'm sure it did everybodies. Clear the air with a post about whether or not you believe that smoking (passive or active) had anything to do with it.

Posted by Sam Boogliodemus at January 29, 2006 09:55 PM

Fight on, sir, and keep us posted.

Posted by Bill Faith at January 29, 2006 11:08 PM

My prayers are with you, GM. After all, the Lord is the best doctor in town! (After Him, though, MD Anderson is one of the best.)

Posted by civil truth at January 29, 2006 11:14 PM

The thoughts and prayers of everyone here are with you GM. God bless.

Posted by RottyPup at January 30, 2006 12:17 AM

Adding you and your family to my prayers. God bless you!

Posted by Eliabeth at January 30, 2006 12:31 AM

GM... Fight on, George. And next time pick on something that stands a chance up against you. I predicting you score a KO by the 2nd round. Big hugs. MARC

Posted by Marc Cooper at January 30, 2006 01:42 AM

GM...Hang tough! My thoughts and prayers are with you! I am here for you, God would not take such an exceptional human being as you! We are all in this fight with you! Much love to you and your family. I will be in this fight with you and for anything you need. I will ppray for you every day until this battle is won!

Posted by L.B. at January 30, 2006 02:04 AM

I'm not sure there's an upside to cancer, but if there is, it is sometimes the renewed sense of closeness that you feel for your family; and the occasional feeling which may come to you at intervals that no matter how things turn out, all will be well.

Good luck. You have every chance of making it through. I'll pray for you.

Posted by wretchard at January 30, 2006 05:28 AM

Get well soon, my friend. God bless you.

Posted by Olaf Petersen at January 30, 2006 05:41 AM

Prayers for you, family, and all the medical team. And remember Romans 8:28.

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Posted by Webweaver at January 30, 2006 07:12 AM

GM,

I stand at the end (naw, many more will join it) of a long, long line of supporters and well-wishers. Some, I note, have had cancer and survived. My first wife had it and that was more than twenty five years ago. She came through it just fine. I believe you will too.

I don't know God's plan, George, but I think you still have very much to do here on Earth. Maybe, you are an example for the rest of us.

True Grit ought be one of your other "handles". I think it was Churchill that said "Never, never, never, never quit." That isn't the exact quote, but it has all the meaning.

God bless you, Sir.

Tad

Posted by tad at January 30, 2006 07:46 AM

GM,

FIGHT ON! Is more than USC's slogan. You have to fight and fight this. You can't let down by going off on your own Use the help of Doctors, the Internet, and your friends.

You can beat this. I've survived having my colon removed to beat familial polyposis turning into Colon Cancer. I also survived a very nasty lymphoma that scared the S**T out of Mayo Clinic. The University of Iowa doctors wanted to know how many lymphomas I had to provide the size of the sample they received. I told them one.

JUST FIGHT ON GM.

Posted by PCD at January 30, 2006 08:57 AM

Fight on!

Prayers will sustain.

Posted by Maggie at January 30, 2006 09:30 AM

Dear George,

I'm so very sorry to hear this. You are approaching this with the right take-charge attitude, though, and that means everything. As Joe Pike, a wonderful character in a thriller series by Robert Crais, comments: "I don't do victim."

You can beat this bastard. Many have. And many are pulling for you.

Please keep in touch. My thoughts are with you.

--Robert

Posted by Robert Bidinotto at January 30, 2006 09:32 AM

Good Lord GM, I have been sick for 3 days and having trouble with my site and I totally missed this one...

My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend...

Hang in there and PLEASE, keep us posted as you can...

Fred

Posted by TexasFred at January 30, 2006 11:59 AM

G.M., maybe you should share with others the circumstances of how the cancer was discovered. Sometimes, we need to count our blessings even though we may not recognize them at the time. Keep fighting!

Posted by Woody at January 30, 2006 01:58 PM

Dear GM,

Good luck and Godspeed with your fight.

Two things. One, you made an interesting new word: freightening. Frightening, but with a little extra emotional baggage. Get it? Two, for what it's worth (certainly every penny you spent!), Steve H. at Hog On Ice has been researching dietary supplements that have intrigued me. You can search his site with the word "curcumin" and "capsaicin", or just start here:

http://www.hogonice.com/2005/08/kegs_banana_pudding_tea_nerds.html

Anti-cancer qualities in everyday spices.

Fight on.

Ken

Posted by Kenneth Greenlee at January 30, 2006 10:04 PM

Came via LASunsett's Poli yin-yang. Although we don't know each other, your fighting spirit is inspiring me, and all I've got is a pulled muscle. Battle on man, and bring that ole devil to justice.

A.C.

Posted by A.C. at January 30, 2006 11:01 PM

Dear Roper
I'm a Mensan and thought I was smart, but angers open and hidden, made me plenty stupid for most of my life. Now I'm 83 and I'm getting an idea of what's called wisdom and hope you don't mind if I share it with you.
When you lie awake before going to sleep, coil our hand in front of your forehead and close your eyes. You will be staring into darkness, your thoughts free of the closed circuit of your head. Think of your mother and father and others who have impacted your life. One by one, forgive them for whatever wrongs they did you. Also be sorry for whatever wrongs you did them. It will be painful at first but your hidden angers will now begin to fade and your immune system will recover its power.
You see, your stressed brain has been sending mixed signals to that immune system for years, and that, in my opinion, is the cause of most disease. Roper, there is no need to "fight." There is no need to resent your condition. Just stay humble and have faith in your natural resistance. Remember, from now on, YOU WILL LET NOTHING BOTHER YOU! See if this major change in attitude doesn't help you to get well and make you a better person too.

Posted by Ed Perline at January 31, 2006 08:32 AM

Just saw your "situation" posted on CatHouse Chat.

RomeoCat says you are a believer in Christ...Wonderful!!

That means all things are in your favor because He is on your side. I am nearing 77 years old, survived cancer, severe lung ABPA, etc, etc... and I'm still fighting and surviving...

But look optimistically to the future... it is life here on earth or life in Heaven eternally with Christ your Savior. No downside -- Win--Win!!!

Praying for your comfort..

Posted by ExPreacherMan at January 31, 2006 08:53 AM

The day I read about the cancer on my brother's (Slobokan) blog, I prayed for you. I'll continue praying and I will watch for updates here on your blog. Good luck and thanks for the kind words about my brother! He is kinda cool! =)

Posted by Sodapop at January 31, 2006 09:34 AM

This thread is incredibly affirmative--you're touching people, GM. Bless you.

Posted by Buddy Larsen at January 31, 2006 01:33 PM

Hello--
I've never read this blog before, but Dr. Sanity mentioned that you got lung cancer.

You can beat it. In 86 my grandfather died of cancer; in 2003, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She now goes in twice a year to shock the heck out of 'em because she's recovered so well.

We've come a long way in treating cancer. Stay strong and believe you'll make it, and better than even that you will.

I'll pray for you.

Posted by Sailorette at January 31, 2006 04:03 PM

Hey there GM... "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle" ~Albert Einstein - - You have strength you don't even know that you possess. God bless ya.

Posted by Angel at January 31, 2006 10:56 PM

Prayers and candles for you and your family.

Posted by Some Soldier's Mom at January 31, 2006 11:29 PM

The research and treatments are getting better and better results every month.... you will beat this thing.

In the meanwhile, prayers for your strength, and strength for your family while you live through it.

Posted by trade winde at February 1, 2006 12:24 AM

Came here via Greyhawk.

My daddy was diagnosed with mesothelioma (lung cancer brought on by asbestos exposure) back in 1990. They had to remove a lung and he underwent chemo and radiation. He was given less than a 5% long term survival rate.

16 years LATER, he's as healthy as a 77 year old man can be and ornery as hell.

Fight and fight hard. We're praying for you!

- hfs

Posted by HomefrontSix at February 1, 2006 12:25 AM

Came over from MG to add my well wishes to the rest.

Thoughts and prayers with you for the strength to fight and beat this.

God bless!

Posted by MaryAnn at February 1, 2006 05:38 AM

Oh, GM, I hate to hear this. I am praying for you as are so many others. I'm a "C-word" survivor myself (not lung cancer, though) and it was a tough battle, but you will be amazed at the strength you have, and don't even know yet. I was given a terrible prognosis, but I just knew they were wrong. I took every treatment they could throw at me, even experimental chemo (which worked!). Never stop fighting, even when you feel like crap. Treatment is only temporary, even if it takes years.
This will profoundly change you--and for the better. You probably have already gotten an inkling for the precious value of life, but that will get stronger. As they say, "what doesn't kill me makes me stronger," and it is so true. You'll be blessed with a new perspective on everything.
My cancer has been gone for almost six years after a long five-year battle, and I still look back on it as a blessing from God. I've been blessed like nobody else I know, and you will feel the same way, believe it or not.
Be strong and beat the hell out of this thing. Your faith will carry you farther than you know.

My prayers go to your family as well, so that they can be strong too--I know it can be painful for family members too. God bless all of you.

Posted by Beth at February 3, 2006 01:43 AM

GM,
Haven't dropped by for a while, but when I did I was dismayed to see your posts on this subject.

My prayers are with you. Good luck with the big C. Your later posts look like things could be a lot worse.

Get well, my friend.

John

Posted by John Moore at February 4, 2006 11:45 PM

I hope you are doing alright GM.

Posted by Mike's America at March 3, 2006 02:02 AM

I honestly believe that anyone who says "I will beat this cancer" will do it. Lance Armstrong announced that he would beat it, even though he only had a 3% chance of survival.

Just about a year ago, I was told to get my proverbial affairs in order. I had cancer that had spread through my body- my lungs were filled with it (I think we counted 14 - 20 tumors on the scan), every single lymph node had it, in addition to my spine and pelvis. "You're screwed", was pretty much what I heard from my doctors.

I pretty much told them, "Screw you." I told them that I would beat it and they told me that's the first sign of dying- denial.

Today, I am in complete remission. The Mayo Clinic can find NO CANCER in my body at all. They are calling it a miracle.

The point is- you have a good attitude- the only attitude that one should have in this type of situation. Keep fighting, no matter what they tell you.

If anyone wants to visit my blog it's at http:///www.fighting-breast-cancer.com

It's a work in progress; so it's kind of ugly right now.

Good luck and keep fighting!!!

Posted by Karen at March 25, 2006 11:52 AM