# I have cancer, \[RIP, Updated Title\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 1, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643 "2017-05-01T15:28:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/1 "2017-05-01T15:28:56Z")
Two and a half weeks ago I was diagnosed with GBM and and might be screwed. This is just a short post to say what’s up. I’ve always been a reader and less of a poster because the amount of info I can garner from reading has always been greater than what I can contribute, unless you’re really interested in carrier ops and aerodynamics. I’ll see you all around and follow as well as I can. Youse all are good eggs. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/2 "2017-05-01T15:32:17Z")
Sorry to hear this, obviously. Take care **MM**. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/3 "2017-05-01T16:06:21Z")
:mad: Fuck cancer. ---
**Author:** ![Omega\_Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7c8e57/32.png) [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/4 "2017-05-01T16:08:19Z")
Sorry, **MonkeyMensch**. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/5 "2017-05-01T16:17:34Z")
Sorry to hear. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/6 "2017-05-01T16:47:57Z")
Man, that’s terrible. Hopefully there’s a procedure of some kind that can give you hope. Please keep us posted. Best wishes. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/7 "2017-05-01T16:50:27Z")
I’m really sorry. I hope you get to do lots of things you’ve always wanted to do before the end. ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Pearse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/richard_pearse/32/13144_2.png) [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/8 "2017-05-01T16:53:56Z")
No words. :(. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/9 "2017-05-01T17:05:47Z")
I am sorry to hear this. Please come back and share more. There is a community of cancer survivors and also those who have family members with cancer on the Board. In addition to the sounding board the rest of us are more than glad to provide, you will find valuable information here. Ask questions, vent, share. We’re here. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/10 "2017-05-01T17:23:20Z")
> [@MonkeyMensch](#): > > unless you’re really interested in carrier ops and aerodynamics. I am. > [@Richard\_Pearse](#): > > No words. :(. Neither here. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/11 "2017-05-01T17:43:24Z")
I’m very sorry to hear this, **MonkeyMensch**. Are they going to operate? Are you suffering from a lot of symptoms at the moment? My knowledge of GBM is restricted largely to the TV show ER, where one of the main characters was diagnosed with it. I hope, at the very least, that you exceed the typical survival rates, and that you remain comfortable as long as possible. If you feel up to it, let us know how you’re doing. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/12 "2017-05-01T18:34:10Z")
I recognize your name, **MonkeyMensch**! So sorry to hear you are going through this. Hopefully not alone. There are so many cancer patients, cancer survivors, and loved ones of cancer patients (and cancer victims) on the board that you can really get some great info and support if you want it here. My best wishes to you, I hope everything goes as well as possible. My thoughts are with you in this trying time ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/13 "2017-05-01T18:42:19Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > I am. Seconded > [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Neither here. ☹ This part, too. ---
**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/14 "2017-05-01T19:29:38Z")
I’m scum and will die soon. tough shit, me. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/15 "2017-05-01T19:35:41Z")
I am very sorry to hear this. I think highly of you. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/16 "2017-05-01T20:19:01Z")
> [@MonkeyMensch](#): > > I’m scum and will die soon. tough shit, me. Have you had second or third opinions on all of the above? I’m pretty sure at least one or two aren’t true. What kind of treatment are you receiving? It’s ok if you just want to vent, but I’d guess at least one person on this board has experience with GBM and might be able to give you some advice. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/17 "2017-05-01T21:01:47Z")
Sorry to hear that **MM**. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/18 "2017-05-01T21:11:15Z")
\*\*MonkeyMensch \*\*–keep posting. ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/19 "2017-05-01T21:17:52Z")
**MonkeyMensch** I see you are in Encinitas. Is there anything I can help you with as I am so close by? ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643/20 "2017-05-01T21:22:30Z")
So sorry to hear this. Please stay in touch. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643.md?page=2)