@edgarblythe,
Edgar
I kind of stumbled across this thread last night and read the whole thing.
I had no idea you are dealing with this.
Bloody hell Edgar, i hardly know what to say - except that i take my hat off to you for all you do for others while dealing with this. Living with cancer can't be easy.
Even when it's retreated to a safe distance, i guess you have to continue to be vigilant. That must be tough. It must change your life for ever i imagine. Good times or bad.
There's some amazing writing here from you. I felt privileged to have the chance to read it. Starting with that first post in 2004.
I smiled when you talked about feeling better and having lots of energy for physical work - and i found myself wincing and feeling fearful when you wrote of finding blood again.
That must be pretty frightening.
Hmmm
I hope you won't freak if i say something that's on my mind here.
I understand (or at least appreciate) why you don't feel inclined to go to a doctor. I can't say as i've had all that much help from that profession myself.
I think it's your right to do whatever feels best for your own body and soul. I'm with you there Edgar. I just want you to know that I care very much that you do not suffer unnecessarily. I know you're from Texas - where tough was invented, but don't let things get too rough will you? Pain levels have a way of creeping up and up without a body being aware how bad it is getting.
Going to see a doctor
could be helpful.
(i'm only saying this for the same reason you suggested to sixfoot that he go and get a diagnosis early rather than late - it may not be all bad news. But even if it is - at least you will be in a position to make a more fully informed choice about what you do next).
Nothing wrong with a second opinion.
A bit of investigation might actually narrow things down and help you deal with the problem more efficiently, be it alternatively, if that's what you want to continue doing.
Just a thought.
I hope you don't mind me saying that.
I promise to never mention it (the conventional doctor thing) again.
Hey, i'm very interested myself in alternative medicines. Thank you for putting up those links and Edgar?
I know i'm not exactly the most balanced soul around, but i've a willing ear and I'm here if you ever need to talk. Forum or e-mail.
I'll check in here now and then to see how you be.
Kind Regards
Endy
ps - thanks for reading that thing i wrote (about the rich man) btw - I'm seriously pleased that you liked it : )
I wish i'd known Cav - I'm sure we would have got on well - at least while round the campfire! I'll write you on his thread again soon.
Hey - take Care, won't you?