# Kancer is Krummy but I K.O.'d it... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 1, 2005, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626 "2005-07-01T02:15:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Atheist\_Princess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/1 "2005-07-01T02:15:30Z")
Yes folks…today is a good day…why? Because I have been in remission for a whole week 🙂 I had leukemia. For a few years, chemo was shit. Lost a whole lot of weight, and my hair thinned. For those of you who saw my pic in the “And you are…” thread, you’ll remember me as a blonde, I now have dark hair, as being a blonde showed my thin hair :(. Anyway, a whole week. And considering its Friday…I believe it is indeed time to celebrate. Possibly with a expensive dinner with equally expensive wine and stage show to top it off. Thanks Dr. J 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/2 "2005-07-01T02:19:35Z")
That’s wonderful. Have a great night out and many wishes for your continued good health! ---
**Author:** ![Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/3 "2005-07-01T02:22:02Z")
I am not in remission, and I count myself lucky that I have never had cancer or any other serious illness. I’d just like to say that in hearing **Atheist Princess** describe her outlook on life as brought on by her experience, she has an emotional fortitude light years beyond what I would be capable of, and she has risen to her situation with not only grace, but a smile as well. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/4 "2005-07-01T02:27:05Z")
Congratulations! I hope the good news keeps coming for you. ---
**Author:** ![Atheist\_Princess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/5 "2005-07-01T03:23:59Z")
Thankyou all 🙂 And a special thnks to **SR 47** whose antics keep me forever entertained 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Napier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/6 "2005-07-01T04:28:00Z")
Heartfelt congratulations! I already think you are great because your name starts with Athiest. More power to you, all the way around - signed, A Fan ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/7 "2005-07-01T04:38:35Z")
Congratulations! I thank no gods that you’re better. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LavenderBlue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/8 "2005-07-01T05:20:37Z")
Kongratulations! That’s wonderful news. My immediate family includes two survivors so I’ve seen it done up close and personal. ---
**Author:** ![Atheist\_Princess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/9 "2005-07-01T05:26:28Z")
Anyone can feel free to share their experiences, I didnt include mine as I didnt have the time. But i don’t mind if you ask. I’m happy for you **Lavenderlemon** ---
**Author:** ![Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/10 "2005-07-01T05:48:34Z")
Christ, I’ve read a million of your posts, and I never even knew you were sick. That shows real toughness and maturity on your part. I would have been whining about it all the time. Good on ya’! (Isn’t that what you guys say?) ---
**Author:** ![Atheist\_Princess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/11 "2005-07-01T05:55:35Z")
Yeah I whined about it to begin with, but after a while you realise that all the whining in the world won’t change things and that all you can do is stand up and fight it. I think I could’ve handled it better if I were older but then again maybe not. 😊 you’ve read my posts? ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/12 "2005-07-01T13:49:15Z")
Woohoooo! Many tons of bushels of congratulations, **AP**! Dr. J? Keep up the god work, please! ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/13 "2005-07-01T13:50:35Z")
> [@Hal Briston](#): > > Dr. J? Keep up the **god** work, please! :smack: **Good**. “…good work…” …of all the people to make that typo on… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![NinjaChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/14 "2005-07-01T13:50:58Z")
Congrats! If anything, I say that something like that _definitely_ deserves a party-filled Fourth-of-July weekend. Enjoy it! ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/15 "2005-07-01T13:56:33Z")
**WOOHOO!** If anybody deserves a blowout night on the town it’s you **Athiest Princess**! Just be sure and toast The Dope at least once! Go and enjoy. You’ve earned it. ---
**Author:** ![Arwin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/51bf81/32.png) [@Arwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arwin)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/16 "2005-07-01T14:30:02Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > Congratulations! I thank no gods that you’re better. 🙂 😁 Great job, AP! Fighting the good fight! And winning too. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/17 "2005-07-01T14:38:25Z")
Good for you—lousy old cancer can go f\*ck itself. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/18 "2005-07-01T14:56:40Z")
> [@Atheist Princess](#): > > I believe it is indeed time to celebrate. Possibly with a expensive dinner with equally expensive wine and stage show to top it off. Woohoo! Strippers! … maybe not. Congratulations, anyway! ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/19 "2005-07-01T15:07:32Z")
Congratulations on being in remission. I know how good it is to hear those words. At least it was when I heard my sister was in remission, and I look forward to hearing that my mother is in remission in the near future. Thanks for the good news tide over. ---
**Author:** ![js\_africanus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@js\_africanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/js_africanus)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2005, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626/20 "2005-07-01T15:39:05Z")
Good for you! I’ve got the 'ole testuclar cancer on my list of hassles gone bye-bye. Cancer is funny in a way: you’re tougher than it is, so the treatment is to beat the hell out of the both of you, and you just have to hang on until your opponent dies. Weird, eh? It’s as if the key to beating cancer is not some hippified vision of “wellness,” but take on the ultimate masochistic streak one can muster. “C’mon, doc! Hurt me!” [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kancer-is-krummy-but-i-k-o-d-it/310626.md?page=2)