Cancer's a bitch. [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

RT527

28th July 2007, 06:30

Hey guys and girls.

Got a small request.

I have a workmate and fellow firefighter in waikato hospital fighting off an aggressive cancer.

He`s from Waihi and a top bloke...sad thing is hes only 26 yrs old.

Thursday morning was the start of all the real pain as they injected what was described to me as a weed killer, doctors said that if this didnt kill him in the next 24 hours then theres a chance that the cancer will start reversing at the same rate it was growing, which was doubling in size every 24-36 hours.
I was then told by one of the officers from his brigade , who also works with me that if he survived the weed killer then he had a 5% chance of survivng the next 3 days,hes got a lot going for him in that hes a big guy and hes young with a stubborness to boot.

Guess what I`m after is your thoughts and prayers to reach him even tho you don`t know him , or me for that matter it would be good to get lots of people to help him in his fight , with thoughts and prayers.

Cheers RT527.

chanceyy

28th July 2007, 07:20

Its when you hear of ppl like this young chap that you realise your life is not half bad after all

in my thoughts .. wishing you all the best

Conquiztador

28th July 2007, 07:56

But my thoughts are with him.

Appreciate what you have, you never know...

Edbear

28th July 2007, 09:48

Its when you hear of ppl like this young chap that you realise your life is not half bad after all

in my thoughts .. wishing you all the best

+1

10char

MSTRS

28th July 2007, 09:50

But my thoughts are with him.

Appreciate what you have, you never know...

indeed...+1

janno

28th July 2007, 10:19

The poor fella, and his family too. Yes, definitely in my thoughts over the next few days. Heal well and be strong, young 'un.

Jan.

RT527

28th July 2007, 10:37

The poor fella, and his family too. Yes, definitely in my thoughts over the next few days. Heal well and be strong, young 'un.

Jan.

Thanks...What makes this one harder is that Being a Volunteer Firefighter he has rather a larger extended family.

Nasty

28th July 2007, 10:37

thoughts and prayers are with your mate.

**AJ**

28th July 2007, 10:47

Sending thoughts to the fella & his family..

tri boy

28th July 2007, 11:06

Strong, positive vibes head'n his way.

Mr. Peanut

28th July 2007, 11:26

Shit, couldn't have happened to a better person. I'm applying to join the volunteer firefighters, as I've always admired the selflessness of it.

Thoughts are with him.

BuFfY

28th July 2007, 11:26

Please send my best wishes to your friend. If he needs another nurse.... ;)

Mystery

28th July 2007, 11:37

Positive thoughts and prayers for your mate and his family.

Winston001

28th July 2007, 11:40

My thoughts too. Good on you for being a great friend to him.

MyGSXF

28th July 2007, 11:46

Sending lots of love & light to your friend & his family.. :hug:

Jen

Trudes

28th July 2007, 12:17

my thoughts are with this awesome sounding chap.

RT527

28th July 2007, 13:24

babyblade250rr

28th July 2007, 13:24

i wish him all the best in a quick recovery and i'm sure god is watching over him!

Trudes

28th July 2007, 14:03

actually Mrs K youve hit on something there.

Why do you never actually look deeply at someone until they are sick or dead.....he was just another workmate an firefighter and yes he is an awesome guy...big...friendly do anything for anyone...but you really dont see someone properly like that until they are sick or wounded(if ya`s know what I mean).

Everyone should take stock of their friendships and loved ones least something happens to them.

Haven`t heard how he is, no news is good at the moment ...I hope.

It's sad isn't it. I guess it's the old "you don't know what you have until it's gone", goes for people you know and/or love and your own health too, you don't appreciate until it's gone. Easy to forget these things in our busy lives that so often revolve around ourselves. Makes you think doesn't it, just how fragile and precious life is.

007XX

28th July 2007, 14:24

Sending lots of very positive vibes his way...

Be strong young one, and kick the shit out of that stupid illness...

Lots of love to the family too.

RantyDave

28th July 2007, 14:43

What I`m after is your thoughts and prayers to reach him even tho you don`t know him
I'm not big on praying, but I'll tell you what - if anyone can survive a cancer treatment it's a 26 year old firefighter. So, my hopes are with him - good luck to the guy.

Dave

ynot slow

28th July 2007, 14:53

Guess what I`m after is your thoughts and prayers to reach him even tho you don`t know him , or me for that matter it would be good to get lots of people to help him in his fight , with thoughts and prayers.

Cheers RT527.[/QUOTE]

Take it from me,if he's a pig headed strong willed guy HE WILL beat it,26 is too fucken young agreed,I thought 41 was too,then this disease knows no boundary,my daughter had a friend with cancer she went to her funeral,they were both 14-15 at time,good friends,then daughter finds she needs screening for cancer as she has my gene,and if not screened will develop cancer,pretty hard shit for a kid to comprehend so young.

Macktheknife

29th July 2007, 15:06

Wishing all strength and power to your mate and his family and colleagues, having once been in the family of firefighters myself I can empathise.
Hope he recovers fast.

Toaster

29th July 2007, 15:17

So young..... my best wishes for him and family. A very personal fire to fight for this young man.

johnnyflash

29th July 2007, 17:15

Our thoughts are with your fellow firefighter rt527, and his family and friends. Its a trying time for all involved, but as long as He remains positive there is hope, My wife went through two attacks of cancer approx 9 years apart, She always remained positive, refused to surrender and nearly 20 After the first one She is still with us.. we live one day at a time and try to appreciate every special moment.

Beemer

30th July 2007, 12:18

My brother-in-law and nephew are both firefighters and they are damned decent blokes too - seems to be a trend.

Positive thoughts are on their way, here's hoping he recovers and goes on to lead a long and happy life.

Just heard this morning that a guy we know has passed away - he wasn't old enough either, very sad.

ManDownUnder

30th July 2007, 12:32

Mate I have no idea what to say.... good luck, God Bless and best wishes to the man.

If I can do anythign except just be out here... yell. I have an extended family full of vollies and it has to be payback time by now...

007XX

30th July 2007, 12:40

Not wanting to be nosey, but any updates on his wellfare would be greatly appreciated...when you can and if suitable, of course!!

Still my toes and fingers for him:sunny:

CM2005

30th July 2007, 13:17

good luck for the guy, hopefully it all turns out okay.

Marknz

30th July 2007, 15:30

My thoughts are with your colleague.

Paul in NZ

30th July 2007, 15:51

Given recent events - our thoughts are definately with you and yours....

soundbeltfarm

30th July 2007, 19:12

thoughts with you all mate

RT527

2nd August 2007, 22:27

Sorry guys its been a bit busy at work.

Well Dave is still with us and hope of a full recovery is there , but having said that this week has been not that good, he has had some real strong Chemo ...almost 5 times the normal dose( so I`ve been told) and I still cant go see him as I have a bad cold, and an eye infection ...Trivial compared to what he`s fighting, but it could kill him if i do.
Dave has had a steady stream of visitors form paid firefighter staff from hamilton to many of my fellow workmates, police and ambulance officers etc etc.
He is a stubborn pigheaded guy and I believe he can fight this.
when he is getting these massive chemo doses the doctors say he has a 5% chance of survival,( again only what I`ve heard back from family and friends so dont quite know what to think yet).

Any doctors out there that could elaborate further would be helpful.

Cheers for all your support

RT527.

Trudes

3rd August 2007, 08:48

Well that's still relatively good news, having some hope is still better than none, Dave certainly sounds like a fighter. Good on him!:yes:

007XX

3rd August 2007, 08:52

5% chance is better than none at all...:yes:

And he's pigheaded...trust me, it helps! The desire to survive this will carry him a long way into fighting this off and recovering!

Go Dave...

ynot slow

3rd August 2007, 20:56

Just a bummer you have to stay away,immune is non existant so as you say a cold could be dangerous to him,stupid really when you think of whats going in him,pigheadedness rules from experience I know.

Terminated

3rd August 2007, 21:14

I walk our dog each evening, it is a good time to reflect and think about life in general, my thoughts and prayers for your friend.

Nasty

4th August 2007, 01:47

Ynot, Stay strong ... I know its hard ... but from your strength (even if not seeing you) he can draw strength to help him make it ... our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mate.

janno

4th August 2007, 08:48

And how are things with your friend today?

Collective fingers and toes crossed on this side of the ditch - for anyone that is fighting illness as well.

There's been a few lately. :no:

RT527

4th August 2007, 17:39

Heard today that Hes doing as well as can be expected.

The tumour has stopped growing and the cancer is now getting into his blood , which apparently is a real good thing.

They hope in the next few days that it will start to reverse in size, Heres hoping.